What is a common cause of blisters?

Wearing brand new boots on the trail.

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  1. Hiking in cool weather
  2. Wearing brand new boots on the trail ✔
  3. Drinking too much water

Why: New boots that are not broken in can rub and cause blisters, so break them in first.

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Answer: Wearing brand new boots on the trail. New boots that are not broken in can rub and cause blisters, so break them in first.

  1. Scouting America: Hiking www.scouting.org/merit-badges/hiking
    Wearing brand new boots on the trail.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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