AVOID BLISTERS WHEN HIKING // Leukotape can prevent and treat hotspots and blisters on the trail
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- Leukotape can prevent and treat blisters on the trail. Leukotape can be used to avoid blisters by applying it to hotspots while on the trail. You can prevent blisters by pre-taping any areas that are prone to hotspots prior to a long dayhike or during a multi-day hike. Leukotape can also treat blisters that have already formed.
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....you can use kitchen wax paper or parchment as a back as well....
Thank you. I was going to ask if that would work but you answered before I got the chance.
@@MrDurandal25 that works too?
Cut holes to fit around the blister, and build a few layers up, this keeps adhesive off the injured skin, and provides protection against continued friction on the blister
Awesome suggestion, I wonder if those doughnuts for corns/bunions would work too?
@@OutsideChronicles never tried, but yeah, that sounds promising. I was a medic in my 20s, patching blistered feet was a constant. Remember one kid going for the German badge, some long ass, weighted, ruck march, who didn't tell us his feet were bothering him. He thought he knew how to use the moleskin, the tape we had for it, and waited till his soles were blistered across, and then just put full strips across the bottoms of his feet, booted up, and kept going. The adhesive stuck to the blisters, and the tape added another slippy, friction, layer. Tough fucker, finished with a good time, before someone noticed his tan boots were a pretty deep red. Practically 'Degloved' his feet, the skin sloughed off with the socks, and we instantly knew what he had done. Just surface layers, he was back to full blown pt stud in a month or two, but that looked as painful as some serious burns. Sgt got pictures, made a great training aid
Wow, must subscribe to the David Goggins school of bad assery! Thanks for sharing the story.
What a genius idea with the non-stick paper! Fab tip!
Thanks! Leukotape is the best!
The very day after I watched this, I was at Chipotle and I noticed they had rolls of take-out stickers and the used backing was piling up on the floor. I excitedly asked what they would do with it, and the guy said they throw it away. I took it off their hands, cut it into 3-5 inch strips, added the leukotape, and had a stack big enough for our whole crew to use on a two day trek!
That is an amazing find, I am sure there are a ton of places like that. I always get a sticker receipt from UPS when I drop things off. Thanks for sharing!
Wow! Thanks! This saved my feet on a hike recently. I thought I was gonna have to postpone but this tape kept the blisters from getting worse and I was able to complete my hike! The stuff will definitely be part of my hiking EDC from now on! Thanks!!!!!
Glad the Leukotape helped! Thanks for reporting its success for you. See you outside!
Stoked! New to hiking. New to blisters. Thanks for this great info. Looking forward to getting out there.
Good for you to get outside! If you are prone to blisters, Leukotape is a game changer. See you outside!
Love using Leuko tape in my bag also to replace bandages for work. Unless in a hard container, bandages kept getting ruined before I got to use it, just from shifting around in my bag and the ziplock it was in provided no protection. Started using the Leuko tape for deep scratches and for cuts and it’s amazing. Bandaids I have to reinforce with duck/gaff tape to hold in place from sweat or just a lot of movement, even the sport bandaids which are amazing, but can only do so much especially on hands which are used non-stop. Leuko tape can handle a ton of mobility; and sweat/moisture without coming off. I love it. Great to have in your bag for hiking/camping or if you are in construction or something similar for light first aid
Thanks for the informative comment! See you outside!
Preparing for my first 20+ mile hike and this was super helpful! Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
I like your idea of putting it on the label paper. I usually wrap around my trekking poles but sometimes can be hard to get off!
Thanks, works good but does not last forever. Thanks for the comment and watching! See you outside!
Hello.
Wish I saw this vid two weeks ago. Went for a hike across Dartmoor wearing boots that were rubbing both my heels. I put plasters on them but I was too late!
The journey back took the top layers of skin off of both of my heels.
Still not quite heeled back yet.
All the best.👍🏾🇬🇧
Leukotape will be a game changer. You can put it when you feel a hotspot or even before if you are prone to blister. See you outside!
I am new to long distances and this was so helpful. Thank you!
My pleasure, the key is to catch the hotspot before it goes into a full blister. Leukotape should be applied as soon as you feel the hotspot, or if you know where you typically get them, pre-apply. Happy trails!
Mike well said, this stuff works everytime I have been using it for years on hikes of some 1000km+ . If you put this on 1st day well before hot spots it becomes a no brainer everyday after. I also find Fixomull stretch is an equal quality preventer only thinner.
Thanks! Agreed, prevention is key. Leukotape is the best! Thanks for the comment and confirming how good it truly is.
Hi, I'm doing my first trek. Day 1 is 11 k and day 2 is 6km up+ 6km down but this part is a steep climb at about 12000 ft.
Where should I apply the tape. Also should I apply the cushion( to me used for wearing heals) then put the tape on.
I have purchased proper trekking boots and socks. Thank you, any advice will be much appreciated.
I'll have to keep this in my first aid kit and try it out. Good tip, Mike.
Thanks!
Not a hiking guy but I do rollerblade as of late im getting a lot of blisters . definitely going to try this product.
Will totally work! Good luck and happy blading!
I use it for gauze pads. I love it! Great quality.
It’s amazing how sticky and durable it is, can last a week.
Brilliant!! Have a tip of a toe (difficult area) that gets a water blister regardless of shoes, lube, blister-proof socks, powders etc. Not a huge issue, but I'm excited to see if this will solve it.
