I used to work in trucking in the far north of Canada. One of the other guys I used to work with used to wear mocassins to work while everybody else was wearing $300+ heavy winter boots. Said he traded a bottle of whiskey to an old Native trapper on his old truck route and that they were the warmest footwear he'd ever owned. That tech worked for hundreds of thousands of years for a reason, not really too many ways to improve on it.
@@1ReneDumont Can't say I'm surprised, that guy got somewhat lucky. That old timer never used to go to town, he traded game, furs, and mocassins for everything he needed, lived 8ish hours from anything even resembling a village and barely spoke any English. I'd heard a few years later the cabin was abandoned and caved in, I don't think he made it much past that season. Not many old timers like that around anymore.
I have a pair of seal skin boots that do really well in Arctic Canada . I turn them inside out and can dry them in 10 minutes by the fire after freezing the water condensate off , and giving them a shake. Glad to see you healing up lars .
I, spent a lot of money on boots in my lifetime, and the military mickey mouse boots have been the best winter boot I've ever had. As far as being on the heavy side, they are but once your legs are used to them there not a problem. I'm 70 years old, walk 3-mile hikes with the dog daily in the winter months, no big deal. If your feet get wet they will rewarm quickly in these boots, absolutely love them, best boots you can buy at an army surplus store.
Just found your channel and of course I'm binge watching. Just wanted to say thanks. The government's would want us to all be enemies but people are the same no matter where you live. Theres good ppl everywhere and I love that the Internet can bring us together to enjoy what we love. Greetings from Pennsylvania(US)
Can you do a review on the types of winter jackets you use? I live in a very cold part of Canada and would love to hear your opinion, think you have a great channel and always look forward to your videos, stay safe brother.
Used to drive a bulk truck delivering propane...temps down to -35 C .We wore rubber boots on our work boots but eventually the steel cap on the work boots made it really cold for the toes. Back at home I put in theses rubber boots 2 layers of wool insoles plus a thick wool sock insert and wore 3 pairs of wool socks to fill the space. Never bought again a pair of real winter boots. They are very light and have the feel of a mocassin and since the rubber is so soft they have a good grip on ice. Thanks Lars for the review and take care.
People forget military equipment is made by the cheapest bidder. It is the lowest quality that fulfills the requirements. Plus cold weather clothing is meant to be used in tandem with other issued warming layers. "Military Grade" is usually used as in insult in service. There is always a much better civilian version.
Hello Lars, thanks for the great video. I served in the US Army and I was stationed in West Germany in the 70's and 80's. Winter there would get down to the low teens F or even single digits at times. We were issued the black Mickey Mouse boots with the valve. Haha, we thought you were supposed to blow into the valve when you expected very cold weather. I only wore my Mickey Mouse boots one time on an FTX. They were too warm and made my feet sweat. Maybe as you said it was water from condensation. I preferred to wear my standard US Army leather Jump Boots with my rubber Galoshes over them.
Hi Lars I asked about winter footwear my colleague from Finland. He told me that they wear crocks with many layers of wool socks. One cannot see it in towns but in the country side where they don't care about esthetic but follow simple solutions which work well. Cheers
Great video, Lars. I switched to EVA boots and this will be my 4th winter with the same pair - no discernible wear at all but I've worn out a set of liners that came with it and replaced it with thick wool ones. They weigh nothing. People laugh at them until I take one off and show them how light they are. Then, they ask where to buy them. Those traditional beaver/sheep/wolverine boots look - awesome!!. I also have a pair of Russian Valenki I use when it's nice and dry cold out.
Ugh! I did a hike up to Camp Muir (About a 10,000 foot elevation) on Mt Ranier. The hike itself isn't very long and I had some very thick wool hiking socks but my boots weren't insulated. Maybe two-thirds of the way to the Camp Muir I really started feeling the cold. By the time I got to Camp Muir proper, I was actually worried about frostbite. My hiking partner got our shelter setup while I went into the hiker hut to try to warm myself. Luckily, after our shelter was up I was able to change socks, and warm up in my sleeping bag. No frostbite, but cold weather hiking is no joke. Make sure you have the right boot for the job.
I bought some Steger Mukluks 25 years ago. Made in Ely Minnesota back then. They have a tradition leather lacing and come to just below my knee. Made of a thick moose hide with a rubber sole. They have a removable wool felt inner boot and sole. They are very light and really warm, BUT...as Lars said, this type of boot is not for wet conditions, or just "standing around".
Great video as usual. I find the strongest point of the Mickey boots is the inside is also rubber and doesn’t absorb the condensation and sweat. So when you swap out socks in very cold weather you’re right back to cozy and dry with no waiting.
I was on the British Army test for Mickey Mouse boot, I still have a pair and they are very good indeed, they also come in white, the scientists would weigh our socks to see how much moisture could be gatered and like you say changing socks is really fast and they dry out in a couple of minutes.
