Extreme Cold Weather Mukluks. Military Surplus Perfect for Snowshoeing!
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- čas přidán 26. 08. 2024
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nice boots ,can sure use them here with all our snow
Absolutely! Winter has arrived!
I find sometimes it's easier to put the wool sock on first and then put the outer on over top. One of our better pieces of winter kit. I've worn them in -50 and kept my feet warm. Also helps to use the double sock system to wick away moisture.
I’ve found that as well, the droopy outer boot can be a bit of a challenge as you said. I’m very happy overall with this setup though. Thanks for watching 👍
Surplus kit is real good now obviously it has to do what it’s supposed to. I used to buy my own better kit back in the days when I served and the kit wasn’t really up to scratch. I like your jacket too did u make it yourself
Looks beaut there I sometimes wish we had colder winters here in UK. It’d be great to go out snowshoeing 🌲👍 spring is just around the corner here I reckon.
Thanks for watching my friend. This anorak is from Boreal Mountain Anoraks. Excellent in the cold weather!👍
Good to see you Wade. Hope you are healing well from your surgery. I'll be looking for your next video my friend. Take care.🇺🇸🔪🔥🌲
I'm doing great now Jason, thanks!😁👍🔪🔥
Looks like they can be resoled easily. Find some Vibram trail runner soles, and they might be a great pair of winter hiking boots.
Great idea👍
Great mukluks Wade. A nice score for you my friend. ... When I lived, trapped, worked outdoors and recreated in Alaska, I often wore US Air Force surplus N-1B mukluks. They're green canvas uppers with a black rubber tread lower, somewhat like a pack boot. They lace to the ankle and brass zip from there to the top, with a drawstring closure there. I would mask off the rubber lowers with masking tape and spray the canvas uppers with Scotchguard silicone fabric water repellent that would still allow the fabric to breathe. ... I loved them for mountain biking (with bear trap pedals and a power grip strap diagonally across the pedals) in extreme cold, for driving, walking about, etc. ... Usually, when I snowshoed on the job, I wore the ubiquitous arctic white rubber "Bunny Boots" which are actually vapor barrier boots. You can go through ice into the water with them. Then pour the water out of the boot, wring your socks out, put them back on and walk your feet warm again. ... Going through ice into water wearing mukluks is curtains. ... During less extreme cold conditions that still required snow shoes, I preferred a tall pack boot made by Whites at the time. ... A company in Bozeman, MT named Schnee's now makes the creme de la creme of pack boots. www.schnees.com/ ... Very happy you're bouncing back nicely my friend. I always thoroughly enjoy everyone of your great, comprehensive videos. Stay safe my friend. ... EDIT: Norwegian Lobbens, felted wool boots were very popular in Fairbanks, AK when I lived there. There are several models available, a chukka height, a much taller boot with a moc toe, and a newer, tall smooth toed boot, popular with mushers who also use them with a NEOS overboot. I've worn the tall moc toe Lobbens, very comfortably, walking around Fairbanks at -50°F and recommend them - under certain conditions (well below freezing, no busting brush, no possibility of going through ice into water). ... It's worthwhile to note that Fairbanks is two mountain ranges north of Anchorage. Winters are much more harsh in Bearflanks! ... Pia's Scandinavian Woolens in Anchorage, AK sells them and is a wonderful, customer friendly dealer. ... www.piasweaters.com
Thanks for all the info, valuable experience there my friend!
Shhhh! quiet Wade. stop telling every one. the surplus supply is drying up. LOL. Hey they are a good boot. I have been using them since 1982 when I first bought a pair for working in northern Alberta and in the arctic. Got them in Edmonton at Arctic Safety Supply. Unfortunately they are not being made any more. I am enjoying your vids. Stay warm.
Thanks for the support and for your personal experience my friend👍
Thanks for sacrificing your personal comfort to make another great review.
Haha well frostbite was avoided! 😁
Glad you're happy with them, Wade ! Put Many Miles On Mine In The Military Police, Loved Them. Hoping You Get Many Happy Miles From Them, Friend ! ATB T God Bless
Hey Terry good to know. Curious did you hike in them much or usually snowshoe in them?
