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Dec 8, 2013 at 10:23 pm #1310761

Justin Baker
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Locale: Santa Rosa, CA

What are the best socks for sleeping in? I've been looking at those fleece acorn socks and I wonder if they are warmer for the weight than wool socks. Are there any benefits to using wool socks over fleece?
I know there are down socks, but I'm concerned that their lack of breathability won't be good for my feet after a long day of sweaty/wet feet. And probably too warm for 3 seasons use. And I cant fit them in my shoes.

Dec 8, 2013 at 11:00 pm #2052372

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Dec 8, 2013 at 11:08 pm #2052376

Justin Baker
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Locale: Santa Rosa, CA

I use those exact same socks, actually I'm wearing them as I post this.
But knowing fleece is warmer for the weight than wool, the fleece socks should be warmer/lighter. However I feel like the natural fibers of wool really help my feet to recover, maybe it's something about their natural breathability and wicking action.

Dec 8, 2013 at 11:14 pm #2052380

Andrew F
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@andrew-f
Locale: San Francisco Bay Area

Most of the time (3 season) I just bring a 2nd pair of my hiking socks to sleep in. Then you can wash and dry one pair per day and always have clean sleeping and hiking socks.

For winter use I bring thick knee high wool socks. The length is just as important for warmth as the thickness. I've avoided fleece or down socks because you can't wear them while moving.

Dec 8, 2013 at 11:45 pm #2052383

Franco Darioli
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@franco
Locale: Gauche, CU.

Just my opinion but hiking I like my socks to be a bit tight so they don't move about or bunch up, sleeping I like them loose so they don't restrict blood flow.
I also would not wear dirty/wet socks at night, so I have dedicated night socks that in emergency can be used during the day.

Dec 9, 2013 at 5:47 am #2052409

Derrick White
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@miku
Locale: Labrador

I use Icebreaker "Hunter Socks" and love them. Very thick 100% merino, but weigh 4.52 oz. A lot of my hiking involves river fording and wet ground so my feet are invariably wet at the end of the day. My feet dry and stay warm very comfortably in these socks.

However, I just ordered a pair of GooseFeet down socks for around camp and sleeping. They are a little lighter and expectedly warmer. We will see.

Derrick

Dec 9, 2013 at 6:12 am #2052415

JCH
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@pastyj-2-2

I rarely carry any extra (outer) clothing, but always carry 1 ea. of spare drawers and socks. May as well make good use of the socks…dual use :)

Dec 9, 2013 at 6:37 am #2052420

Richard Lyon
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@richardglyon
Locale: Bridger Mountains

I often use Dahlgren socks as sleep socks. Heavy enough for trail use (sometimes so used on the last day of hiking) but super soft thanks to a high alpaca content. In colder temperatures I'll pack an extra pair of Filson heavyweight socks. Like Derrick I just bought a pair of GooseFeet down socks for winter and look forward to seeing how they work.

Dec 9, 2013 at 7:39 am #2052435

BlackHatGuy
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@sleeping
Locale: The Cascades

I've got a pair of the possum down socks I've used for the last couple of years as sleep socks, work well. I just bought a pair of buffalo/yak down socks, they seem quite warm and comfy but I haven't had a chance to get them out yet.

Dec 9, 2013 at 9:05 am #2052481

Richard Cullip
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@richardcullip
Locale: San Diego County

I've been using PossumDown socks as my sleep socks for the past three years. I love 'em. They are light, warm and seem very breathable (let my feet air out at night). Certainly not durable enough for hiking in but they make great sleep socks.

Dec 9, 2013 at 10:36 am #2052520

Buck Nelson
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@colter
Locale: Alaska

Really hard to beat in my opinion for warmth and comfort. Took me a while to adapt the "dedicated sleep socks" idea, but it's a good one.

Dec 10, 2013 at 1:01 am #2052795

Derek M.
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@dmusashe
Locale: Southern California

I can't seem to find a good source for the possumdown socks that everyone seems to love. Where do you guys buy them?

Dec 10, 2013 at 5:35 am #2052807

Ken Thompson
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@here
Locale: Right there

http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=84853

Look at the link John Abela gives

Dec 10, 2013 at 8:30 am #2052832

Anonymous
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Alpaca socks and Angora-Merino blend socks are also quite nice.

I've brought dedicated sleep socks before, but lately i'm tending to only bring ones i can also use for hiking.

In that case, i really like combining Merino/synth blend socks with Polypropylene socks.

Depending on the coldness– any combo of wearing some light to mid weight Merino socks on skin (for comfort and odor control), and then either a thin PP sock over that or mid weight PP sock over either the Merino or if colder also over the thin PP and Merino.

I find it's a great combo for moisture management when hiking as well, and wearing the Merino on skin and PP socks over helps to cut down on the PP odor.

* i had brought some thinnish PP socks on my recent trip, but lost one! (which is why i ended up using kevlar arm sleeves as over socks)

Dec 10, 2013 at 8:52 am #2052836

Ian
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@10-7

+30 on the possumdown socks. Bought a pair of socks for my kids and I use their gloves for three season hiking. Great loft, light weight, and worthy investment.

I personally go up a notch from whatever I hike with during the day. If it's warm enough to hike with sock liners (like Wrightsock), I'll sleep with a pair of Kirkland wool socks. If I'm hiking in my Kirklands, then I'll sleep with an extra thick pair of wool socks (any make will do).

I've beaten this to death in other threads but I think feet are a great place to start with VBL when it comes to sleeping. I do this by putting my feet into my pack liner when sleeping but a couple bread bags or stuff sacks will work too.
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