The Blister Triangle: Preventing and Treating Blisters at Home and in the Field - WillowHavenOutdoor Survival Skills

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Guest Blog Post by Tim Webb CCEMT/P, WEMT/ P, US Army SFC (ret) Ah, the seemingly innocuous blister. We’ve all seen them, likely we’ve all had them, and even more likely we have all been crippled by them at one time or another. When you look at the hierarchy of medical problems that can kill you in the back country, blisters aren’t very high up on that list. However, they are one of the most common problems encountered. My bet is that the first human beings, thousands and thousands of years ago, that strapped some kind of footwear on started suffering from blisters soon there after. While not threatening in and of themselves, blisters can absolutely become an issue that can put your life at risk. Blisters can cause pain and slow you down, if not stop you completely. They are prone to infection and long-term issues if not promptly fixed and the pain and discomfort alone is enough to cause you to change the way you walk. Potentially putting you at risk for orthopedic injuries including falls, sprains, and strains. Most of us, whether we are in the back country or in an urban environment, have experienced blisters in […]