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2.3 TOG sock

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James holden BPL Member
PostedDec 21, 2011 at 9:43 pm

anyone else try these … they costs about $10 in canada … they seem quite warm … havent temp low enough here yet to see how they compare to my heavy mountaineering socks …

2.3 TOGs = ~1.5 clo …

Using British Standard 4745, Heat Holders Thermal Socks register over 2.3 Tog (Thermal Overall Grade), approximately 7 times greater than a typical cotton sock. Essentially, the fabric used in Heat Holders Thermal Socks has a high enough thermal resistance to keep the warmth around your foot from escaping through the material.

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James holden BPL Member
PostedDec 21, 2011 at 11:34 pm

dan

marks warehouse in north van near MEC sold em … they sell out fast …

other marks may have em

PostedDec 22, 2011 at 7:07 am

Interesting sock, hope it works. Especially at that price, if so it's a bargain.

I'm not a fan, though, of socks with such a wide size range. 6-11? Wow. That means, if it has a 'heel cup' like most socks do, that it'll fit very poorly for most people. If no 'heel cup,' then no problem. Anyone know if it's just a straight tube or not?

James holden BPL Member
PostedDec 22, 2011 at 9:33 pm

doug

– it is a tube sock, but not straight … its shaped to fit a foot
– there is a lot of stretch
– i think it works best if yr feet are in the middle to upper part of the sizing

i think itll make a very good sleeping sock actually … its quite fluffy … i may try it this winter with liners thought for active use should i find conditions to pull out my nepas …

Bob Gross BPL Member
PostedDec 22, 2011 at 9:43 pm

Douglas, don't worry. You can get your feet surgically altered to fit the socks.

I guess that is kind of a difficult way to save weight.

–B.G.–

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