Reddit reviews Leukotape P 1.5-Inch x 15-Yds & Cover-roll Stretch 2-Inch x 10-Yds Combo Pack (One Roll Each)

I came here to suggest Leukotape as well. It will stick to you through sweat, water, abrasion, etc... It basically stays put until you are ready to take it off. I have even added a little tissue or paper towel to make a Leukotape band-aid to protect a blister. My only gripe is that I wish they sold it in strips so you didn't have to haul the whole roll around.

I also second the trail runners. You'll thank yourself for wearing something light and comfortable. Those boots look new and very stiff, I would recommend breaking in any shoe before going on a rough hike in them.

But that photo.... looks like it could be in a catalog, sans blood.

I like:

• Leukotape
  
• Injini socks - Not only do they prevent toe blisters but they also force your feet to splay out.

I would recommend having your foot measured to find the right size of shoes. I put these on my shoes and they work good.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GRV6CBW/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I also tape my feet with kinesio tape, I would recommend this one. And this video.

https://www.amazon.com/Leukotape-1-5-Inch-15-Yds-Cover-roll-Stretch/dp/B000FMMTKM/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1538503213&sr=8-1&keywords=leukotape%2Bcombo&th=1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jQv_CipqyU

I guess you can also get compression foot sleeve when you start to get used to the load.

And remember about R.I.C.E.

Additional blister prevention ideas: an anti-blister balm like foot glide, or a sports tape like leuko tape. I have had success with both methods.

> Anything else I should be aware of?

Bring Leukotape. Ski boots are stiffer than (modern) hiking boots so they can find hot spots on your feet if you're doing a lot of miles every day. I would do the back of your heels at least from the first day even if they feel fine.

Also I would get a regular Garmin instead of relying on your phone for navigation. If you run into a big storm it will fill in the tracks and make it hard to just follow other skiers. Put all the GPX files for the trails you will be skiing into it before you go.

This year I finally got a Blizzard Bag. I have a PLB on my backcountry trips, but rescue is hours away. Plenty of time for hypothermia and frostbite while I'm lying in the snow with a messed up knee waiting.

Oh and put some leukotape on your feet in the areas they rub against your boot: https://www.amazon.com/Leukotape-1-5-Inch-15-Yds-Cover-roll-Stretch/dp/B000FMMTKM Stiff boots made for mountaineering and such never really break in and the best you can do is just manage rubbing. Leukotape is best and will last all weekend (and longer), but if you can't get it then KT tape is a good substitute you can find in stores (but it only lasts a day before rubbing and peeling off).

Leukotape. I put 2 strips along my lower back where my ruck rubs during long rucks or events. Works great. I put some on before the heavy of the HTL I just finished and it lasted all weekend and was still difficult to get off. That’s with 3 shower and a swim across a canal in Tampa. I also used some on hot spots on my feet and it was great for that too.

https://www.amazon.com/Leukotape-1-5-Inch-15-Yds-Cover-roll-Stretch/dp/B000FMMTKM

I like Leukotape p. Very rigid tape with a crazy adhesive, you can't apply it directly to skin - you need a softer tape underneath (cover-roll) https://www.amazon.ca/Leukotape-x15yds-Cover-roll-Stretch-x10yds/dp/B000FMMTKM

I've found it to be better than soft wraps (more rigid). Braces vary, you really have to try them on. I've found sleeves to be totally pointless.

(I have medial pain [& unstable knees] and was instructed to tape my knee with like a donut around the kneecap, with longer strips along the sides of the kneecap, and above and below it, careful not to cut off circulation)

This stuff is a pain to take off btw, even with the cover-roll tape underneath.

I use strapping tape on my fingers that is a grippy rayon fabric and a very sticky adhesive. It's like white athletic tape on steroids. Tape is called "Leukotape P". It works on grips, though it seems by now that you have plenty of options.

Amazon link:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FMMTKM/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_wz3oDb12J7X6G

Add superglue. Most used thing in my kits after bandaids. Great for sticking skin back together in any situation. And can be used to repair gear in a pinch. Also useful for sticking stuff to skin, like keeping bandages on feet or hands or anything sweaty.

I can't see, but I assume the tape you have is the white "fist aid kit" style tape that doesn't stick to shit. Throw that out and get some Leuko tape. It sticks to everything and is mostly waterproof. I've replaced my duct tape with that and its all I cary now. I've used it to fix gear and myself many many times.

One last thing you might look into is a blister kit. Mine is some moleskin patches, leuko tape and some benzoin ampules. The benzoin can be applied directly to the blister to help the skin toughen, and the area to be taped can be pretreated to help the tape stick. Makes the tape stick when your feet and boots are soggy.

And ditch the chem light. They're useless.

This looks super promising - might be worth a shot.