Best Men's Hiking Socks
[you need this combination to make the socks durable, especially Nylon] People's Promise by People Socks guarantees our socks. People Socks has been on a mission to provide a value driven Australian - American yarn Merino wool sock. 71% Merino wool ,21% Nylon, 7% Poly,1% Spandex. Fits Men Large Shoe size 9.5-12, small medium 7-9.5.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"In comparison my 67% wool Wigwam socks are thicker, but just a bit too thick for my tastes. There is some pilling, but nearly as much as you'd expect from wool socks in this price range."
"The socks are very slightly different, but the quality has gotten better, contrary to some recent reviews, and I like these newer ones more than my old ones. Socks are way more important than a lot of people realize and these just make me very happy."
"I've been fighting all of these things for over a year and not once have I thought that maybe wearing cheap hanes socks might have something to do with it. Here's what I have to say about People Socks: I have a size 12 foot on the wide side and these socks fit my feet perfectly. My feet do not sweat whatsoever in these socks and my feet have a tendency to sweat even when I'm sitting down doing nothing that involves a lot of walking or running when wearing cheap hanes socks. With these socks on my feet stayed completely dry, they felt a little cold as if water was trying to get in, but my feet stayed bone dry. I cannot believe the change in my foot condition just from wearing wool socks."
"When I deployed to Afghanistan, a buddy recommended I stock up on wool socks. After the first time slipping my feet into a pair, I was sold - never going back to cotton/poly blends. So, I shopped around quite a bit to find the best bang for the buck - when you're a single dude in the military, you're not exactly rolling in the dough. My research discovered the best wool socks out there (IMO) were the Redhead brand that Bass Pro shop sells - $10-15 for a pair."
COMFORTABLE SUPPORT: Socks are reinforced with high-density fibers and pile cushioning in the underfoot area for added comfort when hiking, walking, or during any outdoor activities, It protects the foot from shear and prevents painful blisters. DESIGNED TO BE COMPRESSED & FOR ELASTICITY: Socks are designed to feature a med-compressed & elasticity to gently support and protect an Arch, Ankle, Heels and Stay up, Compressed Top Holds the sock securely on the calf.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"These are made well and are warm enough, but are just way too tight on me at the shin and if I wear them at work, they will leave uncomfortable and constricting marks above the ankle."
"these socks are SUPER....I will buy another package come payday!"
"Good for what I wanted them for."
"some of the most comfortable socks I have ever owned for hiking or everyday wear."
"Fairly thick sox that stay up!"
"good price, decent set of socks."
"These are my new favorite warm boot socks for sure."
"a bit smaller than expected but appear to be a quality product."
Darn Tough socks are made for long-lasting comfort on the trail, in the mountains, or for daily use with high quality Merino wool blended construction. True Seamless construction provides a smooth performance fit; no slipping, no bunching, and no blisters.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"The dog giggled under her breath and sat down under the table in her usual "let's watch the funny monkey-man pretend to know what he's doing" pose. Had any neighbors pulled in at that moment and peeked through the frost-lined windows they would have seen an aging hippie, clad in faded jammie bottoms and a black T-shirt with a peace sign in the center, dancing around the living room like an idiot, pointing gleefully at his feet upon which were a brand new pair of stupid-expensive socks, and a Golden Retriever quietly snickering under the table. I work from home in an old farmhouse in northwest Iowa - the high temperature today is supposed to be about two below zero - so my feet are constantly achingly cold, even if I wear two pairs of socks and my flappy-flappy slippers... But since I've started wearing these socks my feet haven't ached at all - I can easily walk on the old hard, frigid floors without worry. Considering the fantastic warranty and the wondrous quality of these socks, they're not so stupid-expensive after all - I anticipate a few pairs of these miracles will pay for themselves over time (I usually go through fifteen or twenty pairs of super-cheap tube socks a year), and the joy of having comfortable feetsies in the winter is something you young whippersnappers will understand someday... Now where's my beer - I have more shopping to do..."
"These socks both fill out my boots a little bit more and also provide the best cushion I've ever had in a sock."
"Easily the best sock I've ever worn !!!"
"I use these for hiking, snow showing, skiing, snowmobiling, outside yard work, and pretty much anything else."
"There is nothing wrong with my first pair; I just wore them all the time and decided it would be nice to have a second pair so I don't have to wash something every night."
"I feel weird writing a review on socks but the fact that I took the time to should tell you these socks are legit."
"I hike, walk and cross country ski a lot and I want the best for my feet."
"High quality, good cushioning, nice length."
Best Men's Hiking Shorts
From boulder hopping to fjord fording, this multi-talented cargo works overtime to keep you cool and comfortable. Silver Ridge Ripstop 100% nylon.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Hard to fault these shorts, they're cool, I've felt, A lightweight fabric and a built-in belt."