The native beaver boots look like they can probably walk you home on a dark winter night when you have had a little to much vodka and caviar with your friends. :-)
Great and interesting video, Ill be looking into where I can get some EVA boots since this winter seems to be coming in cold. But more than anything I'm just happy that you seem to be doing better after your bout with covid. God bedring, Lars.
Back in my mountaineering days we used a Super Gator boot cover, works excellent for extreme temperature. Also your crampons still fit on your feet. Get better my friend. PS, I know you're not political but, any comment on the Ukrainian situation? Best wishes to you and your family this holiday season. Peace
The best boots I have used here in Montana, are Muck boots, though I did made a mistake in buying the -40F boots. Even with a lite sock, I sweat in them in weather above -10F. I have dug up water lines many times in -20F pre windchill, and no issues. I would have been fine with -20F boots even in lower temperatures, as my feet rarely get cold.
I am surprised you did not include the Russian valenki felt boots. I use them in Canada and find them good all round winter footwear when combined with a moccasin rubber. Best winter footwear ever is moose hide moccasins, with wool duffel liners and rubbers over top when conditions are slushy. Very warm, ultra light, and comfortable to walk in. Perfect for snowshoes. Modern materials cannot compare to natural fibres.
One thing I love about this channel is you can be sure that when it comes to information about how equipment performs in extreme cold weather Lars is speaking from experience. You aren't getting an opinion based on an hour or two of trying something out you are getting an opinion based on the equipment being taken out into the field over days, weeks or months and you can see the resulting wear and tear. Also, the new camera looks good. I imagine getting the brightness levels right in those conditions is a pain.
About 30 years ago I bought in Quebec, Canada, a pair of high mocassins made by "first nations" (native americans) craftmen from the Hurons-Wendats reservation. Their construction is similar to the Siberian boots, with a felt removable inner boot that has a sole laminated with space blanket like material. The color is a natural tan. They were described to me as "hunting or trapping" boots, associated with snow shoes that are made from ash (the wood) and rawhide.
@@mattmax11 The concept of first nation people is a bit of a mess, as there was no feeling of common identity between native american tribes before europeans arrived. They were separate tribes, yet now native americans are sort of lumped together and are considered a united people with their respective tribal lineages. There still isn't a term to refer to north american native people specifically (That is, what you would consider a classic "indian"), so there's many umbrella terms that do cover native americans, one of them being first nation people.
Good video. In my region of the US the most important quality for me in winter boots is if they're water proof since there is usually a slushy mix on the ground. I use something similar to the EVA boots that's like a rubber boot with a really thick removable inner sock.
i spent a couple winters living off land in idaho wilderness, i used us airforce survival boots my dad used in greenland when cold weather testing airplanes - they are made with deerskin lowers and canvas uppers, made quite large, and laced up - worn with 2 or 3 pairs wools socks worked for me down to minus 40 - when it gets real cold they can be stuffed with any insulating material, pine needles etc - they hardly get wet and dry quicly, dont freeze - extremely versatile and easy to make in the wilderness - also one size fits all, dont have to be made to fit
He must have been on the Thule Airforce Base I guess. If the boots can be used up there, they can be used in all cold weather. You will not find many pine needles on Greenland though lol Lot's of moss though.
I had a pair of baffin control max boots that were rated for -90f, i just tossed em because the rubberized lower finally split wide open on both boots (even though my feet were warm, they were extremely wet). I had em down to -60f and my dogs were WARM. The steel toe version I have are equally as warm, but as for commercially made winter boots baffins are the best you are ever going to get. With all of that noise being said the best material to stay warm is fur, point blank end of story.
@@tjellis1479 so far the best substitute ive found is that merino stuff but youre not going to out perform fur, im up in Alaska so rockin fur whatever any time of the yr is pretty standard. We have peta come up every yr to protest the iditarod and they generally get boo'd off but some get ballsy and want to fight so I oblige. As for stayin warm, I do whatever I see fit regardless of anyones opinion.
I live in Maine I have worn the black balloon boots and white balloon boots for over 40 years and I have never had cold feet ever not even the slightest little bit... True story we were going ice fishing in northern Maine it was a four-hour ride for my home and my boots were in the back of the pickup for the entire ride when we arrived in northern Maine I proceeded to put my boots on and there was a layer of ice on the bottom and snow on top of it I dug the snow out and put my feet with one set of white cotton socks into the boots immediately the ice layer melted and saturated my white cotton socks and made them wet and cold and then immediately after that they started to warm up and ever since that experience I swear by these boots and I have never ever even look any other direction because if it ain't broke don't fix it I personally really like the white balloon boots better than the black just a little short story and my personal opinion... although every other man that I have talked to you about the white or black Mickey Mouse boots they all have said that they are too warm in their feet sweat but you can only use one pair of white cotton socks you cannot use wool socks or two layers of socks one single layer white cotton socks and I have been fine for 40 plus years and I will not change thank you Lars for your videos Also... you couldn't pay me ten million dollars to ever wear a winter boot with a foam inner liner
Good to hear the economical boot is simply a smart buy. I would have thought that it was pretty cheap looking due to the material, but looks do not matter when comparing the need to keep a foot warm & dry. Whoever designed this boot should be followed to see what ever other smart ideas the creators come up with. Good business sells itself. Sandy Rinaldi, Arkansas, US Army veteran 1971 to 1974, 5 DEC 23
Just found your channel and of course I'm binge watching. Just wanted to say thanks for the great content. The government's would want us to all be enemies but people are the same no matter where you live. Theres good ppl everywhere and I love that the Internet can bring us together to enjoy what we love. Greetings from Pennsylvania(US)
I wore a pair of Inuit hand made mukluks for years until my Mother's 2 month old puppy tore them up. 3 Christmases ago I bought another pair for myself and a pair for my mother and she can only wear them when the temps go below -30 for feet to not sweat real bad.
