Crew socks that dry quickly--e.g. for washing in a sink
mike
regular 100% cotton "crew socks (go up to somewhere between the ankle
and the knee".
Will be washing socks in sinks, and the cotton ones take forever to
dry. But I dislike "dress socks" (would be thinner) and hiking socks
(too bulky for packing).
Any advice on materials or specific brands? Preferably something I can
buy at a U.S. retail store like Dick's Sporting Goods, REI, Walmart,
Target, or other chain stores.
Thanks very much.
Mike
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> Will be washing socks in sinks, and the cotton ones take forever
> to dry. But I dislike "dress socks" (would be thinner) and hiking
> socks (too bulky for packing).
I wear sandals with no socks almost all year round. Means I get
to learn the phrase for "where have your socks got to?" in a LOT
of European languages.
Another option is something I once heard the lead singer from
Zodiac Mindwarp describe - "I just wear my socks till they get
crispy and throw them away".
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mike
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> I wear sandals with no socks almost all year round. Means I get
> to learn the phrase for "where have your socks got to?" in a LOT
> of European languages.
Heh. :-) Well, that's an option but not for me. I do love sandals but
not in the rain or cold. A cousin of mine wears shorts year-round,
despite long cold winters. So to each his or her own. Not sure I'm
wanting to wear sandals in late Sept / early October Parisian
evenings--and elsewhere.
> Another option is something I once heard the lead singer from
> Zodiac Mindwarp describe - "I just wear my socks till they get
> crispy and throw them away".
It is indeed a good technique to bring along clothes so far gone that
you're about ready to dispose of them anyway.
JohnT
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Tilley Endurable socks are available in the USA.
http://www.tilley.com/detail.asp?gender=u&extractBy=CategoryId&id=2&productNo=TA800
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mike
> Tilley Endurable socks are available in the USA.http://www.tilley.com/detail.asp?gender=u&extractBy=CategoryId&id=2&p...
> --
> JohnT
Thanks John. Will check it out, but am leaving in a few days--and cost
is always an issue. Also, if I remember correctly, Tilley stuff is
outrageously priced, e.g. $100 for a simple hat? Hoping the socks
wouldn't be $15 each or some such. I know at REI and elsewhere,
microfiber wicking t-shirts are often sold for $20 to $30+. I get 'em
at Target for $10. :-)
mike
Yup, USD $16 for a single pair. Any cheaper, but comparable,
alternatives out there?
Ken Blake
wrote:
My technique is somewhat different. I don't like to waste my vacation
time or my wife's washing clothes. We also almost always travel with
just carry-on luggage. And recognizing that new clothes take up
considerably less suitcase space that dirty wrinkled clothes, I buy
the cheapest and smallest new underwear and socks--one pair of each
for each day I'm away--and use them and throw them away each day.
This technique adds a few dollars to the total cost of the trip, but
from a percentage standpoint, it's well under an extra 1%.
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mike
wrote:
> My technique is somewhat different. I don't like to waste my vacation
> time or my wife's washing clothes. We also almost always travel with
> just carry-on luggage. And recognizing that new clothes take up
> considerably less suitcase space that dirty wrinkled clothes, I buy
> the cheapest and smallest new underwear and socks--one pair of each
> for each day I'm away--and use them and throw them away each day.
>
> This technique adds a few dollars to the total cost of the trip, but
> from a percentage standpoint, it's well under an extra 1%.
Thanks Ken. Interesting approach on the volume / bulk side. Definitely
something to consider. My wife and I only travel with carry-on luggage
as well, so reducing bulk in addition to weight is always a (fun to
me) challenge. Hate to throw stuff away though. I found these poly /
nylon / spandex UnderArmour crew socks for USD $20 for a 4-pack:
http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2806796&cp=2367438.2367454.2478205
EvelynVogtGamble(Divamanque)
I don't wear socks, but most of my travel garments are knit
cotton/polyester blends, which normally dry overnight after
hand-washing. (Tip: Before hanging them over a shower-rail or towel
rack, I always wrap them in a towel for a few minutes to absorb as much
excess moisture as possible.)
erilar
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mike <mike...@yahoo.com> wrote:
Personally, I prefer comfortable underwear and socks that don't chafe
and packing enough cheapies to throw away would take up so much space my
carry-on would be illegal. Washing them, rolling them in a towel, and
hanging them up works for a month with no checked luggage. T-shirts
will also dry treated that way unless you never spend two nights in the
same place(Yuck!)
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Dave Smith
I'll second that. I have a wide range of Tilley products. I have a
shirt that I bought there 10 years ago when I went on a trip to Europe
and thought it was worth the extra money if it could be easily washed in
the sink. All I had to do was to put a little detergent in the sink,
swish it around, rinse it, wring it out and hang it on a hanger and it
was dry and wrinkle free in less than two hours. I was recently
complimented on my new shirt and the person was surprised when I told
them it was actually 10 years old.
I have been wearing Tilley pants almost exclusively for years. I get
several years out of them with everyday wear. They look better than
jeans, last longer and are more comfortable. The socks are very
comfortable. the only Tilley clothing I was not happy with was the
underwear. I wish they made boxers.
Their prices may seem a little high, but considering that they are so
comfortable, long lasting and easy to care for, they are actually a
terrific bargain.
Dave Smith
True, they are expensive, but they are very comfortable, and being so
easy to wash on the road you only need one pair.
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Ken Blake
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> On Sep 9, 11:12�am, Ken Blake <kbl...@this.is.an.invalid.domain>
I can always find cheap socks for sale at around $1US a pair, or at
most $1.50. Again, since I'm throwing them away, I care much more
about price than quality (since quality often means how long they will
last).
singlemalt
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The UnderArmour has a 2 pack for 12.99, large size only, fits shoe size
9-12. Never heard of these. They sound interesting. I tried to find some
ideas on this site about a year ago but no luck. Have been taking my black
and brown nylon socks on trips. Thanks for the suggestion. J./
Hatunen
wrote:
Well, duh. Because it's a travel question.
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pack in a tiny space, and unlike nylon, they're absorbent.