4570Marlin
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So, packing for Alaska hunting trips, obviously one can’t bring ‘everything ‘ they might think they will need, so there’s decisions to be made; trade-off, compromises,... I’m thinking footwear is very important to get right, not to shorten your hunting time due to physical discomfort.
I’ve watched examples of those who stay decked out in hip-waders with overboots since there’s marshes/streams and all sorts of watery slopes to deal with, but what about thorns/alders and tearing through expensive outfits? Doesn’t seem practical to carry multiple options with day-to-day given all the other necessary gear in a pack... what makes the most sense? Three different boot styles, with two “drying out” at camp any given time? And what if you don’t have the luxury of a base camp with good heat/drying options?
Another consideration is, a completely dry, tall muck boot good for wet areas is a dangerous thing to have on for steep grassy slopes or endless tundra, where light and tight would be better...I would love to hear practical answers from those who have encountered these issues in their hunts...
I’ve watched examples of those who stay decked out in hip-waders with overboots since there’s marshes/streams and all sorts of watery slopes to deal with, but what about thorns/alders and tearing through expensive outfits? Doesn’t seem practical to carry multiple options with day-to-day given all the other necessary gear in a pack... what makes the most sense? Three different boot styles, with two “drying out” at camp any given time? And what if you don’t have the luxury of a base camp with good heat/drying options?
Another consideration is, a completely dry, tall muck boot good for wet areas is a dangerous thing to have on for steep grassy slopes or endless tundra, where light and tight would be better...I would love to hear practical answers from those who have encountered these issues in their hunts...