I have to agree, I've had a pair of foam boots for two winters now and at the price they came at, the performance is excellent. But I have to say, when it gets around minus 30 C I still prefer my more expensive pair. But as work boots the foam can't be beat. Great video, glad do see you doing well.
Nice to see a video up Lars, and glad to see you back as well. Great video. Keeping those feet warm and dry is key to any outings in the winter....Cheers Fred
Hey Lars - great vid... nice to see you back to your .."more or less" normal self. Totally agree - depends on usage. I've got a pair of Sorel Galcier's for ice fishing and snowmobiling ... super warm for standing around on ice but too heavy and warm for hiking around. A pair of rubber boots and bare feet are perfect for working in snow when the temp is 20 ish F.... add some wool socks when it dips below that ...keep those feet dry and your day goes so much better.
I wouldn't mind those felt boots from Beaver Sheep and wolverine for dry cold. But i am currently wearing Meindl's Leather boots with gore tex. they are about the same price as Baffins. They work ok in snowy sludge. Still can get cold when standing still though.
I whant "skoterkängor" like we had i the early 80s. Its like scooter boots but not the same. Never was my feet cold back then. It was a boot specialy made for riding skidoos. They came with a halv inch wool inner boot. Never got vett and never got cold.
I was issued mucalucks boots when I was stationed in North Dakota and they was great to wear and was comfortable too. Some people was issued the boots with the valve on the side and they was not as comfortable and warm, but those was the two types issued to us by the Air Force when there.
Mukluk boots with fur tops and moose hide bottoms, no rubber or plastic work best here in MN, they breathe so no condensation with wool liners and wool socks, Eskimos have been using for centuries, and they probably have seal or walrus skin, not sure.
One thing about any gear in the winter I've learned is that nothing is warmer than fur. I use my Baffin trappers boots there awesome. I think your socks are a huge accessory to the good or decent boot. The socks I get are very expensive made in Vermont. They are by far the best damn sock I've ever used and guaranteed for life no bullshite warranty. 👊💀 which I believe I learned from you to be honest.
Speaking of Chinese boots I have had a pair, from America. Warm yes, durable, fell in bits within a couple of months a costly exercise with import tax and all. Yes unfortunately a lot of Canadian boots have gone the same way. But I do have two pairs of Sorel originals made in Canada. A short pair in very good condition with decent tread for their age, and a long pair (-80) in practically new condition. they are from maybe the 1970s or before. Those have like a ventilation screen across the front just above foot level to stop them getting too warm and stop the sweat ( it doesn't work ). Unfortunately I am no longer greatly active so now they gather dust but they are pretty heavy anyway. The big ones it's like Frankenstein's monster walking about when you have them on. I do like the look of the traditional boots mind, problem here although we get a little snow still it is far too wet now for such boots. Its like all things mind the right tool for the right situation. Nice to see you active again Lars and you get to look healthier each time.
glad to see you have recovered back to your normal self after your brush with the dreaded C19. keep up the awesome work and hopefully we can see you on a winter camping trip at some point this winter season. best wishes to you and Mrs. Survival Russia
I am glad the coldest ever registered temp in my area was -17°C. In fact the current military issue sleeping bag reaches -20°C (extreme/survival temp). Nice to see the options up north tho
Very fair comparisons video. Excellent job Lars. Avoid tight fit and one could wear heavier wool socks for extra warmth. Pounds equal pain so Mikey and Bunny are last choice.
In the Wyoming Rockies we experience -50°F for a few weeks every year. Most of us use Baffins or boots that are similar to your foam boots, but which are neoprene covered in foam rubber. And everything with wool socks! Even the Baffins!
Super informative video Lars. As always, great content and information we know that has been actually tested. Your a trusted source of knowledge for tons of people. Much love from TEXAS
Hi Lars, great video. Condensation is always an issue in boots, even in summer if I wear my wading boots, I always have condensation issues. No matter what the delta between the water and air is.
I utilize an inner thin polypropylene liner, then a 2mm neoprene sock, and finally a mid weight polypropylene outer sock. Although there will be condensation, or moisture build up from perspiration, this system has worked for me. This can be used with a pac (felt) boot, or bunny boot.
Lars!!! You have all of our snow! It’s still +50°F in the Wyoming Rockies. I may need to rethink my position on global warming. We haven’t made it to December without snow until now.
