Let me start this by saying I've looked through a bunch of threads before posting this. My questions have not been directly answered. I appreciate your time and response.
I am a urban dwelling civilian and need some guidance on cold weather gear, especially boots.
For boots, I have been looking at Danner, Belville and Gaumont. All of them have good reviews All have a few haters. I am not really looking for brand/model recommendations, as much as general info however, if you know of *the* perfect solution for me please pipe up.
I will be deploying to Ukraine as a medic in late fall, through the winter. I need a good pair of winter boots. I expect to be cold wet and muddy. It is possible I will be spending time in trenches or other situations with cold standing water. I also expect the environment to get cold as shit.
I am inclined to get waterproof boots with Thinsulate. Waterproof offers me a tiny bit of biological substance isolation/protection.
Some boots have 400 grams of Thinsulate, some have 600. Are the extra 200 grams going to make a difference when it gets really cold or should I focus on multiple pairs of socks?
The Belvilles I am looking at are these https://www.bellevilleboot.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=182 They are insulated with 400G thinsulate and have some protection against bodily fluid contamination. They seem like they would be comfortable for walking.
There is another model that have 600 grams of Thinsulate https://www.bellevilleboot.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=176 There is a similar model, 600G with steel toes.
I need to be able to walk long distances in reasonable comfort. I am worried about the comfort of steel toed boots. Other than crush protection why would I want steel toes? is there be enough additional protection from things like toe-poppers to make the weight/discomfort worth it?
As active duty or veteran, would you feel safe deploying with soft toed boots?
For socks, is there any reason NOT to go Marino wool?
Are silk under socks worth it when it gets really cold?
I plan to get Marino wool base layers unless someone has a better suggestion
I could also use some advice on gloves. I haven't started to research that subject.
Any other cold weather gear hints would be appreciated.
Thanks for your time.
I am a urban dwelling civilian and need some guidance on cold weather gear, especially boots.
For boots, I have been looking at Danner, Belville and Gaumont. All of them have good reviews All have a few haters. I am not really looking for brand/model recommendations, as much as general info however, if you know of *the* perfect solution for me please pipe up.
I will be deploying to Ukraine as a medic in late fall, through the winter. I need a good pair of winter boots. I expect to be cold wet and muddy. It is possible I will be spending time in trenches or other situations with cold standing water. I also expect the environment to get cold as shit.
I am inclined to get waterproof boots with Thinsulate. Waterproof offers me a tiny bit of biological substance isolation/protection.
Some boots have 400 grams of Thinsulate, some have 600. Are the extra 200 grams going to make a difference when it gets really cold or should I focus on multiple pairs of socks?
The Belvilles I am looking at are these https://www.bellevilleboot.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=182 They are insulated with 400G thinsulate and have some protection against bodily fluid contamination. They seem like they would be comfortable for walking.
There is another model that have 600 grams of Thinsulate https://www.bellevilleboot.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=176 There is a similar model, 600G with steel toes.
I need to be able to walk long distances in reasonable comfort. I am worried about the comfort of steel toed boots. Other than crush protection why would I want steel toes? is there be enough additional protection from things like toe-poppers to make the weight/discomfort worth it?
As active duty or veteran, would you feel safe deploying with soft toed boots?
For socks, is there any reason NOT to go Marino wool?
Are silk under socks worth it when it gets really cold?
I plan to get Marino wool base layers unless someone has a better suggestion
I could also use some advice on gloves. I haven't started to research that subject.
Any other cold weather gear hints would be appreciated.
Thanks for your time.