[pct-l] Moleskin Sticking Problem

[Diane.Lefevre at CH2M.com]

I use moleskin, but always tape it down with athletic tape, and I usually have to loop the athletic tape all the way around to get it to stay put.  It's particularly difficult for heel blisters, as I end up with tape all the way around my ankle (which can bind if it's not done just right).  This Omnifix sounds like a good solution.  Good luck! Diane

-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net] On Behalf Of Richard Thalhammer
Sent: Saturday, August 02, 2008 10:46 AM
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: [pct-l] Moleskin Sticking Problem

I've had excellent results (and my family, too) with Omnifix, a very soft tape from Hartman, which I use over the top of whatever anti- blister padding I'm putting on.  The tape, being very flexible, fits around toes, etc., and sticks quite well without being difficult to take off when you want.  I don't use moleskin, but something similar, as padding for hot spots, and the Omnifix as a cover.  If I need to cover a blister, I use Spenco material, again, covered in Omnifix.
The tape is the best I've ever found, sticking through wet streams, a shower, or whatever, and is hypoallergenic.


Richard Thalhammer
rickt at macnexus.org



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> Message: 8
> Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2008 18:37:15 -0500
> From: "Ellen Shopes" <igellen at comcast.net>
> Subject: [pct-l] moleskin
> To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
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> Been hiking for years with few blister problems...BUT, whenever I put
> on the moleskin, it rarely stays put.  What am I doing wrong?
> I air dry my foot, use tape as backup, and carefully (so carefully)
> reapply my sock and shoe.  Still doesn't stick!
> Ellen
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> Message: 9
> Date: Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:36:49 -0700
> From: Phil Baily <pbaily at webuniverse.net>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] moleskin
> To: "Ellen Shopes" <igellen at comcast.net>,<pct-l at backcountry.net>
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> You sound exactly like my wife. I, however, use moleskin very
> successfully and rarely have the movement problem. You and my wife
> apparently have the wrong skin!
>
> More seriously, her solution is to use lamb's wool. Dr. Scholl's brand
> is available in most pharmacies. In our area, Rite-Aid has their own
> brand for a lower price. Staying in place between the toes is not a
> problem. I use it there. In other locations, she says the sock keeps
> it in place.
>
> Good luck with it, and happy trails!
>
> Pieces
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> Message: 10
> Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2008 21:05:01 -0700
> From: Tom Aterno <taterno at cox.net>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] moleskin
> To: Ellen Shopes <igellen at comcast.net>
> Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
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> Try tincture of benzoin.  It is supposed to make tape, and probably
> moleskin, too, stick to your skin.  I have read that Leukotape is
> better than moleskin or molefoam for preventing blisters.  Both can be
> had at the backpackinglight.com store, but I am sure they can also be
> bought at a pharmacy.
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> Tom
> The Incredible Bulk
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