viable substitute for Hydropel?

[Mike M]

my stash is getting close to being gone, anyone find anything that would be a good alternative????

Thanks

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Here is a recent thread BEST TREATMENT CREAM FOR WET/PRUNED FEET? , there are more links in the link I provided and here is a product that Steven Paris suggested that is not on any of those threads 2Toms SportShield

[Shawn Bearden]

You didn’t state your usage. For anti-chaffe during long trail runs and ultra races, I use Sportslick http://www.sportslick.com

[Mike M]

as do I; Hydropel is reserved for feet on wet trips (the reason my stash has lasted as long as it has)

would be nice to find roughly the same formula in another product- the stuff works

[Erica R]

I was just researching this for our upcoming river walks in Utah. Apparently Hydropel was 35% DIMETHICONE

DIMETHICONE has some downsides: https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/702011/DIMETHICONE/

I ended up ordering some of 2Toms in sample packets on Amazon for $1.98 each. It’s 5% DIMETHICONE; I don’t see more of a concentration elsewhere.

Actually, when I did Coyote Gulch last year I had no problems with wet feet all day. I think this means my boots fit. There is no substitute for good fitting footwear.

Erica

[Mike M]

here’s one that is 20%

http://www.amazon.com/Wellskin-Barriere-Silicone-Skin-Cream/dp/B00NTOJZ1O

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the  ingredients for 2 toms are Dimethicone, Aloe Vera Extract, Vitamin E , I haven’t tried it but I have heard good stuff about it from a couple of friends( I still have some Hydropel )

 

[marvin k]

updating this thread with current info that I’ve found … not comprehensive

This has 28% dimethicone and 48% petrolatum (vaseline)

https://www.amazon.com/Butt-Balm-Diaper-Rash-Ointment/dp/B0BLF9KH15

This is pure dimethicone used for lice removal (it has been used on my kids)

https://www.amazon.com/Dimethicone-Removal-Non-Toxic-Treatment-Ounces/dp/B07XG2YMFH

The first is probably the closest to hydropel.  The second is the ‘more is better’ option.

I have not tried either but am planning to try the first in prep for a Brooks Range trip.

[Jeff McWilliams]

Cool update.  Last year I used Gurney Goo on my hikes.  It contains petrolatum, cyclomethicone, beeswax, and tea tree oil.

[Lee W]

Was freshening up my supply of Trail Toes the other day and saw this https://www.trailtoes.com/product-page/trail-toes-hp.

It looks like they are using the Hydropel name, not sure how their formula compares to the original. May be worth touching base with them or giving it a try.

[Jeff McWilliams]

Nice. Thanks for the info.

[John S.]

Trail Toes must have bought the formula from Hydropel, guessing since hydropel dot com goes to the trail toes website.

[Mike M]

they even spell petroleum “petrolatum” , they don’t list the concentration of dimethicone, but guessing it must be 30%

I’ve tried some of the dimethicone diaper ointments, but they are not thick like Hydropel was, more creamy.  Hydropel stays on wet feet for quite awhile.  This mentions it can go on thick in wet conditions.

I ordered some :)

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