Best Camping Slippers & Down Booties: The Ultimate Guide

In any outdoor gear, above all else we value versatility, value for money, and practicality. For these reasons, it was a no-brainer to make our top recommendation the ReEmber Moc (click here for women’s version).

Let’s start with versatility.

These slippers look and feel like regular sneakers with a grippy, hard-wearing outsole that allow them to perform just as well on days around town as they do strolls around camp. We might not wear them into the office, but we’d have no quibble with anyone who did.

Their plush padding, cushioned midsole, rib-knit collars, non-marking outsole, and water-resistant finish also make them ideal for overnighters in the great outdoors.

While these slippers are the second priciest option on our list after the Keen Howser Slide, we believe they’re worth every penny. If you were to wear them as regular slippers, a camp slipper, and on top of that for daily jaunts to the store, you’d probably get around 2 years’ use out of them (before you get your calculator out, this equates to less than 10 cents per day…not bad!).

Finally, there’s practicality.

Every component used in the ReEmber Moc makes them wonderfully practical and fit for the task. Their soft, microfiber lining and EVA foam footbeds help your feet recover after a day in hiking boots. Whilst their lug pattern and durable outsole provide plentiful protection and traction on rocky and loose ground.

And last but not least, their synthetic insulation gives you all the warmth you need for three-season camping.

The Howser Slides, essentially, are a souped-up house shoe that has been tailored, tweaked, and upgraded to make it just about ideal for life in the great outdoors (click here for women’s version).

They are just as comfortable as the cushiest sneakers but boast a high-traction rubber outsole, water-resistant upper, faux shearling lining, and cozy insulation to deliver the perfect balance between functionality and coziness.

But one feature makes these slip-ons stand out compared to their peers. They have an antimicrobial treatment that prevents them from stinking up if you wear them without socks. Something that not only you, but your campmates as well, may be very thankful for!

And the downsides? Other than the price tag, there’s nothing worth mentioning.

The TNF Thermoball Traction are the only bootie-style slippers on our list designed to also be used outside your tent. For this reason, they’re a solid option for anyone who wants the warmth of a tent bootie without sacrificing the practicality of an outdoor slipper.

These supremely comfortable slippers use synthetic insulation that is equivalent to 600-fill down. In layman’s terms, they’re toasty warm! However, compared to our list’s other three toasty-warm booties, the Rab Hut Boot, Sierra Designs Dridown Booties, and the Baffin Base Camp, their high-traction rubber soles mean they are far more versatile, if a little heavier.

Several other features also make these booties ideal for camping. They have a DWR finish to keep your feet dry, a tough, ripstop shell, fleece collar lining, and a collapsible heel with elastic side panels for easy on/off.

While not as warm as the Sierra Designs Dridown Booties, their rubber sole and water resistance make them a better choice if you plan to use your slippers outside your tent.

If you like the look of the Thermoball but would prefer a low-cut camp shoe, check out the TNF Thermoball Eco Mule, below.

These popular synthetic-fill, low-cut slippers are a great pick if you’re in the market for some highly practical, incredibly warm, and very fairly priced camp footwear.

The Packed Out II are made with a durable nylon material in the shell, an Omni-Heat reflective lining, synthetic insulation, a lightweight but supportive midsole, and a non-marking, slip-resistant rubber outsole.

Despite their low price, the Packed Out II slip-ons score highly across the board. They’re toasty warm, provide great traction, and are very nearly as comfortable as the Teva Moc. We particularly love how cushy the footbed feels and the arch support provided by the EVA foam midsole. At 13.2 ounces per pair (size 9), the PO II are also among the lightest on our list.

The only downsides worth mentioning are that the upper isn’t water-resistant and the sole isn’t the best for walking around inside your tent or using in your sleeping bag. Otherwise, they’re pretty much ideal!

The TNF Thermoball Eco have been around for a while and over the years become one of the top-selling camp shoes worldwide.

The reasons for their popularity: they’re super warm, ridiculously comfortable, water-resistant, and grippy enough to wear on short hikes, never mind around camp!

The Thermoball Eco are made with a recycled, ripstop nylon upper with a DWR finish that helps keep your feet dry in wet conditions. In addition to the beefy PrimaLoft insulation, there’s a plush fleece lining to ensure maximum warmth.

There are many reasons why we love these slip-on camp shoes, but their versatility is number one. They can be worn as a house shoe, outdoor slipper, inside your tent, and even on your morning trip to the coffee shop.

For camping trips in colder climates, there are few options out there that can compete with the Rab Hut Boot. These toasty-warm, down-insulated booties are a regular feature in mountain huts around Europe and base camps in the Greater Ranges and now steadily becoming the go-to of cold-weather adventurers stateside.

These booties are designed to wear inside your tent or, as the name implies, inside a mountain hut, so they don’t have the rubber outsole found on most other options on our list. Instead, there’s a water-resistant, TPU and nylon sole that offers a decent degree of water resistance and can be worn inside your sleeping bag.

These booties are also very comfortable and far more durable than they look. Their ripstop, water-resistant upper means they can deal with a little bit of rough treatment inside your backpack, while the responsive EVA midsole provides plenty of protection and makes them feel like pillows for your feet.

These booties are also available in a slipper.

If you’re a winter camper or just happen to suffer from cold feet on nights in the outdoors, the Sierra Designs Dridown boots are a shoo-in for your shortlist.

These booties are all about warmth. Packed with a hefty load of 800-fill DriDown insulation, there are the toastiest camp booties on our list. Unlike other down booties, their use of a DriDown fill also means they’ll continue to insulate your tootsies even if damp or wet, and there’s a cinch-cord cuff that lets you seal in the heat.

The SDD booties don’t have a rubber outsole, so aren’t designed to be worn outside, but their grippy silicone traction print sole provides enough traction and durability for wandering around mountain huts or base camp tents.

Need a pair of low-cost, warm slippers for mountain huts or cold nights in your sleeping bag? If so, you can’t go wrong with the Baffin Base Camp.

These booties are, essentially, sleeping bags for your feet. Their beefy synthetic insulation, cinch closures, and soft lining make them among the coziest options on our list. Just like sleeping bags, however, you wouldn’t want to wear them outside. While their nylon sole is tough enough for tents and floored surfaces, it won’t last long if exposed to rock and dirt.

While the Base Camp aren’t as practical as any other booties on our list, even those designed exclusively for use in your tent or a mountain hut, their low price makes them an attractive option.

The Acorn Slouch aren’t your average tent slippers – far from it! – and not just because they were worn by NASA astronauts on the ISS (true story!).

The Slouch are, essentially, a beefy wool-acrylic sock with a hardy rubber sole. They also boast suede toe and heel guards, a microfleece lining, and a supportive, memory foam midsole.

The benefits and drawbacks to this style of slipper are fairly obvious. The use of a wool-acrylic upper means they lack the water resistance of other options but this also makes them much warmer than your average slipper. And while they’re not quite as warm as most of the booties on our list, their durable rubber outsole means they can be worn outside your tent.