Any Experienced Hikers Here?

Originally Posted by ninjavanish

A second thought on this:



HOWEVER... it happens even to the best... Go to your local CVS or Walgreens and track down a substance called "Mole Skin". Dr. Sholl's makes it think. You wont need the entire pack to take with you... usually a couple of sheets of this will do. This is in the case you DO have the misfortune to blister up. The mole skin is a lifesaver. Cut out a patch big enough to cover the blistered area and place it over the affected area. This will protect it and keep it from getting worse if you find yourself at the bottom of the Canyon staring up at the other side wondering if your poor, aching dogs are going to carry you to the finish line.

Should ALWAYS be part of a first aid kit when you're hiking. Every time I've gone, we've had it with. Thankfully I've never needed it.

And that brings up one more thing...when you do get the boots, break them in before doing any serious hiking. That is one thing that can cause a lot of pain and blisters.