Filter socks while on vacation?

[GoFish]

What do people do while on extended vacations with filters socks? Do you leave them in or take them out or get someone to clean and cycle new ones in?
My next vacation is 2 1/2 weeks. In the past I've had someone take care of them but this time around it's a little more inconvenient to find someone to do this. Last tank I ran 2 socks, both 4" and they lasted about 7-10 days before getting clogged up. So asking for help to clean them once a week wasn't a big deal. Now with the new tank I get about 72 hours before it starts to back up on a single 4" sock. I attribute the quicker clogging to carbon dosing. Is it a fair assumption that carbon dosing clogs filter socks faster? If I get someone to cycle new socks in they literally can't be late. At 73 hours the sock is clogged.

So should I take it out or leave it in, not sure what my biggest concern would be with either option.

[Aquattro]

I would either leave it in, or take it off I don't think it matters. Lots of "reasons" for both sides. I leave mine for 2 weeks often enough when I'm home, I wouldn't worry about vacation.

[Bblinks]

I would either just take it out or just run a felt material filter sock that will not plug up.

[rsisvixen]

Can always get the new Theiling Roller Mat, self replacing filter sock, it will replace itself automatically while you are away

[Reefer Rob]

I always take them out when I go on vacation. The less to go wrong when you're away the better.

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Yes, I would recommend taking them out before going on vacation too.