leukotape

[Eve Alexandra]

I've got a big fat roll I need to size down. I've never used this stuff before. Its sticky. If I unroll a portion and try to reroll it won't the sticky not work as well when I need it? How am I supposed to size this down? The whole roll currently is 4 oz/113 g as is.

 

[SYates]

You just use it at home also and it sizes itself down ;-) BC SY

 

[Eve Alexandra]

You just use it at home also and it sizes itself down ;-) BC SY

ahahahahaa! Now I need an L on my head. Of course. I'll size it down and leave the unwound parts at home. Can you tell I'm not a hiker yet?

 

[SYates]

With 7 kids I am sure you have a lot of opportunity to use it up a bit before you go ;-) BC SY

 

[Eve Alexandra]

With 7 kids I am sure you have a lot of opportunity to use it up a bit before you go ;-) BC SY

touche.

 

[SabsP]

Also @Eve Alexandra : pharmacies in Spain are well equipped if you need something extra.

 

[trecile]

I wound some around an empty thread spool. It was still plenty sticky. Almost too sticky!

 

[Eve Alexandra]

I wound some around an empty thread spool. It was still plenty sticky. Almost too sticky!

I think I've got one or two of those lying around. I'll wind half of it off and then pack whichever half weighs less I guess. Thanks.

 

[Davey Boyd]

I think I've got one or two of those lying around. I'll wind half of it off and then pack whichever half weighs less I guess. Thanks.

Don't know about leukotape, but I take a fair bit of gaffer tape with me. I roll it around the top of a pencil

 

[Lisa HF]

I've got a big fat roll I need to size down. I've never used this stuff before. Its sticky. If I unroll a portion and try to reroll it won't the sticky not work as well when I need it? How am I supposed to size this down? The whole roll currently is 4 oz/113 g as is.

It is amazing stuff, do not leave home without it! Cover any blisters or hot spots with a bit of gauze and the tape and it will stay on for days. It is really all you need.

 

[KinkyOne]

I think I've got one or two of those lying around. I'll wind half of it off and then pack whichever half weighs less I guess. Thanks.

That's the solution. And if you are using walking poles you might also roll some silver color duct/gaffer tape around them just below the handles so they can still collapse if that's the type. Weight close to nothing, it's reflective and omni usefull

 

[fenix]

I've got a big fat roll I need to size down. I've never used this stuff before. Its sticky. If I unroll a portion and try to reroll it won't the sticky not work as well when I need it? How am I supposed to size this down? The whole roll currently is 4 oz/113 g as is.

You can cut a few strips, each a few inches longs, and put them on a wax paper backing. This also makes it much easier to then trim a piece into shape (shorten, round the corners) when you're ready to apply it.

 

[jsalt]

What do you all carry leukotape for? Am I missing something important here? After six caminos I’ve never ever thought of putting it in my first aid kit. Moleskin is my remedy for hotspots, and Compeed for blisters (which I don’t get ‘cos I use moleskin ). What else would I use leukotape for?
Jill

 

[fenix]

What do you all carry leukotape for? Am I missing something important here? After six caminos I’ve never ever thought of putting it in my first aid kit. Moleskin is my remedy for hotspots, and Compeed for blisters (which I don’t get ‘cos I use moleskin ). What else would I use leukotape for?
Jill

I use it for hotspots/hotspot prevention. It's super-adhesive - will stay on for days, even through showers - but is breathable. It can also be used for strapping (it is rigid, unlike stretchy KT tape). I will tape my arches with it sometimes if my PF is threatening to flare up.

I also have a little lambswool, and a few small squares of gauze - which leukotape can then fashion into a superstrong, long-lasting bandaid or blister cover (which I don’t get ‘cos I use leukotape ).

 

[Kiwi-d]

I didn't carry or need Moleskin or Compeed, but I loved leukotape. Instead of wearing sock liners (they made my feet too hot and sweaty) I wrapped each toe and the ball of my foot in leukotape after my shower each day. I had only one tiny blister the whole trip, and that was caused by a too-long toenail. Love, love, love leukotape!

 

[SabsP]

I didn't carry or need Moleskin or Compeed, but I loved leukotape. Instead of wearing sock liners (they made my feet too hot and sweaty) I wrapped each toe and the ball of my foot in leukotape after my shower each day. I had only one tiny blister the whole trip, and that was caused by a too-long toenail. Love, love, love leukotape!

Idem here...And way cheaper than Compeed too.

 

[Eve Alexandra]

I've got a little bit of each because I've heard you won't know till you are there, which ones you will want the most.

 

[VNwalking]

I don't know about leucotape, because I use paper surgical tape and lambswool for blister prevention. For larger areas where 'saddle sores' can happen (like hipbones) there's omnifix, which I buy in Spain at a pharmacia. I wouldn't start to walk without either.

 

[Waka]

I use gaffer tape (try good for blister prevention)and wrap it around the top of my poles.

 

[Eve Alexandra]

I don't know about leucotape, because I use paper surgical tape and lambswool for blister prevention. For larger areas where 'saddle sores' can happen (like hipbones) there's omnifix, which I buy in Spain at a pharmacia. I wouldn't start to walk without either.

Saddle sores?

 

[Mudcrone]

I've got a big fat roll I need to size down. I've never used this stuff before. Its sticky. If I unroll a portion and try to reroll it won't the sticky not work as well when I need it? How am I supposed to size this down? The whole roll currently is 4 oz/113 g as is.

No, the sticky part won't get unsticky. I wrap some around my poles every year, for easy carrying, it is always still sticky, even months later when I'm back home. If you don't have poles, you can wrap it around a popsicle stick or something that doesn't bend esaily.

 

[VNwalking]

Saddle sores?

The padding on my pack's hip-belt doesn't keep it from 'rubbing me the wrong way.' If I use omnifix from the get-go all is well. If I forget, I can get raw patches. (Omnifix is isn't bulky and stays on for days--much better than moleskin.)
Not to worry, Eve. If you can get your pack properly fitted in person this should not be an issue. I do not have access to an REI store except online, and so have surrendered to making do.

 

[trecile]

The padding on my pack's hip-belt doesn't keep it from 'rubbing me the wrong way.' If I use omnifix from the get-go all is well. If I forget, I can get raw patches. (Omnifix is isn't bulky and stays on for days--much better than moleskin.)
Not to worry, Eve. If you can get your pack properly fitted in person this should not be an issue. I do not have access to an REI store except online, and so have surrendered to making do.

Is Omnifix available at any farmacia?

 

[SabsP]

Is Omnifix available at any farmacia?

Yes. Ask for the brand Hartmann.

 

[Glenn Rowe]

Just in case: "Gaffer tape" is very-very similar to heavy-duty duct tape (and 90-mph tape, for you veterans out there). In fact, I suspect it may be identical to duct tape -- just not silvery-shiny.

My garage workshop usually has four rolls of this type of tape -- 1 black, 1 OD green, 1 desert tan, and one silvery-shiny. It is extremely useful. In fact, one wag came up with "the ultimate tool box." It contains one can of WD-40 spray and one roll of duct tape. The directions are simple: "If it moves and it shouldn't, use the duct tape. If it doesn't move and it should, use the WD-40."