FIELD WRITER & EDITOR

Editorial Team

Editors

The editorial team compiles practical guides and published research on foot care, footwear preparation, and hygiene for long-distance walkers.

4 Guides Authored

An unlabeled roll of paper tape, a plain pad, a soft plaster, a wool sock, and a hiking boot on a wooden bench

Foot Care

Blister Tape for Hiking: What the Evidence Does and Does Not Show

What a 2016 paper-tape trial of ultramarathon runners shows about blister tape for hiking, which products it did not test, and how to cover a blister you already have.

Oct 11, 20265 min read

An unlabeled balm tin and stick beside a folded towel and a pack hip belt on a stone ledge outdoors

Personal Care

Anti-Chafe Balm: What It Does and How to Prevent Chafing

What causes chafing on long walks, what anti-chafe balm actually does, how it compares with petroleum jelly and powder, and how to apply and reapply it.

Oct 7, 20264 min read

Grey wool-blend walking socks and a spare dry pair laid on a pack beside worn hiking boots at a trail rest stop

Foot Care

Best Socks for Long Distance Walking: How to Choose Them

How to choose socks for long walks and multi-day hikes: fit, fiber, thickness, liners, toe and compression socks, and spare pairs by walk length and weather.

Oct 7, 20264 min read

A loaded hiking pack with hip belt resting beside worn boots on a quiet gravel track in soft daylight

Foot Care

Ruck March Training: How to Build a Plan and Progress Safely

How often to train with a loaded pack, how to add distance, weight or pace one step at a time, pace and finish-time tables, and foot checks for every ruck.

Oct 7, 20264 min read