Naturehike Goose Down Booties Review

[@picklebruda]

Thank you i have been looking at these for awhile and your reveiw has helped

[@thecampingbiker791]

Been using over a year now and one of the best bits of winter clothing I’ve bought…make a proper difference in cold weather! Pleased the video was useful 👍🏻

[@camping_guru_uk]

I love mine, I can't believe how good they are for the price I paid direct from AliExpress... £15.34 delivered including tax to the UK, cheers for a great video.

[@thecampingbiker791]

@@camping_guru_uk thanks for watching and I too think they’re excellent..in fact I’ve just started sorting my winter camp gear for the coming winter! In another note, I made my first purchase on Ali Express a couple of weeks ago, the new Naturehike Cloud Up2 Pro tent, and it went very smoothly 👍🏻

[@camping_guru_uk]

@@thecampingbiker791 superb, AliExpress can be very addictive lol...

[@stephtraveler7378]

NorthFace booties have bottoms you can walk in that are more durable, yet rounded so you can wear them in your bag.

[@thecampingbiker791]

NorthFace gear is top notch, however for my purely internal tent use the Naturehike ones are a good cheap alternative, but if wanting for walking about camp I’d pay the extra 👍🏻

[@shaggyterrell8460]

Got a pair of these but they didn’t keep my feet warm so I got a pair of Enlightened Equipment booties with the 6oz Apex insulation, my feet are now as warm as a bug in a rug! Also got some overbooties from Goose Feet Gear so I can wear them around camp and don’t have to take them off if I need to answer the call of nature in the middle of the night.

[@thecampingbiker791]

Good to get feedback, I’ll take a look at what you bought, sounds a good set up… it is nice to have warm feet 😆

[@katywilliams3748]

Hi Andrew , great review as usual , I like your ‘ Fagin’ fingerless gloves , they look quite long in the body , what make are they ? Regards Niall

[@thecampingbiker791]

Hi Niall, yes they are very warm and bought them recently from here: RJM Mens Thinsulate Fingerless Gloves Black www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001N2PV8U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_1DQ1CJ3TDX7H8JVA0XBH?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[@McCaff62]

I found that the down clumps up throught the night so I cut a small slit in each and stuffed them with even more down from an old jacket, totally changed the booties .just sealed the slits back up with gorilla tape..down booties are a must in the winter. Atb

[@thecampingbiker791]

Cracking good idea 👍🏻

[@Globetrotter-1]

@@thecampingbiker791 I don't know how you wimps can sleep inside a sleeping bag wearing these, because I'd cook my feet! 😂 Mind you, I use very good winter ❄️ down sleeping bags, so generally sleep naked in the bag all winter (either my Mountain Warehouse Everest down bag, or a Rab 1100 down bag during main winter months). However when I'm awake sitting in the car during freezing temperatures 🌡️maybe watching a movie and not moving (car engine is never turned on) so my body extremities begin to cool down quickly; I'll then wear a pair of thick merino wool socks inside a pair of EngmoDun duck down booties (Swedish).

[@ChrisV-n6i]

I've slept through -20 and the only thing I can't stand is the pain of freezing feet. Other than that I'm good to go hibernate anywhere all winter. I wrap a hoodie or jacket around my feet. Thanks for the video

[@thecampingbiker791]

@@ChrisV-n6i I’m with you on that, keep feet (and head) warm all is good.. thanks for watching

[@40mosher]

Bought my missus a pair. Thanks man.

[@thecampingbiker791]

Nice one Nigel….glad it was useful 👍🏻

[@aunoates6617]

Ha ha! You’ve nicked Jack Duckworth’s glasses and Amanda Zito’s slippers! Again, like the bottle, a brave recommendation which I may well try out. 🙂

[@thecampingbiker791]

I had a good chuckle about both, should have put tape on the broken arm to complete the ‘look’ and I have no idea who Amanda is but I’ll Google her to find out 😂

[@aunoates6617]

@@thecampingbiker791 She does camping trips on a Honda CB500x. You can find her on KZbin “As the Magpie Flies” Well worth a look! 😎

[@thecampingbiker791]

@@aunoates6617 Oh yes, I follow her but didn’t remember her name! I do like her a lot and love watching her videos 👍🏻

[@bradb2514]

As you know it can get proper cold in some parts of the country over here and these are way more popular than I ever knew! And especially so with long distance hikers who know a bit about foot care!

[@thecampingbiker791]

Interesting that a lot of my gear for motorcycle camping is the same as backpackers…these were genuinely game changing in the foot department

[@chris-bk9yg]

Great video mate

[@thecampingbiker791]

Thanks for that, helps to know what I’m doing is useful

[@porter5877]

How strange I saw these on ebay few days back and wondered if they'd be any good. Lol its old age mate I'd never look at this few years back but soon as I hit 40 things look different

[@thecampingbiker791]

Funny isn’t it but I kid you not these have been game changing…used them a couple of times now and so good 😊

[@fresh12121212]

Are these really down filled booties? I've seen only pictures of those, and they looked like they were filled with a lot less down, looked slimer.