Horses for courses. I have 5 different boots for here I the Sierra Navada spain that are matched to the various conditions through the year and what I am doing. Today I was bringing wood up from the ravine on a 45 deg loose slope so grip and ankle support were the key. In January when I have an overnight and summit I may need my boots that have an inner boot that I will take into my sleeping bag . Hope the covid recovery goes on .lost some ex colleagues to it .
Happy to see you are recovering well from Covid! Been waiting a long time for this particular video ever since you teased about it a long while ago :) Great review, and for now my Baffin’s will have to do.
Have you ever seen the Dunlop Purofort? Ppl here in Canada love them, especially fishermen and oil field workers. They are very expensive, but rated to -50°C sort of like a high tech neoprene.
Hello Lars , another awesome show . You really hit the jack pot with this episode . All the comments & questions , shows , just how much people trust you and value your opinion . That is truly a rare quality on youtube . My boots for Christmas will be thongs . I live in far south west Queensland Australia & I will be safe in saying it will be about 45c or more . In my dreams it may snow on Christmas day , but I doubt it .. Glad you & your Family will be having a White Christmas . As for the boots , the companies should ask for your input before selling . That would apply to any camping gear .. MERRY CHRISTMAS .🕊🕊🍸🍸🍸🍻🍻✨🎁 aussie bob
I work in the ski industry and have been using the KEEN Revel IV High boot. They feel a bit like moon boots at first, but they have kept me warm no problem down to -20C with a single pair of good socks. I also regularly wear them in +10C conditions, and though they are definitely warm they do not make my feet sweat badly. I have yet to test them in truly frigid conditions, but I am confident that they will keep my feet warm. I suppose I will have to see for sure, though. They also have a nice gaiter hook on the front if you want to wear them with a pair. The only downside so far is that they are $200 in the US. I do not want to imagine the price in Russia.
Excellent and important information on for the most of the world unusual topic. Here in Sweden the snowmobile crowd and the ice-fishing crowd are the most users. I also have good experience with eva type boots and the sorel type boots. the old school snowmobile boots was also good.
The U.S. Army winter boots are hard to walk in and you need to change your socks every hour is you are marching or heavy activity. Otherwise if you stop or not moving the sweat turns to ice and your feet freeze.
I used to work in trucking in the far north of Canada. One of the other guys I used to work with used to wear mocassins to work while everybody else was wearing $300+ heavy winter boots. Said he traded a bottle of whiskey to an old Native trapper on his old truck route and that they were the warmest footwear he'd ever owned. That tech worked for hundreds of thousands of years for a reason, not really too many ways to improve on it.
Very lucky he could get those at that price. 🙂 I’ve been looking for a good pair of moccasins and they are in the $300 range and more. :(
@@1ReneDumont Can't say I'm surprised, that guy got somewhat lucky. That old timer never used to go to town, he traded game, furs, and mocassins for everything he needed, lived 8ish hours from anything even resembling a village and barely spoke any English. I'd heard a few years later the cabin was abandoned and caved in, I don't think he made it much past that season. Not many old timers like that around anymore.
@@ErokLobotomist sad he did not make it too long after that. At least he lived his life free.
The native boots are called mukluks, good if you are moving and don't get them wet, Lars had a pair on his video.
There are cheap boots.But useful.There are specific boots from dog furs in Russia.Name-unti.Унты.
Would love more of these types of videos! We respect your opinions since we know they are based upon knowledge and first hand experience. Cheers 🍻
I would agree. This video is much appreciated! Especially being a homesteader out in the frigid tundra that is Russia!
Have to respect someone with first hand experience!
I live in Aussie and I still watched this video lol.
I would guess you have a scorching hot summer at the moment :)
I can see this being a very popular video, Lars. Can you also do a similar video for russian/military fur hats.
I have a pair of seal skin boots that do really well in Arctic Canada . I turn them inside out and can dry them in 10 minutes by the fire after freezing the water condensate off , and giving them a shake. Glad to see you healing up lars .
I, spent a lot of money on boots in my lifetime, and the military mickey mouse boots have been the best winter boot I've ever had. As far as being on the heavy side, they are but once your legs are used to them there not a problem. I'm 70 years old, walk 3-mile hikes with the dog daily in the winter months, no big deal. If your feet get wet they will rewarm quickly in these boots, absolutely love them, best boots you can buy at an army surplus store.
Just found your channel and of course I'm binge watching. Just wanted to say thanks. The government's would want us to all be enemies but people are the same no matter where you live. Theres good ppl everywhere and I love that the Internet can bring us together to enjoy what we love. Greetings from Pennsylvania(US)
Just ask yourself - Americans who hate America or Russians who love Russia?
Can you do a review on the types of winter jackets you use? I live in a very cold part of Canada and would love to hear your opinion, think you have a great channel and always look forward to your videos, stay safe brother.
