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For longer journeys an extra pair of footwear can come in very handy. This will often be a super light option to wear around camp after a long day in the hills. Letting your feet relax, breathe, and recover is not only for comfort but also helps prevent foot niggles and injuries. This is all part of self-management on route and will ultimately make your overall journey as easy as possible.

This being the later stages of winter in Scotland we were looking for an option which will let our feet recover after big days in heavy winter boots, whilst also adding a bit of insulation to keep our feet warm.

The  Exped Camp Slipper in a size L comes in at 179 grams. Noticeably light and compact, perfect to slip into our pack without adding much weight to our already heavy winter pack. Exped includes elasticated bands to bind the slippers when not in use. A great idea, although we removed these to save a couple of grams.

Slipping onto our feet with ease they became a great option around camp, both inside and outside of our tent. Coming in handy for when we needed to nip outside to take a quick photo or prepare a meal in the vestibule.

The fit for us was a little on the loose side, with a foot size of 43 (on the lower range of the Large fit), a medium size may have been a preferred option if like us you prefer an extra snug fit.

The 420 D environmentally friendly recycled TPU has a fine textured surface with a slight rand around the base. Great for providing grip on course surfaces, including the granite rock we are common to in the Cairngorms. But certainly, was less stable on grass or wet vegetation.

The TPU renders the slipper unsuitable for use inside a sleeping bag. The grippy surface catches on the fine fabrics. Although this wasn’t a big deal for us as the Camp Slipper was very much for use outside of our main sleeping area.

The insulation is on the light side, but this helps to keep the Camp Slipper compact. So, we were not expecting much in terms of thermal qualities. Although the combination of 4 mm thick EVA insole, synthetic insulation, and outer materials took off the chill and provided enough protection from the frozen grass and rock.

Moisture will begin to seep into the camp slipper as the outer material is not waterproof. So, a bit of care is needed to keep them from soaking up too much moisture. This is not much of an issue when camping on higher ground with short vegetation, but as we dropped into the glens and loch-sides we would opt to wear our boots for walking around overgrown or wet ground near camp.

Our Verdict

Unless you are seriously counting the grams, a light pair of footwear will become a vital item when out for extended journeys. The  Exped Camp Slipper fits a great balance between weight, comfort, and insulation. Coming in handy for a late winter expedition, although we would say they would be better suited for spring and autumn. This mostly being down to the fabric soaking in moisture which can be hard to dry out when travelling in below freezing temps. The Camp Slippers are very comfortable to wear, allow your feet to relax and breathe after long days in heavy boots, and are surprisingly grippy for use on rock and hard ground. They are easy to slip on and off and make for a great option in and around camp.

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