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Rash
Here's an embarassing question.
When I do a lot of hunting/walking I sweat and develop a rash around the privates.[:'(] Going on a 5 day drop camp hunt can be a big challenge. Once I get a rash, and it doesn't take a lot, my walking is done. Since it is not practical to pack in water supplies, etc. have any of you experienced this issue and have a solution. I will take scent free wet wipes. I am thinking about buying bicycling shorts but don't know how much that will help. Since I can't take a ton of clothes I don't know how big a factor it is to keep wearingthe same underarmour type garmets I did the entire day or two before. Anybody with a similar issue that found a solution. Thanks! |
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Walk bow legged like a cowboy.. keeps things from rubbing.
I've feltyour pain and don't have a cure other than to either shower or bath (in an ice cold creek)a time or two or be liberal with the wipes. I take some spray on anti scent which knocks down the stank somewhat on used clothes.. but I've learned that you just can't stay scentfree up in the mountains after several days or more of serious hiking... use the wind and stay upwind of your buddies! [8D] |
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try balmex diaper rash. Probably best if you apply before. Only problem, is I don't know if there is a scent free kind..
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I use anti bacterial wipes and make sure I use them after every #2 movement. Each night I use them in that whole area front and back and then put on some medicated powder to keep dry. It is important to stay ahead of any rash. Lots of walking up steep hills causes sweat and you have to learn to stop a rash from developing. I layer and never walk without going lite on the cloths.
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Champlain:
Excellent advice. Thank you! |
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Try penaten diaper cream or vassoline it works quite well.
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use tobasco sauce jk. I still use old gold bond not scent free but i dont get a rash either.
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I'm not sure what's out there, but you may be able to find an undergarment that wicks away moisture. That may help keep the rash at bay. If not, you could take extra shorts and change, just like socks, when you feel they are getting damp with sweat.
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It may be elastic causing the problems too.
Some people are boxers, some are briefs...Cabela's put out a comfortable pair of wicking briefs with scent-eliminator. It's the MTP series IIRC. |
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Use the wipes, they work very well.
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Plain ole corn starch, and change your drawers daily.Wash with the wet wipes, and some powder and you should be able to head this situation off. Tucks medicated pads are pretty handy as well and take up very little room in the pack.
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As far as the rash, stay away from ALL cotton products. Cotton has no place in the back country other than maybe blowing your nose. Look for an antimicrobial type material and also look for a boxer type brief where there is no elastic band in the groin area.
Make sure that if you use wipes, there is no alcohol in the wipes. I stay away from wipes and take a bar of soap and a washcloth with me. It can be colder than heck jumping into a creek, but even after a 2 week stint in the backcountry, I don't stink. To me hygiene is huge on backcountry hunts. Chlorophyl tablets can be used starting 2 days before your hunt and into the hunt. These tablets are amazing and cut way back on the odor that you produce. Your rash could be from the rubbing but may also be amplified by bacteria build up....Get yourself some new shorts and keep yourself clean!!!! |
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ORIGINAL: Elkcrazy8 As far as the rash, stay away from ALL cotton products. Cotton has no place in the back country other than maybe blowing your nose. Look for an antimicrobial type material and also look for a boxer type brief where there is no elastic band in the groin area. Make sure that if you use wipes, there is no alcohol in the wipes. I stay away from wipes and take a bar of soap and a washcloth with me. It can be colder than heck jumping into a creek, but even after a 2 week stint in the backcountry, I don't stink. To me hygiene is huge on backcountry hunts. Chlorophyl tablets can be used starting 2 days before your hunt and into the hunt. These tablets are amazing and cut way back on the odor that you produce. Your rash could be from the rubbing but may also be amplified by bacteria build up....Get yourself some new shorts and keep yourself clean!!!! |
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Schultzy, we have a saying........."Cotton Kills".... I started hunting with some hard core backcountry guys and there is not one who has cotton in his arsenal.
I pay 35.00 each for my undershirts alone, and can wear one for 3 days with proper hygeine. After 3 days the shirt still has little odor as it is antimicrobial. Proper clothing is very important to me and I don't mind spending the extra to make sure I will be very comfortable with very little. Sitka makes some great products for each layer that you need. The 90% clothes have been absolutly awesome. I don't even need rain gear now in my pack. Check out the undershorts also, a little spendy, but very functional to say the least!!!! I used to go the route of buying what I thought was a great deal, only to be buying something the following year because the others did not do what I wanted.... I would have been better off buying the good stuff to begin with. |
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ORIGINAL: Elkcrazy8 Schultzy, we have a saying........."Cotton Kills".... I started hunting with some hard core backcountry guys and there is not one who has cotton in his arsenal. I pay 35.00 each for my undershirts alone, and can wear one for 3 days with proper hygeine. After 3 days the shirt still has little odor as it is antimicrobial. Proper clothing is very important to me and I don't mind spending the extra to make sure I will be very comfortable with very little. Sitka makes some great products for each layer that you need. The 90% clothes have been absolutly awesome. I don't even need rain gear now in my pack. Check out the undershorts also, a little spendy, but very functional to say the least!!!! I used to go the route of buying what I thought was a great deal, only to be buying something the following year because the others did not do what I wanted.... I would have been better off buying the good stuff to begin with. |
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No problem, I don't mean to hijack this thread, however it does go hand in hand with the original post. If you haven't had the chance, get Cameron Hanes book on backcountry bowhunting. Hands down the best book out there for hard earned tips. If you care to shoot me your e-mail on a pm, I would be more than happy to send you my bivy list. Never forget duct tape, it works great for holding yourself together ( literally).....
I can go all week on a 40 lbs pack and never get cold, wet, or hungry..... For proper nutrition check out www.wildernessathlete.org , awesome stuff!!!! |
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Or you could just go to the store and get you some panty hose. Seriously.
They also will keep you from developing saddle sores when riding horses for hours at a time. |
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ORIGINAL: bigbulls Or you could just go to the store and get you some panty hose. Seriously. They also will keep you from developing saddle sores when riding horses for hours at a time. On my first ever Cattle Drive an experienced Wrangler from New Mexico, recommended them to anyone planning going on this trip.. People that listened had a blast, people that didn't still wear glad that went, but where more reserved in a lot of activities.. I carry nylons and a couple of travel pakages of those diaper wipes with some type of loation in them (I can't remember what its called), but I made the mistake of being so impressed by them I told everyone what I brought, Next thing I knew,they were being lendt out to everyone in spike camp...[&o] They didn't last long..... So I did suffer eventually..... Moral of the story.. If ya do carry them keep them to yourself and keep quiet.... |
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You could always try going commando.
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ORIGINAL: daddyslittlegirl You could always try going commando.
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Which mountains?? When are you going again? [8D]
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baby powder helps
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ORIGINAL: Monie Which mountains?? When are you going again? [8D] lol |
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