Camp Shoes

[Bob Gross]

"I used neoprene socks on my cold feet as a sort of camp shoes."

Ah-ha, so you did have camp shoes after all.

How much did those weigh?

Boots being wet is not a big deal, but if feet are wet and stay wet, it is not good for foot health.

–B.G.–

[Mike M]

check the MYOG out- there are some recent good ideas for light camp shoes- one is turning an old pair of insoles into a sandal of sorts- the other super ultra light option shown is to take your existing insoles and tie a little cordage to make a "roman-esque" like sandal :)

[Art …]

nothing on this site says your mind is totally closed off to input and ideas from others than the Dreaded Phrase :

"Hike Your Own Hike".

Aren't people allowed to offer opposing opinions without someone throwing up the "Wall", and uttering that horrible phrase. :-(

[Roger Caffin]

"if your trail shoes are not comfortable enough to use as camp shoes, then maybe the effort should be spent trying to find a better pair of trail shoes."

Exactly.
I often cook dinner while still wearing my joggers.

Cheers

[Luke Moffat]

Yep Mike that is pretty standard operating procedure for backpacking in Alaska. Just got done with my 100+ mile trip last week and like you feet wet the whole time. As stated I didn't take extra shoes for my trip I packrafted in them too so they were never dry. :D

[Bill Reynolds]

Robert they fit better than Crocs so they feel more like regular shoes rather than Crocs.

[Mike Clelland]

The Neoprene socks weigh 5.5 ounces.

My 10-day trip in Alaska there was a LOT of rain and a redundant pair of camp shoes would have been soaked. We also spent a lot of time in fresh snow (we had two storms).

I wore the Neoprene socks inside my camp shoes, and they were wonderful. They worked perfectly. I did multiple days where I hiked in the neoprene socks, and they were really nice in the soggy rainy squishy bogs!

My co-worker wore the same shoes I wore (Montrail Mountain Masochists) and instead of Neoprenes, she used simple plastic bags over her feet (and then in her shoes) and it was just fine for her. So, she solved the same problem with two old bread bags (basicly trash) while I had heavier gear that cost more. Oh well…

[Mike W]

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[Dan @ Durston Gear]

I normally wear my hiking shoes around camp, but I can understanding adding camp shoes if they included the following functionality at a minimal weight:

1) I can get them on significantly faster/easier than my hiking shoes for those annoying midnight calls of nature (ie. slip-ons).

2) They keep my feet clean from most dirt/mud around the campsite so my feet don't get filthy during the above-mentioned calls of nature. I'm not saving any time if I need to clean my feet when I get back.

3) They can be used around camp while drying out my hiking shoes at the fire. This means they need to provide the protection mentioned in #2 as well as being reasonably durable. They also can't be annoying to walk in like some flip flops.

If a pair of shoes could accomplish all this for ~1oz then I would probably take them. I'm thinking that a sole made from 5mm evazote ccf bonded to a slip on, cuben upper might work.

[David Ure]

Well Mike, I personally don't carry camp shoes and use Seal Skins around camp (similar to yourself) but the point is that you do (or did on this trip) slip out of your wet shoes into something else.

Actually, I enjoyed the contradiction.

[David Ure]

"nothing on this site says your mind is totally closed off to input and ideas from others than the Dreaded Phrase :

"Hike Your Own Hike".

Aren't people allowed to offer opposing opinions without someone throwing up the "Wall", and uttering that horrible phrase. :-("

Then I offer this rebuttle. If a person is looking for camp shoes, why offer an opinion as to not carry any? The OP is looking for types of camp shoes and did not ask, "Should I bring camp shoes?"

This reminds me of those threads on tents where someone pipes up and suggests a hammock.

[Dave Wilson]

My Jingas arrived this morning and wow are they comfy. I took your advice and got a half size larger, glad i did as fit is good. Already thinking of buying a second pair of all black ones for work. So little bulk and so very light but with a hardy sole and look of trainers/snickers. Initial impressions couldn't be better. Thanks for advice.
The packaging is a orange cotton bag with some carrying cord, like a small pillow case.. odd for shoes.

[Sunny Waller]

Bet you could remove or replace those shoe laces and save a gram or 2 BaaaaHaHaaaa !!!!!

[Robert Taylor]

Glad your pleased Dave :))

It's looks like you went for the same colour as mine only yours look a little darker.

[Mary D]

For Mike C and the other the "no camp shoe" folks: I quite agree that trail runners are plenty comfy enough and can do away with the need for camp shoes. However, I was horrified to find that wearing the trail runners while crawling in and out of my tent several times per night really tore up the ground outside my tent door. This is especially a problem when camping in meadows (in some areas the only choice other than camping under dead trees, thanks to the bark beetle epidemic).

Rather than cause permanent damage to the local vegetation, I went back to using my Sprint Aquatics mesh shoes with rubber soles for around camp. With my fleece sleeping socks and (in wet weather) plastic bags (over socks, under shoes) those worked out just fine with no damage to the grass in front of my tent. However, I have a pair of Goose Feet with the waterproof booties coming–0.2 oz. lighter than my current setup and, hopefully, a LOT warmer.

[twig .]

My wife bought these home from having a pedicure, weight is 15 grams for the pair or 1/2 an ounce and they fold totally flat for storage. I don't think you'd be crossing any streams in them but great for camp.

[Mike M]

^ neat haven't seen those before :)

[Robert Taylor]

Just when i thought i'd seen them all Brett comes along :)

[Larry Dyer]

I use small packs like the Ion and MH Scrambler so I don't have room for such luxuries as dedicated camp shoes.

However, I do find great comfort in taking my shoes off and relaxing for a few minutes when I get to to camp but then the trail runners go back on and camp gets set up. I am tempted to try making some sandals out of my insoles just to let my feet air out in the warmer months while I set up camp.

[Jason G]

"You can get to zero weight by leaving everything behind."

yup, not only do I do this but i recently cut my balls off too to save some weight. i bet none of you are in the negative on YOUR gear list!! although the zen vibes i bring do weigh a few grams. whatayagunnado..

[David Ure]

I find laxatives work to get that last few grams off my base weight.

[Hiking Malto]

"yup, not only do I do this but i recently cut my balls off too to save some weight."

I may have to try this. It would cut ten lbs. off my base weight. :0

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