There’s something extremely rewarding and comforting about slipping into a pair of insulated tent boots at the end of a long day trudging through hills and mountains. Fully insulated to keep your feet toasty warm, the synthetic filling stands up well to getting wet so you can also use them outside your tent (when nature calls!). Rubber soles with grip are what you need to wear your bushcraft slippers outdoors, as this ensures they stay dry and you don’t injure your feet on sharp objects lying on the ground. Fabric-soled slippers are the better choice to wear inside your shelter as they are less likely to damage your tent floor or air bed. Synthetic Vs Down Camp Slippers

When I went looking there were a surprising number of these on offer. From dirt cheap down filled ones from China, to expensive arctic booties with Gore-Tex shells. Many camp slippers will have a reinforced fabric sole which is great for inside a tent or sleeping bag, but outside, these suffer when you step on even slightly damp ground. Rubber soles offer the best protection for camping slippers outside but also are the least practical and, frankly, unnecessary inside a tent. The rand or height that the sole reaches is also something to look for as the higher the protective sole fabric goes, the better waterproof protection you will have. Material I love these! I’ve been using them as slippers at home ever since I got them. The high breathability means that they don’t get all hot and sweaty at all. I am very happy with them. They take up very little space in my bag and work as advertised. They are a little dearer than some of the alternatives on offer, but they use tried and tested materials, and you get to support a British company and British jobs! The Rab Hut Slippers are one of my favorite types of slipper for taking camping for their simple but effective construction and durable nature. The Pertex Quantum ripstop fabric can withstand light showers and a few steps on wet grass but is not designed to be worn like lightweight hiking boots.Not all camping slippers are waterproof, and some are even not supposed to be used outdoors at all. If your camping slippers are waterproof, they will have some kind of membrane within the outer fabric and feature a rubber sole to lift them off the ground. As far as we know, there are no fully waterproof camping slippers out there, but if there are, we will be sure to let you know. Are Camping Slippers Worth It? They are very well made and very comfortable. At 300g (Medium) they really aren’t any kind of weight penalty for some comfort at the end of a long day… unless of course you’re the kind of person who snaps toothbrushes in half to save weight. They live in the bottom of my sleeping bag and get pulled out once I’ve set up camp. Summary MATERIAL: Durable downproof nylon outer shell fabric with DWR, Internal elastic heel strap, Adjustable elastic draw closure Some camping slippers are better designed to be used outdoors than others, and the major contributing factor for this is the sole material. No matter how well-enforced, fabric soles will never work as well as rubber or PU soles. If your slippers are designed to be used outdoors, they will have a solid rubber sole with some kind of tread underneath for grip. If your slippers don’t have this, they are designed for your tent and not walking outside. Are Camping Slippers Waterproof?

Next is storage and performance. Any down filled item suffers from loss of loft on compression. The more you compress it, the more loft it loses over time. There is also the issue of what happens to it if/when it gets wet. Randomised fine filament fibres create extra voids and loft to trap more warm air, whilst keeping the same weight as a standard insulation. MultiCam Outer Fabric (100% Nylon) SOLE: Rubber outsole with Teva RAPIDresist technology, 30mm dual layer Teva ULTRA-COMF foam footbed The North Face Thermoball Traction Mule V are one of the best camping slippers for apres ski and putting on after a long day dealing with cold feet. There is a very nice balance between warmth/comfort and traction/durability, making these base camp slippers ideal for wearing inside and outside of the tent. If you want some camp slippers you can wear every day without worrying about getting wet, then the Howser 2 Outdoor Slippers from KEEN are ideal. They are like a hybrid slipper that feels like a shoe but are much comfier for lounging around in.

The insulation is Snugpak’s propriety, tried and tested, Softie Premier that they use in all their insulated products. It is fully synthetic and still works well should it get wet. There are newer and better alternatives, like the G-Loft Insualtion used by Carinthia, but the Softie insulation is tried and tested. At the end of a long day on the hills I love to get my boots off and let my feet breathe. If I’m in the highlands I also like to use a bothy, especially if it has a fireplace. But I still want to be sans boots. Protect your groundsheet by moving around your tent in Snugfeet tent boots instead of your hiking boots

I decided against down, despite the very attractive price. I’m not a fan of down. Firstly, and especially if you are buying from China, it is hard to be sure that it is ethically produced. I’m no hippy, but I do have somewhat of a conscience… As already covered above, the insulation type should be one of your first considerations when looking for some warm camp footwear inside your tent. Down insulation offers the best weight-to-warmth ratio but synthetic insulation works better if it gets wet. Choose wisely, and get in touch if you have any questions. SoleThe insulation is of the same weight on all areas of the boot, and the outer and inner material is also the same all over the boot. Camping slippers are designed to keep your feet warm either inside your tent and sleeping bag or to wear around your camp in the morning and evening. They are the single best way to reward your feet after a tough day of hiking, and nothing feels better than taking your boots off, cleaning your feet, and then slipping into your slippers.