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    Addie Bedford
    BPL Member

    @addiebedford

    Locale: Montana
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    Ken Thompson
    BPL Member

    @here

    Locale: Right there

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

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    George Matthews
    BPL Member

    @gmatthews

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

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    Will Rietveld
    BPL Member

    @williwabbit

    Locale: Southwest Colorado

    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

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    Matt Lutz
    Member

    @citystuckhiker

    Locale: Midwest

    +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.)

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    Eric Blumensaadt
    BPL Member

    @danepacker

    Locale: Mojave Desert

    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.

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    Roger Caffin
    BPL Member

    @rcaffin

    Locale: Wollemi & Kosciusko NPs, Europe

    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

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    Will Rietveld
    BPL Member

    @williwabbit

    Locale: Southwest Colorado

    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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