PDF Reprint - The 1.5 Ounce Foot Care Kit

Catalog No. BPLV2FOOT

Description

Originally Published In: Issue 2, Spring 2005

PDF reprint of an article on the 1.5 ounce foot care kit from Backpacking Light Magazine (Print Version).

• Title: The 1.5 Ounce Foot Care Kit
• Author: John Vonhof
• Word Count: 3,322
• Images: 2 Illustration, 2 Photos

Abstract

The trick of any foot care kit is to have the stuff you need, when you need it, and know how to use it. That’s even harder when you limit your foot care kit to 1.5 ounces—a good goal for lightweight backpacking. So what do you need and what is optional?

Begin with a basic kit and customize it to suit your needs. Stock it with sufficient equipment for the length and expected conditions of your hike. If you are able to resupply along the trail, be sure to add extra foot care materials. Use a strong plastic Ziploc bag for your kit. The following components are the minimum I would take on a weeklong hike.

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