{"id":3311,"date":"2020-03-03T16:56:22","date_gmt":"2020-03-04T00:56:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helpshoe.com\/?p=3311"},"modified":"2024-01-01T08:57:06","modified_gmt":"2024-01-01T16:57:06","slug":"athletic-tape-hiking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/helpshoe.com\/athletic-tape-hiking\/","title":{"rendered":"Using Athletic Tape When Hiking"},"content":{"rendered":"

It can be annoying to go on a hike and have your shoes start to rub on your feet and start to cause blisters or sensitive areas. When I’ve used tape to cover sensitive areas, I’ve always had a good experience with the tape protecting my feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Athletic tape can help protect your feet while you are hiking all day. It can provide effective all-day protection and support when applied correctly. Athletic tape is strong, sticky, and provides good protection for blisters and support for sprains.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Various kinds of tape have different attributes: stretchy or tight, breathable or less so, and easy to peel off or very sticky. The best hiking tape for you will depend on your specific needs. I think carrying a roll of tape is a good precautionary measure when going hiking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some situations necessitate the use of tape for either protection from rubbing or support for a strained foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why Use Athletic Tape?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some people feel strongly about using athletic tape while hiking because it helps them with blisters. There are several other reasons to take some with you while you hike. Let’s look at a few reasons it is helpful. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Rubbing and Blisters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Once you start feeling rubbing occurring, or if you know it will start to occur, place tape on your feet. This will prevent blisters from occurring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have blisters already, wash them with soap and water<\/strong> and place a bandage on them. Following that, you can put some tape over the bandage to keep it in place.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

2. Climbing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Tape your hands If you will be climbing and repelling during your hike or camping expedition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is important if you need the support <\/strong>or will be in rough conditions. If you are a beginner, you’ll notice how sensitive your hand may be after a climb or two. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the rock face is rough and sharp, tape or climbing gloves<\/a> (AD) will help save your hand from cuts and scratches as you climb and repel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

3. Support for Sprains or Injuries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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To help support a sprain, you need to wrap tape or an elastic bandage around the ankle. This can be an effective tool to help you get through a hike on your own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It helps to minimize any further damage<\/strong> and can help with swelling<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Most hikers will have one or more experiences with their skin rubbing against their shoes. This can occur for different reasons, so finding out a preventative measure<\/strong> for your next hike will be helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Until then, having some tape to prevent blisters will make your hike an enjoyable experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have had several experiences with blisters, and sometimes it is unavoidable. When I wasn’t expecting to get a blister, I sometimes had a bandage available. I used the bandage<\/strong> to help stop further irritation. This works well as a temporary measure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless of how prepared you are, how good your shoes are, and how great your socks are, you may still get blisters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having some tape available can make all the difference in your overall hiking experience<\/strong>. Athletic tape can come in handy for blisters, support, and other uses where tape can help while camping<\/a> (article).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Using Athletic Tape for Climbing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Climbers don’t always need to tape up their hands while climbing. A short rock face can be climbed with some chalk, some climbing shoes, and a rope and harness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those who are climbing in more difficult situations, they may require tape to prevent injuries to their skin<\/strong> and to help with support<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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