[pct-l] chafing

[Ron Cordell]

I've always had this problem as well. It went away when I ditched the
underwear for UnderArmor compression thigh-length underwear with no seams in
places that would cause issues. I also carry a small container of baby
powder/talcum powder to keep things dry.

-ronc

On Sun, Aug 21, 2011 at 11:32 AM, Mike Welch <encinomw at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Hi all,  I'm hoping to get some advice.  For the last five years on my PCT
> section hikes I've ended up with moderate to severe chafing on my inner
> thighs.  My wife has always said I have soft skin and I'm still not certain
> whether to take that as a complement or not....anyway....have others come
> across this problem and how have you handled it?  I'm most interested in
> prevention.  I'm now hiking in less abrasive hiking shorts which has helped,
> but at some point I end up having to apply a rash ointment which I now
> carry.  On my upcoming hike I was going to bring bag balm which I use for
> long distance biking, but would prefer not to have to bring the gooey
> stuff.  If you've had this problem, how have you handled it?  Thanks so
> much, Mountain Mike
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