{"id":38,"date":"2020-01-12T16:34:38","date_gmt":"2020-01-12T16:34:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.themeansar.com\/newsup\/lite\/?p=38"},"modified":"2024-09-20T18:35:19","modified_gmt":"2024-09-20T18:35:19","slug":"where-to-travel-asia-kind-mid-spirit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prequena.vccdigitalmedia.ca\/outdoorsexplore\/2020\/01\/12\/where-to-travel-asia-kind-mid-spirit\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prevent Blisters When Hiking"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I\u2019ve been on countless backpacking trips over the years (I\u2019m a<a href=\"https:\/\/happiestoutdoors.ca\/my-books\/\">&nbsp;hiking guidebook author<\/a>), but somehow I still end up with blisters every few years. I know all the t<strong>ips and tricks to prevent blisters when hiking<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 but I just need to remember to follow my own advice!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since I\u2019m usually blister-free, here\u2019s how to prevent blisters when hiking\u2026 and how to treat blisters when you do get them. Some of the tips are fairly straightforward (your shoes should fit you) but a few aren\u2019t often talked about. For example, I\u2019m a firm believer in good boot lacing technique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This guide to preventing and treating blisters includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/happiestoutdoors.ca\/how-to-prevent-blisters-while-hiking\/#Why_Do_Hikers_Get_Blisters\">Why do hikers get blisters?<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0What causes them?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/happiestoutdoors.ca\/how-to-prevent-blisters-while-hiking\/#How_to_Prevent_Blisters_When_Hiking\">How to prevent blisters when hiking<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a017 tips I swear by<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/happiestoutdoors.ca\/how-to-prevent-blisters-while-hiking\/#How_to_Treat_Blisters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to treat blisters<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a03 key steps to take<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/happiestoutdoors.ca\/how-to-prevent-blisters-while-hiking\/#Foot_Care_First_Aid_Checklist\">My foot care gear checklist<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0everything I bring to prevent and treat blisters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Hey there: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you if you make a purchase. I only recommend products that I have used and believe in. Thanks for supporting my website! -Taryn<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Do Hikers Get Blisters?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So first things first: Why blisters? Blisters form when skin gets irritated or damaged by&nbsp;<strong>pressure or friction<\/strong>. This could be from tight spots in your hiking boots or wrinkles in your socks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll also be more prone to blisters&nbsp;<strong>if your feet are wet<\/strong>, either from sweat or from getting rained on or dunked in a stream. When I get blisters, it\u2019s usually because I let my feet get waaaay too sweaty \ud83d\ude41<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Prevent Blisters When Hiking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wear Hiking Boots That Fit Well<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If your boots don\u2019t fit or aren\u2019t broken in<\/strong>, you\u2019re likely to get blisters. Take your time when buying hiking boots and try on lots of pairs. Make sure your toes have enough room to spread out \u2013 if they are scrunched together you can get blisters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Getting the right size<\/strong>&nbsp;is also important. Check the sizing by walking on an inclined ramp \u2013 most good outdoor stores will have one. When walking uphill your heels should stay in the same place \u2013 the boots are too big if your heel slips. Going downhill make sure that your toes don\u2019t bump the front of the shoe. If they do, they\u2019re too small.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choose the Right Footwear<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid blisters you want to keep your feet dry. That means that your hiking boots&nbsp;<strong>shouldn\u2019t let your feet get too sweaty<\/strong>, but they&nbsp;<strong>also should keep water out<\/strong>&nbsp;when you hike in the rain or splash through puddles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately it\u2019s almost impossible to get boots that do both well.&nbsp;<strong>Waterproof boots<\/strong>&nbsp;are good at keeping water out, but even if they use a waterproof breathable membrane like Gore Tex, they still make your feet pretty sweaty. And&nbsp;<strong>mesh ventilated hiking boots<\/strong>&nbsp;are great at keeping your feet cool\u2026 but terrible at keeping them dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My solution is to wear waterproof breathable hiking boots like the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;mi=10248&amp;pw=228501&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Dsalmon%2Bquest&amp;website_id=228501&amp;ctc=BlistersSalomonQuest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Salmon Quest Gore-Tex<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;for colder and wetter weather and ventilated mesh trail runners like the&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;mi=10248&amp;pw=228501&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Dsalmon%2Bxa%2Bpro&amp;website_id=228501&amp;ctc=BlistersSalomonXAPro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Salomon XA Pro<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;for warmer weather.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019ve been on countless backpacking trips over the years (I\u2019m a&nbsp;hiking guidebook author), but somehow I still end up with blisters every few years. I know all the tips and tricks to prevent blisters when hiking&nbsp;\u2013 but I just need to remember to follow my own advice! 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