Used to drive a bulk truck delivering propane...temps down to -35 C .We wore rubber boots on our work boots but eventually the steel cap on the work boots made it really cold for the toes. Back at home I put in theses rubber boots 2 layers of wool insoles plus a thick wool sock insert and wore 3 pairs of wool socks to fill the space. Never bought again a pair of real winter boots. They are very light and have the feel of a mocassin and since the rubber is so soft they have a good grip on ice. Thanks Lars for the review and take care.
People forget military equipment is made by the cheapest bidder. It is the lowest quality that fulfills the requirements. Plus cold weather clothing is meant to be used in tandem with other issued warming layers. "Military Grade" is usually used as in insult in service. There is always a much better civilian version.
Right on. I have said this quite a few times by now :)
Last winter I ordered those siberian hunting boots. The company was so great they were very friendly and professional.
Hello Lars, thanks for the great video. I served in the US Army and I was stationed
in West Germany in the 70's and 80's. Winter there would get down to the low teens F or even single digits
at times. We were issued the black Mickey Mouse boots with the valve. Haha, we thought you were
supposed to blow into the valve when you expected very cold weather.
I only wore my Mickey Mouse boots one time on an FTX. They were too warm and made my feet sweat.
Maybe as you said it was water from condensation. I preferred to wear my standard US Army leather
Jump Boots with my rubber Galoshes over them.
Those rubber boots are very popular here in Canada as well. Steel/composite toe on the worksite :) happy holidays Lars
Hi Lars
I asked about winter footwear my colleague from Finland. He told me that they wear crocks with many layers of wool socks. One cannot see it in towns but in the country side where they don't care about esthetic but follow simple solutions which work well.
Cheers
It makes sense. So does Mrs Survival-Russia actually lol :)
Great video, Lars. I switched to EVA boots and this will be my 4th winter with the same pair - no discernible wear at all but I've worn out a set of liners that came with it and replaced it with thick wool ones. They weigh nothing. People laugh at them until I take one off and show them how light they are. Then, they ask where to buy them. Those traditional beaver/sheep/wolverine boots look - awesome!!. I also have a pair of Russian Valenki I use when it's nice and dry cold out.
Ugh! I did a hike up to Camp Muir (About a 10,000 foot elevation) on Mt Ranier. The hike itself isn't very long and I had some very thick wool hiking socks but my boots weren't insulated. Maybe two-thirds of the way to the Camp Muir I really started feeling the cold. By the time I got to Camp Muir proper, I was actually worried about frostbite. My hiking partner got our shelter setup while I went into the hiker hut to try to warm myself. Luckily, after our shelter was up I was able to change socks, and warm up in my sleeping bag. No frostbite, but cold weather hiking is no joke. Make sure you have the right boot for the job.
I bought some Steger Mukluks 25 years ago. Made in Ely Minnesota back then.
They have a tradition leather lacing and come to just below my knee. Made of a thick moose hide with a rubber sole.
They have a removable wool felt inner boot and sole. They are very light and really warm, BUT...as Lars said, this type of boot is not for wet conditions, or just "standing around".
I snowshoe in Steger Mukluks. They are awesome. The rubber sole protects against water and the moose hide uppers are so comfortable.
Great video as usual. I find the strongest point of the Mickey boots is the inside is also rubber and doesn’t absorb the condensation and sweat. So when you swap out socks in very cold weather you’re right back to cozy and dry with no waiting.
I was on the British Army test for Mickey Mouse boot, I still have a pair and they are very good indeed, they also come in white, the scientists would weigh our socks to see how much moisture could be gatered and like you say changing socks is really fast and they dry out in a couple of minutes.
Love my Kamik Foresters. I glue patches (using E6000 fabric fuse) into the inside of my wool liners to preserve their heels.
I genuinely appreciate this video...you should do coats / pants next!
Your looking much more stronger Lar’s good health to you all mate 🇬🇧
Thank you!
The native beaver boots look like they can probably walk you home on a dark winter night when you have had a little to much vodka and caviar with your friends. :-)
Got some of those siberian hunter boots recently and they're brilliant. Feel like you're wearing slippers and you never ever get cold.
Great and interesting video, Ill be looking into where I can get some EVA boots since this winter seems to be coming in cold. But more than anything I'm just happy that you seem to be doing better after your bout with covid. God bedring, Lars.
Very accurate, concise ,sensible.
Than you
Back in my mountaineering days we used a Super Gator boot cover, works excellent for extreme temperature. Also your crampons still fit on your feet. Get better my friend. PS, I know you're not political but, any comment on the Ukrainian situation? Best wishes to you and your family this holiday season. Peace
Your gear reviews are always good. Take care.
The best boots I have used here in Montana, are Muck boots, though I did made a mistake in buying the -40F boots. Even with a lite sock, I sweat in them in weather above -10F. I have dug up water lines many times in -20F pre windchill, and no issues. I would have been fine with -20F boots even in lower temperatures, as my feet rarely get cold.
Dry shod
Those beaver, wolverine, sheep boots are so styling. They would make me the winter fashion plate of my town here in Maine.
