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#468300 - 10/26/07 12:03 PM

Re: fixing cold feet on a tree stand [Re: Mathews Hunter]

Buncome_ridge_hunter
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Yea. I got the artic sheild boot covers for Christmas last year. It never really got cold enought to really need them, but they do keep my feel warm and toasty. I've had such a problem with cold feet and toasty-toes dont' work well enough for me. My feet were still getting cold. I've even tried the battery powered socks. The boot covers are the best things I've seen to keep my feet warm.

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#470768 - 10/28/07 06:40 AM

Re: fixing cold feet on a tree stand [Re: Buncome_ridge_hunter]

RutMan
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1. Sock liners to wick away moisture from feet, 100% water PROOF boots that DO NOT leak. This keeps feet dry.

2. Insulated boots and a good pair of wool socks over sock liners. Wool wicks wetness also and maintains its warming capabilities, even if it gets wet. This blocks cold out and keeps warmth in.

3. Wear boots 1/2 to 1 size to big and laced/tied loosely. This creates the warmth by allowing circulation in feet and ankles.

800 garms Thinsulate is usually good enough October through November.

1000 grams in December.

1200 grams in January.

May have to alter the insulation value depending on weather and the hunter.

From personal experience, this absolutely works for 90% - 95% of all situations.

If it fails, remove boots and slip on the Boot Blankets for those days.

Edited by RutMan (10/28/07 06:42 AM)

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#471048 - 10/28/07 12:22 PM

Re: fixing cold feet on a tree stand [Re: RutMan]

FLIPPER
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All of these ideas are pretty good...except we do not have cold weather anymore to cause cold feet

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#479504 - 11/04/07 06:47 AM

Re: fixing cold feet on a tree stand [Re: FLIPPER]

TNhunter
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Loosen the laces of your boots before climbing up in your stand. I wear uninsulated boots and don't get cold feet. As a backup just in case I have a pair of the Arctic Shield boot warmers - but rarely ever have used them (like 3 times in 2 years).

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#542987 - 12/28/07 11:56 AM

Re: fixing cold feet on a tree stand [Re: ol 'rube]

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Buy your boots a size larger, slip a couple "HOT HANDS 2" body warmers inside, wear just plain cotton socks...You'll NEVER have cold feet again. Maybe a might costly, but if you're like me when your feet are cold, a couple bucks is worth it...

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#543155 - 12/28/07 02:32 PM

Re: fixing cold feet on a tree stand [Re: Rowdy]

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if at any way possible do what all the above have said and also i never put my boots on until i leave to hunt. try not to wear your boots in vehicle with heat on. this could cause feet to sweat.

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