@@Woodswalker1965 Mostly on the Snow-Shoes But around solid ground, Not so bad
hey to ya Wade looking good in gear thanks for showing us ,take care be safe
Hi Bob, hope you're well buddy!🔥👍
@3:30 I had no idea! THANKS! I just bought a pair of surplus Mukluks and washed them but the the wool liners were taking days to dry :O
Glad to hear you found the vid useful!!👍
very good review. thank you. gotta get a pair.
Glad I could help, I appreciate you watching the video!
Yep, you wack the moisture out of the bottom liner at night or during lunch.
Yes Sir!👍👍
Don’t think I will need them here but I enjoyed learning about them👍🏻🇨🇦
Thanks for watching my friend, I appreciate you👍
Cheers Wade... very interesting video mate 👍. The boots look great. I have used the rubber style pack boots in the past. I used to like how you can kick the outer boot off and still sit in the tent or bivy with the liners on to keep your feet warm. Thanks for taking the time Wade. All the best mate, Mark :) :)
Good morning Mark ,good to hear from you. Hope you're doing ok brother, take care🍻👊
Hi Wade, seems like a smart system. And they look pretty cool too in my opinion. I have seen them in past...wait... ahhhh, the imperial stormtroopers wear them on planet Hoth!😉 As always good to see you. The BMA is always a visual highlight too
Haha yes they do. Extra cool!😎😎😎😎😎
Great review on those Mukluks Wade! They are definitely purpose built and well designed. Thanks for the links, I just may check them out!
Thanks for stopping by David, I bet you're itching to wet a paddle!😃
I haven't seen wool liners since i was a wee little lad. We don't need them much around these parts lol...
It's supposed to be in the 70s F today so i'm not complaining!
Believe it or not but high 50s here today!😎 What a change from the weekend!
Those boots look awesome 👌 wouldn't be any use for me with about 5 cm of snow a year ☹ thanks Wade, hope you're well and the recovery is still going well 👍😀
Hey buddy, no I'm pretty sure you don't need these lol!👍
Looks to be a nice and warm choice for cold winter days in the woods.
Warm and comfy!👍
Hey Wade! The beard is lookin good on ya! Geniusly designed boots! 😎👍
Thanks brother, take care!👍😎
Great review,they look in great shape
Yes they are, I'm glad to have found these ones. Thanks for watching 👍
I just cause up with this video. Been snowed in off grid. Those mukluks look like they're made for the mil- surp snowshoes I have. I'll check our that website.
Yes I think they will work perfectly with the Cdn MilSurp snowshoes!👍
Great video. I have a pair just like it but mine are navy Blue. Yes they are great. They last a long time.
Cool! Navy blue, would they have been issued to the Airforce? I have a MilSurp goretex jacket that has a blue Airforce counterpart.
Good lookin' boots! I got myself a pair of mukluks this year. It has been so warm I haven't had a chance to try them :)
It's been a weird one. Let's hope for a regular summer🌲Take care Kevin!
Great video Wade
Thanks for the visit👍👍
Very good review. I us
Glad you liked it
Cool kit...real cool....
Works very well Sean 😎Tres cool👍
Thanks for the info Wade. Your gear is always top notch. Thanks for sharing. PS. still loving the beard. ;)
Hey buddy, thanks lol👊
Cool boots. Was looking at Stegler mukluks but this is a cheaper option and probably just as good!
Thanks so much for watching! The Steger Mukks are a great boot but pricey. These are a very good option that is working very well for me! 👍
What are the best? White Mickie mouse boots or Baffin? I found if you put a British Gore Tex sock liner on first then a wool socks over them your feet stay warmer no matter what boots you have. Ice man are great too if you need a steel toe.
I haven’t tried the Mickie’s so I can’t say but I’m happy with these boots. Thanks for watching and for the suggestions👍
@@Woodswalker1965 lve had my white Mickie mouse boots when I was in the Army National guards. Combat Engineers. Lately i bought a Canadian white Mickie mouse boots. Same as American but thicker rubber. Worked just fine!
I was looking into making a pair with furs. The look bad assed and are really effective!
