Activity for Richard Holyoakâ
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A: Formula for rough amount of water to carry on hike? I walked Hadrian's Wall recently carrying an 18kg backpack. It was hot, sunny weather for six of the seven days. I had a 2 litre bladder of water and by the end of each day I had ran out of water. That was not a nice feeling walking the last couple of miles without water. I have now upgraded to a... (more) |
— | about 12 years ago |
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A: How do I treat a blister? How can I prevent getting them in the first place? I've always used Compeed blister plasters to treat a blister. It's like covering the blister with a second, more durable skin. You are supposed to leave the plaster on until it falls off naturally which, for me, is usually three or four days. They are a little expensive but your feet will thank yo... (more) |
— | about 12 years ago |
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A: How should I correctly use poles and other equipment to avoid back pain on long hikes? I find that a pair of poles are very handy for climbing over stiles. We have a lot of stiles in the UK, I'm not sure if they are a feature in US trekking. They are also good for controlling the speed of your descent when coming downhill and they reduce the jarring on your knees. I'm told that you ... (more) |
— | about 12 years ago |