[pct-l] Avoiding Heat Rash

[walt Durling]

Chris. That sounds problematic.  Have you experienced this problem before while backpacking?  Obviously you'll need to heal before you put your pack on again.  Your shoes should be a bit larger than you normally wear to account for feet swelling while you are hiking, along with being lightweight and breathable.  If you have waterproof shoes, ditch them since they hold in the sweat and would add to feet irritation.  Consider merino or synthetic lightweight socks.  

Is this a new pack for you?  What type of shirt were you wearing?  Something synthetic and breathable to dissipate moisture would be optimal.  Once you are healed, you might try some body/foot powder that absorbs moisture.  Put it on those affected areas before you hike to see if that helps. You might also seek a medical opinion if it persists.  Good luck Walt

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> On Apr 22, 2014, at 15:13, Chris Wright <chriswright04 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
> With increasing temperatures during my training hikes, I
> have suddenly developed what I believe is heat rash under my straps, hip belt,
> on my back and on top of my feet and ankles.  Showed most noticeably after
> a 10 mile hike at 73 degrees, carrying 43 pounds on a Gregory Baltoro.  I
> can find all kinds of info on treating heat rash, but I’d like to know if there
> are any tricks for preventing it….other than don’t where a pack.  How do
> thru-hikers prevent the rash under their pack and in their boots once the temps
> go up in the summer?  Are there any tricks out there?
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