How can you help prevent chafing on a hike?

Keep skin dry and reduce friction.

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  1. Wear damp rough clothing
  2. Keep skin dry and reduce friction ✔
  3. Ignore hot spots

Why: Keeping skin dry and reducing friction helps prevent chafing and abrasions.

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Answer: Keep skin dry and reduce friction. Keeping skin dry and reducing friction helps prevent chafing and abrasions.

  1. Scouting America: First Aid www.scouting.org/merit-badges/first-aid
    Abrasions, such as chafing and rope burns
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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