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  1. Steve Babbs

    Quick drying walking socks

    Trust me I've experienced that: including several located in a particularly sensitive area. I've avoided any serious stuff but I did have one on my back that would flare up at times of stress for over a year after I got it. I think the message about serious illness being spread by ticks took a...
  2. Steve Babbs

    Quick drying walking socks

    You must have tougher feet than me. I certainly do, especially if walking for several hours. I generally no longer wear shorts when birding where there could be ticks or mosquitos.
  3. Steve Babbs

    Quick drying walking socks

    Too concerned about ticks, mosquitos, scorpions and snakes for sandals. I used to wear them but, possibly shortly after being stung by a scorpion, stopped.
  4. Steve Babbs

    Quick drying walking socks

    My suitcase can't fit 6 weeks worth and I'm not sure any socks would cope with my feet for more than a day, especially in waterproof shoes. I have merino winter socks but will look at summer ones and I've never heard of smartwool but will rectify that now.
  5. Steve Babbs

    Quick drying walking socks

    Hi. On longer trips I need to do handwashing to keep in clean clothes. My lightweight artificial fabric clothing dries quickly apart from my socks. The ones that were best at drying quickly were a dirt cheap pair bought years ago in one of the Aldi promotions. I usually wear Karrimor summer...
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