For the code to work: select the gaiter, then the boots, and finally enter your code RANDY and the website will automatically discount the gaiters to zero dollars.
I started using gaiters for the first time this year, they are a real game-changer. Not only for a moisture barrier but also protect me from cactus as well.
I have used them for decades. Since my days of Alpine Climbing. I wear them almost all of the time hunting as well. Not bad defense against tics and other creepy crawlies.
I have suffered through cold feet while hunting my whole life. Despite wearing high quality "wicking liner" socks under heavier wool and wool blend socks (also high quality), and wearing felt pac or Gore-Tex boots, my feet were always cold. It took me 30 years to figure out the reason my feet always got cold was because they were sweating. I then began using Certain-Dri anti-perspirant on my feet the night before, coating my feet with cornstarch before donning my socks in the morning, and not putting on my boots until exiting my truck. But for me, the biggest difference was when I discovered that the wool socks were making my feet sweat! Believe it or not, I now wear just the thin liner socks inside my boots, and my feet stay warm far longer than ever before. I sometimes wear regular cotton (gasp!) tube socks with similar results. This year, I think I'll try wearing the liner socks to walk in, then putting on some heavier (not wool) socks on top after I'm settled in my stand. If you suffer from chronic cold feet, try replacing the heavy socks with something lighter...what do you have to lose? You can always pack a pair of heavier socks if the lighter socks don't do the trick for you. And listen to Randy when he tells you not to wear your socks and boots until you exit your truck!
i watch marty on life below zero bought what he wore first boot that my feet diddent get cold they were mickey mouse boot theyeven have a air deflater on them for high altitude and they only cost around 100 bucks at army surplus
Never used gaiters until the last few years. One thing Randy did not mention is how much additional heat they retain when in cold and snowy conditions. I love em
One major point you didn't mention. Our feet are designed to work, yet almost all the boots designed for hunting immobilise your feet, reducing the amount of work they have to go and reducing the blood the supply and reducing the natural heating ability of your body. You must ensure the boots are wide enough for your toes to naturally spread when you walk. I usually wear minimalist boots so my feet do a lot of work and rarely get cold. I'm so used to using my feet that I now always get cold feet when I encase them in foot coffins, aka hard boots!
Very true, how many people tell you how awesome their boots are, how comfortable they are and then the 1st thing they do is rip them off as soon as they can and say "ahhhh!."
Very VERY good tips! And Kenetrek saved my rear end on my first elk hunt. the tendons in my left foot had blown out thanks to a decade of marathon and ultramarathon running. They were the only boots that supported me enough to walk, and yes, I got my elk!
I have been trying to find a video like this from someone I feel like i can trust on the subject. Thanks
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No need for handwarmer. To avoid getting your boots wet from your transpiration, use that layering system: put a warm sock on your feets, then use a plastic bag to prevent moisture from getting in your boots, and then put a super thin liner sock to keep all of that in place. Have a couple of replacement socks for all day 2-3 and when your feets get too wet replace for a dry one. Now what do you do with your wet sock? Tuck it in your winter coat or somewhere close to your body where you produce a lot of heat and that moisture will evaporate. If you have wool socks that process if going to be quick and from the time your last pair of dry sock becomes wet your first one will be dry enough. When you get your boots wet they freeze during the night and they make your socks humid faster in the day.
When you're exerting yourself, your feet can produce 1-2 cups of sweat per day. That varies from person to person, of course. I like the idea of keeping your boots off as much as practical in order to keep from building up sweat when you don't have to.
“Two plus two equals ... “: a CPA will say, “What do you want it to equal and we’ll find a way to make it work”, LOL. (This reply is from a finance professional.)
I thought I knew it all, but the hot feet/hand/ foot warmers at night inside the boot is a great idea! When I come home at night after being in the cold, I always use a boot dryer. Good tips! From Wis
I wear costco wool socks , love them. As long as im moving a bit am fine. Started spending money on toe warmers for when I stand hunt. A pain to put on but helps me stand longer.
Randy, what also works for me while elk hunting in Montana is to spray my feet with anti-perspirant unscented deodorant. It keeps my feet dry for several more hours than without using it. Eventually, my feet will start to sweat, but I’ve gained several more hours of dry, WARM feet for the cost of the 10 seconds it took me to spray them.
When I was in the army, stationed in Alaska, we were issued white rubber boots, Nick named bunny boots. They had 2 layers of rubber with a space for air in between. I thought, these things will never keep my feet warm. My first winter in Alaska, we had a 30 day field exercise in the north. I was outside often, even for 8 hours one day at -30F and my feet never got cold. I have never found anything that works as good as bunny boots. Look them up, ours had a valve on the side that you would leave open if you went up in an airplane. I've been told that there's fake ones, so make sure you get the real deal.
