Pigpen gap
-83.843°, 34.7255°
-83.843°, 34.7255°
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Judd and I texted a bit this morning. He said he's using duct tape as moleskin. That does not sound reassuring. Doesn't he know, duct tape is for removing plantar warts? I asked if he wanted me to overnight express some moleskin to him. He said no, he actually has some somewhere in the pack, but the duct tape is rolled around his walking sticks so is more convenient. Convenient until it rips off your skin, Judd.
I think Fathergoose is appropriate...
ReplyDeleteI think that is really HOGPEN Gap. and its me who is leaning towards Fathergoose, not "unknown".
ReplyDeleteIt is Hogpen. I about died when I saw Pigpen. You have to tell us why "Fathergoose." Someone give you that or is it your choice? Re: blisters. Are you wearing two pairs of socks? A liner (thin, nylon) sock inside a thicker wool sock will mostly prevent blisters. The nylon sock wicks the sweat into the wool where it then evaporates (theoretically, anyway). Also, you probably need to stop for lunch, take off your boots and socks and air your feet an hour or so (dry out your socks!) and that should help. Really, it's important to have dry socks. Hope all is well otherwise. Trailweaver
ReplyDeleteOne vote duct tape. It's thinner, lighter, cheaper, easier to pack, easier to customize to size of blister, cut, etc, and lasts for days. Genuine second skin, and the glue's good for you.
ReplyDeleteLiners weigh too much! A hint, though: rinse your socks between hiking days or else the salt crystals can really tear into your feet. Better to hike in clean wet socks than dry crusty ones!
And mind the trench foot!
One vote duct tape. It's thinner, lighter, cheaper, easier to pack, easier to customize to size of blister, cut, etc, and lasts for days. Genuine second skin, and the glue's good for you.
ReplyDeleteLiners weigh too much! A hint, though: rinse your socks between hiking days or else the salt crystals can really tear into your feet. Better to hike in clean wet socks than dry crusty ones!
And mind the trench foot!