[pct-l] Whole Milk Powder and Shoe Care

[Hiker97 at aol.com]

Switchback recommends Organic Valley Nonfat Dry Milk mix.  Three  tablespoons 
added to 8 ounces of cold water.  I think I got it at Wild Oats  or Whole 
Foods.  This is a great product to keep around when you run out of  regular 
liquid milk.
 
Proper Storage of Gear - On page 48 of the December Backpacker Magazine,  
they talk about storing your gear.  For footwear they neglected to mention  
something very important.  ALWAYS use a cedar shoetree inside your footwear  after 
taking them off.  Your feet give off a lot of moisture that will warp  the 
leather, etc.  I estimate that using shoetrees will increase the life  of your 
shoe by THREE times.  This includes work shoes, men, women, hiking  shoes, 
running shoes, golf shoes, etc.
 
Do not forget to use ShoeGoo on the bottom of your footwear where it wears  
down.  Usually on the heels.  Again, it will increase the life of your  shoes.  
ShoeGoo should be in every drift/bounce box along the trail.
 
I thank you for your attention.
 
Switchback the Trail Rascal



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