"moisture management" FINALLY someone getting it right! One thing tho, it's not 8x faster, but 25x! "Camp shoes, camp socks" SPOT ON! One tip for you and your subscribers: Bring a small microfober towel and use it to remove the moisture from your boots. Do this when you have removed your boots while waiting on the field. WOOL BLEND Beware that some manufacturers are labeling their socks "Wool", but if you read the labe, you'll see ....10% wool. This shouldn't be allowed (my opinion). So make sure the socks are, at least, 70%+ wool. Merino wool is the best. And guess what? DARN TOUGH, an American company, made in the USA, gives a lifetime warranty on their Merino wool socks! Sir, you have THE best video on the subject on RUclips! And you have a great attitude too. Well done!
I always bring extra socks on a hunt but never actually end up changing them during the day! This will be the year for warm feet as I also have heated insoles! 🙌🏻
I’ve hunted in tree stands for decades in Alberta. It can get really cold in November. I found that putting a small blanket over my legs while sitting down greatly extends the time before my feet get cold. Sitting down pulls and compresses the insulation on my coveralls, blood cools down and goes to my feet. The blanket adds an un-compressed layer and helps in keeping my feet warmer. I used to be able to only sit for 1.5 to 2 hours on a really cold day, now I can sit there as long as I want.
I have Irish Setter Elk Hunters and I wear a cotton sock when temperatures are above freezing and wear a 90% or better wool sock for temps below freezing. I’ve worn this setup in temperatures -42F. I also put a waterproofing compound on my boots. It helps my boots to not absorb moisture from the snow laying on the boot and thawing from the warmth of the boot.
I use to bring some newspaper with good absorbing paperquality, take some pages and them ligtly curl them and stuff them inside the boots. they absorb a lot of moisture over the night,best if you can put the boots close to a fire etc with some external heat to make some evaporation. but do well in a cold camp to, it keeps cold air out of the boot as well in the prosess. The handwarmer trick will probobly make a good match with the newspaper (Y)
Great tips on keeping your feet warm. It's shockingly simple, keep your foot insulation (sock and boot) dry. I find using a vapour barrier sock over a thin synthetic liner sock works quite well to keep your insulating sock and boot insulation dry. I take the gaiter concept one step further, I use neos overboots to keep my boots dry. The Canadian military love using them when doing training exercises.
Wait till you're pushing 60. Don't get no better. My feet ain't been warm in twenty years. Going to try these tips again. Spray antiperspirant has been suggested. Will try that in December.
Cold dry places is one thing. Wet snow and rain another thing. All wool ,eat fat ,oatmeal with butter and work like hell you'll be health into your 70s. Go to bed early with good women wake up repeat 45 years cold no problem. Don't clean clothes in winter, you want the compost cycle to work , within wool layers. You never see a sheep soap up . Also top button on big over coat is the vent hole ,take note. Grandma always telling grampa , it's the middle of summer take the coat off. Cold feet something to think about sitting by the cook stove.
Finally pulled the trigger on the Kenetrek boots! I was so happy to see they make women's boots. The free gaiters are awesome! Thanks for all you do for the hunting community, Randy :)
If you wear a vapor barrier sock and a liner you’re main sock and boot never get wet in the first place. Long distance mountaineers use this technique and it works very well.
I love the look of the Kenetrek boots, but haven't bought a pair yet. All together, I've probably bought enough pairs of boots over the last eight years to have popped for a pair of these pricey gems. If the deal were reversed, buy a pair of gaiters and get a pair of boots free.....NOW I would have jumped on that (as long as they weren't $500 like the boots)! On a more serious note (unless Randy is trying to get hold of me for those free Kenetreks), the boot dryout trick with the hand warmer packet - it works great! I've used it for years when on those hunting trips with my small-ish Terra Nova tent and drying out is crucial.
All good advice. If you run hot and working then don't wear too much clothing. Sure windproof, but not too much as the heat and moisture needs to get out. That heat and moisture has to go somewhere so don't trap the moisture so it pools. Once you stop working and already soggy then get rig of the soggy garment, never think you can dry it out by wearing/body heat alone. To be warm needs dry next to the skin. When static then enough layers to trap the body warmth in. If you stop during a climb, mid way through a working session, then don't stop too long and cool down too much. Always have one set of bone dry clothing, even if that means getting back into the damp cold stuff for a work session. Be proactive with layers on off,on off, on again. Once the cold is into your bones its hard to shift. Bone dry socks are heaven; take three pairs: one on going to get wet, one drying, and one dry.
