Foot Care Kit

[FamilyMan]

For you hardcore backcountry backpackers, is there a commercially available all-in-one foot care kit that you carry with you? Looking to purchase a kit for my son. I'm sure I could piece one together at the drug store, but looking for one with an organized carrying kit.

Thanks.

 

[Big Sky Guy]

The best kit is boots that fit and have been tested/worn/broken in. Not tried on in store and worn out on a 1 mile hike. All day hike varying terrain, side, up and downhill.

I’ve yet to meet someone that hikes a lot and continually gets sores/blisters. Always the guys that don’t put the time in with their boots ahead of time.

Not aware of any kit but the Band-Aid brand blister patches did wonders for me when I decided to hike 129 miles on the AT in basically new trail shoes . I don’t know if I could have finished without them and once on they stayed on I think I only used one or two the entire trip for days 2-6. I still keep some in my first aid just because. Lots of folks will recommend moleskin I’m sure.

 

[rjthehunter]

This is all you need. I have a roll, but luckily haven't needed it. It also does great at keeping bandages on areas bandages don't really want to be on.

Leukotape

 

[Hawk Tuah]

I second rj. It is significantly better than moleskin for blisters because it stays on. It was a game changer for my 14-year-old daughter for mountain goat scouting and hunting this year.

Also, you aren't just breaking in your boots. You're breaking in your feet.

 

[Benfromalbuquerque]

Always extra wool socks, duct tape, don’t use new boots and moleskin.

 

[FamilyMan]

Thanks for the replies.

I understand the goal is generally to break in boots and avoid issues; however, my son will be attending US Army SFAS soon where there will be three weeks of heavy rucking, frequently in wet conditions. Just looking to gift him a foot care kit to treat the issues that will inevitably occur.

 

[morley.tyler]

For SFAS, He'll need to wear AR670-1 "Compliant" boots. NOT issued (Shitty, cheap) boots.

Have him pick up a pair of these Danner's at "Clothing Sales" and some of that Leukotape that RJ was talking about. He'll be squared away.

 

[FamilyMan]

For SFAS, He'll need to wear AR670-1 "Compliant" boots. NOT issued (Shitty, cheap) boots.

Have him pick up a pair of these Danner's at "Clothing Sales" and some of that Leukotape that RJ was talking about. He'll be squared away.

Thanks! I know he updated from his original issues boots as soon as he was able, but I will check with him to see what his current boot status is.

 

[El Jason]

Leukotape and some toenail clippers. Good wool socks.

 

[FamilyMan]

For SFAS, He'll need to wear AR670-1 "Compliant" boots. NOT issued (Shitty, cheap) boots.

Have him pick up a pair of these Danner's at "Clothing Sales" and some of that Leukotape that RJ was talking about. He'll be squared away.

Turns out waterproof boots are not allowed at SFAS, but thank you for the recommendation.

 

[Hem]

Duct tape.
Plain and simple.

 

[morley.tyler]

Turns out waterproof boots are not allowed at SFAS, but thank you for the recommendation.

There's a non-waterproof version

 

[mdhunter]

I have had to do duct tape in AK once, but I would not recommend it...

 

[Benfromalbuquerque]

Ok wait, so I just put this together now. I had to look up that acronym. So you’re buying a kit for your son to complete selection? I’ve owned two pairs of Garmont T8 Bifidas now and they rule. Nasty cactus country in 99 degree summer. Freezing snowy days up Mt. Wheeler. Bifida don’t care.
Medium to heavy weight wool socks and I’ve not had blisters once.

 

[belshawelk]

Moleskin