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How to Choose Backpacking Socks The socks you wear on the trail can have a significant effect on your backpacking experience. Like footwear, socks must be chosen carefully to match the kinds of conditions you expect.
The socks you wear on the trail can have a significant effect on your backpacking experience. Like footwear, socks must be chosen carefully to match the kinds of conditions you expect.
Cushioning materials- Many backpacking socks provide extra cushioning around the heel, the ball of the foot and the toe area to increase comfort. The padding is created either by increasing the density of the weave in those areas, or in some cases by weaving long-wearing materials like acrylic into those areas. This extra padding can be a real foot-saver on hard trips over rough terrain.
Support materials- Many of today's hiking socks include a small percentage of either stretch nylon or Lycra(R) spandex. These elastic materials help socks hold their shape and keep bunching and wrinkling to a minimum.
When possible, take a quick walk in the sock styles you are considering to get a feel for how much cushioning they have. And be sure to buy the right size--your socks should fit snugly. Bunched up sock material can make any backpacking trip an uncomfortable one.