I've got a hike in Alaska coming up in August and i have 4 streams i need to cross. Most of them are only a few yards wide, but i for surely have 1 that'll be at least 30yds wide and waist deep. I have crossed streams before and know how to do so safely, but i'm curious how others do it in terms of clothing/footwear/gear.

Do you take your socks off and wear your hiking boots/shoes? Do you strip down to your undies (for deep water crossings) and go? Do you hoist your pack above your head?

These are the types of things i'm curious how others do it.