Safety and First Aid Gear for Walkers
How to prevent dog attack and walk safely, plus items to keep you walking safely and happily and treat or prevent minor problems.
Poison Ivy and Poison Oak Prevention
The best prevention for poison ivy or poison oak rash is to avoid touching the plant and getting its toxic oil on your skin. But it can be impossible to avoid at times, or you may fail to identify it until it is too late. You can prevent poison ivy rash or poison oak rash by use of Ivy Block, or by swift removal of the toxic oil as soon as possible. The FDA recommends applying rubbing alcohol t…
The best prevention for poison ivy or poison oak rash is to avoid touching the plant and getting its toxic oil on your skin. But it can be impossible to avoid at times, or you may fail to identify it until it is too late. You can prevent poison ivy rash or poison oak rash by use of Ivy Block, or by swift removal of the toxic oil as soon as possible. The FDA recommends applying rubbing alcohol t…
Blister Kits - Top Picks
Take along a blister kit on your walks so you can immediately treat any hot spots or blisters to prevent further damage.
Take along a blister kit on your walks so you can immediately treat any hot spots or blisters to prevent further damage.
Top Picks for Reflective Items for Walkers
Be safe - be seen. Only your life depends on it. Night walking means taking extra care that cars see you. For the best safety, your entire outline should be reflective and you should carry a light or wear a flasher.
Be safe - be seen. Only your life depends on it. Night walking means taking extra care that cars see you. For the best safety, your entire outline should be reflective and you should carry a light or wear a flasher.
Sprain Relief Items
A sprain requires the basics of R.I.C.E - rest, ice, compression elevation. As you heal, the sprain may need extra support to keep from re-injury.
A sprain requires the basics of R.I.C.E - rest, ice, compression elevation. As you heal, the sprain may need extra support to keep from re-injury.
Calf and Shin Pain Products
When you start walking for fitness or increase your pace or change your shoes, you will discover that walking gives your calves and shins a workout. You may end up with the horrible pain of shin splints, caused by working muscles that don't get worked except through walking. These products can help you stretch, help you build up your walking muscles, and perhaps help recover from shin splints.
When you start walking for fitness or increase your pace or change your shoes, you will discover that walking gives your calves and shins a workout. You may end up with the horrible pain of shin splints, caused by working muscles that don't get worked except through walking. These products can help you stretch, help you build up your walking muscles, and perhaps help recover from shin splints.
10 Essentials for Walkers
From your About.com Guide. What should you carry with you to be prepared while walking?
From your About.com Guide. What should you carry with you to be prepared while walking?
Coldone Cold Therapy Wrap
Coldone cold therapy wraps provides convenient no-mess icing for injuries or sore muscles
Coldone cold therapy wraps provides convenient no-mess icing for injuries or sore muscles
BodyGlide
Blister prevention and anti-chafing stick.
Blister prevention and anti-chafing stick.
Dr. Scholls
Online advice for a variety of foot problems, plus product information.
Online advice for a variety of foot problems, plus product information.
Safety Vests/Jackets Omark Safety Equipment
Safety vests in many styles.
Safety vests in many styles.
Elastic Supports
Knee, ankle and sports elastic braces with online ordering.
Knee, ankle and sports elastic braces with online ordering.
K-9 Swat Rod
Keep dogs at bay with this fiberglass rod. No permanent damage to the doggie, but he'll leave you alone!
Keep dogs at bay with this fiberglass rod. No permanent damage to the doggie, but he'll leave you alone!
OnTheGo
OnTheGo is a convenient, easy-to-use feminine accessory that enables women to urinate while standing.
OnTheGo is a convenient, easy-to-use feminine accessory that enables women to urinate while standing.
SafetyGuys
Personal safety products including flashing lights, pepper spray, dog chasers, stun guns.
Personal safety products including flashing lights, pepper spray, dog chasers, stun guns.
SportSlick
Chafing prevention
Chafing prevention