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Message started by solotripper on Jan 12th, 2015 at 6:09pm

Title: Re: Military Surplus N-1B Extreme Cold Weather Mukluk
Post by solotripper on Jan 21st, 2015 at 2:18pm
I have the "bunny boots" and a nice pair of Sorrels.
For stationary activities like ice fishing/ stand hunting or snowmobile/atv, they can't be beat.
Problem is they don't vent moisture well and are heavy for physical type activities.

I wanted something I could wear in a off-trail type cross-country ski or snowshoeing or a winters hike.
I've done a lot of research about the traditional winter wear the Inuit's wear or modern equivalents.
A good tightly woven Anorak and Mukluks seem to be the best choice in below freezing temps for all but prolonged stationary activities in extreme cold.

A pair of real Mukluks are very expensive and don't work well if you get into wet slushy conditions. I thought the N-1B with its rubber bottom and canvas upper was a good modern alternative to the classic one, at a price that's hard to beat.

So far I am very happy and walking in them, is like wearing a pair of hiking boots, a real pleasure.

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