Dunlop Purofort boots are the best I ever used. 12-hour shift at -40 on a steel oil rig floor and perfectly comfortable, presumably because of the airflow? Went through many different boots trying to find what worked and these were by far the best. I found some -60 rated boots just made your feet sweat and then you were buggered.
You can no longer get Lamilite lined boots from Wiggy’s, but you can get Lamilite socks. And you can buy great mukluks if you live where it’s seriously cold. Jerry Wigutow knows more about keeping warm outdoors than anyone, trust his gear.
Letter carrier in Minnesota for 30plus years. Even when it’s -20F, I wear high top tennis shoes. Always wear gators and rubbers. If you’re walking, never wear insulated boots
Spoken like a true foot soldier?? ..... glad you mentioned those handwarmers....lol..... we always had cases of them in the trucks.... hope people listen carefully ..... I even stick them in the bottom of my sleeping bag ......ahhhhhh, life is good
Randy, as a 68 year old first timer hunting mule deer in northern Utah during the general season buck with broken arches and feet that are widening, would you recommend the Hardscrabble Hiking boot, the Mountain Extreme or something else in a wide version? I tried on the wide ME 400 today at Sports Warehouse today and the foot fit well, but the higher boot was totally different for this San Diego native. Please and thank you. BTW: Arens video of his trophy elk shoot was awesome.
Try Crispi boots. They are wider in the toe box. I recently returned the ME and got the Nevada's. I really wanted to like the kenetreks but they just killed my pinky toe
i have found that a heavy wool sock against your foot and a light cotton sock over it keeps feet nice and warm i could never keep my feet warm even in best boots now stay warm in half the insulated boot hope this helps esp. with kids
My feet sweat very bad. I use a synthetic liner sock and a 72 percent merino wool sock. In two hours my feet are soaked. Going to lace my boots looser and see if that helps. I do carry an extra set of socks and do change. Nothing like sitting by a mountain creek and letting that cool mountain air dry my feet out.
The wax seals the boot against air flow. It is like wearing rubber boots all day. If you want to use the wax only use it to the ankle. When you walk the motion tends to cycle air in and out of your boot.
Randy - Any chance you can convince Kenetrek to make their boots in 4E width for those of us blessed with wide feet. Haven't found a "premiere" mountain boot that is made in an extra wide width
I went from perma froze toes to warm feet by buying a size larger and big toed boot with a thinsulate liner. I wear a thin wool sock. The extra air space with the boot made a huge difference. It was important that I fell no pressure on the tops of the foot or sides. I can wiggle my toes easily. I spent $200 on my LaCrosse boots 25 years ago and still wear the same ones. Money well spent.
one idea a kid discovered was to use the chem heating pads taped with painters masking tape to the top of your feet. After 3 waterfowl season to test it, it works for all day warm feet!!!
Always carry extra socks I use mostly darn tough socks nothing better on the planet it helps to change socks regularly wear your damp ones in your synthetic sleeping bag and in the morning dry socks 👊🏻 and I only cold camp. You can also heat small rocks up in your camp fire and place them in boots with sticks drys boots with out carrying hand warmers just get the rocks very warm not red hot to prevent shoe glue from loosening
Thanks for the info New hunters can take your advice it works. on my first brown bear hunt The Guides showed me how to do that it works out great. Same thing with layering clothes if you sweat a lot
Timing is everything. I bought new boots from Kenetrek about a month ago. Would love to have some gaiters too. Any chance of getting a discount at least retroactively?
the best cold weather boot for your buck is the army surplus mickey mouse boots probably cost the army a million dollars a pair but now you can get them for around a 100 bucks they have to styles the black one's are good for --20 fahrenheit and the white ones are good for --65 i have the black ones and have been in --5 and my feet felt fine not cold at all..
What gram boots do you wear for late season. I've hunted Montana twice unsuccessful and struggled with cold feet I've used all your tricks so far with same result. I have kenetrek 1000gr Mountain Extreme is that too much. We did a combination of glassing and stalking a lot any other help you could offer.
Thanks Randy ! Randy , I purchased a pair of brand new Kenetrex Desert Guide boots a couple of years ago I'm still trying to get used to them. They're the old style, the one's with a Vibram sole. I was wondering if you ever owned a pair and if there's any other difference between the old style and the new style ? I'm having a hard time breaking them in , what would be your number one recommendation ? Thanks 👍
I hunt Colorado plain, foothills mostly... wondering which Kenetrek Boot you all would reccomend? I'm really looking for a all around hunting boot. Something comfortable in all seasons. From coyote hunting, to day elk hunts.