[@thecampingbiker791]

Yes, very puffy once shaken out and really do make a difference… used extensively since the review and as recently as three weeks ago for just sitting in the tent with bitterly cold weather…can’t fault them as they just do the job required 👍🏻

[@xxgg]

I bought one of these after seeing your video. Actually I bought Lixada bootie as well. I have shoe size 9.5 and bought large and they feel snug to tight. Forget about wearing a socks inside with it. Downs inside is all over the place bunch up as it seems there is no baffle or anything to somewhat hold in place. I spent google 10 minutes trying to spread the down around... forget it about it. You will have a a lot of empty spots. Also, ankle is so small it is hard to get your foot in as there is absolutely no stretch to it. Both brands I bought is basically have same issues on size & down being all bunched up. I do not recommend this, than again for this price I guess you can waste? risk and test it for yourself. I sure would not recommend after trying both. I'll probably give it to my mom to use in home as she has a small foot. Heck... not sure how small/big some of those down filled hoodies/head covers are but those might be better to just cover your foot with. Maybe make your... get a old used damaged down jacket or something cut the arms up, sew it up to length.

[@thecampingbiker791]

Thanks for the feedback, always good to have alternative thoughts…I’m a size 9, they fit perfectly and haven’t experienced the issue with bunching however the ankle is narrow by my legs are thinning down so hasn’t been an issue. I have experienced most Chinese brands being a bit on the smaller size but for me personally these do work, fortunately, as I do buy everything reviewed. Hope you find something that works for you as they are brilliant when winter camping 👍🏻

[@Taffwildmanofthewoods]

Yes, I got a pair last autumn 2021. I use them inside my Montane synthetic booties when laying on top of my sleeping bag. Good presentation atb Taff 🤠👊

[@thecampingbiker791]

Thanks Taff, can’t believe it’s taken me this long to find them and won’t go without now! Ps. I’ve subbed your channel mate, regards Andrew

[@paz11111]

Are your glasses naturehike?

[@thecampingbiker791]

….they’d not have broken if the were 😆

[@potskifilms]

Yes, i bought a pair the other week together with the leggings; omg it's a different World. :-) Try the leggings with them!

[@thecampingbiker791]

I’m seriously thinking leggings….as they say ‘in for a penny in for a pound’ 😂

[@motorcyclehiker3551]

Have you looked at AliExpress as you can get the Naturehike branded stuff a bit cheaper?

[@thecampingbiker791]

Never used them, is like an eBay

[@S.p.a.c.e.C.o.w.b.o.y]

A bit off topic but 'Fire Maple' are a Chinese camping hardware company that make pots, pans & stoves etc for private label, Alpkit who seam to fly the Union Jack sell Fire Maple made, Alpkit branded equipment. It wouldn't shock me if Rab or Northface have Chinese manufacturers to make their £60 booties for them, it's all about the profit.

[@thecampingbiker791]

Perfectly on topic to be fair as I suspect most stuff is made in China! You can often tell with multiple brands clearly using the same manufacture and a good example of that is coming up soon with a small camping coffee grinder I’ve but as an ‘unbranded’ item but looks suspiciously like other branded versions at 4/5 times the price with logos on!! Anyhow, I do quite like Naturehike and their gear 😃 👍🏻

[@S.p.a.c.e.C.o.w.b.o.y]

@@thecampingbiker791 Yeah there's no reason why it shouldn't be as good as the stuff bought on the High street. It's just a shame we can't match the production price in the UK.

[@thecampingbiker791]

@@S.p.a.c.e.C.o.w.b.o.y yes, sad fact of life!

[@robertkoper3039]

They look very comfy(and wimpy)....I hope I do not end up needing something like that anytime soon.But good review for the more serious campers

[@thecampingbiker791]

I’m now even thinking of their goose down trousers for the tent and sleeping….I’ve decided I’m a wimp and don’t care 😂

[@icydedpeapole]

Why are you here then? Moron

[@Nomad-Drifter]

Come on Naturehike sort us big foots out with a size Large…

[@thecampingbiker791]

I have noticed that there sizes tend to be a bit on the smaller side!

[@Nomad-Drifter]

@@thecampingbiker791 would be nice if they could cater more to the West. Clothing is currently the only thing I avoid buying from AliX. Returning would be a hassle.

[@thecampingbiker791]

@@Nomad-Drifter yep, with you on that

[@blackiesmisadventures3413]

Have you broken your glasses 👓

[@thecampingbiker791]

Yes, dropped then stood on them…but there’s still life in the things yet!

[@mikeowens5406]

Too much waffle instead of getting straight on with the description 🙄

[@thecampingbiker791]

I most sincerely and humbly offer the very deepest apologies in the advantage I took in using the platform of videography and KZbin, facebook and instagram to feather my own desire for power, fame and wealth (well maybe not wealth!) Anyhow getting on with it and keeping it short, I bow down and seek a sincere forgiveness for my errors and hope I can be forgiven 😂 👍🏻

[@NatureBoy711]

trash talk for trash product ..... LMAO !!

[@thecampingbiker791]

and a Happy New Year to you my friendly keyboard warrior 😂

[@NatureBoy711]

@@thecampingbiker791 well well.... happy new year to you cheapo.... lol