Dogwood
12-13-2016, 14:28
Posting this in a separate thread so not to hijack NSherry's VBL thread.
One of the reasons why I've switched to more permeable insulated and non insulated crew height HANZ brand type WP socks verse the sock(merino) and VBL(bread bag) combination is that no matter how I experimented with VBL sock layering and WP/Non WP shoes/trail runners my feet had greater maceration issues from being bathed in their own sweat. With the WP yet somewhat breathable socks I have less maceration issues to address from my feet bathing in sweat. For me, foot skin maceration might not pose the extent of an issue on a day hike or 2-3 cold winter hike but when possibly out for longer durations doing greater daily MPD avgs working hard in deeper snow or using snowshoes day after day after day for example I have significantly greater foot skin maceration to address with VBL socks in the mix.
While employing VBL socks in winter I've somewhat addressed the bathing in sweat issue by first applying to the feet Hydropel moisture barrier(can't find it anymore, it's too expensive for my tastes comparatively to the next two products!), BodyGlide Liquified Powder, or Bert's Bees Res-Q Ointment(has to be really rubbed in as it's a balm) base layering a merino sock next to my skin with the VBL liner sock over. But, at some point in the day the merino sock often gets to the point it gets beyond damp to being wet with sweat still.
BTW, as per Baby Giraffes suggestion on Brian's blog I've found "BodyGlide Liquified Powder also comes in a package of 9 individual 4ml (0.135 fl oz) individual use packets for around $8. This would save weight over the tube but, of course, you could also make your own packets."
How are you dealing with or avoiding your feet bathing in sweat when using VBL socks?
One of the reasons why I've switched to more permeable insulated and non insulated crew height HANZ brand type WP socks verse the sock(merino) and VBL(bread bag) combination is that no matter how I experimented with VBL sock layering and WP/Non WP shoes/trail runners my feet had greater maceration issues from being bathed in their own sweat. With the WP yet somewhat breathable socks I have less maceration issues to address from my feet bathing in sweat. For me, foot skin maceration might not pose the extent of an issue on a day hike or 2-3 cold winter hike but when possibly out for longer durations doing greater daily MPD avgs working hard in deeper snow or using snowshoes day after day after day for example I have significantly greater foot skin maceration to address with VBL socks in the mix.
While employing VBL socks in winter I've somewhat addressed the bathing in sweat issue by first applying to the feet Hydropel moisture barrier(can't find it anymore, it's too expensive for my tastes comparatively to the next two products!), BodyGlide Liquified Powder, or Bert's Bees Res-Q Ointment(has to be really rubbed in as it's a balm) base layering a merino sock next to my skin with the VBL liner sock over. But, at some point in the day the merino sock often gets to the point it gets beyond damp to being wet with sweat still.
BTW, as per Baby Giraffes suggestion on Brian's blog I've found "BodyGlide Liquified Powder also comes in a package of 9 individual 4ml (0.135 fl oz) individual use packets for around $8. This would save weight over the tube but, of course, you could also make your own packets."
How are you dealing with or avoiding your feet bathing in sweat when using VBL socks?