I have a problem with sweaty feet. My feet and hands sweat so much during the winter time and they freeze no matter what I do. Ot dosent matter if I'm not doing anything I could just sit there and they sweat and freeze.any solution
Whatever works for you. Just make sure they are made of a fabric that wicks moisture. I don't use them, as I find a quality wool blend sock, such as the Kenetrek socks I wear, do all I need.
John Bell I’m from Mass. and have hunted Montana for elk about a dozen times. Regardless if it is the first week of the season, when you hike into the mountains, it’ll be much colder than in the valley. Therefore, I’ve learned to wear insulated boots . If you’ll be standing (or sitting) still for any length of time, non-insulated boots I’ve found are just too, too cold. Went up there one day with mid-height hiking boots (non-insulated) and by mid morning, I couldn’t keep still because my feet were so cold. Switched to insulated boots and even though my feet were still cold, I was much more comfortable.
Nope. I start conditioning my feet in April by wearing my hunting boots on every hike. Toughens up my feet and eliminates any chance at hotspots or blisters.
For the code to work: select the gaiter, then the boots, and finally enter your code RANDY and the website will automatically discount the gaiters to zero dollars.
For the code to work: select the gaiter, then the boots, and finally enter your code RANDY and the website will automatically discount the gaiters to zero dollars.
Randy Newberg, Hunter thanks for all you do for us public land hunters headed west!
I was just about to pull out the Muck Boots around the house
I use 15-20 gram silica gel pouches
I started using gaiters for the first time this year, they are a real game-changer.
Not only for a moisture barrier but also protect me from cactus as well.
I have used them for decades. Since my days of Alpine Climbing. I wear them almost all of the time hunting as well. Not bad defense against tics and other creepy crawlies.
I have suffered through cold feet while hunting my whole life. Despite wearing high quality "wicking liner" socks under heavier wool and wool blend socks (also high quality), and wearing felt pac or Gore-Tex boots, my feet were always cold. It took me 30 years to figure out the reason my feet always got cold was because they were sweating. I then began using Certain-Dri anti-perspirant on my feet the night before, coating my feet with cornstarch before donning my socks in the morning, and not putting on my boots until exiting my truck.
But for me, the biggest difference was when I discovered that the wool socks were making my feet sweat! Believe it or not, I now wear just the thin liner socks inside my boots, and my feet stay warm far longer than ever before. I sometimes wear regular cotton (gasp!) tube socks with similar results. This year, I think I'll try wearing the liner socks to walk in, then putting on some heavier (not wool) socks on top after I'm settled in my stand.
If you suffer from chronic cold feet, try replacing the heavy socks with something lighter...what do you have to lose? You can always pack a pair of heavier socks if the lighter socks don't do the trick for you. And listen to Randy when he tells you not to wear your socks and boots until you exit your truck!
yeah the problem with Muck Boots they make your feet sweat so bad your feet will literally freeze inside of them
i watch marty on life below zero bought what he wore first boot that my feet diddent get cold they were mickey mouse boot theyeven have a air deflater on them for high altitude and they only cost around 100 bucks at army surplus
The replay spike right at the beginning to hear what Randy said about driving a desk. What a legend. :)
Never used gaiters until the last few years. One thing Randy did not mention is how much additional heat they retain when in cold and snowy conditions. I love em
My buddy Cooper told me to use newspaper to dry out my boots, it works incredibly well!!!
I’ve noticed that my feet stay warmer with a thin sock as opposed to a thick heavy wool sock.
One major point you didn't mention. Our feet are designed to work, yet almost all the boots designed for hunting immobilise your feet, reducing the amount of work they have to go and reducing the blood the supply and reducing the natural heating ability of your body. You must ensure the boots are wide enough for your toes to naturally spread when you walk. I usually wear minimalist boots so my feet do a lot of work and rarely get cold. I'm so used to using my feet that I now always get cold feet when I encase them in foot coffins, aka hard boots!
Very true, how many people tell you how awesome their boots are, how comfortable they are and then the 1st thing they do is rip them off as soon as they can and say "ahhhh!."
What brand boot do you recommend then?
Very VERY good tips! And Kenetrek saved my rear end on my first elk hunt. the tendons in my left foot had blown out thanks to a decade of marathon and ultramarathon running. They were the only boots that supported me enough to walk, and yes, I got my elk!
spray antiperspirant on your feel works great, and the best boot I read about are old army surplus muck lucks or the Bunny Boots
I just took advantage of the promo and ordered my Kenetrek’s with the free gaiter offer. Thanks Randy.
