it does make packing quicker and easier. since i had to carry them they might as well ride on me and do some good.

BTW i washed them (the socks, and a few other things) every day...

ok, almost every day.

edit: i originally thought i might have been rude when i posed the question as to whether or not the OP was serious.

after reading some of the other posts, i now realize i needn't have worried.