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Crew socks that dry quickly--e.g. for washing in a sink
What brand of socks can I buy (U.S.) that will dry quicker than
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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Crew socks that dry quickly--e.g. for washing in a sink
What brand of socks can I buy (U.S.) that will dry quicker than
regular 100% cotton "crew socks [...] 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". ==== j a c k at c a m p i n . m e . u k === http://www.campin.me.uk ==== Jack Campin, 11 Third St, Newtongrange EH22 4PU, Scotland == mob 07800 739 557 CD-ROMs and free stuff: Scottish music, food intolerance, and Mac logic fonts ****** I killfile Google posts - email me if you want to be whitelisted ****** |
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Crew socks that dry quickly--e.g. for washing in a sink
On Sep 9, 9:36*am, Jack Campin - bogus address
wrote: 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. |
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Crew socks that dry quickly--e.g. for washing in a sink
"mike" wrote in message
... What brand of socks can I buy (U.S.) that will dry quicker than 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. Tilley Endurable socks are available in the USA. http://www.tilley.com/detail.asp?gen...d uctNo=TA800 -- JohnT |
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Crew socks that dry quickly--e.g. for washing in a sink
On Sep 9, 10:45*am, "JohnT" wrote:
Tilley Endurable socks are available in the USA.http://www.tilley.com/detail.asp?gen...egoryId&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. :-) |
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Crew socks that dry quickly--e.g. for washing in a sink
On Sep 9, 10:45*am, "JohnT" wrote:
Tilley Endurable socks are available in the USA.http://www.tilley.com/detail.asp?gen...egoryId&id=2&p... Yup, USD $16 for a single pair. Any cheaper, but comparable, alternatives out there? |
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Crew socks that dry quickly--e.g. for washing in a sink
On Wed, 9 Sep 2009 07:13:35 -0700 (PDT), mike
wrote: On Sep 9, 9:36*am, Jack Campin - bogus address wrote: 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. 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%. -- Ken Blake Please Reply to the Newsgroup |
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Crew socks that dry quickly--e.g. for washing in a sink
On Sep 9, 11:12*am, 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%. 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/pr...7454.247 8205 |
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Crew socks that dry quickly--e.g. for washing in a sink
Here's another thread on socks at RickSteves.com:
http://www.ricksteves.com/graffiti/h...ifference.html |
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Crew socks that dry quickly--e.g. for washing in a sink
mike wrote: What brand of socks can I buy (U.S.) that will dry quicker than 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 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.) |
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