4 Things Every New Hiker Needs to Learn About Socks

Hiking Gear for Beginners - Hiking Socks One of the most important choices a new hiker can make is which hiking sock to choose for their next adventure. The comfort of your feet goes a long way in determining whether you have a fun outing or one to forget. We take so many steps on our hikes that it is vital that we provide our feet with the proper socks to keep them in their peak performance zone. This video discusses 4 things to consider before buying your first pair of hiking socks. I also discuss a few tips and tricks to be aware of as you search for the proper fitting hiking sock, for you. Some of the brands I show include Darn Tough, REI, Wrightsock, Injinji toe socks, Smartwool socks, and more... 👇 Recommended Socks 👇 Darn Tough 1/4 Hikers - https://rei.pxf.io/APkxR7 Darn Tough Micro Crew - https://rei.pxf.io/9Lx4y3 Darn Tough Hiker Boot Cushion - https://rei.pxf.io/jeDxV0 Farm to Feet Damascus Permethrin Treated - https://alnk.to/8PIpFf8 Farm to Feet Damascus 1/4 Crew Socks - https://amzn.to/3t4K01Q Injinji Trail Midweight Mini-Crew - https://bit.ly/30qchU6 Wrightsock CoolMesh II Crew Socks - https://shorturl.at/nQS47 Wrightsock Lt Hike Crew - https://shorturl.at/pIJQ6 Wrightsock Eco Hike Crew Sock - https://shorturl.at/euFNX Smartwool PhD Outdoor Light Crew - https://bit.ly/3kWhk8a Smartwool PhD Outdoor Light Mini - https://bit.ly/3v6CC7D --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💥 My Gear Lists 💥 Hammock Setup - https://www.lighterpack.com/r/3kqcaq Tent Setup - https://www.lighterpack.com/r/8px1xv Merch - https://andy-parrish-outdoors.creator... --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👇 SOME OF MY FAVORITE GEAR 👇 Backpack - LiteAF Curve 40L - https://alnk.to/eDTfxfE ​Hammock - Dutchware Chameleon - https://tinyurl.com/DutchChameleon ​Tarp - Hammock Gear Dyneema Standard w doors - https://hammockgear.sjv.io/AW6zQj ​Top Quilt Warm - UGQ Bandit Quilt 50 - https://ugqoutdoor.com/product/bandit... Top Quilt Cool - Enlightened Equipment 20 - ​https://alnk.to/aWFkW3S Under Quilt - Hammock Gear Incubator UL - https://hammockgear.sjv.io/nLdOZ6 ​Bear Bag (Printed) - Hilltop Packs - https://bit.ly/4mJfLd4 Bear Canister - https://rei.pxf.io/QjzZ2A Camp Knife - Mora Garberg Carbon - https://amzn.to/3jrewzw ​Stove - BRS 3000T - https://amzn.to/31OQcAg Pocket Bellows - https://amzn.to/3rUsRZa ​Cup - Toaks Titanium 650 mL - https://rei.pxf.io/mOr9oX ​Water Filter - Katadyn Befree 1L - https://rei.pxf.io/3JX6yB ​Water bottle - Hydrapak UltraFlask 600mL - https://rei.pxf.io/RGYgKb ​Satellite Communicator - Garmin inReach Mini 2 - https://rei.pxf.io/LKrPMj ​Headlamp - Nitecore NU20 Classic - https://amzn.to/45xGe6D ​Rain Shell - Arc'teryx Beta LT - https://alnk.to/fHj8aHs ​Jacket - Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer 2 Hoody - https://amzn.to/35K376Y ​Base Layer top - Smartwool 150 - https://rei.pxf.io/LKr09M ​Base Layer Bottom - Smartwool 150 - https://rei.pxf.io/e1BnmO ​Chair - Helinox Chair Zero - https://rei.pxf.io/Z6JnYk ​Trekking Poles - Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork - https://rei.pxf.io/je2WYe ​Pants - Prana Stretch Zion - https://rei.pxf.io/N9PGZO ​Hoody Shirt - Patagonia Capilene Cool - patagonia.pxf.io/Y9emRP ​Pullover Alpha Direct - https://tinyurl.com/LEVEAlpha ​Socks - Darn Tough - https://rei.pxf.io/9Lx4y3 Shoes - Altra Lone Peak - https://rei.pxf.io/09XE2J This video description does include affiliate links. Affiliate links help support the channel at no extra cost to you! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 - Intro 0:42 - Overview 1:22 - Materials - Cotton, Wool, Synthetic, Blends 3:42 - Cushioning Overview 4:09 - Light Cushioning 4:29 - Mid Cushioning 4:59 - Heavy Cushioning 5:53 - Length Overview 6:09 - Boot Length 6:25 - Crew Length 6:49 - 1/4 Cut Length 7:01 - No Show Length 7:15 - Sock Protection 8:08 - Fit 9:25 - Seams 10:03 - Liners 11:12 - Toe Socks - Injinji 11:54 - My Favorite #AndyParrishOutdoors