How to Prevent Blisters - Hiking Tip
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Күн бұрынKnow how to prevent blisters to keep your feet happy while hiking.
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Maximize your break time by taking care of your feet while you rest. When you stop for a break on the trail, kick off your shoes, pull off your socks, and let your feet air out. These simple steps will reduce the amount of heat and moisture in your boots which will drastically reduce your potential for getting blisters later on in your hike.
@ivanhorvat8964 8 жыл бұрын
This is such an awesome idea! THANKS !😊 REDUCES a lot of STRESS @ the end of the day! 😆
@SierraOfficial 8 жыл бұрын
Ha, definitely. Who doesn't like to kick their feet up for a bit at the end of a long day? :) - Chris
@Jones12ax7 8 жыл бұрын
Nice hint! I do this and also take the time to apply some foot powder that also helps with moisture.
@SierraOfficial 8 жыл бұрын
Good thinking on the foot powder. Preventing the heat and moisture buildup is key, and that's a great additional tip. Thanks for watching Jonathan! :) - Chris
@BackpackingBen 8 жыл бұрын
I started doing this on my last few trips. One of the best things I have ever started doing to make my feet happier on my trips. Great tip Chris!
@SierraOfficial 8 жыл бұрын
It does feel good to kick your feet up and let them dry out. Thanks for watching Ben! :) - Chris
@BackpackingBen 8 жыл бұрын
+Sierra Trading Post heck, if anything it is a chance to slow down the hike and relax. Ha
@wjf213 8 жыл бұрын
Good tips. I also keep and use Orajel with 20% benzocaine for cuts, bee stings and bites and blisters, to help kill the pain. It works great for that. Keep up the great work.
@SierraOfficial 8 жыл бұрын
Nice! Finding those helpful items with many uses is invaluable when you're out backpacking. Thanks for the addition. :) - Chris
@Commander_HW 8 жыл бұрын
I'm going to Grand Canyon soon. Is this ok to do in public in the U.S? ( Not American, so i don't know what's the culture in the U.S. But where i'm from airing out your feet(bare) in public is same as u spit on the floor, which is not polite and rude. So is this ok to do in the U.S.?
@jschwederslp 8 жыл бұрын
If you have the space bring a second pair of socks. Hang the original pair off the back of your pack so they dry and you can swap them out so you always have a dry pair to put on. you didn't mention what kind of socks? I find wool to be best for me.
@SierraOfficial 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Jennifer! It's funny that you mention the sock tip. That info is in the lineup of videos coming up. Rotating socks so that you always have a dry pair is really handy. I personally like to have a dry pair to change into at night. The best socks for preventing blisters isn't as straightforward because it varies a little for each individual. It's hard to come up with a great recommendation that works for everyone. Personally I always hike in wool socks. Wool is a great material and it's really good at helping you manage your heat and helps to wick sweat away. However, I know other people who really like a thin synthetic sock. We'll have to see what most people prefer to hike in. That would be a great poll question for us to ask. Thanks for your comment! :) - Chris
@mistersmith3986 8 жыл бұрын
I don't get blisters in the bush. I get blisters in the city!
@SierraOfficial 8 жыл бұрын
I guess that's a good reason to plan more adventures out in the bush, right? ;) I'm curious, what do you suspect the difference is? Footwear? Socks? Time on your feet? - Chris
@mistersmith3986 8 жыл бұрын
Sierra Trading Post Footwear. What I wear in the bush is different than what I wear in the city. Neither one will do it's job in both environments for my bad feet. My new city shoes do not give me blisters, but I have NEVER got blisters in the bush, no matter how many miles I go. Finding the right wear for YOUR foot is step one from the gate!
Jon Conti
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