5 Great Uses For Old Socks! - "Tip Of The Week" E48
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- Опубліковано 30 чер 2024
- Have a stockpile of old mismatched socks? Well, here are five clever and awesome ways to finally put them to good use! With almost no time and effort you can not only re-purpose those ol' socks into some great and free gear for backpacking, camping, or even household use, but get rid of that annoying stockpile once and for all. Some of the uses shown here include:
- A homemade drink cozy to help keep your favorite beverages hot or cold.
- A simple and effective pair of DIY ankle gaiters.
- Free lightweight stuff sacks to keep small items organized and easy to find in your pack.
- A soap holder / scrubber for easier washing up in the outdoors.
- A pair of homemade wrist warmers to help your hands stay warm on those chilly evenings.
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Dude, this video was awesome, got right to the point, has great content, and filming and everything.
Great job, i'll be sure to try them out.
Wrist warmer idea is great! We use this in Wisconsin where temps can get down to minus 50. Wear them under gloves or mittens for double insulation. You can also wear them over a pair of thin stretchy "magic" gloves to use as driving gloves. They will keep your hands warm on a cold steering wheel but give you finger dexterity to work radio etc. Always wear wool hats, gloves, etc. Wool will keep you warm even when they get wet in snowstorms.
I have some pesky tendonitis. So I use a cut off sock as a compression tool for my elbow. I also use it as a wrist band when working. Great place to stash my carpenters pencil for easy access. Your channel has been a favorite of mine for a long time. Have a great Fathers Day!
Couple of pretty clever uses there Bro! Would never have thought of the wristband idea for keeping things close at hand (bad pun, I know lol) while working... definitely going to be "borrowing" that one if ya don't mind.
Thanks for all of the support and friendship along the way man... it's hard to believe it's been so long, eh? :) Hope you have an awesome Father's Day too Brother!
I've been using socks as compression bands for years now. In fact I have an old tube sock that I think was from one of my high-school sports that I use to this day. Simply cut off the tube bit, fold in on it's self to make double layered, and put on where ails you. No need to mess with wrapping and rewraping an ace bandage especially one handed if it's a wrist that ails you.
Though I've never considered that you can easily do this in the outdoors should you get a sprain and no ace bandages around. A couple normal every day socks should do the trick. (double layered for that extra compression)
Borrow away brother. That's why we do this.
When you threw the sock at the camera I thought, "Master gave Dobby a sock, Dobby is free!"
Kind of love that so many tips on your channel revolve around just one issue: keeping your coffee warm.
Btw, one of my favorite uses of old socks, fill with crystal blue cat litter and tie off the open end. If sock has a hole, tie off the end with the hole also. The crystal blue cat litter is an excellent dehumidifier and deodorizer, it's actually silicone dioxide, the same chemical use in food moisture absorbers. From what I hear it can absorb upto ten times it's weight in water, which is why it's great cat litter.
If you've got a humidity problem somewhere in your house, leaky drain, foggy car windows, damp garage, soggy gym bag, wherever you have moisture, throw your sock full of dehumidifier/deodorizer and forget about it.
Hmm... I never thought about that until you just mentioned it. I guess keeping the ol' coffee warm is high on my priority list, haha.
That's an absolutely awesome use/tip on using the sock and cat litter combo for a dehumidifier and/or deodorizer man! I'm definitely going to be trying that one out for sure!
Thanks for not only taking the time to watch, but for passing along such an excellent tip as well my friend... it's very much appreciated!
I use the wrist warmer idea a lot in the cold when I can't wear my gloves because I need the finger dexterity. I cut the thumb hole much further back, so the sock extends down my fingers to a little past the first knuckle. I also usually triple layer the socks (and i'm using thick socks to begin with) on each hand for really bitter cold weather, especially if I'm working with metal. Coverage matters in sub-zero weather.
These are some great ways to put those old socks to use! What a beautiful area to shoot in, too. Thanks for all the awesome uses! :) - Chris
You should have a sequel!
- camera cover
- sock puppet ;)
- water filtration
- fire starters
- doggy boots
- candle wicks
Encore!!!
Thank you, Angler. There's always something new to learn, and I appreciate your time and effort providing it.
I'm relatively new to backpacking/camping and I've been doing using my old ones for lil pouches since I started lol but I never thought of using them as gators or cozys , great tips John!
I like the cup sweater the best! I can see using that any day, not just camping.
As always, GREAT + USEFUL information! Thanks,John!
The gaiters and the wrist warmers were my favorite. Oh, and maybe the soap holder. Thanks!
Great ideas, I'll never throw another sock away again. Thanks for sharing.
