Spare socks keep your feet dry, warm and free of blisters when you have to travel on foot. They let you and your children keep walking, whether you are leaving home with a bug out bag or walking home from work after a disruption.
Hiking socks protect the feet that carry you and your family out of an emergency. Pack spares so you can change into a dry pair at every long rest.
- Quantity: Pack two to three pairs per person, with a full set in each child's bug out bag.
- Material: Choose merino wool or a wool-synthetic blend, which stays warm when damp and resists odor over several days.
- Fit: Pick a snug, seamless toe and a cushioned heel sized for the shoes in the bag, and recheck children's sizes every six months.
- Height: Choose crew or mid-calf height so the sock rides above the boot collar and stops rubbing.
- Storage: Seal each pair in a zip-top bag so the spares stay dry inside the pack.
- Cotton: Leave cotton socks at home, since cotton holds sweat and leads to blisters and cold feet.