I am surprised you did not include the Russian valenki felt boots. I use them in Canada and find them good all round winter footwear when combined with a moccasin rubber. Best winter footwear ever is moose hide moccasins, with wool duffel liners and rubbers over top when conditions are slushy. Very warm, ultra light, and comfortable to walk in. Perfect for snowshoes. Modern materials cannot compare to natural fibres.
I don't like Valenki for camping. The snow melts on them and then they freeze.
I'm glad you're doing better now, Lars! I'll bet you look very stylish in those beaver skin boots! LOL! Take care!
Excellent video, thank you for the detailed rundown of each boot, it's systems and the kind of weather that you would or would not use them in.
One thing I love about this channel is you can be sure that when it comes to information about how equipment performs in extreme cold weather Lars is speaking from experience. You aren't getting an opinion based on an hour or two of trying something out you are getting an opinion based on the equipment being taken out into the field over days, weeks or months and you can see the resulting wear and tear.
Also, the new camera looks good. I imagine getting the brightness levels right in those conditions is a pain.
Thank you Furball :)
Happily the camera has a "Snow" setting for recording in very white conditions. It seems to work OK so far.
About 30 years ago I bought in Quebec, Canada, a pair of high mocassins made by "first nations" (native americans) craftmen from the Hurons-Wendats reservation. Their construction is similar to the Siberian boots, with a felt removable inner boot that has a sole laminated with space blanket like material. The color is a natural tan. They were described to me as "hunting or trapping" boots, associated with snow shoes that are made from ash (the wood) and rawhide.
First Nation people aren't Native American
@@mattmax11 The concept of first nation people is a bit of a mess, as there was no feeling of common identity between native american tribes before europeans arrived. They were separate tribes, yet now native americans are sort of lumped together and are considered a united people with their respective tribal lineages. There still isn't a term to refer to north american native people specifically (That is, what you would consider a classic "indian"), so there's many umbrella terms that do cover native americans, one of them being first nation people.
So good to hear your breathing and voice almost back to normal !!
Glad to see you healing well. Enjoy the videos very much. Thanks.
Anyone else have those moon boots as a kid.
Great! I was just about to by special winterboot in hunting outfit shop. But now ill just visit home depo to get me a foam boot!
Lars , great comparison video and boot review , good to visit with you again , thanks for sharing , God bless !
Baffins, A lot of people who snowmobile use them but I think people wear thick socks or foot warmers in addition.
I wear thick wool socks and sometimes an additional felt or sheep wool insole in mine.
Good video. In my region of the US the most important quality for me in winter boots is if they're water proof since there is usually a slushy mix on the ground. I use something similar to the EVA boots that's like a rubber boot with a really thick removable inner sock.
Great review thanks neighbor 👍
i spent a couple winters living off land in idaho wilderness, i used us airforce survival boots my dad used in greenland when cold weather testing airplanes - they are made with deerskin lowers and canvas uppers, made quite large, and laced up - worn with 2 or 3 pairs wools socks worked for me down to minus 40 - when it gets real cold they can be stuffed with any insulating material, pine needles etc - they hardly get wet and dry quicly, dont freeze - extremely versatile and easy to make in the wilderness - also one size fits all, dont have to be made to fit
He must have been on the Thule Airforce Base I guess. If the boots can be used up there, they can be used in all cold weather. You will not find many pine needles on Greenland though lol Lot's of moss though.
I had a pair of baffin control max boots that were rated for -90f, i just tossed em because the rubberized lower finally split wide open on both boots (even though my feet were warm, they were extremely wet). I had em down to -60f and my dogs were WARM. The steel toe version I have are equally as warm, but as for commercially made winter boots baffins are the best you are ever going to get. With all of that noise being said the best material to stay warm is fur, point blank end of story.
@@tjellis1479 so far the best substitute ive found is that merino stuff but youre not going to out perform fur, im up in Alaska so rockin fur whatever any time of the yr is pretty standard. We have peta come up every yr to protest the iditarod and they generally get boo'd off but some get ballsy and want to fight so I oblige. As for stayin warm, I do whatever I see fit regardless of anyones opinion.
@@big_ute Just let them stay there in their fake furs and fashion...see how long they last :).
Very informative and fun to watch! Thank You!
I live in Maine I have worn the black balloon boots and white balloon boots for over 40 years and I have never had cold feet ever not even the slightest little bit...
True story we were going ice fishing in northern Maine it was a four-hour ride for my home and my boots were in the back of the pickup for the entire ride when we arrived in northern Maine I proceeded to put my boots on and there was a layer of ice on the bottom and snow on top of it I dug the snow out and put my feet with one set of white cotton socks into the boots immediately the ice layer melted and saturated my white cotton socks and made them wet and cold and then immediately after that they started to warm up and ever since that experience I swear by these boots and I have never ever even look any other direction because if it ain't broke don't fix it I personally really like the white balloon boots better than the black just a little short story and my personal opinion... although every other man that I have talked to you about the white or black Mickey Mouse boots they all have said that they are too warm in their feet sweat but you can only use one pair of white cotton socks you cannot use wool socks or two layers of socks one single layer white cotton socks and I have been fine for 40 plus years and I will not change thank you Lars for your videos
Also... you couldn't pay me ten million dollars to ever wear a winter boot with a foam inner liner
Good to hear the economical boot is simply a smart buy. I would have thought that it was pretty cheap looking due to the material, but looks do not matter when comparing the need to keep a foot warm & dry. Whoever designed this boot should be followed to see what ever other smart ideas the creators come up with. Good business sells itself. Sandy Rinaldi, Arkansas, US Army veteran 1971 to 1974, 5 DEC 23
Basically just Crocs made into boots :) Hard to beat for performance Vs price. The fur boots are of course warmer.
