Alaska moose

[coyote_out]

Trying to go moose hunting this year potentially, that or caribou. Obviously not getting a long ways from the landing strip, but Is it worth the weight to bring a pair of knee high rubber boots? Hip boots? Thoughts on footwear?

 

[Greyinggrayling]

LaCrosse ankle fit hip boots are great. But if you want to save weight, look into Froglegs with LaCrosse ankle boot option.
I’m lucky in that I have a pair of Neos River Trekkers, but when those wear out, I’ll switch to Froglegs.

 

[z987k]

Chota Tundra hippies in a pair of wading shoes with real soles you can hike in.

 

[JBirthisel]

Wiggys makes a set of light weight waders that go over your boots. Good for stream crossings, not a real hike all day wader. But if I was only taking them as a precaution they might get you by.

 

[z987k]

Wiggys makes a set of light weight waders that go over your boots. Good for stream crossings, not a real hike all day wader. But if I was only taking them as a precaution they might get you by.

I have 1 set left. They'll last you 1-3 stream crossings. You can't wear them outside the water at all.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

I take a pair of waterproof neoprene socks. When I’m not using my waders, I throw the neoprene socks on to fill the space on the wading boots and keep my socks dry then hike around like that.