How To Avoid Blisters When Hiking
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- čas přidán 16. 08. 2023
- How to treat and avoid blisters.
The 4 things I find most helpful to consider is shoes, socks, time and treatment. I talk about my own experience and the socks that work best for me! More info here: www.tedweirum.com
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Hi Ted, Some great tips there. I also pop my blisters to dry them out. I know a lot of nursers and doctors will say don't pop them as they may get infected but I have never had an infected blisters. Taping would definitely recommend in prep as well as power to keep them dry.
Footwear, socks and breaking in are all very important.
I would suggest different lacing up of your boots also, this also depends on the boots and where you're hiking. Personally I have very narrow feet and have to tie my laces really tight to prevent blisters. Also select the appropriate boots/shoes for the weather and conditions of the hike. On a hot day you don't need to be wearing big hiking boots which would cause your feet to sweat.
Also don't ignore the feeling of a blister starting or any rubbing in your boots. Stop and take care of it sooner rather than later.
Happy trails.
pure genius right here brother! thanks for the input! :)
I use to suffer bad from blisters. The best tip from me is wearing two socks or a dedicated blister sock , Regatta do one . I use them regularly now . Two thin pairs worn together is great . I wear Meindl Bhutans , had Scarpa before those . Scarpa were good , Bhutans are like 5star , top level comfort. Half size bigger than normal is best for me . Changing socks when you feel it . I need ankle support so again Bhutans . Great video yet again 🇮🇪
Great input! Thanks brother!
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In addition to your tips, I clean the area around the blister with handsanitizer before I put a hole in it. When its drained, I put a regular bandaid on it, that can drain a little, and still let some air in. And then the injinji socks back on. That works pretty great for me 😊
That’s a great tip!
Good to see you back on video Ted! As always very helpful 🙏
Thanks for having me! 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Great tips Ted, I did a misstanke this summer on my mountain trekking, I took to old shoes from my shell and asumed that they should be as good as before... got blisters on my left heal, compeeded it and continued. Was pretty ugly when I was back from the hike. But now it's good again and i'm wiser...
That’s happened to me to brother, we live and we learn! :)
Just wanted to say that I have missed your videos and I'm happy to see you again! Take care!!
Tack Fredrik! you're the best! means the world to me! :) glad to be back brother!
Nice to see you again Ted! We miss you’re videos!
Thanks brother, nice to be back!
Good to see a video again!! Hope your pinky fingers is getting there now... As for shoes, I find buying shoes - be it daily shoes or for hiking - very frustrating as it is only after a couple of hours or even days of really using them when you find out they just don't fit really well. And the of course it is too late to return them. I have wide feet as well and that tends to be problematic at times. It has happened more than once where I basically had to throw out a almost new pair of shoes. Whenever I find a day-to-day pair that works, I tend to try to buy another pair of that exact model and stock them up for when the first pair needs replacing.
It’s exactly like you say brother! It’s very frustrating! I’m sticking with the sandals for now, as weird as it is! Hope you and the family had a nice stay in the cabin! :)
Thank you.
Thank you for watching Bruce!
Hello and new subscriber.
On my journeys everything has happened to me.
Of course, blisters are one of those problems to avoid, but when they happen they must be remedied as soon as possible.
There goes my advice from when I was doing triathlon until now in mountaineering.
Prick it with a needle and thread, rather go through them, cut the entry and exit ends of the thread and leave it inside the blister with a centimeter protruding on each side. This will cause all of the internal liquid to evaporate.
Disinfect with Betadine, cover with a dressing and continue walking.
It works for me during years and until now it does.
Greetings 👍
Thanks brother, welcome aboard! Thanks for your input! Blisters can really make a world of difference so it’s crucial how you end up treating them!
Did my first hike (3 days) in Skuleskogen this summer and I used a pair of definitely not hiking suitable Timberland boots. Somehow I didn’t get any blisters, but I also used thick merino socks and regular (cotton!) socks as liners, was sweaty but saved my feet. Now I have chonky Meindls and real merino liners for future hikes lol.
We live we learn! Of course all of this also depends on how heavy your pack is, how experienced you are, weather and so much more!
How was that hike btw? Been wanting to go there for a long time! :)
@@TedWeirum As a noob hiker it was amazing! We went on the most rugged west to east route so we gained and lost elevation quite frequently and the trails are 90% rocks and roots but the weather was great so I had a very good time. Fantastic views near the coast and even stumbled on to a cave and Skuleskrevan. The cabins we stayed (and passed) at were very nice, the only drawback is that the park is not that big so you can hike most of it if you’re quick. During the off-season we only met a couple of hikers (80% dayhikers).
@barbrooo8022 sounds like an awesome adventure!
I still remember how in awe I was when I first tried hiking socks, it was groundbraking ;dd, Great tips Ted, as always!
