Foot care for bakpackers and hikers - dealing with a few common problems.
Proper foot care is a must for hikers and backpackers. You can be in perfect health in every other way and have a few blisters turn a nice backpacking trip into a survival situation. Here are some suggestions on how to avoid foot problems when hiking, and then some tips on dealing with the problems if they do occur.
Foot Care - Preventing Problems
- Have extra clean dry socks. Wash a pair in a stream if necessary. Hang them from your pack to dry.
- Air out your feet. Stop at least every couple hours and take off your shoes to let your feet cool.