nctry_Ben wrote on Feb 16^th, 2011 at 10:04pm:

mastertangler wrote on Feb 16th, 2011 at 7:25pm: I might be the only one but I still really like the chota Mukluks... I've been thinking of them for my May trip. I think DD wears them too for cold water trips. I was looking for them and there are I believe three styles... I'm wondering which style you all wear. And it doesn't appear 'copia has chota products... Am I wrong? They have some but it's like they are clearing em out.

Ben -

Actually, I have Chota Mukluks (Nunavut II ... OD Green foot box, Tan Upper).  I love these boots for cold weather (e.g., May) travel.  But they are so warm, that down here I only get to wear them in the winter.  My paddling partner had the black version and tried for a couple of years to find them to replace his set that got a puncture.  He finally gave up on finding them.

I also have the Salomon Tecamphib's ... I'm a bit surprised they stay on in knee-deep or better muck.  

I also have the OTB Abyss (OD Green) and the OTB Odhin (OD Green).  I pick lighter color footwear for warmer weather use.  I've worn the Odhin (the high-top equivalent to the Abyss) on a both a WCPP and Quetico (shortest one was 10 days).  They did very well ... but they do let water in (as well as out).  So, if you step in a puddle on the portage trail, the bottom of your foot will get wet.  Then its a matter of how well your sock sheds water as to how wet your foot will be.

BTW:  I'll soon be listing for sale the Abyss boots (size 11, never worn) on the "for sale" thread soon.  They came in before the Odhin's and I managed to loose the receipt before I shipped them back.  NRS (current owner of the OTB line) currently has then listed for $125 and Rutabaga has them on sale for $75.  (I was thinking $60 plus shipping.)

dd

ADDENDUM:  Just so I don't get any more PM's ... the Abyss boots are spoken for.