That would be awesome!👍😎
@@Woodswalker1965 I found a tutorial in a magazine. There isn’t a good one on video anywhere on the internet. When I get my computer problems sorted I’ll be making videos again. Fur mukluks may have to be a topic in the future.
Great video Wade.
I had a pair years ago that I used for snowmobiling and ice fishing in Ontario and Northern Quedec.
Your are 100% correct those boots are worth every penny.
No snow here today.
Temperature was 9 degrees Celsius today.
Looking forward to more awesome adventures.
Cheers 👍
Spring is here soon Paul, another season to enjoy. Take care!👊
Has anybody tried putting the Mukluck over the MK3 combat boot? Using the two footwear systems as one?
So I just found about ya. You're alot like me in assuming. Love researching And trying to get the best stuff out there and play with it. Lol check out asbell wool for their bibs. Not lester river quality but still good. I've been researching mukluks alot. Don't need them since I'm in ohio but still, ya know what I mean! Good vids thx for touching price points and details. I'll subscribe now
Thanks very much Mark! I do like researching gear and getting value for my money. I'll check out Asbel👍
Very interesting to me but I will never need them here in Africa. Here the traditional shoe is called a vellie with is a nick name Veldt shoe.
That's an interesting bit of info my friend, thanks very much!👍😎
Thanks again for your reviews Wade. Can you speak on the sizing for the military surplus items like you extreme weather mukluks, mitts, etc since there is no sizing info available? Are there other surplus stores and sources you recommend? Thanks again
Thanks for watching buddy. I wear a lg/xl glove and I find the lg Mil Surplus mitts very roomy. I could fit another thin knitted glove or mitt inside. I have a med size as well which fit me snug with no room for additional layering. They are not tight though. Take your pick on sizing haha.
I've had a few bad experiences with online Mil Surplus dealers so now I only recommend Mtl Armory and Varustaleeka.com.
Take care my friend👍
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Hi Wade, I am an ex-military and I have experienced first hand the mukluks for many years. You are right :They are great . I actually bought the canadian military snowshoes this year ( whities, we called them) and they are working well in deep snow. Could you kindly confirm the neck knife you are wearing in this video ? Tks bro.
Hi Claude, thanks for watching buddy! It's a Battle Horse Knives Jump Jak. Great little Necker! 👍
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Thank you!👍😎
Quick question:
I am wondering if these mukluk wool/felt liners will fit Sorel boots of same size? Would greatly appreicate a reply from anyone.
It might, can’t say for sure. Thickness and height of boot need to match.
Great video. Any tips on sizing? I normally wear size 10.5 boots. It looks like they are Medium or Large at mtlarmory but they don't translate that to sizing I am used to. What size do you use?
I just checked mine they say Medium 10. They are a generous 10 for sure, fit more like an 11. Plenty of room for extra socks. Thanks for watching👍
Hello I am an ice fishing practitioner from Mongolia. Have you ever tried these boots on ice fishing. Here in Mongolia, winter temperatures usually minus drop to 35-45 degrees of Celsius in the nights.
Hello, I've never used them on ice but they are a warm boot. Usually you can find them reasonably priced as well.
Thanks for watching my friend!
Where to get the surplus gear?
www.mtlarmory.com
Great video! Would these be okay for walking in snow without the snowshoes in extreme cold as well? I don't have a set of snow shoes yet. Lol.
Short distances yes. As I showed there is very little tread on these. Just my opinion for what it's worth. Thanks for watching!
@@Woodswalker1965 awesome thanks!
@@terencejamesparkinson7650 Take care👍
mtl armory is the worst website ever. Black text in a black background good grief.
I found it quite easy to navigate through.
@@Woodswalker1965 I assure you black on black is not easy to navigate. :) If they are buddies let them know. Using Chrome and Win10 .
Not trying to argue but...on my device it is white writing on a black background. Maybe it's your setting?
I'm not affiliated at all, nor are they friends, I'm just a customer. Take care👍
@@Woodswalker1965 Me either Wade, just sharing my experience. The mukluks looks good. :)
Cheers buddy! 🍻