I have been trying to find a video like this from someone I feel like i can trust on the subject. Thanks
No need for handwarmer. To avoid getting your boots wet from your transpiration, use that layering system: put a warm sock on your feets, then use a plastic bag to prevent moisture from getting in your boots, and then put a super thin liner sock to keep all of that in place. Have a couple of replacement socks for all day 2-3 and when your feets get too wet replace for a dry one.
Now what do you do with your wet sock? Tuck it in your winter coat or somewhere close to your body where you produce a lot of heat and that moisture will evaporate. If you have wool socks that process if going to be quick and from the time your last pair of dry sock becomes wet your first one will be dry enough.
When you get your boots wet they freeze during the night and they make your socks humid faster in the day.
When you're exerting yourself, your feet can produce 1-2 cups of sweat per day. That varies from person to person, of course. I like the idea of keeping your boots off as much as practical in order to keep from building up sweat when you don't have to.
“Cohesion, Adhesion, whatever” Spoken like a true CPA.
“Two plus two equals ... “: a CPA will say, “What do you want it to equal and we’ll find a way to make it work”, LOL. (This reply is from a finance professional.)
I thought I knew it all, but the hot feet/hand/ foot warmers at night inside the boot is a great idea! When I come home at night after being in the cold, I always use a boot dryer. Good tips! From Wis
Boot dryers are very bad for the glue in your boots. It will cause them to fail prematurely. Kenetrek boots seem especially prone to high heat
I have a pair of kenetrek boots they're good but really heavy. I have since switched over to Crispi and so far after 2 years I am very happy!
Crispis arent sturdy enough and dont have enough arch support, especially if youre carrying heavy loads
I wear costco wool socks , love them. As long as im moving a bit am fine. Started spending money on toe warmers for when I stand hunt. A pain to put on but helps me stand longer.
Good info. Also that’s a lot of new yeti coolers in the background haha
Randy, what also works for me while elk hunting in Montana is to spray my feet with anti-perspirant unscented deodorant. It keeps my feet dry for several more hours than without using it. Eventually, my feet will start to sweat, but I’ve gained several more hours of dry, WARM feet for the cost of the 10 seconds it took me to spray them.
Great video and advice. I have suffered my whole life with cold feet. Will follow your instructions. Thanks 😊
When I was in the army, stationed in Alaska, we were issued white rubber boots, Nick named bunny boots. They had 2 layers of rubber with a space for air in between. I thought, these things will never keep my feet warm. My first winter in Alaska, we had a 30 day field exercise in the north. I was outside often, even for 8 hours one day at -30F and my feet never got cold. I have never found anything that works as good as bunny boots. Look them up, ours had a valve on the side that you would leave open if you went up in an airplane. I've been told that there's fake ones, so make sure you get the real deal.
"moisture management"
FINALLY someone getting it right! One thing tho, it's not 8x faster, but 25x!
"Camp shoes, camp socks" SPOT ON!
One tip for you and your subscribers: Bring a small microfober towel and use it to remove the moisture from your boots. Do this when you have removed your boots while waiting on the field.
WOOL BLEND
Beware that some manufacturers are labeling their socks "Wool", but if you read the labe, you'll see ....10% wool. This shouldn't be allowed (my opinion). So make sure the socks are, at least, 70%+ wool. Merino wool is the best. And guess what? DARN TOUGH, an American company, made in the USA, gives a lifetime warranty on their Merino wool socks!
Sir, you have THE best video on the subject on RUclips! And you have a great attitude too. Well done!
I always bring extra socks on a hunt but never actually end up changing them during the day! This will be the year for warm feet as I also have heated insoles! 🙌🏻
I’ve hunted in tree stands for decades in Alberta. It can get really cold in November. I found that putting a small blanket over my legs while sitting down greatly extends the time before my feet get cold. Sitting down pulls and compresses the insulation on my coveralls, blood cools down and goes to my feet. The blanket adds an un-compressed layer and helps in keeping my feet warmer. I used to be able to only sit for 1.5 to 2 hours on a really cold day, now I can sit there as long as I want.
I work outside for a living, Iowa and Minnesota, and have taken a lot of my tips and tricks from work and hunting and applied them to both.
I have Irish Setter Elk Hunters and I wear a cotton sock when temperatures are above freezing and wear a 90% or better wool sock for temps below freezing. I’ve worn this setup in temperatures -42F. I also put a waterproofing compound on my boots. It helps my boots to not absorb moisture from the snow laying on the boot and thawing from the warmth of the boot.
