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Top 5 Blister Kits and First Aid for Blisters

By Wendy Bumgardner, About.com

Created: June 21, 2007

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If you are building up your walking mileage, you will want to take along a blister kit to treat hot spots immediately before blisters form, or to bandage yourself if you wait too long and get a blister. These kits allow you to doctor yourself properly to prevent further damage and lower the risk of infection.

1. Blister Medic

Compact, waterproof case with assorted bandages, moleskin, 2nd Skin®, adhesive, scissors, antibiotic ointments, and antiseptic towelettes. Great to take along in your pack or pocket. From Adventure Medical.
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2. Spenco 2nd Skin Blister Kit

The Spenco® Blister kit features polyurethane foam pressure pads to use on areas prone to blistering before you start walking, and 2nd Skin® dressings to use after blistering. Comes in a compact, resealable pouch for convenient carrying on you walks.
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3. Cramer Blister First Aid Kit

Includes blister foam patches and alcohol preps.

4. First Aid Only Outdoor Softpack Kit

A kit big enough for two people to treat not only blisters but also other scrapes and bumps and scratches along the trail. Includes moleskin as its blister-preventer, antiseptic, and ibuprofen along with lots of other first aid supplies.
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5. ZombieRunner Foot Care Kit

A great kit put together by real ultrarunners with exactly what long distance walkers and runners need. Includes foot powder, Spenco Second Skin, moleskin, elastic tape, alcohol and benzoin preps, antibiotic cream, and more.

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