"Great shorts, easy to hand wash and line dry."
"I own one size up and had to buy a smaller size, and it fit exactly as I'd hoped."
"Although the fit is to be as expected I find that these do run a bit small so I returned and reordered the next size up."
"This is my second pair of these shorts."
"Very lightweight and fast drying."
"Deep pockets. 1 Zippered pocket. pockets a bit slippery making it easier for stuff to potentially slip out."
"Just great shorts!"
Best Men's Hiking Shirts
Designed for cool comfort and functionality over the long haul, this performance button up is crafted from ultra-light rip stop fabric that's wicking and sun-shielding, with mesh-lined venting at center back. Short-sleeve button-up shirt in ultra-light rip stop fabric with four chest pockets.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"(for reference I am 5'8", 175#, 32" waist and usually wear either an athletic-cut large shirt or a medium if it's cut normally...yes, I live in size hell). Bonehead: This shirt is 100% cotton and is very tough. Given the pros of the other shirts, however, I must say this style is my least favorite (but still a great shirt, and my go-to work shirt). The "Super Bahama" version has a print rather than solid colors. I wear a small in this shirt as well. I wear a small in this one as well and it's my favorite for very hot weather but I would be very hesitant to wear it for work applications. Baitcaster: Lightweight like the Tamiami but different cut and different pockets. It's kind of a cleaner version of the Tamiami, however, because of the cut I wear a medium in this rather than the small in most of the others. In a hot climate you may be able to find a cooler shirt but if one exists I don't know about it."
"Shirt feels great, and is a bit lighter than the PFG gear you usually see from Columbia."
"Great shirt, very breathable."
"I bought a large and I think it is sized just right....but my son, who I bought it for, likes the look & feel of it but he thinks it fits a bit looser than other shirts he owns."
"It doesn't really show in the photos and is ridiculous on a shirt you are never going to tuck in."
"This is a fine shirt."
"Perfect for all hot weather activities except for just standing around in hot humid weather."
"It only widens the shirt....not lengthens, so I had to return because if you have big shoulders and are over 6' tall, these are not sized long enough as the photos suggest."
Best Men's Hiking Pants
CQR tactical pants are constructed with a hint of military and law enforcement performance design.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I've crawled through mud, climbed trees, and wiped greasy hands on these pants and after a washing they look just as clean as the day I got them...it's magical. Hardcore 511 fans aren't going to switch over to these pants, but if you're looking for great pants at an affordable price that you won't be afraid to try and destroy, then I think you'll be very pleased with these pants. Differential gear oil, thorny bushes, crawling on your hands and knees on a gravel road, or lassoing a wild giraffe, these pants hold up to anything."
"The stitching reflects the Chinese origin: sloppy work, with dangling loops of thread. The rear pockets are pleated, with a diagonal flap and Velcro pad situated off-center: strange looking, but just might be quite serviceable. The left features side gussets and a Velcro flap, but the pocket is too small for a cell phone, keys, or much of anything else. Except it's just about the right size for a couple of .45 magazines, and that might or might not be a useful feature (A Glock 17 mag fits nicely, if you're a fan of poodle shooters). Oddly, the right cargo pocket has a little slit at the top of the flap (shown in the second photo from the bottom, lower right)."
"Lightweight durable material, lots of pockets in a good configuration, just the right fit for me- not baggy but also not too tight. Even with these complaints I still rate them highly, although I may find another to test for better durability before buying another pair."
"in if I want to conceal carry in the right front pocket instead of wearing an IWB holster, which the waist also accommodates very comfortably."
"I read all the 5 star reviews and all the 1 star reviews."
"But he wanted a pair of lighter weight camping pants and he has several pairs of 511's that he wears all the time."
Best Men's Thermal Underwear
Classic 2-ply cotton-rich thermal underwear. 60% Cotton/40% Polyester.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I got these and the Heavy Weight double layer thermal shirt, which seem perfectly matched."
"These things work well in the sense that they keep you warm without overheating you during cold (sub zero Fahrenheit) climates, but they don't fit you that well in the area males would like the most support. It's not a bad purchase for the price, but if you want an all-in-one product, I'd spend the extra money to get maybe full or mostly synthetic thermal pants."
"He almost would not let me order him longjohns, because he thought they were the old-fashioned white waffles, LOL!"
"They feel weird when I first put them on and begin my day, but I get used to the extra length in the crotch area and they end up doing a fine job of keeping me warm."
"I bought some duofold shirts and they shrank a bit. Overall very warm and light weight, even under your shirt or pants."
"As noted in someone else's review, they don't fit as snugly as briefs, so unless you're more of a boxers fan don't be surprised if you're more comfortable with a pair of briefs as an under layer (I am)."
"got these for my boyfriend and he loved them."
"The medium ended up fitting much better, however they are still a little short in the length (nothing a tall wool sock can't fix)."