Great tips, I love the soap in the sock idea. Thanks for sharing
You did it again......an awesome video!
Thank you so much for all the ideas. Brilliant and ingenious. Keep up that great work buddy.
Atb from Austria
Mike
Great tips! I'm always looking for ways to repurpose rather than dispose of items that no longer serve their original purpose. We have so many orphan socks, so glad to put them to another use.
Thanks for sharing John. Just made a pair of wrist warmers out of a pair of old army socks that were worn out. Even took the time to blanket stitch the cuts to prevent the fabric from unraveling. Will be using these this November for a trip to devils den in Arkansas.
Great stuff. Love the soap/scrubber idea and will definitely use it on the next camping trip. Thanks.
Hey John, love your videos, tips, and approach to spending time in and respecting the outdoors. Great work.
Thanks John. Now I can finally start using all those socks. LOL.
A bonus use just for you buddy: A sock puppet to guest star in one of your future crazy vids ;)
Thank you, good ideas. I avoid the missing sock problem by just buying several of the same sock all at once. 👍
I was only aware of the Red Hot Chili Pepper use for old tube socks! But seriously, it's cool how you guys always think of new cool things to make and do. Thanks!
You never cease to amaze me with these simple yet effective tips John, thanks again for posting, great stuff,..peace.
My pleasure Brother. Really appreciate the kind words by the way... thanks!
I have done the soap thing in the past with panty hose. It is lighter weight and works great. Have a good one, my friend! Great video!
Wrist warmers! Terrific idea!!!
Great idea for the wrist warmers... I work in a meat freezer all day and the wrist warmers work great, I still have my fingers free in order to process the meat but stay warm at the same time. Thanks and keep the ideas rolling
Great tips, thanks....won't be throwing away any more odd socks ! Love the wrist warmer and soap scrub ideas ! All the best.
I want to clear out my sock drawer of old worn out socks, and thought there must be something I could do with the good bits that are left. These are great ideas. Thank you.
Great tips again John... Thanks!
Thank you! I actually went out and bought pairs of socks and a mug to do this!
I made the thing for the mug and the gloves.
when I need to wear my wrap for my wrist when it gets sore I did what you did for the wrist warmer and place it over the rap just to cover up the uglyness of the rap and it made it look a lot nicer
You are a sweet guy. Thank you for those cool ideas!! Cheers from Winnipeg, Canada.
+Aida Strocovsky Thank you Aida. Glad to hear that you enjoyed the video. Appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave such a sweet comment :) Cheers... -John
i love these ideas. very practical, especially for all those single socks that have lost their mate.
It's funny you mention that... I almost went with a sad & lonely mateless sock intro, but it was entirely too horrible to watch, lol.
Thanks for the kind words DrZ. Hope you have a great Father's Day!
That was awesome John, we all already have an inventory of these! Great work, great channel.
Absolutely brilliant!!! I expected the usual uses, but yours was outstanding.
Thank you so very much! I'm really glad to hear that you enjoyed the video :) And I truly appreciate your very kind and generous comment once again Deborah... it means more than you may know! :) All the very best.....
you're getting better at your video transitions! and as always you have the best tips. thanks for sharing.
Some good practical tips thanks!
As usual, great ideas, John. I'm going to put some of my "worn out" socks to good use. I do have one tip to pass along regarding the soap holder. Use pantihose to hold the soap. It's strong and light, keeps the soap clean and also dries out quickly.
Great job! I will have to use some of these idea's.Thanks.
Glad I watched this. I've been looking for gaiters but haven't been able to afford any yet @ $35. This will work great until I can. Thank you sir!
great idea and I like the idea of utilizing old things instead of throwing them away.
Thanks Crocket. Right there with you on preferring to re-purpose stuff vs just tossing it out. Feel like a pack-rat sometimes though with all of the little odds & ends I have laying around "just in case..." lol.
IntenseAngler lol it can be useful but can end up becoming clutter. Perhaps a few "odds and ends" containers, kept in check, would keep it nice and organized.
Hamar tyme I hear that man. I think the gentlest way of describing my current storage method would be "semi organized chaos", lol.
IntenseAngler oh man thats not good lmao
+IntenseAngler Me, too! It's the way we were raised; right??? Resale shops are my favorite places to shop, if I can't find what works around home. Love it!
i have never thought about using sock as cup insulation. Great tips, thank you .
OMGosh! I can't keep up with those tips. Great video!
Finally are real useful 👌 Tip that doesn't look cheap. Thanks!
Thanks! I especially like the gaiter idea!
My pleasure! The gaiters are one of my personal faves too :)
Great tips! I really like the gaiter idea. Thanks!
