For some reason he’s convinced that every stream crossing has convenient rocks that can be used to hop across, or a log that happens to span the length of the creek. It’s a weird assumption on his part, and proves he’s never hiking.
There was a big thread like this a few years ago that stayed up for months. There were a lot of reasonable responses as to why you would leave your shoes on or take them off, but a good chunk of people really did think you could always just hop from rock to rock.
I guess it just depends on the crossing. For example, I would not risk this slippery rotting log crossing, and there may not be an easily hoppable rock crossing. Ergo, I would disboot, tiptoe across, dry my feet, and reboot and go along
Ive been thinking about this. My boots are waterproof so that part is ok but I think I need gaiters but I have big fat legs. Does anyone sell gaiters for big fat legs?
I actually spent a few hours yesterday barefooting a creek for a few miles. Even if you've hardened your soles, its pretty slow going, esp with freezing temps. Stay safe!
depends how far I am from where I'm going and what my plans/supplies are.
In general it's foolisch to soak your feet, socks, and boots unless absolutely necessary.
>foolisch
German porker detected, opinion disregarded.
so because of
>foolisch
suddenly it's wise to get your footwear wet in the middle of a hike? you're a fricking fuul.
That's not even German you dummkopf.
Put on camp sandals.
candals
I'm actually wondering if I could get away with using crocs to wade through a river to fish.
As much as I loathe crocs in general, this exactly what they're good for
Shit I have two pairs, might actually get to check out the river. This is pretty awesome news.
Wearing crocs is like getting a blowjob from a man. It feels great until you look down and realize you're gay.
>a blowjob from a man
>It feels great
You're the expert.
lol that's fine it's okay for me to be gay where I live.
being gay isn't really accepted anywhere, people say it is, but it isn't
Traveling homosexual?
Crocs in Offroad mode, perfect solution
What if the water is cold?
nice and refreshing
lol it'll wake you up.
i use them as my canoe shoes, great because the float
Neat.
suck it up buttercup
How cold is the area?
Will I encounter the next stream in 5 minutes down the trail?
what shoes did i take?
spring trip crossing melt water stream in my trail runners ? cross
fall hike in my heavy leather boots ? take off
It looks like you could just jump on the rocks to the right.
Assume you can’t, and it’s an odd camera angle.
I was going to use some recent OC but rock jumping in the pics I have looks even more viable, despite knowing with 100% certainty that it’s not.
>to the right.
what are you saying
For some reason he’s convinced that every stream crossing has convenient rocks that can be used to hop across, or a log that happens to span the length of the creek. It’s a weird assumption on his part, and proves he’s never hiking.
and worse, has never really had to think on his feet
Maybe he would hop skip and jump across those things and make it look easy. Don't be a catty b***h
There was a big thread like this a few years ago that stayed up for months. There were a lot of reasonable responses as to why you would leave your shoes on or take them off, but a good chunk of people really did think you could always just hop from rock to rock.
I guess it just depends on the crossing. For example, I would not risk this slippery rotting log crossing, and there may not be an easily hoppable rock crossing. Ergo, I would disboot, tiptoe across, dry my feet, and reboot and go along
>takes his shoes off
What a homosexual
I like my shoes dry anon
>being straight is when you keep your shoes on while getting fricked in the ass
Noted
I'd be taking them off, no point in having wet feet all day is there?
If you ever take your boots off for water crossings you need to have a look at what you’re wearing and correct it.
anon boots in water aren't a problem, boots under water is a problem
Ive been thinking about this. My boots are waterproof so that part is ok but I think I need gaiters but I have big fat legs. Does anyone sell gaiters for big fat legs?
Depends on where I am, what I am wearing, what the weather is like, etc.
Get a piggy back from my Wendigo GF
>tfw no wendussy
Leave them on
you don't always have hoprocks anon, or you don't risk it if they're slick and more likely to cause injury
>doesn't wear studded boots
Stone is the one thing that studs don't grip
>Take off your shoes
No need, my YZY Pods dry out real fast
>Well?
>Your response?
>Thoughts?
I actually spent a few hours yesterday barefooting a creek for a few miles. Even if you've hardened your soles, its pretty slow going, esp with freezing temps. Stay safe!
one day latér
He looks comfy let him sleep
I leave them on so my heavy military boots get wet for 2 days and I can give my foot fungus a better living condition.
>not enjoying the opportunity to let your sweaty feet breathe and cool them in cold water
Just get a used pair of slip on aquatic shoes from the thrift store and let them dangle outside of the backpack to dry each crossing after using.
option 3: take an hour to build a makeshift bridge, only for it to collapse under my immense weight and get wet anyways