[pct-l] Starting Slow

[Josh]

No arguments with anything U suggested (moleskins don't work 4 me
either)...just wanted to interject that I use Duct Tape when my feet start
having an issue in 1 place or another.  Many times it's actually the back of
my heal which has issues.  I typically leave the tape on for a couple/few
days until it comes off on its own at which time the 'problem' is 'healed'.
That's just what works 4 me.

I bring a "travel roll" of duct tape...the 1oz roll which is rolled on
itself (no hollow center)...U just never know when a lil duct tape will come
in handy for something. :)

Also, I wear thick synthetic/wool socks which not only cushion the impact of
walking with a pack, but wick moisture (sweat) away from my feet very well.
They don't seem to take long to dry either and even when they're wet,
they're not all that uncomfortable (and I'm one who HATES to have my feet
wet!!!).

J 

-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
On Behalf Of Gary Wright
Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 6:44 PM
To: Ernie Castillo
Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Starting Slow


On Feb 4, 2010, at 9:23 PM, Ernie Castillo wrote:
> 
> Oh, and don't forget to pack moleskin.,

I know that foot care is a highly personal matter, but I've never been able
to get moleskin to work for me. It invariably protects one blister only to
create another somewhere else.

For what it's worth my foot care regime is:

1) have the right shoes for *your* feet
2) lace your shoes to work for *your* feet
3) shoes and socks off at every break
4) swap socks at every break
5) apply goldbond & bodyglide at every break
6) fix foot problems as soon as they are noticed,
   a hot spot can become a blister quickly,
   i.e., an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure

Radar
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