In article , Feral Boy
wrote:
Well I got a couple of blisters while on my first couple of canoeing trips
in the summer and I want to do some longer trips next year, and gloves
seemed like the best thing to use, so I was wondering which ones people
used.


IME, the best way to avoid paddling-related blisters is to do more paddling.

Gloves tend to rub and cause their own problems and their use won't toughen
your hands.

The aetiology of friction blisters is not well understood, but I suspect a
skin infection will eventually be discovered which may or may not be
treatable. I suggest cleaning your equipment thoroughly and using calomine
and witch-hazel on your hands.



Allan Bennett
Not a fan of witches
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