Koko4
03-06-2013, 13:44
I am not doing a through hike, but rather going on a 1-2 month long road-trip. Most nights, I will be sleeping in a tent, or the car, as needed. I am already a hiker / pretty outdoorsy person, so I have the right clothes as far as pants / base layers / fleece layers / etc. The only thing that I have that are all COTTON is socks and underwear.
I am already aware that showers and clothes-washings on this trip are going to be few and far between, so I wanted to plan accordingly and pack synthetic or wool socks, and synthetic underwear. Cotton just gets nasty too fast. I am leaving in late April, so the weather will be warm for the most part. I don't think I'll need any heavy-duty wool socks (already have a few pairs). However, I will need some normal trail-shoe style socks, and normal underwear. Online and in stores, all I have found are expensive options..ranging from $10+ for one pair of socks. I know SmartWool has some socks that I liked, but I don't want to pay $10/pair..I want to be able to have 4-5 pairs of socks, as well as underwear, without forking out nearly $100.
So my question is, are you guys aware of any "off-brands" of synthetic underwear / socks? I am willing to do local or online..doesn't really make a difference to me. Thank you for any tips and hints that you may have!
I am already aware that showers and clothes-washings on this trip are going to be few and far between, so I wanted to plan accordingly and pack synthetic or wool socks, and synthetic underwear. Cotton just gets nasty too fast. I am leaving in late April, so the weather will be warm for the most part. I don't think I'll need any heavy-duty wool socks (already have a few pairs). However, I will need some normal trail-shoe style socks, and normal underwear. Online and in stores, all I have found are expensive options..ranging from $10+ for one pair of socks. I know SmartWool has some socks that I liked, but I don't want to pay $10/pair..I want to be able to have 4-5 pairs of socks, as well as underwear, without forking out nearly $100.
So my question is, are you guys aware of any "off-brands" of synthetic underwear / socks? I am willing to do local or online..doesn't really make a difference to me. Thank you for any tips and hints that you may have!