How to avoid blisters while trekking

Now that we are practically a month away from spring (and with this great weather that we have in February), you will have thought about organizing some trekking route . It is even possible that you have thought about the possibility of doing several days of the route in a row. This article will interest you if you have already suffered the dreaded blisters, a product of a trekking route, and you still don't know how to treat or prevent them in the future. First of all, we recommend that go properly equipped to take a hiking route. Very important!



As you know, blisters are one of the most common discomforts among those who practice trekking, and they appear after hours of walking in response to constant friction or burns and can reach to become something "serious" if the necessary measures are not taken to avoid them.Here we leave you some simple tips to combat them.


1. Use the appropriate trekking footwear

It seems very obvious but the reality is that many people do not wear appropriate footwear, they go to their closet and grab the first sneakers they find and that is no good. It has to be shoes specially designed for walking. The size must be accurate, neither a larger number nor a smaller one, in both cases they would hurt your feet. SUPER IMPORTANT!



Likewise, if they are rigid or you wear them too tight, they will cause damage when you walk and make you feel uncomfortable. Once you buy them, try wearing the boots again. Give the shape of your feet to the boots. You don't have to buy them months in advance, just wearing them for the first time a few days before going for a walk with them is enough. Don't take them out on a walk!

2. Change your socks

Bring a few pairs of socks and change them at least once a day. Wet feet are more prone to blisters. When you are going to spend a few days on the route and your idea is to carry as little weight as possible, you can carry only two pairs and wash them after finishing the route, This way they will always be clean for the next day.



In summer, use breathable socks to evaporate sweat. In winter it is better to use technical socks that help eliminate moisture. A trick to protect your feet is to put talcum powder before going for a walk.

3. Take off your shoes and socks during breaks

During breaks during your trekking route, I recommend that you rest and take off your boots. This will cool your feet. But of course, do it only if weather conditions allow it. It is very important to have your feet ventilated so that the existing moisture leaves and the skin breathes again.These are the tips but if, despite following them, you were not able to avoid the appearance of a blister, the solution is to puncture them.





What is the method to puncture a blister?

The first thing is to bring sterile needles to prick the blister. You can sterilize it yourself by burning the needle, although the best option is to buy them directly from a pharmacy. Before puncturing, clean the skin of the blister with water. After puncturing, squeeze the ampoule until it is empty of liquid. Once dry, clean it and protect it with a dressing.

With this you already have the keys to avoid blisters