+1 on the wool socks : I love my Merino wool socks and don't know how I got along without them before. I also like Wright socks too, and they wear like iron. A bit expensive, but they last and last!
The thing I like about the merino wool is how they wick moisture. When I canoe I wear sandals so I can step into the water when approaching the shore. Once unloaded I find wool socks so much easier to put on damp feet than other socks, and I can't do a portage without a good sock and solid shoe or boot to help reduce the risk of injury.
Wool is the absolute best!
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