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Irish Setter Vaprtrek hunting boots
Posted on 12/4/20 at 12:52 pm
Posted on 12/4/20 at 12:52 pm
Does anyone have any experience with these boots? As far as hunting boots go, they're relatively inexpensive in the $150 neighborhood (compared to Crispi, Schnees, etc). I will primarily be doing backpack hunting, so a lot of hiking, which makes the athletic-shoe style a little more ideal.
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Posted on 12/4/20 at 1:00 pm to TexasTiger90
Posted on 12/4/20 at 1:04 pm to TexasTiger90
I have a pair that I have been wearing for about 3 years. Still holding up pretty well. I heard the waterproofing isn't that good on them but I have not had an issue.
If I know it's going to be muddy/wet I usually wear my insulated Lacrosse. If I know I'm hiking and in mostly dry conditions I wear the Irish Setters. Mine are the 400g thinsulate and they are pretty warm when paired with wool socks.
If I know it's going to be muddy/wet I usually wear my insulated Lacrosse. If I know I'm hiking and in mostly dry conditions I wear the Irish Setters. Mine are the 400g thinsulate and they are pretty warm when paired with wool socks.
Posted on 12/4/20 at 1:05 pm to BobLeeDagger
I mean, they're not to worst looking. Don't look very waterproof though 
Posted on 12/4/20 at 1:27 pm to TexasTiger90
I don't have any experience with these boots, but I do see them pop up on Camofire.com every now and then for 40-50% off. If you can wait for them to show up again, it'll save you some money.
Posted on 12/4/20 at 3:18 pm to TexasTiger90
$150 to probably have good boots for a trip you're spending a couple thousand on or $300 to have amazing boots that won't ruin your trip....
This post was edited on 12/4/20 at 5:13 pm
Posted on 12/4/20 at 4:12 pm to mylsuhat
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$150 to probably have good boots for a trip you're spending a couple thousand on or $300 to know amazing boots that won't ruin your trip....
Yea, this. Save money elsewhere and get damn good boots.
Posted on 12/4/20 at 7:49 pm to mylsuhat
What are some recommendations?
I walk a lot, hills, cross occasional shallow creek or standing water.
Knee boots are a liability with the lack of ankle support.
Been using some Magellan hiking boots that are trashed and weren’t very good to start with.
I walk a lot, hills, cross occasional shallow creek or standing water.
Knee boots are a liability with the lack of ankle support.
Been using some Magellan hiking boots that are trashed and weren’t very good to start with.
Posted on 12/4/20 at 8:48 pm to BobLeeDagger
He didn’t ask for info regarding get his but slapped by your commanding officer....
Posted on 12/4/20 at 8:48 pm to TexasTiger90
I had a pair in black for work, easily the most comfortable, lightweight boot I've worn at work. Feels like a pair of running shoes. The outsole is really soft which contributed to the comfort but also made it less than ideal for 12 hours shifts on mostly concrete, I wore through the outsole in about a year, but again that was for work not hunting so you'd probably get more lifespan out of them.
Posted on 12/4/20 at 9:08 pm to bobdylan
Check out LA Sportiva I’ve had a pair for 3-4 years bought them for an Alaska trip
Posted on 12/5/20 at 7:09 am to TexasTiger90
Posted on 12/5/20 at 10:41 am to mylsuhat
Not going on a guided elk hunt luckily, I OTC DIY and live on the Colorado front range. Just trying not to break the bank on most of the necessary gear so early in my "career" lol. I invested in gun, scope and pack
Posted on 12/5/20 at 11:09 am to TexasTiger90
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I invested in gun, scope
Thats where I screwed up. The gun is the fun thing to buy but for backcountry hunting its probably the least critical thing you're carrying.
Posted on 12/5/20 at 11:53 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
I went somewhat middle of the road on mine. Ended up with a Savage 110 in 300wm. Was looking at super entry level (Axis, Ruger Americans, etc.), so I just spent an additional $100 and got a solid rifle. The gun only goes so far lol
Posted on 12/5/20 at 2:22 pm to TexasTiger90
I have a pair of them. Very comfortable, and are plenty warm with a decent pair of socks. Spent a week in the snow in Utah with them a year ago, and feet never got cold, or wet.
Only complaint on mine were the glue on the soles started letting go. Just reglued them, and problem solved.
Only complaint on mine were the glue on the soles started letting go. Just reglued them, and problem solved.
Posted on 12/5/20 at 3:52 pm to TexasTiger90
quote:I only do DIY also but don't live in CO.
Not going on a guided elk hunt luckily, I OTC DIY and live on the Colorado front range. Just trying not to break the bank on most of the necessary gear so early in my "career" lol. I invested in gun, scope and pack
I have spent over $1000 each year in gear purchases. Could have saved money by buying the right gear the first time.
Just my suggestion.
Buy once. Cry once.
This post was edited on 12/6/20 at 7:23 am
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