Great ideas John. I'll have to try a few of them.
I used parts of old socks for extra padding when I was breaking in a (very) thick leather pair of boots, it just gave the non pressure point parts of my feet more breathing space and was more comfortable in the long run. Your soap bar tip brilliant!
When I go skiing, I use your hand warmer version to keep snow away from my skin when I inevitably bite it and get snow in both my gloves and sleeves.
I can't be seen out in the bush with mismatched wrist warmers. Seriously though, those are some great tips, and the wrist warmer is my favorite.
Surprisingly excellent.
Always come up with awesome stuff! Keep it coming man!
Thanks Skeeter! Much appreciated!
We must learn all this survival tips soon.
Thank you so much John for your time and effort doing this videos.
Hugs from Idaho :)
Love it, thanks 4 sharing, Cheers Marc
Thanks Marc... really appreciate the kind words and support Brother.
Cheers!
Clever,clever...gonna go cut me up some socks now! Thanks John... Keep them awesome tips coming!
Great video as always! good job!!
Very cool! Thanks for sharing.
That's great. Thank you very much for the terrific tips!
Great idead, John,,, thanks for sharing...Cheers.
Awesome!!! Thanks so much for sharing!!!
Great tips John! Thanks!
Thanks buddy! Hope you have a great Father's Day man!
Great tips! Love your channel!
I learn the soap socky thing back in Scouts, but we use "sheer nylon stockings" . But an old pair of summer dress sockmwould work too! Actually used it a lot here at home before switching to bottled soap... Once used a pair of Thor-Lo's for xtra pack shoulder strap cushions on my old Gregory Robson in the Smokey Mnts!..
Great ideas!! Could even make mittens in a pinch.
That was good stuff guy. Thx for sharing.
just another excellent and helpful video thx for sharing mate
I have 2 old pairs of backpacking socks that will get this re-use method before retirement. I almost feel too attached to let them go after 19 years : )
I would add... Put you keen kanteen or nalgene bottle in a cotton tub sock and wet it down with filtered or clean water. Hang in in a shaded place and if possible where it can be hit by wind. That will make cool down the water quite a bit through evaporative cooling within a half hour.
Awesome tips. I like the wrist warmer one a lot. Will have to try that out this winter for sure :)
Thanks my friend. Hope you find it as helpful as I have :)
Wow, that was alot more helpful then I thought it would be
Right on, good ideas man
great video now I have some great ideas for all those socks thks
Great tips John. Thanks
Sandy
thanks so much for all that information on your videos.. very simple & effective..
You're very welcome :) Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment... it's very much appreciated!
All the best.... -John
Always Great Videos, Thanks John
nice one, gonna use it for my small cutlery set..
Wow these are all great ideas
Awesome video. Keep up the great work that u do. It's very informative for me being a beginner
Great ideas. Thank you sir.
Good ideas. Can also use a sock for cell phone holder. Keep batteries warm outside in winter with a wool pouch.
Very cool tips. I'll try some myself. Thanks
Great idea's!!! Thank you.
Clever all your tips thanks
Very good tips ... amazing !
Awesome videography with your content! Watched every video you made. Thanx for gaining, collecting and sharing your knowledge and tips!
Watching from IL near Chicago btw. Take care! =)
Thanks for sharing another great tip.
Just awesome John ! Great job on the video man.Peace
Thanks my brother... really appreciate that man! Peace....
Thanks for a great video.
Wow! Great uses John! Plenty of great ideas to take away from this. Great job on the editing too! :) - Chris
Thanks a bunch for the awesome compliment Chris.. means alot man!
Hope you have a great Father's Day buddy! :)
Muy buenos tus vídeos me ayudan mucho saludos desde (Sabinas Coahuila México)
Awesome! Loved this video. Good tips. :)
+Claudia Persi Thanks Claudia :)
Hand warmer. What a great idea!!
I used to commute to work on a bicycle all winter long whenever there wasn't ice or snow on the road and sometimes it was quite cold. No problem for most of me since I was making lots of heat, but some parts didn't get enough heat to balance the heat loss. One of those areas was my knee caps which would feel a little creaky until I added the cuffs of old wool work socks (like your gaiters) under the other layers.
Some easy and clever tips!
Thanks my friend! Glad you enjoyed 'em :)
Thank you very much with this I will not throw the old socks back in the trash, I can take advantage of them and have a second life :)
Great tips, thanks.
Great ideas bro will be putting some of them into practice
Love these videos
I love your videos!! Very interesting very useful.. Keep those up man
Thanks alot man! Will definitely do my best to keep 'em coming :)