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Old 01-09-2017, 12:53 AM
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Default Cold feet while ice fishing?

Here's a new toy for your toes. Who would have thunk you could control how warm your feet are with your phone.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYyC-pA6qWw

Pretty neat but I personally prefer good socks and boots.
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Old 01-09-2017, 07:09 AM
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I got the Thermacall ones from Cabellas and very happy with them. They were $100 on sale. They are quite thick though so these ones look a little better. Didnt notice a price on these.
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Old 01-09-2017, 02:44 PM
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Got the thermacell wireless for the hubs and he's happy with them. Their highest end model (green ones) will hold a charge for 8 hours
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Old 01-09-2017, 05:02 PM
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I spent $300 on some high end boots. Baffin Apex. Got a deal with family/friend pricing from Cabelas. Feet never get cold in those. Only wear a single pair of socks in them. I'm notoriously cold too so I need to be warm and comfy lol! If you're feet get cold it's game over out on the ice, can't have a good time when that happens.
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Old 01-09-2017, 08:38 PM
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I own a pair of Baffin Icefields rated to -100C, had them for 6 years and have yet to get cold feet. Bought the thermacells for hunting. I will be getting him a nice pair of boots to go with them for next years hunting
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Old 01-10-2017, 08:14 AM
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Find a piece of rubber or foam 1ft x 1ft just big enough for your feet to rest on while in the tent. Isolates your feet from the snow/ice which is the key. Makes a big difference and is quite cost effective. You will notice the better made boots always have more meat from the bottom of your feet to the bottom of the sole.

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Old 01-10-2017, 11:07 AM
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Sprinkle a little cayenne pepper in your socks before putting them on
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Old 01-11-2017, 08:04 AM
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I need new boots. Thinking of the muck artic.
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Old 01-11-2017, 12:22 PM
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I just bought the best boots I have ever owned...army surplus $45.

They have a fiberglass mesh insole then a felt insole on top of that then felt liners.

My feet are always cold except when I wear these boots...and did I mention $45!!
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Old 01-11-2017, 12:57 PM
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Wear a good hat
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