It really is! Thanks for watching!
Hey Ted,
Thanks once more for sharing your experience!
Maybe a tipp from me: do you know or tried SILVERLIGHT Socks? I love injnii, but the silverlight's are in my opinon just magic! Wide shape toe-part, fixes in the middlefoot and hold great at top, without to be too tide (There are a lot of videos on YT 😊)
Only minuspoint, there send from China, so i have to wait for them about 2w 'til they arrive in central EU. 😊
Love your channel, and i wish all the best for you!
Greets Kat
Hey Kat!
Thanks for watching! I haven’t heard of silverlight, I have to check them out! Thanks for letting us know! :)
Getting older and havind more and thicker calluses helps against blisters. 😁
Preach brother! :)
Hi Ted, I was wondering why you choose to hike in boots instead of lighter shoes like trail runners etc?
Great question! Trail runners are lighter no doubt, but they don’t last very long when you walk like that. The people I met who used them had to change around the mid point, that didn’t sound as a good idea for me.
Hi Ted. Is that the Abisko Midsummer Jacket? I have the pants, how do you like it vs. Abisko Lite Trekking Jacket, which is probably more of a spring/fall light jacket.
I agree, taking breaks to avoid your foot getting to the blister point is key. I love to stop at a stream for a 5-10 min soak, which keeps foot swelling down and keeps the feet feeling strong. 5 min to dry out in the sun and you're ready to go.
Have you ever tried "Darn Tough" merino socks from Vermont, USA?
Have you tried using "Leukotape" over hotspots before they blister? I carry several pre-cut strips in my first aid kit, suitable to cover toes, heels, achilles tendons etc, and my victim's mouth. Oh, wait, forget that last one.
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im all about covering mouths! it is the midsummer jacket yes, anything lite is nice for when you move, I get super warm almost immediately!
@@TedWeirum BTW, your fly is down in the Thumbnail for this video. AGE RESTRICTED SCHNOZZEL ALERT!
@GetUpTheMountains hahaha, or as my friend said, “are you trolling?” He’s in to fishing so it makes sense.
@@TedWeirum Hook, line, and sinker! 🎣
Good to see you back at it! Hope that hand is healing up 👍
Välkommen tillbaka Ted. Har du tagit bort din videoserie från Gröna bandet?
Hej Fredrik, Tack! den ligger som en spellista nu. Vi jobbar dock med att göra en långfilm av det hela istället!
@@TedWeirum Ok, ja, nu har jag hittat den. Måste säga att dina filmer frå gröna bandet är intressanta, självutlämnande och äkta. Tack för allt du gör. Och slutligen: skit i alla bittra kommentarer, du gör ett skitbra jobb👍🏻👍🏻
Injinji merino liners are awesome- as a 'sweat beast' better than coolmax in my opinion as they take moisture away faster, even in summer
I agree, hands down the best pairs of socks I’ve ever used!
Hello Ted!
Whats yours and the comment fields thoughts on Barefoot hiking boots.
Any experiences?
I myself like to move easily in nature and the flexibility that barefoot shoes provide.
But have no experience of longer hiking with heavier packs.
Tack för trevliga videos/ Fellow friluffsare från Blekinge 🙂
I am curious about them too. I wear barefoot shoes in my daily life quite a lot and they are very comfortable. I have no issues walking for 10+ km in cities. My feet get tired but don't hurt (if that makes sense). I have some barefoot sandals as camp shoes, but with those I noticed that thin soles can be too thin when walking on sharp rocks. I wonder if the barefoot boots are comfortable in the mountains and like you say with a heavy pack on your back.
Oh and toe socks are awesome for hiking. Bit fiddly to put on. But so comfortable in the long run.
I think it's a matter of practice as everything. Heavier packs will just make your feet stronger with time. Just my two cents.
Hej!
I’ve done some hiking in my Luna sandals, so far it’s been great! BUT, it will take some time for your feet and legs to adjust if you come from wearing sneakers and boots, i use my sandals pretty much everyday in order to get my feet and legs back to how they’re supposed to be!
Slow progression is the way forward here!
Har du tips på bra vandring i Blekinge? :)
This is something I’m definitely going to explore more, it’s also down to where you are hiking, in the mountains it can be very wet and muddy followed by snow and sharp rocks so in those cases you might not want to use sandals.
Agreed! :)
Ted the fjallraven Abisko Tarp leaks... it's terrible. There's a CZcams page called "The outdoor gear review" and he reviewed the tarp and it's garbage.
I saw the video you mentioned, I'll be sure to have a closer look myself and do a review!
@@TedWeirum look forward to seeing it Ted, appreciate it.
@davidherbert415 anytime brother!
Where the cow?
Further down the beach! I’ll be going there tomorrow! :)
@@TedWeirum on my way.
See you there!