I would get some darn tough boot cushion socks and a extra pair for when on stand since your feet will sweet. Put on new socks in the stand, I use lacrosse boots too 800g but when below freezing I add arctic shield booties over the top. I add the hot hands on top of my boot with the booty over...
Sorry for the loss of your dad. They are very special and I see you passing that onto your kids as those memories last a life time.
Thanks for sharing his story with us.
Still working on 2020 here in Kansas
2021
NM Elk draw
Wyoming antelope draw
Missouri and Kansas pocket full of tags
Get my Alaska moose hunt on the books for the future with @Fink
I have two
Kifaru E&E for light stuff/ stand hunting
Stone Glacier sky 5900 to be my work horse do all pack. It fits me well and time will tell. Picked it up last fall