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

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