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<blockquote data-quote="Nvhunter" data-source="post: 218556" data-attributes="member: 11885"><p><strong>Boot Choice</strong></p><p></p><p>Last year I hunted in the Central Nevada Mountains between 7000 to 9000 feet elevation. Daytime temps were 50's and night temps were 20's. The weather was accompanied by about 1 foot of fresh snow with 3 full snow days.</p><p> </p><p>I hunted with a pair of Elk Trackers by Irish Setter 800 gram insulation (I think). These boots run about $190-$240US. They were a good choice for the terrain and weather. I think they would be a little hot for warmer weather, but, you can buy this style with less insulation and just purchase insulating socks to wear during the cold time of year. With less insulation this would be an excellent all-round boot choice.</p><p> </p><p>When fitting your boots try them on after working on your feet all day. By the end of the day your feet will swell. This will let you know your best fit for those long days on the trail.</p><p> </p><p>This year, I saved all year and forked over the $$$ for a set of Lowa Sheep Hunters, Less insulation and so far really good grip and ankle support. These boots feel a lot lighter than they look. I am looking forward to my Early North East Nevada Mulie hunt this year. Now I have a good set for heavy winter (Elk Trackers) and a good set for the early hunts at high altitude (Sheep hunters). Now it is down to good consistent boot care to make these last as long as possible.</p><p> </p><p>For Boman, I picked up a set of 12 wide Lowa Sheep hunters from Scnhees' in Montana.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nvhunter, post: 218556, member: 11885"] [b]Boot Choice[/b] Last year I hunted in the Central Nevada Mountains between 7000 to 9000 feet elevation. Daytime temps were 50's and night temps were 20's. The weather was accompanied by about 1 foot of fresh snow with 3 full snow days. I hunted with a pair of Elk Trackers by Irish Setter 800 gram insulation (I think). These boots run about $190-$240US. They were a good choice for the terrain and weather. I think they would be a little hot for warmer weather, but, you can buy this style with less insulation and just purchase insulating socks to wear during the cold time of year. With less insulation this would be an excellent all-round boot choice. When fitting your boots try them on after working on your feet all day. By the end of the day your feet will swell. This will let you know your best fit for those long days on the trail. This year, I saved all year and forked over the $$$ for a set of Lowa Sheep Hunters, Less insulation and so far really good grip and ankle support. These boots feel a lot lighter than they look. I am looking forward to my Early North East Nevada Mulie hunt this year. Now I have a good set for heavy winter (Elk Trackers) and a good set for the early hunts at high altitude (Sheep hunters). Now it is down to good consistent boot care to make these last as long as possible. For Boman, I picked up a set of 12 wide Lowa Sheep hunters from Scnhees' in Montana. [/QUOTE]
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