Part two in the series of outerwear for hiking. Socks play three primary roles in protecting the foot. They pad the foot and keep it from rubbing against the shoe. They provide insulation against the cold. Most importantly, they keep the feet dry. No boots are truly waterproof: they’re all open at the top! Even if you did find a magical pair of boots that could keep all moisture out, they’d also keep all moisture in. Feet can perspire up to a pint of moisture every day. Cotton matts down and hold moisture against the skin. Wool socks wick it away and keep feet warm, dry, and comfortable. To read part one and two of the series go to http://campingjay.com
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