Over-the-Calf Heavyweight Hunting Socks vs Late Season Merino Wool OTC Sock
Our #1 and #2 picks from The 10 Best Cold Weather Camping and Hunting Socks, compared spec-by-spec with clear pros, cons, and a verdict.
The full head-to-head write-up is generating and will appear here shortly. In the meantime, here's the editorial summary for each pick from the Top 10.
Over-the-Calf Heavyweight Hunting Socks
Darn Tough
Darn Tough's burliest hunting sock: extra-heavy merino terry from toe to calf, knit in Vermont and backed by the brand's lifetime guarantee. It is the pick for hunters and winter campers who wear one pair hard for many seasons and want a sock that holds its cushion on long walks in. **Highlights** - High merino content - Lifetime guarantee - Holds cushion over long walks **Watch-outs** - Ran coolest in one published warmth test - Thick: needs roomy boots 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.
Buy at darntough.comLate 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.
Buy at firstlite.com