Purchasable Equivalent to CF Arid/Desert Sock

[chris_log]

Nothing came up in a search, so here goes. I'm rather fond of the issued desert sock, however the system being what it is I didn't get issued enough (and likely wont in the near future) so I'm looking for a suitable supplement for them (same thickness, material etc) that I can purchase at a reasonable cost. Any suggestions?

 

[jollyjacktar]

Yes, I'd be interested too.  They were coming into the system during my last go there and I was only issued two pairs.  Would love to get more of the same type if they exist outside the system.

 

[Crapgame]

About the only aftermarket Arid Regions CadPat Smocks I've seen available are the Dropzone Tactical Recce Smocks but they are pricey at $449;
http://www.dropzonetactical.com/clothing/reccesmock.html

There are more aftermarket Temperate Woodlands CadPat smocks out there but the cloth is polyester cotton blend and is not Near Infrared treated. 

 

[aesop081]

About the only aftermarket Arid Regions CadPat Smocks I've seen available........

The original poster said SOCK.......not smock.

 

[PMedMoe]

The original poster said SOCK.......not smock.

:rofl:

The "smock" in the picture looks more like the raincoat.  :

 

[DirtyDog]

I'm a huge fan of Wigwam socks.  I found them far superior to the issue tan sock in every way.  You pay for what you get however.

I've tried several different models (they have a huge range... kinda confusing) but I now stick with the All-terrain Hikers in tan.  Usually around $12-15 a pair.

I used to be a fan of the green/black sock system and the issue tans but now I can't let myself wear anything else but these.

http://www.wigwam.com/Products/All-Terrain-Hiker_ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=701d74de-fa96-dd11-9fb3-001d091bb843

 

[jollyjacktar]

Thanks, DD.

 

[DirtyDog]

Oh, and as to the original post, I found the Wigwams to be basically an "equivilant" to the issue tan sock.  When I had a limited rotation of wigwams I would wear the issue tan socks and it is pretty much the same fit and feel, just better.

 

[chris_log]

I'm a huge fan of Wigwam socks.  I found them far superior to the issue tan sock in every way.  You pay for what you get however.

I've tried several different models (they have a huge range... kinda confusing) but I now stick with the All-terrain Hikers in tan.  Usually around $12-15 a pair.

I used to be a fan of the green/black sock system and the issue tans but now I can't let myself wear anything else but these.

http://www.wigwam.com/Products/All-Terrain-Hiker_ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=701d74de-fa96-dd11-9fb3-001d091bb843

Excellent, thank you. A bit more then I was looking to pay (I'm an HQ weenie, I'm not doing long hauls in my boots anytime soon), but they look nice (and in tan too  >). I'll see if any local stores carry them and go check 'em out.

 

[DirtyDog]

Picked up two pairs of these... Sportsmart had them  for 9.99, and buy one Get one half off.  I'll let you know how they work out.

That's a pretty sweet deal.  I've never seen them under $10.99 (for the All-Terrain Hikers).