Comments on: Patterdale & Kirkstone Fells 2-day backpack http://v-g.me.uk/blog/backpack-trip-reports/patterdale-kirkstone-fells-2-day-backpack/ Backpacking and wild camping in Britain Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:17:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2 By: Geoff C http://v-g.me.uk/blog/backpack-trip-reports/patterdale-kirkstone-fells-2-day-backpack/#comment-21927 Geoff C Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:19:07 +0000 http://v-g.me.uk/blog/backpack-trip-reports/patterdale-kirkstone-fells-2-day-backpack/#comment-21927 Jerry, An interesting article there, that's a few more exercises to try. This lingering PF is more infuriating than bad injuries like sprained ankles, at least those heal completely after a few weeks but this could go on and on. Jerry,
An interesting article there, that’s a few more exercises to try. This lingering PF is more infuriating than bad injuries like sprained ankles, at least those heal completely after a few weeks but this could go on and on.

]]> By: Jerry http://v-g.me.uk/blog/backpack-trip-reports/patterdale-kirkstone-fells-2-day-backpack/#comment-21923 Jerry Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:34:52 +0000 http://v-g.me.uk/blog/backpack-trip-reports/patterdale-kirkstone-fells-2-day-backpack/#comment-21923 Here's a link about plantar fasciitis that was posted on OM the other day by a guy who said doing the exercises mentioned in it fixed his problem in a fortnight .. http://www.aafp.org/afp/20010201/467.html Here’s a link about plantar fasciitis that was posted on OM the other day by a guy who said doing the exercises mentioned in it fixed his problem in a fortnight ..

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20010201/467.html

]]> By: Geoff C http://v-g.me.uk/blog/backpack-trip-reports/patterdale-kirkstone-fells-2-day-backpack/#comment-21854 Geoff C Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:54:52 +0000 http://v-g.me.uk/blog/backpack-trip-reports/patterdale-kirkstone-fells-2-day-backpack/#comment-21854 Alex, That's interesting, never heard of those. I prefer briefs myself rather than the 'shorts' type that extend a little way down the legs. I tried a pair of Lowe Alpine Dryflo ones of that type and didn't like the feel of them at all. Alex,
That’s interesting, never heard of those.
I prefer briefs myself rather than the ’shorts’ type that extend a little way down the legs. I tried a pair of Lowe Alpine Dryflo ones of that type and didn’t like the feel of them at all.

]]> By: Alex http://v-g.me.uk/blog/backpack-trip-reports/patterdale-kirkstone-fells-2-day-backpack/#comment-21842 Alex Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:29:33 +0000 http://v-g.me.uk/blog/backpack-trip-reports/patterdale-kirkstone-fells-2-day-backpack/#comment-21842 Geoff (and others), Not a hardcore hiker as you (well, not yet, in training) but I have been following your blogs for a while now. I had issues with chafing (my thighs mostly) as well untill I switched to underarmor shorts, they are fantastic! I started with buying one pair (9inch) for testing mid summer, and now have 4 pairs which covers me for a longer period of time, not a single problem with chafing leg wise since I got them. Fairly pricey but so worth the money. hope this helps! Geoff (and others),

Not a hardcore hiker as you (well, not yet, in training) but I have been following your blogs for a while now. I had issues with chafing (my thighs mostly) as well untill I switched to underarmor shorts, they are fantastic! I started with buying one pair (9inch) for testing mid summer, and now have 4 pairs which covers me for a longer period of time, not a single problem with chafing leg wise since I got them. Fairly pricey but so worth the money.

hope this helps!

]]> By: Geoff C http://v-g.me.uk/blog/backpack-trip-reports/patterdale-kirkstone-fells-2-day-backpack/#comment-21788 Geoff C Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:40:30 +0000 http://v-g.me.uk/blog/backpack-trip-reports/patterdale-kirkstone-fells-2-day-backpack/#comment-21788 Marcus, It's totally non-greasy, nothing messy at all. It comes as a retractable solid stick in a plastic container and feels like a slightly moist bar of soap. Just smear it onto the vulnerable bits and you're done. Marcus,
It’s totally non-greasy, nothing messy at all. It comes as a retractable solid stick in a plastic container and feels like a slightly moist bar of soap. Just smear it onto the vulnerable bits and you’re done.

