[pct-l] Minimalist Shoes, Poison Oak, And Dezi Donally

[sabra985]

tecnu makes packets that are 0.5 oz (for an example, see
http://www.amazon.com/Oak-n-Ivy%C2%AE-Tecnu%C2%AE-Cleanser-Box-Packets/dp/B003DVKMWE
)

My most recent exposure to urushiol ended up going systemic and I had the
"pleasure" of two rounds of prednisone. On the trail, I will carry a packet
of tecnu in my first aid kit (in its own ziploc, as I don't want this stuff
to accidentally leak onto other stuff in my pack)...and have a few extra in
my bounce box.



On Fri, Feb 24, 2012 at 1:12 AM, <gschenk1 at roadrunner.com> wrote:

> Mugwort grows in the same ecological niche as poison oak. Take the leaves
> and rub them on what was exposed to poison oak, and it neutralizes the
> poison oak.
>
> Gary
>
> ---- Scott Williams <baidarker at gmail.com> wrote:
> > In regards to poison oak, it is a relatively light oil but many of us are
> > terribly allergic to it.  If you get into a bunch on trail, and all thru
> > hikers will, wash the contact area in the first water you come to, even
> > with no soap, and you have a good chance of not getting it.  You'll be
> > filthy and your natural oils are a good barrier, that's part of the
> reason
> > we have oily skin.
> > Several weeks ago while shrooming in the Sierra foothills and bushwacking
> > in dense brush when I got wacked really hard in the face by several PO
> > branches.  Hard enough to leave a scratch.  I thought I was dead meat,
> as I
> > get it bad and know it in all seasons.  But, I came upon a small stream
> > within 10 minutes or so, washed really well with no soap and was fine.
>  No
> > rash.  When mushrooming I've often taken a midwinter bath in a stream and
> > not gotten it after crawling through it.  So, soap or no, wash as soon as
> > you come I contact with it.  On much of the PCT you won't have the luxury
> > of a well placed stream, but if you do you may save yourself the rash.
> > Henry Coe is wonderful right now great choice for a hike.
> >
> > Shroomer
> > On Feb 23, 2012 3:03 PM, "John Coyle" <jcoyle at sanjuan.edu> wrote:
> >
> > > They may not be minimalist shoes but I want to give a shout out for the
> > > Montrail Rockridge trail runners.  I bought a pair from Amazon and
> liked
> > > them so well I immediately bought a second pair.  When I bought them
> they
> > > were $49.99, but the price has gone up to 65.99 today, which is still
> > > cheaper than the $90 something list price.  The thing I most like about
> > > them is the traction on dirt and rock trails.  I have a feeling they
> may
> > > not be the best on wet or slick granite, judging from the tread pattern
> > > though.  In other words, pick something else for Half Dome. They are
> > > particularly good for mild supinators like me or those that typically
> wear
> > > out the outside edge of the heel first.  Get 1/2 size larger than your
> > > street size shoes.
> > >
> > > Also spent President's day backpacking at Henry Coe State Park near
> Morgan
> > > Hill just south of San Jose.  Tried the new Neoair All Season air
> mattress.
> > >  It really does seem to be a lot warmer that the regular Neoair.  I got
> > > into some Poison Oak unfortunately and it's all over my face and
> everything
> > > I touched with my hands.  There were no Poison Oak leaves present, so I
> > > came in contact with a bare bush somewhere along the way.  I must have
> > > touched it shortly before I urinated, get the picture?  Oh well, two
> weeks
> > > of misery.
> > >
> > > Finally since St. Patrick's day is drawing nearer, I give you a this
> music
> > > youtube.  What could be more Irish than two Irish guys sitting in an
> Irish
> > > Pub playing a couple of Irish tunes.  Dezi Donally closes he eyes and
> > > transport himself to another part of the universe as he plays.  I like
> the
> > > part at the end where he barks like a dog.
> > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DHCvUlAQ_E
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