Just found your channel and of course I'm binge watching. Just wanted to say thanks for the great content. The government's would want us to all be enemies but people are the same no matter where you live. Theres good ppl everywhere and I love that the Internet can bring us together to enjoy what we love. Greetings from Pennsylvania(US)
Good socks make all boots better. Live in Northern New Hampshire and I use a PVC boot that's 2 sizes larger and adjust with socks as needed.
I wore a pair of Inuit hand made mukluks for years until my Mother's 2 month old puppy tore them up. 3 Christmases ago I bought another pair for myself and a pair for my mother and she can only wear them when the temps go below -30 for feet to not sweat real bad.
When my boots rip while out on the mountain, first thing in my mind will be Lars saying 'and all that good stuff'. Greetings from North Wales.
I have to agree, I've had a pair of foam boots for two winters now and at the price they came at, the performance is excellent. But I have to say, when it gets around minus 30 C I still prefer my more expensive pair. But as work boots the foam can't be beat. Great video, glad do see you doing well.
Nice to see a video up Lars, and glad to see you back as well. Great video. Keeping those feet warm and dry is key to any outings in the winter....Cheers Fred
Awesome video Lars, straight up like always 👍👍👍
Hey Lars - great vid... nice to see you back to your .."more or less" normal self. Totally agree - depends on usage. I've got a pair of Sorel Galcier's for ice fishing and snowmobiling ... super warm for standing around on ice but too heavy and warm for hiking around. A pair of rubber boots and bare feet are perfect for working in snow when the temp is 20 ish F.... add some wool socks when it dips below that ...keep those feet dry and your day goes so much better.
I have Altberg Warrior they are great. Can be tailor made to your feet as well
Thank you, Lars! God bless you and your family.
I look forward to spending the winter with you.
I like using those Hunter boots also, very light and water proof. Sincere and honest as always, your videos are inspiring and motivational, thank-you!
Anyhow, the fur boots look absolutely awesome !!!!
The warmest boot I ever tried. Light too.
I wouldn't mind those felt boots from Beaver Sheep and wolverine for dry cold. But i am currently wearing Meindl's Leather boots with gore tex. they are about the same price as Baffins. They work ok in snowy sludge. Still can get cold when standing still though.
I live in a mild climate but I always enjoy your knowledge and learning of your lifestyle
I whant "skoterkängor" like we had i the early 80s. Its like scooter boots but not the same. Never was my feet cold back then. It was a boot specialy made for riding skidoos. They came with a halv inch wool inner boot. Never got vett and never got cold.
I was issued mucalucks boots when I was stationed in North Dakota and they was great to wear and was comfortable too. Some people was issued the boots with the valve on the side and they was not as comfortable and warm, but those was the two types issued to us by the Air Force when there.
Still the best videos, I'm so glad you're getting better
Mukluk boots with fur tops and moose hide bottoms, no rubber or plastic work best here in MN, they breathe so no condensation with wool liners and wool socks, Eskimos have been using for centuries, and they probably have seal or walrus skin, not sure.
Here in south Ga USA, i'm wearing short sleeve shirts in December 3 2021
Made of beaver and wolverine, that sounds like one bad ass boot.
One thing about any gear in the winter I've learned is that nothing is warmer than fur. I use my Baffin trappers boots there awesome. I think your socks are a huge accessory to the good or decent boot. The socks I get are very expensive made in Vermont. They are by far the best damn sock I've ever used and guaranteed for life no bullshite warranty. 👊💀 which I believe I learned from you to be honest.
Speaking of Chinese boots I have had a pair, from America. Warm yes, durable, fell in bits within a couple of months a costly exercise with import tax and all. Yes unfortunately a lot of Canadian boots have gone the same way. But I do have two pairs of Sorel originals made in Canada. A short pair in very good condition with decent tread for their age, and a long pair (-80) in practically new condition. they are from maybe the 1970s or before. Those have like a ventilation screen across the front just above foot level to stop them getting too warm and stop the sweat ( it doesn't work ). Unfortunately I am no longer greatly active so now they gather dust but they are pretty heavy anyway. The big ones it's like Frankenstein's monster walking about when you have them on. I do like the look of the traditional boots mind, problem here although we get a little snow still it is far too wet now for such boots. Its like all things mind the right tool for the right situation. Nice to see you active again Lars and you get to look healthier each time.
glad to see you have recovered back to your normal self after your brush with the dreaded C19. keep up the awesome work and hopefully we can see you on a winter camping trip at some point this winter season. best wishes to you and Mrs. Survival Russia
I am familiar with the U.S. 'Mickey Mouse' boots because we were issued a pair. Never comfortable, very heavy, created small lakes in the boot.