]]> By: Marcus http://v-g.me.uk/blog/backpack-trip-reports/patterdale-kirkstone-fells-2-day-backpack/#comment-21787 Marcus Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:12:57 +0000 http://v-g.me.uk/blog/backpack-trip-reports/patterdale-kirkstone-fells-2-day-backpack/#comment-21787 I'm all over this bodyglide business. Is it greasy - how does it work? I’m all over this bodyglide business. Is it greasy - how does it work?

]]> By: Robin Evans http://v-g.me.uk/blog/backpack-trip-reports/patterdale-kirkstone-fells-2-day-backpack/#comment-21776 Robin Evans Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:29:17 +0000 http://v-g.me.uk/blog/backpack-trip-reports/patterdale-kirkstone-fells-2-day-backpack/#comment-21776 I use Sportslick: http://www.swimproducts.co.uk/erol.html#1X0 instead of Bodyglide. Same idea. I use Sportslick: http://www.swimproducts.co.uk/erol.html#1X0 instead of Bodyglide. Same idea.

]]> By: James Boulter http://v-g.me.uk/blog/backpack-trip-reports/patterdale-kirkstone-fells-2-day-backpack/#comment-21774 James Boulter Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:56:46 +0000 http://v-g.me.uk/blog/backpack-trip-reports/patterdale-kirkstone-fells-2-day-backpack/#comment-21774 I may have to check out that bodyglide stuff - cheek chafing can make a backpack hell on a muggy summers day when it is raining and you are wearing waterproofs. If we were younger it would be called nappy rash?! I may have to check out that bodyglide stuff - cheek chafing can make a backpack hell on a muggy summers day when it is raining and you are wearing waterproofs. If we were younger it would be called nappy rash?!

]]> By: Geoff C http://v-g.me.uk/blog/backpack-trip-reports/patterdale-kirkstone-fells-2-day-backpack/#comment-21767 Geoff C Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:01:18 +0000 http://v-g.me.uk/blog/backpack-trip-reports/patterdale-kirkstone-fells-2-day-backpack/#comment-21767 Marcus, Another grand walk despite the irritations. Bodyglide is incredible stuff: until I discovered it I used to have intermittent chafing problems between the tops of my thighs and the dreaded cheek chafing, particularly in warm weather, now that's all in the past. I don't even need to carry it with me, one application before setting off from home lasts for days. I got mine from <a href="http://www.wiggle.co.uk/s/cycle/7/bodyglide" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Wiggle</a>. Marcus,
Another grand walk despite the irritations.
Bodyglide is incredible stuff: until I discovered it I used to have intermittent chafing problems between the tops of my thighs and the dreaded cheek chafing, particularly in warm weather, now that’s all in the past. I don’t even need to carry it with me, one application before setting off from home lasts for days. I got mine from Wiggle.

]]> By: Marcus http://v-g.me.uk/blog/backpack-trip-reports/patterdale-kirkstone-fells-2-day-backpack/#comment-21766 Marcus Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:25:10 +0000 http://v-g.me.uk/blog/backpack-trip-reports/patterdale-kirkstone-fells-2-day-backpack/#comment-21766 I'm just about to read this entry Geoff but from that title image I can see I'm going to love it as usual. The dreaded 'rubbage' can ruin a day as much as a blister in my opinion. What is this Bodyglide you speak of?! Must google it and find out. Cheek chaffing is my worst nightmare at the moment!!! I’m just about to read this entry Geoff but from that title image I can see I’m going to love it as usual.

The dreaded ‘rubbage’ can ruin a day as much as a blister in my opinion. What is this Bodyglide you speak of?! Must google it and find out. Cheek chaffing is my worst nightmare at the moment!!!

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