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- From: "Laurie Hanahan" <lhanahan@mindspring.com>
- To: "'Mounted search and rescue'" <msar-riders@lists.ibiblio.org>
- Subject: Re: [MSAR] Socks
- Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:14:49 -0500
Being very allergic to wool, I can’t even wear them with other
socks as a liner. So you can imagine the difficulty I have in finding warm
socks that aren’t wool. I’ve resorted to wearing heavy hiking socks with the air
activated toe or foot warmers whenever the temps drop below 50. They stay
warm for well over 8 hours. I also figure they might come in handy for
whomever we are searching for – so I carry extras and the waist/back warmers and
hand warmers just in case. Any recommendations for warm non-wool socks are appreciated! Laurie Hanahan TROTSAR From:
msar-riders-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org
[mailto:msar-riders-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of Kate
Beardsley For
what its worth: I
ride in hiking boots. Whatever kind fits me well and supports me when I hike.
The kind that have strong ankle support and a deep tread for great traction
when I'm on foot. I feel that being equipped with good hiking footwear is
critical when on SAR missions. We never know when we'll end up on foot for an
extended period. Now
I realize that many people can go on and on about the need for smooth leather
soles to meet safety criteria. Safety is important! But instead of changing my
footwear, I change my stirrups. I have smooth metal stirrups on my saddles so
that I can wear safe functional footwear and still maintain a high safety
level. This way, if I end up riding several miles before dismounting to perform
some, say, tracking duties, I have no need to change footwear. And I'm a
SmartWool fan, so there's no doubt about what kind of socks I wear. Safe
Trails, Kate Kate
Beardsley ...building
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Re: [MSAR] People Boots,
Kate Beardsley, 12/18/2009
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Re: [MSAR] Socks,
Laurie Hanahan, 12/18/2009
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Re: [MSAR] Socks,
Thor Burfine, 12/18/2009
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Re: [MSAR] Socks,
John-Faye Neff, 12/18/2009
- Re: [MSAR] Socks, Una Smith, 12/18/2009
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Re: [MSAR] Socks,
John-Faye Neff, 12/18/2009
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Re: [MSAR] Socks,
Lila Corey, 12/18/2009
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Re: [MSAR] Socks,
IRVIN LICHTENSTEIN, 12/18/2009
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Re: [MSAR] Socks,
Hill, Victoria L., 12/18/2009
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Re: [MSAR] treatment protocols,
IRVIN LICHTENSTEIN, 12/18/2009
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Re: [MSAR] treatment protocols,
Hill, Victoria L., 12/18/2009
- Re: [MSAR] treatment protocols, Una Smith, 12/18/2009
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Re: [MSAR] treatment protocols,
Hill, Victoria L., 12/18/2009
- [MSAR] Hypothermia, Una Smith, 12/18/2009
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Re: [MSAR] treatment protocols,
IRVIN LICHTENSTEIN, 12/18/2009
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Re: [MSAR] Socks,
Hill, Victoria L., 12/18/2009
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Re: [MSAR] Socks,
IRVIN LICHTENSTEIN, 12/18/2009
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Re: [MSAR] Socks,
Thor Burfine, 12/18/2009
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Re: [MSAR] Socks,
Laurie Hanahan, 12/18/2009
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