juddling Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Worst week EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Texsox Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 One First Aid lesson. There is almost no reason to "pop" a blister. Nature likes blisters, that's why we get them. Put a bandaid over it and cowboy up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreye Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 QUOTE(Texsox @ Aug 21, 2006 -> 10:40 AM) One First Aid lesson. There is almost no reason to "pop" a blister. Nature likes blisters, that's why we get them. Put a bandaid over it and cowboy up. I agree. The only ones I've ever "popped" were poppped on their own accidentally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 QUOTE(mreye @ Aug 21, 2006 -> 11:06 AM) I agree. The only ones I've ever "popped" were poppped on their own accidentally. That old wives tale about popping blisters will not go away. I remember when I was running cross country it was almost a ritual early in the season heating needles and popping away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 QUOTE(Texsox @ Aug 21, 2006 -> 10:40 AM) One First Aid lesson. There is almost no reason to "pop" a blister. Nature likes blisters, that's why we get them. Put a bandaid over it and cowboy up. Sort of. If its a blister on your foot and you are out hiking all day, sometimes its better to pop it under controlled circumstance. Even better, I know a great trick for foot blisters. Kind of gross though, and off topic. But if you want to know how to turn a painful blister into a hard callous overnight, I know the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Aug 21, 2006 -> 01:28 PM) Sort of. If its a blister on your foot and you are out hiking all day, sometimes its better to pop it under controlled circumstance. Even better, I know a great trick for foot blisters. Kind of gross though, and off topic. But if you want to know how to turn a painful blister into a hard callous overnight, I know the way. I usually do the moleskin donut, but honestly have been blister free for years (at least on my feet) Smartwool and poly liners with a pair of boots that just flat out fit my foot. When I bought them I thought they would be more for day hikes and knocking around in, but pressed them into service on an impromptu trip and love them. Timberland something or others I picked up at their outlet.They replaced some Merrils. What's the trick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 QUOTE(Texsox @ Aug 21, 2006 -> 01:42 PM) I usually do the moleskin donut, but honestly have been blister free for years (at least on my feet) Smartwool and poly liners with a pair of boots that just flat out fit my foot. When I bought them I thought they would be more for day hikes and knocking around in, but pressed them into service on an impromptu trip and love them. Timberland something or others I picked up at their outlet.They replaced some Merrils. What's the trick? OK... Cut a small hole or slit in the blister (towards the top or highest point versus gravity). Drain partially. Use an irrigation syringe or tube tip to re-fill the blister with Tincture of Benzoin (otherwise labeled as Benzoid Tincture). Seal the hole with something strong (stitch tape or similar), but leave otherwise uncovered. Sleep. Next morning, its a callous (sp?). WARNING: The benzoin will likely sting like hell for a few seconds. This is normal. I haven't had bad blisters in a while either, but it seems like someone always does on any given trek. Good socks and boots that fit and are seasonally-appropriate are key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Most of the foot related problems I have seen are caused by wet feet, socks, and shoes. I always tell people I am leading that it is much better to take 5 minutes and take care of a hot spot then be hobbled by blisters. With the Scouts, I even go so far as schedule to foot break if we have a number of newbies on a trek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 QUOTE(Texsox @ Aug 21, 2006 -> 02:00 PM) Most of the foot related problems I have seen are caused by wet feet, socks, and shoes. I always tell people I am leading that it is much better to take 5 minutes and take care of a hot spot then be hobbled by blisters. With the Scouts, I even go so far as schedule to foot break if we have a number of newbies on a trek. And if its just a hot spot, then the donut works great as protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Once I even used a little duct tape on a small blister. Left it on for a couple days and it saved a bigger heel problem from forming. After one very rough trip, I actually fear blisters. Over Christmas break I am leading this trip to Big Bend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 QUOTE(Texsox @ Aug 21, 2006 -> 02:27 PM) Once I even used a little duct tape on a small blister. Left it on for a couple days and it saved a bigger heel problem from forming. After one very rough trip, I actually fear blisters. Over Christmas break I am leading this trip to Big Bend Looks awesome. I've done desert hiking before - it can be a big challenge. If you have young scouts, that will be a serious trip for them. Make sure you have your 2 gallons per day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Aug 21, 2006 -> 02:46 PM) Looks awesome. I've done desert hiking before - it can be a big challenge. If you have young scouts, that will be a serious trip for them. Make sure you have your 2 gallons per day. The early plan is to not only have lots of water cached, but to have a support vehicle stop by on day three and meet up with us. The NPS finally provided a bear locker along the route to store water. I believe it is an upgrade from "find a spot and don't forget it". I am calling to see if water pilfering has been a problem. I also plan on offering, depending on participation, two options, a relatively lazy, South Rim and down and the more challeging Dodson Trail trip. It seems like a great time to just take a tarp, but I am certian we'll have to go with tents because of some fears of snakes, insects, arachnids, and other things that creep and crawl in the desert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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