Chaffing, it hurts.

[kmac]

KILT!!! will solve all your chafing problems!

 

[Little Rickie]

KILT!!! will solve all your chafing problems!

I'm looking into that.

Seriously,

what do you wear under it. I was thinking underarmor shorts to help with moisture wicking.

 

[jniehof]

what do you wear under it.

Socks.

I do sometimes wear bike shorts as underwear when running or climbing; they don't chafe. The padding can get a bit awkward sometimes when you're not on a saddle, though.

 

[Mike P.]

Bag balm user, no problems, would never consider anyday over 10 miles without it. Have had no issues on 20 & 30 mile days.

 

[halia and flammeus]

tea tree oil

If, in addition to chafing, you suspect a fungal infection, I vote for tea tree oil. I use a shampoo called "triple treat" by Giovanni - use that to wash the infected area, and presto! no more irritation. Then protect with all the vaseline, bodyglide, bag balm etc. you want. High mileage runners would also be a good source of insights/advice on this question.

Flammeus used to have a chafing problem, running, not hiking, and he swears by the spandex biking style shorts.

And, for style points, definitely hike in a kilt.

 

[Neil]

I very rarely have chafing problems anymore but I remember how it would feel.

Like someone was holding one of those plumber's welding torches against my inner thighs. Every step of the way out.

Just thought I'd share.

 

[DougPaul]

Bag Balm is 99.7% petrolatum (petroleum jelly) and lanolin, and .3% 8-hydroxyquinoline sulfate (a coal-tar derived antiseptic). The safety of -hydroxyquinoline sulfate appears to be somewhat in doubt, but it doesn't look like much formal testing has been done: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=8-hydroxyquinoline+sulfate&btnG=Google+Search

Presumably the same softening and lubrication can be achieved with just a mixture petrolatum and lanolin.

Doug

 

[WinterWarlock]

Oh, and there is only one "f" in "chafing."

maybe he meant this

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaff

I wouldn't want that between my thighs either...

Seriously though - in the 'what to do after this happens' category - Cuticuria soap is great, then Bag Balm.

 

[daxs]

Body glide. I use it all the time for areas that chafe when I run. Not as greasy feeling as vaseline and won't stain your clothes like vaseline.

 

[alistair]

KILT!!! will solve all your chafing problems!

William Wallace would be proud to see you climbing in your highland gear...... For me I think the 20yards of pure wool plaid in my dress kilt to be a little warm and heavy for climbing in.

 

[kmac]

it doesn't necessarily have to be a wool kilt...http://www.nextag.com/Mountain-Hardwear-Mountain-Kilt-548493168/prices-html

 

[Paradox]

Yes it hurts more than any blister I've ever had. Losing some weight, and baby powder do it for me.

 

[Reekee]

Bag balm?

Bag balm? If it's good enough for cow tits...........................

 

[Mats Roing]

All I can say is.....vaseline.......

 

[WinterWarlock]

Bag balm? If it's good enough for cow tits...........................

I agree this is the best goop out there (YMMV), but I'm not sure I want to be comparing my chafed regions with 'cow tits'

 

[Paradox]

I agree this is the best goop out there (YMMV), but I'm not sure I want to be comparing my chafed regions with 'cow tits'

Concur, its udderly ridiculous.

 

[Paradox]

I agree this is the best goop out there (YMMV), but I'm not sure I want to be comparing my chafed regions with 'cow tits'

Concur....it's udderly ridiculous.