I use to bring some newspaper with good absorbing paperquality, take some pages and them ligtly curl them and stuff them inside the boots. they absorb a lot of moisture over the night,best if you can put the boots close to a fire etc with some external heat to make some evaporation. but do well in a cold camp to, it keeps cold air out of the boot as well in the prosess. The handwarmer trick will probobly make a good match with the newspaper (Y)
Great tips on keeping your feet warm. It's shockingly simple, keep your foot insulation (sock and boot) dry. I find using a vapour barrier sock over a thin synthetic liner sock works quite well to keep your insulating sock and boot insulation dry. I take the gaiter concept one step further, I use neos overboots to keep my boots dry. The Canadian military love using them when doing training exercises.
I’m getting older, thanks for the information. I’m not a young bulletproof 20 year old anymore.😆 now in my forty’s my body has changed a lot.
Wait till you're pushing 60. Don't get no better. My feet ain't been warm in twenty years. Going to try these tips again. Spray antiperspirant has been suggested. Will try that in December.
David Tennyson I look forward to it, precious time spent with my sons
I have to sleep with my socks on .
Cold dry places is one thing. Wet snow and rain another thing. All wool ,eat fat ,oatmeal with butter and work like hell you'll be health into your 70s. Go to bed early with good women wake up repeat 45 years cold no problem. Don't clean clothes in winter, you want the compost cycle to work , within wool layers. You never see a sheep soap up . Also top button on big over coat is the vent hole ,take note. Grandma always telling grampa , it's the middle of summer take the coat off. Cold feet something to think about sitting by the cook stove.
Just bought a pair and got the gaiters. Thanks for the video. Hope the break in isn’t too bad😬
Finally pulled the trigger on the Kenetrek boots! I was so happy to see they make women's boots. The free gaiters are awesome! Thanks for all you do for the hunting community, Randy :)
Hope you enjoy them!
My feet always cold got a bunch of new tricks to try thanks for info
If you wear a vapor barrier sock and a liner you’re main sock and boot never get wet in the first place. Long distance mountaineers use this technique and it works very well.
What's a vapor barrier sock?
Been waiting for a kenetrek promo. Just ordered my first pair with the free gaiters, Thanks!
I love the look of the Kenetrek boots, but haven't bought a pair yet. All together, I've probably bought enough pairs of boots over the last eight years to have popped for a pair of these pricey gems. If the deal were reversed, buy a pair of gaiters and get a pair of boots free.....NOW I would have jumped on that (as long as they weren't $500 like the boots)!
On a more serious note (unless Randy is trying to get hold of me for those free Kenetreks), the boot dryout trick with the hand warmer packet - it works great! I've used it for years when on those hunting trips with my small-ish Terra Nova tent and drying out is crucial.
All good advice.
If you run hot and working then don't wear too much clothing. Sure windproof, but not too much as the heat and moisture needs to get out. That heat and moisture has to go somewhere so don't trap the moisture so it pools.
Once you stop working and already soggy then get rig of the soggy garment, never think you can dry it out by wearing/body heat alone. To be warm needs dry next to the skin.
When static then enough layers to trap the body warmth in.
If you stop during a climb, mid way through a working session, then don't stop too long and cool down too much.
Always have one set of bone dry clothing, even if that means getting back into the damp cold stuff for a work session.
Be proactive with layers on off,on off, on again. Once the cold is into your bones its hard to shift.
Bone dry socks are heaven; take three pairs: one on going to get wet, one drying, and one dry.
Poly-pro liners are super boss. Newspaper! Hand warmers have nasty chemicals in them that land in the landfill or under the ski lift.
Dunlop Purofort boots are the best I ever used. 12-hour shift at -40 on a steel oil rig floor and perfectly comfortable, presumably because of the airflow?
Went through many different boots trying to find what worked and these were by far the best. I found some -60 rated boots just made your feet sweat and then you were buggered.
Great tips Randy! Thanks!!
Thank you for the update and info
You bet
Very good tips!
Extra pairs of socks is always a good thing.
Thanks for the awesome information!!!! Keep it coming
You can no longer get Lamilite lined boots from Wiggy’s, but you can get Lamilite socks. And you can buy great mukluks if you live where it’s seriously cold. Jerry Wigutow knows more about keeping warm outdoors than anyone, trust his gear.
thx randy...gotta look after them dogs. Its a bit of a science...changing up sock thickness and blends does a lot..good info...
Using an antiperspirant on your feet will keep them from sweating I use it and my feet will stay dry all day.
Never thought of that before.
Mike Herpel I do the exact same thing. It doesn’t keep mine dry all day, but it definitely helps.
