An embarassing problem

[LongIslandPiney]

Now that the warmer weather is here as usual I seem to sweat alot. My groin area is afflicted the worst, especially on long hikes. I seem to get a sticky rash or sore, and it is extremely plainful. I put plenty of powder on before I hike, but after awhile it is sweated away.
I come home and am in pain, and then put more powder on (I use gold bond) and it eventually goes away by morning. But I'd like to avoid getting these irritations in the first place, but how, other than carrying the powder around with me?
I know wearing pants does not help, but shorts are a no, esp with the ticks and mosquitoes.
Even in winter I can get this condition as well. If there's no simple way to avoid it I guess I will have to see the doctor.

 

[Sue Gremlin]

Runners and hardcore athletes smear vaseline on the affected areas, keeps things from chafing.

 

[Enoch]

I'm a runner, and when I'm going to do longer runs (6+ miles) I use a product called Body Glide. It's less greasy than vaseline, and helps with chafing.

 

[LongIslandPiney]

Thanks, I'll check that out. Also what kind of clothes breathe the best? Ideally clothing with little holes in it would be the best as I feel the clothes I wear don't "breathe" too well.

 

[Enoch]

For clothes, if you sweat a lot, stay away from cotton (including blue jeans); it just sucks up moisture. Look for microfiber stuff, anything with "moisture wicking" ability. You can find plenty of (expensive) stuff at sports stores or online; get a good pair of hiking pants if you don't already have one. Good luck.

--Dan.

 

[woodjin]

LIP, didn't you present us with this same problem last year? I thought we had you all cleared up with vasoline?

 

[pinelandpaddler]

http://forums.njpinebarrens.com/showthread.php?t=2573

 

[LongIslandPiney]

LIP, didn't you present us with this same problem last year? I thought we had you all cleared up with vasoline?

Didn't help, actually made it worse. The problem is it too "moist", it needs to stay dry. Maybe I'll try Body Glide. So far vasoline, powder, and even deoderant hasn't prevented the condition from occuring.
I sweat so much that my underwear and groin area of my pants are soaked, especially on long hikes in the sun.
I need pants with a ventilation system like the astronauts have.:rofl:
It's why I do best when temps are below 32F with a biting wind.

 

[LongIslandPiney]

Dealing with warm weather

http://forums.njpinebarrens.com/showthread.php?t=2573

Sorry I forgot. It just seems like nothing is helping me. I sweat well more than the average person. It's hard to be comfortable when you're soaked with sweat. What I need to do is stop or reduce the sweating, and I think the sores will go away.
Of course all the sweating makes me very thirsty, and carrying one 20oz bottle of gatorade aint enough. Even on a cool day, like yesterday, when I did my 10+ mile hike in Montauk, I got very thirsty even one hour after I drank it.
When I got back to civilization I promptly guzzled a 30oz bottle of water.

 

[LongIslandPiney]

For clothes, if you sweat a lot, stay away from cotton (including blue jeans); it just sucks up moisture. Look for microfiber stuff, anything with "moisture wicking" ability. You can find plenty of (expensive) stuff at sports stores or online; get a good pair of hiking pants if you don't already have one. Good luck.

--Dan.

My pants are mostly polyester and rayon (bad) and I wear boxers which are polyester and cotton (not good). Cotton underwear (briefs) are even worse and I stopped wearing those. I generally buy my clothes on the cheap since I hate spending alot of $$ on anything, I guess I am payin' for it now.
Microfiber sounds good, hopefully I can find it at reasonable prices somewhere.

 

[bobpbx]

LI, when I get a rash I use zinc oxide ointment. I tried all kinds of other stuff, but this really works as It protects the rash while your body heals. It does not allow your sweat to aggravate the condition. Dry yourself good before you go out, then apply. The best I ever had also had some cod-liver oil in it too.

PS: Campmoor is up your way in Jersey. Get thier catologue. They sell discontinued or second runs of microfiber (polyester and nylon blends) underwear and tee shirts. Look for Duo-fold. They have boxers for $6.97 and tee shirts for $9.97. The colors are wild (mango, peach, etc.) but who stands on formality in the woods?

 

[davensj]

I'm a runner, and when I'm going to do longer runs (6+ miles) I use a product called Body Glide. It's less greasy than vaseline, and helps with chafing.

Where do you get Body Glide at? I`v looked all over and can`t find it anywhere.

 

[Teegate]

Of course all the sweating makes me very thirsty, and carrying one 20oz bottle of gatorade aint enough. Even on a cool day, like yesterday, when I did my 10+ mile hike in Montauk, I got very thirsty even one hour after I drank it.

There is your problem! Gatorade is full of salt and that makes you thirst. Switch to water when you hike.

Guy

 

[davensj]

Thanks, I'll check that out. Also what kind of clothes breathe the best? Ideally clothing with little holes in it would be the best as I feel the clothes I wear don't "breathe" too well.

My son used to ware this stuff called Under Armour for football. It kept you warm in the winter and he had some for baesball in the summer too, it keeps your body dry when your sweating.

http://www.underarmour.com/ShopUSAHome.cfm?s_kwcid=under%20armour%20com|781873714&gclid=CP78s_Dh-owCFQbmYAodfRZnhA

 

[Enoch]

Where do you get Body Glide at? I`v looked all over and can`t find it anywhere.

I get it at a running store near where I work in Philadelphia; I think most of the big chain athletic stores carry it (REI, Dick's, etc.). If you have a local runners or shoe store you can find it. Last resort - order it online.

 

[pinelandpaddler]

There is your problem! Gatorade is full of salt and that makes you thirst. Switch to water when you hike.

Good call, Guy.

 

[LongIslandPiney]

There is your problem! Gatorade is full of salt and that makes you thirst. Switch to water when you hike.

Guy

Really, I always thought Gatorade was for sweaty activity, even my doctor told me to drink it to keep from getting dehydrated. It seems to quench my thirsty pretty good, but you do need alot of it. However the same goes for water.
According to what you're saying, all those gatorade ads I see on TV are false advertizing!

 

[LongIslandPiney]

My son used to ware this stuff called Under Armour for football. It kept you warm in the winter and he had some for baesball in the summer too, it keeps your body dry when your sweating.

http://www.underarmour.com/ShopUSAH...om|781873714&gclid=CP78s_Dh-owCFQbmYAodfRZnhA

I think they just opened a store at the Tanger Outlet in Riverhead, I noticed it last time I was there. Sounds like what I need!

 

[GermanG]

I think I have the answer to your problem. There is an outdoor club I have encountered through the park (and by no other connection!) called the Paddling Bares. No, I didn't mean to type Bears. It is spelled BARES. I wish I was making this up, but I'm not. No more damp clothing!

 

[LongIslandPiney]

I think I have the answer to your problem. There is an outdoor club I have encountered through the park (and by no other connection!) called the Paddling Bares. No, I didn't mean to type Bears. It is spelled BARES. I wish I was making this up, but I'm not. No more damp clothing!

Yeah but just imagine what it's like picking all the ticks off every corner of the body! Yuck!:rofl: