Western Mountaineering Expedition Down Bootie Review

[Addie Bedford]

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Western Mountaineering Expedition Down Bootie Review

[Ken Thompson]

Nice review Will. Do you think the XL would actually fit a 15 or is 14 already pushing it?

[George Matthews]

Thanks, nice review. Will try to pick up a pair on sale somewhere during the Summer.

[Will Rietveld]

Ken, the XL booties measure 13 inches long, and that's pressing against both ends. Measure the length of your feet. I don't think feet any longer than 13 inches would fit. Best, Will

[Matt Lutz]

+1 on the Toughtek. I have it on my insulated mitts and it grips onto anything and stays there (I use them at home to open tough jars or the occasional car coolant reservoir.)

[Eric Blumensaadt]

Will,

What do your do with your travel boots when in camp? If you do not have a VBL for them I'm assuming they will freeze and you'll be miserably cold the next morning when you put them back on.

[Roger Caffin]

I use a couple of A3 plastic bags to wrap them up and store them inside the bottom end of my quilt. Both walking shoes and ski boots.

Cheers

[Will Rietveld]

Hi Eric. I am still dealing with the frozen boot/cold feet issue. If I don't wear a VBL, moisture from sweat builds up in the lining of my snowshoeing and ski boots, which means cold feet, and there's no way to get the moisture out in the field. A VBL works well, but I have to wear my socks inside them, otherwise they are just too clammy feeling. My feet stay warm while I am moving during the day, but I have to get dry socks on right away when I camp. I have not been putting my boots in my bag at night, but wearing warm socks in cold boots helps a lot to get started in the morning. Best, Will

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