That with socks that wick away any moisture and then wool or merino wool keep me comfy all day but I am not in real fridge zones.
Great tips Randy thanks
Letter carrier in Minnesota for 30plus years. Even when it’s -20F, I wear high top tennis shoes. Always wear gators and rubbers. If you’re walking, never wear insulated boots
Don't forget the polypro liners to pull the moisture away from your feet. Only thing he left out. Otherwise, all good info.
Randy, Kenetrek has 3 levels of insulation in their Mountain Extreme boots. Which ones do you use for different temp ranges and different seasons?
Chaps work great too if you are walking through higher grass.
Spoken like a true foot soldier?? ..... glad you mentioned those handwarmers....lol..... we always had cases of them in the trucks.... hope people listen carefully ..... I even stick them in the bottom of my sleeping bag ......ahhhhhh, life is good
Randy, as a 68 year old first timer hunting mule deer in northern Utah during the general season buck with broken arches and feet that are widening, would you recommend the Hardscrabble Hiking boot, the Mountain Extreme or something else in a wide version? I tried on the wide ME 400 today at Sports Warehouse today and the foot fit well, but the higher boot was totally different for this San Diego native. Please and thank you. BTW: Arens video of his trophy elk shoot was awesome.
Try Crispi boots. They are wider in the toe box. I recently returned the ME and got the Nevada's. I really wanted to like the kenetreks but they just killed my pinky toe
I recommend you stay in San Diego and dont spread your mind virus to other areas of the country. For your own safety, stay in California.....
Great tips Randy, agree with every one.
i have found that a heavy wool sock against your foot and a light cotton sock over it keeps feet nice and warm i could never keep my feet warm even in best boots now stay warm in half the insulated boot hope this helps esp. with kids
My feet sweat very bad. I use a synthetic liner sock and a 72 percent merino wool sock. In two hours my feet are soaked. Going to lace my boots looser and see if that helps. I do carry an extra set of socks and do change. Nothing like sitting by a mountain creek and letting that cool mountain air dry my feet out.
Great tips
Good practical sense!🙏🙏🙏
Excellent advice
Randy which socks do you wear most during specific seasons? And do you use the liner sock regardless?
Great advice Randy you’re always spot on with little details that mean difference between success and failure 👏🦌🇺🇸
Thanks 👍
The wax seals the boot against air flow. It is like wearing rubber boots all day. If you want to use the wax only use it to the ankle. When you walk the motion tends to cycle air in and out of your boot.
Atsko Sno Seal Wax, allows leather to breathe!
Randy - Any chance you can convince Kenetrek to make their boots in 4E width for those of us blessed with wide feet. Haven't found a "premiere" mountain boot that is made in an extra wide width
We saved bread sacks . Put on sox slip feet into sacks. feet sweat but it kept feet warm.
I went from perma froze toes to warm feet by buying a size larger and big toed boot with a thinsulate liner. I wear a thin wool sock. The extra air space with the boot made a huge difference. It was important that I fell no pressure on the tops of the foot or sides. I can wiggle my toes easily. I spent $200 on my LaCrosse boots 25 years ago and still wear the same ones. Money well spent.
Speaking of large boots, have you ever heard of Bunny boots? Or “Mickey Mouse boots”? They are made for extreme cold temperatures.
one idea a kid discovered was to use the chem heating pads taped with painters masking tape to the top of your feet. After 3 waterfowl season to test it, it works for all day warm feet!!!
They make those specifically for feet, with adhesive strips.
Always carry extra socks I use mostly darn tough socks nothing better on the planet it helps to change socks regularly wear your damp ones in your synthetic sleeping bag and in the morning dry socks 👊🏻 and I only cold camp. You can also heat small rocks up in your camp fire and place them in boots with sticks drys boots with out carrying hand warmers just get the rocks very warm not red hot to prevent shoe glue from loosening
Taking my new mountain extreme kenetrek boots to the Frank Church. Can't wait. 5 days 5 tags. Hopefully we see something!!
I’ll be There on sept 13! 3 tags, flying out of challis, spending a week out there and hoping for the same thing...to see something! Good luck
@@zuluchef225 I'll be out there the 19th -28th. Good luck man, it's gonna be nasty.
Thanks for the info New hunters can take your advice it works. on my first brown bear hunt The Guides showed me how to do that it works out great. Same thing with layering clothes if you sweat a lot
Glad to help
Timing is everything. I bought new boots from Kenetrek about a month ago. Would love to have some gaiters too. Any chance of getting a discount at least retroactively?
