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Posted: 5/3/2016 3:40:34 PM EDT
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Vibram 5-Fingers. It's basically all I wear once I get to camp. They're lightweight, dry quickly, and take up little room.
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Posted: 5/3/2016 9:26:31 PM EDT
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i was going to say flip-flops.
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Posted: 5/3/2016 10:00:02 PM EDT
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Hiking-water shoes by Merrill, Columbia etc
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Posted: 5/3/2016 10:39:47 PM EDT
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I know you said other than Crocs. But Crocs are comfortable and will kept you from smashing your toes into something. They are not especially heavy and are not hurt by water. They are easy to hang off the outside of the back with a carabiner so space is not an issue.
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Posted: 5/4/2016 7:47:53 AM EDT
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I know you said other than Crocs. But Crocs are comfortable and will kept you from smashing your toes into something. They are not especially heavy and are not hurt by water. They are easy to hang off the outside of the back with a carabiner so space is not an issue. Crocs are like 40 bucks. I am a budget backpacker |
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Posted: 5/4/2016 7:50:04 AM EDT
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CVS sells a brand which are much lighter than Crocs. I think they weigh around 11oz a pair. I don't remember the name, Dogs or something like that.
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Posted: 5/4/2016 8:00:51 AM EDT
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CVS sells a brand which are much lighter than Crocs. I think they weigh around 11oz a pair. I don't remember the name, Dogs or something like that. Just found a set of knock offs on amazon for $9.26 shipped. Gonna give them a go and see how they work |
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Posted: 5/4/2016 8:41:21 AM EDT
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Flip flops should be illegal for men to wear except for their intended purpose - shower shoes.
I use Keens for backpacking camp. Lighter than Tevas, but provide enough support to use for light hiking around camp, and I use them when fishing around camp. I've also gone cheap in the past, and bought knock-offs at Wally World. Their OK, but I really hate gear failures so now just spring for Keens. My experience is I end up spending about the same when longevity is considered. Semper Fi |
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Posted: 5/4/2016 8:49:24 AM EDT
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I know you said other than Crocs. But Crocs are comfortable and will kept you from smashing your toes into something. They are not especially heavy and are not hurt by water. They are easy to hang off the outside of the back with a carabiner so space is not an issue. Crocs are like 40 bucks. I am a budget backpacker Knock off's everywhere for under $10 Cheap, quick drying, enough protection for water crossings. This is what you are looking for. |
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Posted: 5/4/2016 2:34:16 PM EDT
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Flip flops should be illegal for men to wear except for their intended purpose - shower shoes. I use Keens for backpacking camp. Lighter than Tevas, but provide enough support to use for light hiking around camp, and I use them when fishing around camp. I've also gone cheap in the past, and bought knock-offs at Wally World. Their OK, but I really hate gear failures so now just spring for Keens. My experience is I end up spending about the same when longevity is considered. Semper Fi says the person who does not live where it gets hot. |
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Posted: 5/4/2016 4:37:04 PM EDT
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I wear vibrams or flip flops if I am car camping. For backpacking I just wear my boots cause I already have enough to carry.
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Posted: 5/4/2016 9:45:52 PM EDT
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I have a pair of Vivobarefoot Ultra 2's:
 Super light, very comfortable, good footing for stream crossings. The list price is a bit high, but I was able to get a pair on Amazon for $30-35 on sale. |
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Posted: 5/4/2016 9:51:35 PM EDT
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I take a pair of keen's, think I paid $40-50 at Nordstrom rack.
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Posted: 5/5/2016 11:15:15 AM EDT
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My vote goes for crock style slip ons. I got my knock offs from Walmart for just over $10. My wife has the more expensive keens and loves them, but they are made from much more dense rubber so are a bit heavier. They are much more durable though. I don't think I would like the toe finger shoes, as when around the camp site letting my hiking or hunting boots air/ dry a bit I like to be able to wear socks if I want.
I also like flip flops. These are just cheapos from Walmart as well. A strap connector vs rubber connector is key on sandals. I do have some sandals with rubber connectors but they aren't as comfortable IMO. I have walked miles in these: 
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Posted: 5/5/2016 12:40:39 PM EDT
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My vote goes for crock style slip ons. I got my knock offs from Walmart for just over $10. My wife has the more expensive keens and loves them, but they are made from much more dense rubber so are a bit heavier. They are much more durable though. I don't think I would like the toe finger shoes, as when around the camp site letting my hiking or hunting boots air/ dry a bit I like to be able to wear socks if I want. http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n52/thederrick106/Gear/WP_20160505_001_zpspso7ilrc.jpg http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n52/thederrick106/Gear/WP_20160505_002_zpsf4ib5etq.jpg http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n52/thederrick106/Gear/WP_20160505_003_zpsanqohzxj.jpg I also like flip flops. These are just cheapos from Walmart as well. A strap connector vs rubber connector is key on sandals. I do have some sandals with rubber connectors but they aren't as comfortable IMO. I have walked miles in these: http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n52/thederrick106/Gear/WP_20160505_004_zpslgiilwa7.jpg http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n52/thederrick106/Gear/WP_20160505_005_zps7lbdjl1f.jpg I looked at the slip ons but was leaning towards something with a heel strap, most places I've set up camp you have to climb down and back up a bank for water and I already cut my foot once trying to do it in flipflops |
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Posted: 5/6/2016 11:22:49 AM EDT
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Op -
I think you will like the knock off crocs with heel straps. Light weight, you can use them for stream crossings, putter around the lake, low level camp bouldering or even a march out if something happens to your boots. (One trip and my buddy woke up missing a boot -> animal took it - chew on leather?) I even use insoles (red in pic) in mine to help with my blown out arches... 