Приветствую. И снова зима наступила. Сапоги это супер.
I am glad the coldest ever registered temp in my area was -17°C. In fact the current military issue sleeping bag reaches -20°C (extreme/survival temp). Nice to see the options up north tho
Very fair comparisons video. Excellent job Lars. Avoid tight fit and one could wear heavier wool socks for extra warmth. Pounds equal pain so Mikey and Bunny are last choice.
In the Wyoming Rockies we experience -50°F for a few weeks every year. Most of us use Baffins or boots that are similar to your foam boots, but which are neoprene covered in foam rubber. And everything with wool socks! Even the Baffins!
Thank you , Lars .
Thank you too!
IMO ..
1st Rule is Insulation from the Ground
I was already worried. Great you are fine.
Super informative video Lars. As always, great content and information we know that has been actually tested. Your a trusted source of knowledge for tons of people. Much love from TEXAS
Hi Lars, great video. Condensation is always an issue in boots, even in summer if I wear my wading boots, I always have condensation issues. No matter what the delta between the water and air is.
I utilize an inner thin polypropylene liner, then a 2mm neoprene sock, and finally a mid weight polypropylene outer sock. Although there will be condensation, or moisture build up from perspiration, this system has worked for me. This can be used with a pac (felt) boot, or bunny boot.
Lars!!! You have all of our snow! It’s still +50°F in the Wyoming Rockies. I may need to rethink my position on global warming. We haven’t made it to December without snow until now.
All my snow melted a few days ago. We had a good 4-6 inches, but then 3 days of above freezing..
It's so good to see you found your thing again! Take care and keep doing somethings awesome!!!!
Horses for courses. I have 5 different boots for here I the Sierra Navada spain that are matched to the various conditions through the year and what I am doing. Today I was bringing wood up from the ravine on a 45 deg loose slope so grip and ankle support were the key. In January when I have an overnight and summit I may need my boots that have an inner boot that I will take into my sleeping bag . Hope the covid recovery goes on .lost some ex colleagues to it .
You have an awesome boot collection my friend, and I would defer to your expertise any day. Stay warm over there and have a blessed day brother!
Happy to see you are recovering well from Covid! Been waiting a long time for this particular video ever since you teased about it a long while ago :) Great review, and for now my Baffin’s will have to do.
I'll take my -70 Baffin's any day 🥾💪🏽
Glad you are doing much better! Hope everyone in your family is healthy as well! Happy Holidays! ⛄🎅🦌
Loved that and love your great sharing.
Thank you! Cheers!
Great to see back, great video! Thanks for your hard work, and I hope everyone stays safe.
Loved that and love your great sharing. Thanks for doing that :)
Hi Lars great video glad see you back home. I purchased the Siberian snow boots last year ,warm as toast and cool as hell too
Have you ever seen the Dunlop Purofort? Ppl here in Canada love them, especially fishermen and oil field workers. They are very expensive, but rated to -50°C sort of like a high tech neoprene.
Hello Lars , another awesome show . You really hit the jack pot with this episode . All the comments & questions , shows , just how much people trust you and value your opinion . That is truly a rare quality on youtube . My boots for Christmas will be thongs . I live in far south west Queensland Australia & I will be safe in saying it will be about 45c or more . In my dreams it may snow on Christmas day , but I doubt it .. Glad you & your Family will be having a White Christmas . As for the boots , the companies should ask for your input before selling . That would apply to any camping gear .. MERRY CHRISTMAS .🕊🕊🍸🍸🍸🍻🍻✨🎁 aussie bob
I work in the ski industry and have been using the KEEN Revel IV High boot. They feel a bit like moon boots at first, but they have kept me warm no problem down to -20C with a single pair of good socks. I also regularly wear them in +10C conditions, and though they are definitely warm they do not make my feet sweat badly. I have yet to test them in truly frigid conditions, but I am confident that they will keep my feet warm. I suppose I will have to see for sure, though. They also have a nice gaiter hook on the front if you want to wear them with a pair.
The only downside so far is that they are $200 in the US. I do not want to imagine the price in Russia.
Xtratufs are popular here in southeast alaska. They look a lot like the russian boots but they usually come in brown.
Thanks Lars!
Excellent and important information on for the most of the world unusual topic. Here in Sweden the snowmobile crowd and the ice-fishing crowd are the most users. I also have good experience with eva type boots and the sorel type boots. the old school snowmobile boots was also good.
I watched your videos on winter boots yesterday and today you release a new one, amazing :D
The U.S. Army winter boots are hard to walk in and you need to change your socks every hour is you are marching or heavy activity. Otherwise if you stop or not moving the sweat turns to ice and your feet freeze.