Cold Weather Leukotape Alternatives

[grahambiel]

I'm a huge fan of leukotape for blister prevention but found its limits during first rifle in colorado this year when temps dropped well below freezing and stayed that way for a while. My leukotape basically became glued to itself and when i was able to warm it up in an internal pocket enough to unroll it, what i was able to get off had very little stickiness. Had the same issue with my stash of duct tape.

Has anyone found a good alternative to leukotape and duct tape for blister prevention that doesn't become useless in temps below freezing?

 

[mtbshark]

Tape before you leave the truck and keep it in sleeping bag. That’s the best I have found. No other tape I have come across works as well as leuko



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[Mudd Foot]

Tape before you leave the truck and keep it in sleeping bag. That’s the best I have found. No other tape I have come across works as well as leuko



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2nd these statements. In areas I know will get beat up on my feet, I’ll put on 5-7 layers in advance to avoid the Leuko from rolling with wear. That way there’s less need to reapply.


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[gfreidy]

This year I tried KT tape that is designed for heel blister prevention. It comes with a backing that is removed. I think this might work for you.

 

[mtbshark]

This year I tried KT tape that is designed for heel blister prevention. It comes with a backing that is removed. I think this might work for you.

Care to post a link or pic of product??


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[gfreidy]

I bought it at Walmart in the sporting goods section.

 

[RAM190Hog]

I've also run into the issue with leukotape seizing up. Also, I made the mistake of putting leukotape on a hotspot (which a blister had already begun to form) and then tried to remove it and tore off all the skin. It sucked, bad. I too have moved to this KT blister prevention tape. As effective as the leukotape without being such a PITA to remove. Also is in smaller precut portions, so you don't run into the issue you had with cold weather.