Leukotape will definitely help. I am not sure of the issue with your toe, but have heard Injiji socks do wonders. Personally, I have switched to Altra Lone Peaks and more recently Topo Athletic Terraverse trailrunners for hiking. They have a large toe box. When you put them on, it kind of looks like a clown shoe, but it allows your toes room to spread out. I do not think I can go back to regular shoes. I even bought a pair of Altra runners for my everyday use and walks.
Thanks for the video. I'm curious why non-stretch tape is recommended for blisters. Some other videos have mentioned stretchy tape is better at curving around spots like toes.
It holds the skin in place, not allowing the blister to expand. It also holds the skin stopping internal friction. It’s a game changer.
Put a bandaid over the blister and then apply the tape over the top of both.
Great suggestion!
I carry a square if none stick gauze pad light and I can cut the size of a cut scrape or blister then tape over it. Cheers
Very good video! I needed this. I’ll be backing 10 days. I forgot about this
Leukotape is incredible, safe travels. See you outside!
Good stuff as always. I have been using Leuko tape for years especially during long Adventure Races. I have always rolled a strip on a cut off pencil to reduce bulk but the adhesive gets messy unrolling. I really like the tip of strips on wax paper.
I think you suggested Leukotape to me. I have been very fortunate with my footwear/sock choices that I do not get many blisters. I have given out more tape than have used. I guess i need to hike farther!
Well clean feet and avoid debris in footwear is great anti blister hygiene. Happy to join you for large thru hike or 24 hour rogaine
Its Weird how the most common or best products for something are never actually available locally even living near the 4th largest city in America. If it is available, at least its not commonly known where. Always have to order it and have to wait.
Thanks for the tip. I will be hiking in a couple of weeks around the British Isles, so will be sure to carry the tape with me
Its a life saver for long hikes or if you are prone to blisters. Happy travels!
Great suggestion, Mike! What about putting 2 layers of tape (or even more)? Wouldn't it be protecting better? Or do you think it is useless? I am asking this because I am really annoyed by blisters, and I am looking for the best protection possible!
The tape is super sticky and durable, I do not think you need two layers, but it would not hurt to try. But, I would give one layer a try first, you will be surprised on how well it sticks and protects. The non-elastic quality will do most of the work.
Thanks Mike! I will test it this Saturday & let you know. I will hike on a trail that FOR SURE would bring me blisters, normally.
the best video I have watched in a month n I watch a lot of videos.
Cool, thanks for the nice comment! See you outside!
most excellent .. video
Brilliant, great tip 👍
solid - i tried the moleskin but it comes off and ends up rubbing you more than the shoes do
Thank you for providing this for us.
I'll look into this product.
Game changer if you are prone to blisters.
Good info
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
What paper did you use? Is that just cooking wax paper? Been using Luko for years, it’s the best!
I use old label paper. I save the labels from when you drop something off at UPS or from return address labels.
Nice tips!
I've heard that wax paper works just fine as well
Cool, will have to try it. The label backs are easy to come by.
Good tip. Thanks!
What's the difference between leokuptape & moleskin? Ive been experimenting with yriple antibiotic ointment ( which acts as both a hot spot lubricant & antibiotic ) and moleskin over it. So far so good, but still experimenting. Final verdict not in yet, but promising.
The magic of Leukotape is that it is static and extremely sticky. It stops friction on the skin much better than moleskin.
if I wear too socks that solves much of the hot spot issue. i get blisters when my own toes rub against each other. I like to pretape as I already know where my feet have issues. Maybe you can place gauze directly over the damaged skin, or coat it with ointment so that the tape doesn't stick.
Have you tried Injinji (www.injinji.com) socks? Lots of people use them stand alone or as you suggest as a liner sock.
Algum brasileiro sabe de algum equivalente que vende aqui no Brasil?!
thank you for this. we were thinking of using just BandAids or moleskin. i hate ordering online and paying outrageous shipping costs. what is the difference between this and the athletic tape sold at Walgreen's and CVS?
The difference is athletic tape stretches, Leukotape is static, so it keeps your skin stable. It is really a game changer over other tapes and moleskin.
@@OutsideChronicles thank you very much for your prompt reply. i caught that about BandAids but didn't know if athletic tape might be a generic Leukotape. still reluctant to pay for shipping.
Can I wear this tape on the back of my heel with football cleats on to prevent heel blisters? You mention hiking but I’m curious if it works while wearing cleats too.
Yes absolutely. It will work perfectly.
I got a new job and i have to walk alot and also alot at the Job and the balls of my feet are so blistered...it's hurts and i can't just take two weeks off to heal. I got to still be on my feet and work
Leukotape is a game changes for blisters. Use it as a preventative measure.
The whole roll lasts a year or just the patch you made on paper lasts a year?
The roll will last longer, the year is just for the paper strips.
I avoided blisters by switching to minimalist shoes, getting them extra wide and full of room so my toes can totally splay. Darn tough socks, no liner. Problem solved. No blisters.
I heard that some people get an allergic reaction, do you know what causes that? my skin can be sensitive
I have not heard that, but perhaps that individual had an allergic reaction to latex.
So where do you get this tape??
Amazon: amzn.to/4a3Ods5
First wear your boots enough around town. Second where you’ve had problems paper tape your feet before you put your socks on. Don’t wait for a hot spot or blister.
You can put Leukotape on as a precautionary measure if you are prone to blisters.
OUCH!!!!!!
Canadians pay $18.17 on Amazon. Talk about a blister.
That stinks, maybe you can see if Sail has it at their stores. I am impressed with Sail, i frequent Sail and IKEA in Burlington when the boarder is open.
WTF is a stamp? Lol😂
Thanks Mike, worked for me preventing blisters in (backcountry/tour) skiing 👍🏻
Glad it helped! See you outside!