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Sawyer / Tick Prevention
Premium Permethrin Clothing, Gear & Tents Trigger Spray (24oz)
0.5% Permethrin · 24 fl oz trigger spray
Under $25Editorial rating8.7/10
Foot Care
Prevent rubbing and protect hot spots.
Leukotape, Body Glide, Engo patches, and Trail Toes for foot care before and during a ruck.
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Foot & bug protection
Blister care, skin protection, repellent, and tick-removal tools.
14 products
Body Glide / Foot Care
For Her Anti-Chafe Balm (0.8 oz)
0.8 oz travel stick · Plant-derived, petroleum-free
Under $25Editorial rating8.4/10
Sawyer / Tick Prevention
20% Picaridin Lotion + Pump Spray Combo
20% Picaridin · Lotion + pump spray
$25-50Editorial rating8.1/10
TickCheck / Tick Prevention
Premium Tick Remover Kit
Stainless steel remover, precision tweezers, ID card, leather case · Surgical-grade stainless steel
Under $25Editorial rating7.8/10
Kahtoola / Foot Care
MICROspikes Footwear Traction
Industry-standard slip-on traction for ice, packed snow, and wet rock. Stretches over normal boots in under a minute.
$50-150Catalog listing
Superfeet / Foot Care
All-Purpose Support High Arch Insoles
High-arch-support over-the-counter insole. The gold-standard plantar fasciitis fix for ruckers who aren't ready for custom orthotics.
$50-150Catalog listing
Body Glide / Foot Care
Original Anti-Chafe Balm
Rub it on thighs, nipples, heels - anywhere straps or skin meets. Basic training standard.
Under $25Catalog listing
BSN Medical / Foot Care
Leukotape P Athletic Tape
Stronger than moleskin. Pre-tape hot spots before long rucks.
Under $25Catalog listing
ENGO / Foot Care
ENGO Blister Prevention Patches
Patches stick to the inside of your shoe, not your foot - fix a hot spot without a bandage.
Under $25Catalog listing
Trail Toes / Foot Care
Anti Friction / Anti Blister Foot Cream
Anti-friction foot cream intended for application before long walks and runs.
Under $25Catalog listing
Gold Bond / Skin Care
Friction Defense Stick - 1.75 oz
Drugstore anti-chafe stick with aloe. Unscented formula, widely available, lowest price point in the skin-care lineup.
Under $25Catalog listing
Squirrel's Nut Butter / Skin Care
Anti Chafing Stick - 1.7 oz
All-natural anti-chafe stick. Pocketable applicator goes on dry; works on thighs, underarms, and pack-strap contact points.
Under $25Catalog listing
Compeed / Foot Care
Advanced Blister Care Pads (10 ct, 2 Packs)
Hydrocolloid pad that cushions an active blister and stays sealed for days under socks and boots. Mixed sizes per pack.
Under $25Catalog listing
Chamois Butt'r / Skin Care
Chamois Butt'r Original 8 oz
Cyclist-developed cream that doubles as a ruck-strap and thigh anti-chafe. Non-greasy, washes out of fabric. Tube goes further than a stick.
Under $25Catalog listing
