[pct-l] Rashes

[Michael S]

Two things are causing it.  Obviously the rubbing, but also probably from moisture (a bad combination).  Get lightweight (summer) spandex cycling shorts rather than wearing underwear.  Wear one, carry one.  When they get a bit ripe, wash them in a creek (no soap please), hang them to dry which will just be an hour at most.  Since you'll not be doing the Tour de France in these shorts, padding is not critical, just the support, wicking of sweat, and protecting your upper thighs from rubbing.

Also, you might consider UnderArmour boxer briefs (synthetic, not cotton), if you just can't bear the thought of spandex.

I also toss a little Johnson's Medicated Baby Powder (make sure it's the medicated one) into my cycling shorts which I wear when I'm on both a motorcycle and a bicycle.  Keeps it all healthy down there.

Michael
michaels at skepticalraptor.com
http://www.skepticalraptor.com/skepticalraptorblog.php



On Feb 21, 2012, at 08:45 :25PST, pct-l-request at backcountry.net wrote:

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Date: Sun, 19 Feb 2012 17:34:47 -0800
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Subject: [pct-l] Hiker's Rash
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Hi Everybody!
First time posting and I thought I'd start out with a "burning" question :)
 I'm looking forward to attempting my first thru-hike this year.  I've
done a number of section hikes over the years and I've found that after a
few high-mile days I frequently develop uncomfortable friction rashes where
my thighs rub together (undoubtedly a result of having massive and manly
muscular legs).  Since I'd really prefer not spending the majority of my
hike walking bow legged, I was wondering if anyone else experiences this
problem and if so- have you found a solution?   Thanks,
Todd