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profdant139
Explorer II
Jan 05, 2016

How to avoid the dreaded "boondocker's fingertips?"

I won't even post a photo of what my fingertips looked like after a week of sub-freezing camping -- suffice it to say that my thumbs and index fingers were cracked, bleeding, and painful. This proble...
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DutchmenSport
Explorer
Jan 05, 2016
Get a box of rubber latex gloves, like in a doctor's office. At least they will keep your hands dry and not wet. Plus, they are disposable. A box of 100 costs about $10 at Wall Mart in the health care section. They are great to wear under gloves, or when gloves are just too bulky.

Use Neutrogena hand cream.

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