[pct-l] Moleskin Sticking Problem

[Peter Dascalos]

I have always used a product called Second Skin, you can find some good 
information about blisters and chaffing at 
http://www.thewalkingsite.com/blisters.html
I too had trouble with moleskin and using duct tape to keep it in place. I 
have actually been using a Second Skin knock off that I found at Wal-Mart 
that has worked great and costs about half. Sticks for days even when 
getting wet.

OC
www.onthetrail.org

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From: <Diane.Lefevre at CH2M.com>
Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2008 8:34 AM
To: <rickt at macnexus.org>; <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Moleskin Sticking Problem

> 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
>
>
>
>>
>>
>> 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>
>> Message-ID: <014f01c8f42f$884b84f0$0300a8c0 at ELLEN>
>> Content-Type: text/plain;     charset="Windows-1252"
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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>
>> Message-ID: <auto-000145889888 at vel.net>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed
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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
>> Message-ID: <B1835428-D451-4453-9649-269D9282E8DC at cox.net>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed; delsp=yes
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> Tom
>> The Incredible Bulk
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