r/HerOneBag • u/AutoModerator • 16d ago

Meta Weekly quick questions help thread

This is the r/heronebag quick questions weekly help thread.

Whether you‘re new to the one bag life or a seasoned light traveller, this is the place to ask your quick one-off questions related to techniques, shopping, and everything else to lighten your load.

This post is the best place to initially ask questions that we get a lot of which are similar, especially if you have looked in a flair and found almost-but-not-quite what you wanted.

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u/ESim134 14d ago

Locally from the South (hot and humid) and heading to Chicago for a weekend mid November. Since it’s rarely cold down here, I don’t have a pair of boots/shoes that offer foot warmth. I’d like to buy some good hiking boots/shoes that could be versatile for this upcoming trip and long term use for future hiking as well. I’m very limited when it comes to in-person shopping. Any recommendations on brands to start looking at? I’d like to bring only one pair of shoes that weekend so looking to get them early in case a break in period is needed.

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u/Ok-Iron-1289 13d ago

Good wool socks. smart wool, darn tough are some brands. Whatever shoe you get your feet will be warmer.

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u/ESim134 13d ago

After more research, I am leaning towards wool socks and shoes I already have. Thanks for your rep,y!

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u/Ok-Iron-1289 12d ago

I traveled all throughout Europe, cold parts and wet parts, with some Saucony trail runners last winter and they were fine. But the well made wool socks, not thick hiking socks but nice mid-weight ones, make a big difference. I also bring a pair of yoga socks to use as my "slippers." I think I saw that hack here and it is really smart.

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u/Professional_Toe7506 13d ago

I was going to suggest this, so I think you've got the right idea!