Is there any difference between these other than the price? Can I use hydropel for all the same things as the sportslick? I already have some hydropel and don't feel like buying sportslick.
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I vote for Hydropel. Seems to work better and last longer for me.
Give these two a try too. They are smaller, lighter, more dense (more product for the size), and cheaper…
I always see that in most people's gear list. I've never used them myself. I wanted to know what are they mainly used for? Is it just for chafing? I solve my chafing problems by using underarmour boxer briefs. I was wondering if there is anything else they are used for since most people seem to include them in ther packs.
-Sid
Sid, I'm with you on the boxer briefs. I noticed that many people do not have underwear on their gear lists and just hike in shorts only. I would rather wear the few extra ounces and eliminate chafing. However, I do like hydropel for my feet if I'm hiking in wet conditions or for long periods of time. If it's just a weekend trip, then I do not carry either. I will check out the other cheaper options on amazon…would definitely like to pay less for the product
Here's a thought for chafing. Cut the mesh inner out of a pair of baggie type shorts that were too big, added an elastic waist band, which also shortened the briefs, and voila!, hikers briefs. The Kenmore sewing manual referred me to a diamond type stich that attaches mesh to elastic so as not to limit the flex of the elastic.
Can't comment on Sportslick- never tried it, I did have an opportunity to test out Hydropel a couple of weeks ago in the Gila. I purchased a tube (the stuff is $$$$!) because we were going to have numerous (50+) stream crossing in the course of two days so I knew our feet would be wet all day hiking. The purchase was based on several recommendations on this site. We (wife and I) treated our feet both mornings with a light coat and after two days of hiking with wet feet happy to report no blisters, not even a hot spot. I don't know if I'd pack the stuff for every trip, but if I know my feet are going to wet- it appears the stuff works as advertised. We'll get a lot of mileage out of the one tube, a little goes a long way.
Can't comment on the hydropel, as I've never used it, but sportslick has kept me blister free for 5 years.I also use it for chafing, and it does a great job.
does sportslick have some anti-fungal properties? I don't think hyropel does, but I can see that as being advantageous
"does sportslick have some anti-fungal properties?"
Yes, and also anti bacterial properties.
got to second the B-Aid Brand!
I've had great results(as in nothing to speak of) with that stuff.
I get "burning balls of the feet" and Band Aid Friction Block did not help on an initial trial, where I tried it on one foot and not the other (control group!). I actually thought the foot withOUT the Friction Block was a little more comfortable than the one with it.
I don't doubt that others have had success with B-A Friction Block; I just suspect it's better at some problems than others. Might be really good at blocking moisture. It should be: it appears to be mostly made of Crisco, ie, hydrogenated vegetable oil, with a little cetyl alcohol (a "fatty" alcohol).
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