I wear women panty hose, (
Did I miss the video of the new truck?
the best cold weather boot for your buck is the army surplus mickey mouse boots probably cost the army a million dollars a pair but now you can get them for around a 100 bucks they have to styles the black one's are good for --20 fahrenheit and the white ones are good for --65 i have the black ones and have been in --5 and my feet felt fine not cold at all..
What gram boots do you wear for late season. I've hunted Montana twice unsuccessful and struggled with cold feet I've used all your tricks so far with same result. I have kenetrek 1000gr Mountain Extreme is that too much. We did a combination of glassing and stalking a lot any other help you could offer.
Also rub your feet with antiperspirant to stop your feet sweating
Randy, what boot insulation are you wearing when hunting 2nd season rifle in temps between 10-40°f ?
I would love try a pair of kenetreks but they're 800 dollars boots where I live
If you know you're going to be doing a lot more sitting than hiking do you use insulated boots or warmer socks?
Cold feet have always tormented me. Even though I am not a hunter
Thanks Randy ! Randy , I purchased a pair of brand new Kenetrex Desert Guide boots a couple of years ago I'm still trying to get used to them. They're the old style, the one's with a Vibram sole. I was wondering if you ever owned a pair and if there's any other difference between the old style and the new style ? I'm having a hard time breaking them in , what would be your number one recommendation ? Thanks 👍
I have a pair of those also. The Vibram soles give them the rigidity desired, but also make for a longer break-in period.
@@Fresh_Tracks Aww . I keep telling my wife I need a good pair of hiking boots. She thinks I'm nutts !
I hunt Colorado plain, foothills mostly... wondering which Kenetrek Boot you all would reccomend? I'm really looking for a all around hunting boot. Something comfortable in all seasons. From coyote hunting, to day elk hunts.
Btw, THANK YOU! My 9 year old, my Dad and I watch you all. You all entertain us, educate us and give us all something to relate to!
I would go with Mountain Extremes or Mountain Guides, the Extremes being a bit more forgiving and the Guides being firmer.
I have a problem with sweaty feet. My feet and hands sweat so much during the winter time and they freeze no matter what I do. Ot dosent matter if I'm not doing anything I could just sit there and they sweat and freeze.any solution
Do you recommend insulated or non-insulated boots for those types of hunts? Going to Colorado for 2nd rifle for the first time.
Non-insulated
How much insulation do you recommend?
rechargeable warmers and a big battery
Who’s painting back there😂
What about wearing sock liners? Does it help or hurt to wear them in cold weather?
Whatever works for you. Just make sure they are made of a fabric that wicks moisture. I don't use them, as I find a quality wool blend sock, such as the Kenetrek socks I wear, do all I need.
Randy Newberg, Hunter Thank you.
Insulated or non-insulated for a typical day hike/hunt in Montana?
John Bell I’m from Mass. and have hunted Montana for elk about a dozen times. Regardless if it is the first week of the season, when you hike into the mountains, it’ll be much colder than in the valley. Therefore, I’ve learned to wear insulated boots . If you’ll be standing (or sitting) still for any length of time, non-insulated boots I’ve found are just too, too cold. Went up there one day with mid-height hiking boots (non-insulated) and by mid morning, I couldn’t keep still because my feet were so cold. Switched to insulated boots and even though my feet were still cold, I was much more comfortable.
Do you use an inner sock to prevent blisters??
Nope. I start conditioning my feet in April by wearing my hunting boots on every hike. Toughens up my feet and eliminates any chance at hotspots or blisters.
Randy great content as always, you talked me into Kentreks. Tried your code and it says it isn’t valid.
For the code to work: select the gaiter, then the boots, and finally enter your code RANDY and the website will automatically discount the gaiters to zero dollars.
I spray my feet with scent free anti-perspirant , works great.
I just accept the smell i'm not a citiot
@@darrenturcotte7799 Keeps your feet from sweating.
My feet get cold even in the house.
Aren't kenetrek a Chinese version of schnees?
Wish I had watched this before I bought my Kenetrek Mountain Extreme boots. I got mine from Cabales. I could have gotten a free pair of gaiters. 😒
Its 2023. Heated socks are a game changer.
do you not use liners anymore ?
I never have, but some in our crew use them.
@@Fresh_Tracks thank you
How many ice chest???
Thoughts on SealSkinz type socks?
Not enough cushion for the loads we carry each day.
Randy Newberg, Hunter what are you taking on a 13-14 day Dall Sheep Hunt- Chugach Mountains in October
@@tyrelpalmerak Mountain Guides
If its real cold i wear a merino sock liner then a dog shit bag then heavy wool . i dont do any of that boy scout stuff !
Thanks Randy could you please send me a new pair of Kenetreks