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Safety and First Aid Gear for Walkers

How to prevent dog attack and walk safely, plus items to keep you walking safely and happily and treat or prevent minor problems.
  1. Blisters and Chafing
  2. Lights and Reflective Gear

Poison Ivy and Poison Oak Prevention

If you are going to be out where there is poison oak or poison ivy, or to cleanse your skin after contact, use these products to prevent poison oak and poison ivy rash.

Blister Kits - Top Picks

These convenient kits give you just what you need to help prevent blisters or to treat them.

Top Picks for Reflective Items for Walkers

When you walk at night, you want your whole outline to be recognizable to cars -- as a human. Here are lights and reflective gear to wear so you can stay safer walking at night.

Sprain Relief Items

Most walkers will get a sprained ankle sometime in their walking life. These items can help with icing and compression and support you as you heal.

Calf and Shin Pain Products

Changing your walking routine can result in shin splints or calf pain. These items can help ease the pain and swelling and help you stretch.

BEX Hand Cooler Review

A review of this hand-cooling gel pack, which can help walkers and runners in the heat.

10 Essentials for Walkers

From your About.com Guide.  What should you carry with you to be prepared while walking?

Coldone Cold Therapy Wrap

Coldone cold therapy wraps come in configurations for knee, ankle, calf and other body areas.

BodyGlide

Blister prevention and anti-chafing stick.

Dr. Scholls

Online advice for a variety of foot problems, plus product information.

K-9 Swat Rod

Keep dogs at bay with this fiberglass rod. No permanent damage to the doggie, but he'll leave you alone!

OnTheGo

OnTheGo is a convenient, easy-to-use feminine accessory that enables women to urinate while standing.

SportSlick

Chafing prevention

RumbaTime GO Watch Review

The RumbaTime GO watch includes emergency contact information and a cashless payment chip.

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