View Full Version : Leukotape, Spyroflex, Compseed Opinions Wanted
True Blue
10-12-2011, 17:13
I'd like feedback Pro/Con on these blister treatments: Leukotape? Spyroflex? Compseed? I've only needed to use moleskin in the past for week long hikes. I'm going on a thru next year and want to be prepared! Thanks.
I use Leukotape, it's the only thing I've found that sticks to my sweaty feet.
Kerosene
10-13-2011, 09:38
I'm a real fan of the Compeed (not Compseed) Blister Plaster. That stuff stays on for days and provides just enough padding to disperse pressure.
I do bring along a bit of Leukotape to use to attach a dressing onto sweaty skin, but haven't used it for blisters.
Never heard of Spyroflex.
I'd like feedback Pro/Con on these blister treatments: Leukotape? Spyroflex? Compseed? I've only needed to use moleskin in the past for week long hikes. I'm going on a thru next year and want to be prepared! Thanks.
Have not used the other two, but now carry Leukotape instead of duct tape for many things: gear repair and foot protection being the top two. If you are getting a hot spot, put leukotape on it BEFORE you get a blister. Stays on for days and does not macerate the skin under it like duct tape will, because it breathes. If you already have a blister, a leukotape option would be to use a sterilized needle to drain the blister, then cover with leukotape. But treatment is not nearly as good as prevention. Listen to your feet!
corialice81
10-14-2011, 09:53
If you don't have this : http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=cm3&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&q=adventure+kits+blister+kits&gs_upl=4338l6880l0l6961l13l11l0l0l0l0l195l1201l3.7 l10l0&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&biw=1024&bih=629&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=1628621838775062323&sa=X&ei=cT2YTsfXEZK2tgegnbnuAw&ved=0CEEQ8gIwBQ
Get it! Protects after you get a blister. The gels allow the blister to heal and you can still hike at the same time.
To prevent blisters in the first place, I use good ole athletic tape: http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&q=athletic+tape&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=13309338232193879808&sa=X&ei=Qz6YTr3DIMq9tgeOs6yGBA&ved=0CIEBEPMCMAA.
Trust me...I've had my fair share of foot issues: http://cholladay.smugmug.com/AppalachianTrail2008/Appalachian-Trail-2008/DSC04981/1139682233_uVTwk-S.jpg (http://cholladay.smugmug.com/AppalachianTrail2008/Appalachian-Trail-2008/15232561_k4PXH2#1139682233_uVTwk-A-LB)