i trying,to find a way to keep my feet warm, on a deer stand?

Question

ok i my self will put on more sock, but still my feet get cold,as a hunter ,i guess most this happen too,,,,i try differen type of boots, an so for nothing help.i love the wood.an love to some time just sit an watch the wild life, i find a lot of other had the same problen ,keeping their feet warm

Answer 1

There are 2 keys: In the coldest of weather, you need to have pac boots. Those are the ones with the removeable felt/wool inserts and all parts must be dried at the end of the day. Secondly is the quality of sock. A high quality merrino wool sock is hard to beat. 1 pair is enough. Multiple pairs of socks works to your detriment.

Some people carry boot booties which are big insulated slipper looking things that you put on over your boots once you are on the stand. I don't use them because I do not want to carry another item that is so bulky into my stand.

Answer 2

When I deer hunt, I cross water, so I am limited to rubber boots when I hunt.

I went all out and bought some 1000g Thinsulate insulated rubber boots. However, after breaking through ice and/or walking through some cold, cold water, my feet usually get cold.

Anyway, here is what I've tried:

1. Battery Heated Socks: They are kind of clunky and not very comfortable because of the resistance wires, but they are awsome for cold feet. Make sure to wear a pair of regular white socks underneath them otherwise they cause blisters in record time.

2. Use small hand/foot warmers. Once in the stand and I don't have my battery socks for whatever reason, I use two of the small, disposible hand/foot warmers, take off my boots, and put them in the sole. If you are on the stand, this really works great. However, if you start walking, take them out first as they get real uncomfortable in a hurry to walk on.

3. Boot wraps: I borrowed a pair of these from someone once. They are like a Polarfleece blanket that wraps around your boot and zips up. I wasn't too impressed with these (my guess is because rubber boots are one piece unlike leather boots). If you wear leather boots that have holes for laces and the tongue, these might work quite well.

4. Keep the rest of you warm. If you're warm, your feet will be warm. When I hunted in Norther Wisconsin (Eagle River area), I remember some -10 below hunting seasons that got me cold in a hurry. I built a charcoal heater out of a coffee can, some metal rods, and some muffler cement (I drilled holes in the coffee can and inserted the metal rods to make a "grid" for the charcoal to set on. I also drilled some other holes to let the charcoal breathe). I didn't use a stand, but rather sat on the ground when I did this. I used the heater to keep warm and never had an issue with my feet. When the charcoal started burning out, I'd start burning brush and branches on the ground. I actually saw quite a few deer when I was stomping around getting wood to be honest.

I've heard of people carrying newspaper, cardboard, styrofoam, or carpet to rest their feet on to insulate the soles from underneath. I've never tried this as I walk two miles in carrying a deer cart and a full-sized frame pack (for my clothes so I don't sweat). I don't need anymore stuff to carry.

When nothing else works, go for a walk. This last year, I was walking to warm up and thought I was going to have to shoot a deer in self-defense (the thing ran right at me...I think something spooked it and it didn't see me. It finally turned at about 15 yards when I raised my rifle in case I had to shoot it...kinda scary at the time but pretty funny now)

Keep warm! Happy Hunting!

Answer 3

Mickey Mouse boots so I've heard. I few guys in the duck blind wear them and they are so ugly I had to ask why they did. They swear it keeps their feet actually hot. I am so convinced I just ordered a pair yesterday off of ebay. They said you have to get the white ones with an air valve on the side for them to be the best. I hope their right I am sick of taping toe warmers to my socks. Good luck.

Answer 4

I don't know if this is true in your case, but sometimes people try to keep them too warm, and screw themselves, because their feet get hot and sweat when they are walking to their stand, riding in the pickup etc. I live, hunt and work in northern Minnesota, and have found that lightweight moisture wicking socks and LESS insulation iin the boot helps. Also, size them as large as you can comfortably wear. If you are going to be completely stationary, ie stand hunting, try carrying your pacs. to the stand, and change to them when you get there. (Don't forget to seal them in a scent-proof bag, cause if your feet smell anywhere near as bad as mine, you'll empty out the woods...lol)

Answer 5

the most obvious answers are more/better socks and foot warmers that you can slip down into your boots. another trick i learned is take a small peice of carpet with you in your pack. put it down under where you put your feet. your stand is sitting out in freezing weather for days-weeks-years on end. your boots will absorb the cold when you put your feet down. putting something like a peice of carpet or carpeted mat down will help as well. just dont forget to take it with you or by your next hunt, you will need to bring another.

Answer 6

Put carbet on the footrest of your deer stand and wear wool socks. You will be surprised how much this helps and wool socks will kkep your feet warm even when their wet.

Answer 7

1000 gr thinsulate Lacrosse or Redhead hunting boots with a little extra room so you can wiggle your toes with insulated socks on. If you wear boots that are to tight, your feet wiil freeze.

Answer 8

I started using a 1000 denier insulated boot and my feet actually got to hot.

Answer 9

an insulated book will help. also layers of socks help. get a very thin pair of liner socks, or very thin dress socks work okay. the next layer will be the big wool socks. coolmax liner socks are good to help wick away the moisture.

Answer 10

Toe warmers! You can get them at Walmart or any outfitter. Just take them out of their little pouch, pop them in your boots, and you'll be toasty.

Battery powered socks are nice too.