#2 on this list
Late Season Merino Wool OTC Sock
First Lite
First Lite's heaviest current merino sock, made in the USA for duck blinds and late-season whitetail sits. At 79% merino it has the highest wool share among the hunting-specific picks here. **Highlights** - 79% merino - Made in USA - Over-the-calf coverage **Watch-outs** - Less nylon may mean faster wear than Darn Tough - No published test of this exact model Research only: Wild10 has not field tested this model. Fiber content and features come from the maker page; measured figures are credited to the outlet that measured them.
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#3 on this list
Alpaca Hunt Socks
Hollow
Hollow's Hunt Sock is the alpaca pick for hunters who want merino-style odor control with alpaca's hollow-core loft. Full cushion runs through the footbed, heel, toe and leg, and it comes in crew and over-the-calf heights. **Highlights** - Alpaca loft and odor resistance - Lace-guard padding - 99-day return window **Watch-outs** - Highest single-pair price - Nearly half nylon Research only: Wild10 has not field tested this model. Fiber content and features come from the maker page; measured figures are credited to the outlet that measured them.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Late Season Merino Wool OTC Sock | Alpaca Hunt Socks |
|---|---|---|
| Fiber | 79% merino wool, 20% nylon, 1% Lycra per maker | 49% Peruvian alpaca, 48% stretch nylon, 3% spandex per maker |
| Height | Over the calf | — |
| Weight class | Heavyweight | — |
| Price | $32 per maker | $54.99 per pair per maker; multi-pair deals listed |
| Made in | USA per maker | North Carolina, USA, with imported yarn; 99-day money-back guarantee |
| Wild10 evidence | Research only, not field tested | Research only, not field tested |
| Heights | — | Crew and over the calf |
| Cushion | — | Full: footbed, heel, toe and leg |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
Late Season Merino Wool OTC Sock
- 79% merino
- Made in USA
- Over-the-calf coverage
- Less nylon may mean faster wear than Darn Tough
- No published test of this exact model
Alpaca Hunt Socks
- Alpaca loft and odor resistance
- Lace-guard padding
- 99-day return window
- Highest single-pair price
- Nearly half nylon
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