Getting ready for a BP hunt and have been doing 6 mile hikes with 40# packs. The bottom of my feet get really hot, which can and will cause blisters. I am wearing smartwool socks and Danner hiking boots.

Is there a powder or something to put into the boot to reduce the heat or something else that helps?

Maybe just time and miles will toughen the soles more.


There are no bad days hunting elk, some are just better.