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01-26-2017, 01:50 AM #1Rod9301
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How to warm boots in the backcountry?
I'm considering the lange freetour 130, but they are awfully hard to put on, even at room temperature.
A few times a year, I go for overnights in the backcountry and I'm worried about not being able to put my cold boots on in the morning.
Any suggestions on how to warm them up, or keep them warm?
Also, what can I do to modify them to make it easier to put on?
Thank you.
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01-26-2017, 02:28 AM #2
Liners on first, laced up, then shells. Also put them in your sleeping bag with you overnight.
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01-26-2017, 03:48 AM #3
Powerwrap liners generally make it easier to get into a boot.
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01-26-2017, 06:11 AM #4Registered User
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There's a device called a ski boot shoe horn that can help, if you are still struggling after learning and practicing the correct method of how to put on your boots. There are YouTube videos on this subject that can help. Worth the time to google and watch if you are still struggling. No idea how to get the boots warm, though. Maybe put them inside your sleeping bag, if you have room?
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01-26-2017, 07:38 AM #5
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01-26-2017, 07:45 AM #6
I tend to sleep in my liners if it's that cold
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01-26-2017, 08:55 AM #7
Pee on them.
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01-26-2017, 09:03 AM #8Rod9301
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01-26-2017, 09:04 AM #9
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01-26-2017, 09:06 AM #10Rod9301
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I like overlap boots.
Also, it's the shell that needs warning up, I sleep with liners in the sleeping bag anyway.
I was thinking of putting two small water bottles inside, then putting the boots in a down small bag, or my down jacket.
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01-26-2017, 09:13 AM #11
hot water bottles work but as mentioned with the plastic shells you can pour the hot water on them.
off your knees Louie
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01-26-2017, 09:20 AM #12
Peeing apparently warms up Trump
I rip the groomed on tele gear
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01-26-2017, 12:21 PM #13Registered User
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I own the Freetour XT 130 LV. Whether using the stock liners or ZipFits, I use the liner on foot, laced up, then liner into boot method described above. I'm sure it would be a little harder with really cold shells, but it should still work.
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01-26-2017, 12:54 PM #14
yeah, sleep with the shells in your sleeping bag, use the stuff sack over shells to protect the sleeping bag.
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01-29-2017, 08:51 AM #15Registered User
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Back in 1999, we did a road trip to the Eastern Sierras and did a bunch of tours. One buddy refused to use soft touring boots and instead had his stiff Lange race boots. On the overnight tours, every morning he had to heat his shells over the camp stove. It worked, but it was a hassle
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01-29-2017, 03:56 PM #16
This has been around for yours in the UK (as you can see from the vid) but it really works: http://www.slippinltd.com
Last edited by Spyderjon; 01-29-2017 at 05:19 PM.
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