BTW - flip flops suck in the Sierra if that is your AO |
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Posted: 5/9/2016 2:16:21 AM EDT
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Crocs, thick sole Keens and Tevas are all heavy and bulky as hell. Flip flops are too flimsy and won't stay on for climbing over rocks to get to the water. I have an older model Keen that is 8oz can be compressed down pretty flat and performs well. If I were to choose a replacement I am impressed with some of the choices by Speedo surprisingly.
Specifically this one: http://www.speedousa.com/accessories/footwear/mens-footwear/mens-offshore-water-shoes/style-7491151. Lightweight, compressible, decent traction, wont fall off and $40 dollars. |
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Posted: 5/9/2016 8:36:59 AM EDT
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Nah, Nevermind
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Posted: 5/9/2016 12:46:28 PM EDT
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Crocs, thick sole Keens and Tevas are all heavy and bulky as hell. Flip flops are too flimsy and won't stay on for climbing over rocks to get to the water. I have an older model Keen that is 8oz can be compressed down pretty flat and performs well. If I were to choose a replacement I am impressed with some of the choices by Speedo surprisingly. Lightweight, compressible, decent traction, wont fall off and $40 dollars. Good tip - Just weighed my crocs w/ insoles - 13 oz. The crocs have a problem with sand and small rocks getting into the vents on the top. The aqua shoes would solve this. Plus the aqua shoes have a more aggressive sole. I found some on Amazon for $10 I'm going to try. I my case, I could use the insoles out of my boots (no go in crocs) in the aqua shoes and save the extra weight there too... Tnx |
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Posted: 5/9/2016 3:46:53 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/9/2016 4:20:01 PM EDT
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I have a pair of Vivobarefoot Ultra 2's: https://bloggingjogging.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/img_2822.jpg?w=676&h=506 Super light, very comfortable, good footing for stream crossings. The list price is a bit high, but I was able to get a pair on Amazon for $30-35 on sale. I use these as well. |
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Posted: 5/9/2016 5:11:08 PM EDT
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I run Teva Hurricanes. They are almost too hard after a long days hike, but they are good for river crossings and I can legitimately hike long distances in them if needed.
I do want some crocs for camp myself though, they look comfy. |
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Posted: 5/9/2016 11:55:10 PM EDT
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I know you said other than Crocs. But Crocs are comfortable and will kept you from smashing your toes into something. They are not especially heavy and are not hurt by water. They are easy to hang off the outside of the back with a carabiner so space is not an issue. Crocs are like 40 bucks. I am a budget backpacker Dollar General crocs...like $8. Those have been my backpacking camp/ water crossing shoes for years. |
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Posted: 5/10/2016 3:21:46 AM EDT
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I run Teva Hurricanes. They are almost too hard after a long days hike, but they are good for river crossings and I can legitimately hike long distances in them if needed. I do want some crocs for camp myself though, they look comfy. Tevas here as well. I just clip them on the outside of my pack if I'm not already wearing them; I actually hike in the things if it's not too cold or too technical. |
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Posted: 5/10/2016 10:48:07 AM EDT
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Only problem I have found with the cheap or budget water shoes is they tend to come apart pretty easy. I have never bought an expensive pair so I cant speak for those, and when I was younger I always just used Jesus style strap on sandals. In the decades since college I have used flip flops and as of late the knock off crocks. I have never tried the ones with a heal strap but have never done anything super technical that would have me running out of them. I wear them around the house all the time to.
One reason I have been moving away from flip flops as camp shoes is because I have been doing more extended backcountry hunts the past couple years. Week plus outings and camp shoes are really needed. Flip flops fail when snow hits the ground because its a pain to wear socks with them, you can but it stretches out where it goes between your toes, plus you can stay just a touch dryer with the slip ons. When you pack in on foot half a dozen miles every bit of space and weight counts! I do like some of those water shoes posted above, I just can justify $40 on something I would only use a few outings a year. At least the slip ons make good around the house shoes for only $10. |
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Posted: 5/11/2016 1:32:56 PM EDT
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Fake Crocs received and found wanting. Returned them and ordered these to see how they work. Looks interesting. If you have a postal scale, please weight them when they arrive. |
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Posted: 5/11/2016 2:34:01 PM EDT
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Fake Crocs received and found wanting. Returned them and ordered these to see how they work. Looks interesting. If you have a postal scale, please weight them when they arrive. Due in today. Will post weight when i get home |
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Posted: 5/12/2016 9:56:10 AM EDT
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Fake Crocs received and found wanting. Returned them and ordered these to see how they work. Looks interesting. If you have a postal scale, please weight them when they arrive. Due in today. Will post weight when i get home 13 3/4 oz a pair Really like them so far. only go to size 11 and I am 11 1/2 -12 Plenty big enough though. Going to try them out this weekend on Loyalsock Link |
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Posted: 5/13/2016 1:36:42 PM EDT
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13 3/4 oz a pair Really like them so far. only go to size 11 and I am 11 1/2 -12 Plenty big enough though. Going to try them out this weekend on Loyalsock Link Thanks! Seems in the carry zone... |
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Posted: 5/16/2016 3:27:54 PM EDT
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Thanks! Seems in the carry zone... Quote HistoryQuoted:
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13 3/4 oz a pair Really like them so far. only go to size 11 and I am 11 1/2 -12 Plenty big enough though. Going to try them out this weekend on Loyalsock Link Thanks! Seems in the carry zone... They worked great as camp shoe |
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