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Yep some people like to smear vaseline on their feet, I have never tried it but then again I've never really got blisters either. My partner puts strapping tape on her heels as soon as she feels a hot spot.
No chance to get water en route? 4l is a painful amount. Does it count towards your 35lb cargo or is it additional?
Cat_Balou what are your plans in Iceland? I have wanted to go there for a while.
Off to the Silverpeaks this weekend. Hopefully sleeping in a cave bivvy but there are a few huts within a couple hours of the cave if it's particularly cold (or if the cave is full which has happened a few times). Area looks like (with hut in distance):
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unless you're used to walking that distance your feet will suffer. some perople swear by rubbing alcohol to 'harden' them up. trouble is this creates hard skin which will rip off. much better to get some miles in prior to teh event and moisturise/cream those pinkies before, during and after.
3l of water, but ensure you've got some isotonic/mineral/potassium mix in with it, 4l may be better as it'll be parched on PyF next month (...cue wettest July on record..)
sunscreen, wide brimmed hat