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yes, it's basically the same thing as athlete's foot, except in a more... err... unpleasant place. You can treat it while you're walking with an athlete's foot cream. Remember to wash your hands well after handling your feet and socks so as to not spread the infection.
Probably not a great recommendation if you wear cotton underwear though. It's heavy, pro-microbal and dries poorly. There's something to be said for getting the right fabric for the job.
I've also found Smartwool boxers to be good, if you want to go with merino, but be aware they weigh the same as *three* pairs of Uniqlo ones, so it might not be worth the extra weight for you.
Great idea - I use some drops of hair oil too instead of conditioner. If you go easy on the shampoo and don't totally strip your hair till it's squeaky, I find this works just as well and takes a tiny amount of space instead :)
For losing weight on the camino, I think the best thing anyone can do is avoid the sugary Spanish breakfasts.
White bread, jam, croissants, orange juice and sweet coffee will spike your insulin levels first thing in the day, meaning that you won't have access to those fat reserves on your...
Thanks! Definitely sounds like they're worth trying at the price.
With merino shirts it seems to be a lottery. I've had Icebreakers that have lasted four caminos and ones that lasted just one. What I will say is that being wool, they're actually easily darnable with a thin yarn. Repair, don't...
Hey NomadBoomer, I have a question about the Uniqlo dry-ex. Are they as anti-bacterial as a merino top? My merino top I can comfortably wear for three or four days without it getting too smelly!
Thanks!
I currently use an excellent but heavy Lowe Alpine panel-loading (front-loading) 45L backpack. I'm in the market for a new one, a lighter one. It seems that all the best recommended light backpacks are top-loaders though, and some even with only one big compartment and no separate pockets like...
My tongue-in-cheek rant for today is the rotten sexism in outdoor clothing design. Look at womens coats, hiking socks, trousers, hiking shoes and you'll see a beautiful array of interesting colours and designs. Pieces of clothing which are not only practical but look elegant, smart and...
Wool is naturally anti-bacterial. You won't need to wash your socks every day. Every two or three days will be plenty, and they won't even smell bad.
I've heard urban myths too about keeping your socks unwashed longer helping to prevent blisters, but your guess is as good as mine if this has...
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