On long trips it pays to keep up with the laundry lest the dreaded chafe begins. Photo: Jack Houghton

Avoiding chafing

February 2018

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Reduce the risk of an excruciating day’s walking with these top tips.

Put heat, sweat and movement together and you’ve got the perfect environment for developing painful chafing. Think about your smalls: Wearing moisture-wicking underwear goes a long way towards preventing chafing around your butt and thighs. Leave cotton undies at home, and wear merino or synthetic ones instead. Some people find that boxer or boyleg styles are […]
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