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Answer A: How do I disinfect my wool hiking socks?
I have dealt with this myself. I use wool socks almost exclusively and sometimes a tech liner underneath. Cheap White Vinegar. Buy by the gallon and keep on hand and foot. Use undiluted or 50/50 lowest. 10% bleach solution is what I use INSIDE my shoes and fan dry thoroughly at least once a season ...
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almost 9 years ago
Answer A: Restoring water repellency in leather hiking boots
Greetings fellow Canadian. I too have had to ensure my toes stay dry while snowshoeing to work or hunting polar bears in the hinterlands of Toronto. You mentioned goretex liners. If that is the case, and you bought them through a real outlet, not a vintage store/ebay/whatever, contact goretex direc...
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almost 9 years ago
Answer A: What coat should I wear when camping that won't be damaged through melting by embers from a fire?
TLDR: military grade tech fabrics designed for air and tank crew uniforms. As others have pointed out you might reconsider cotton as an outer layer only. Be careful with waxed cotton as some have suggested, occasionally the wax is flammable. Wool is a good choice given your criteria. If however mo...
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almost 9 years ago