[pct-l] Damned it Spock I need answers

[dsaufley at sprynet.com]

I don't think Spandex is really the way to go -- Cool Max (which wicks moisture away) is a much better option, and has the same stretchy, slick properties that prevent the chaifing.  Spandex is a polyester which could cause more perspiration.  

L-Rod

-----Original Message-----
>From: Bill Batchelor <billbatch at cox.net>
>Sent: Mar 18, 2007 7:39 PM
>To: 'Trail Pygmy' <trailpygmy at hotmail.com>, pct-l at backcountry.net
>Subject: Re: [pct-l] Damned it Spock I need answers
>
>We had a long dialog about item #1 a while back.  The basic answer was this.
>The best thing you can do is wear Spandex underpants (or as outer pants if
>you are very very proud).  Second is powder up with a gold bond, or
>something like that.  Lastly, if you must, you can use lube products like
>Body Lube or even Vaseline. Though this solution is better for the long
>distance runner (clean and showers at the end of the day) than for the multi
>day hiker.
>
> 
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
>On Behalf Of Trail Pygmy
>Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2007 7:30 PM
>To: pct-l at backcountry.net
>Subject: [pct-l] Damned it Spock I need answers
>
>Hello All,I got some questions...1) Anyone have problems with heat rash or
>any kind of rash in the groin area and what can be done about it? I
>currently use antihistimines, anti-fungial creams and often sport a dress
>(I'm a man) but these solutions aren't very effective.2) What is the snow
>doing in Tahoe... do you think the nobo herd will be approaching this
>section round the first week of July? Sooner... later?3) Is there a herd of
>hikers doing the Campo to Morena hike during the ADZ Gear Expo... if so
>when?I look forward to seeing the old and new hikers... L-Rod... I COULD be
>your anti-ADZ rep during the gathering. I'll go as P-Rod... lolaloha,
>Pygmy"Hike my way or go home."
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