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Re: [at-l] re: Preventing blisters

In a message dated 5/1/98 7:38:04 PM, you wrote:

>another thing i do is use rubbing alcohol on my feet morning and night.
>this toughens the skin pretty well, and i'll do it, again, for about a
>week.  i carry a small container with me, and give my feet a "bath" at the
>end of every day on the trail - wonderful cooling feeling, and it keeps
>them clean and tough. 

Earl Schaffer wrote in his book "Walking With Spring" that a recommended
method for toughening feet 50 years ago was to put sand in your boots and walk
until feet are tough.  Sounds pretty drastic.
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