Thigh Chafing

**wcclark** · 28th June 12, 03:54 PM

Being a Florida boy all of my life has taught me some important lessons about travelling on my own two feet in the dead of summer: Without proper protection, your legs can get pretty chafed up after a lot of walking around in humidity and heat. I've only gone commando once on such an excursion (in a pair of old sweatshorts, mind), and I remember needing a lot of Gold Bond and Ice Straddling when the day was done.

So, if I'm going to be going into the joy of Kilt walking, what does one do to combat Thigh Chafing? I do know I'm a bit overweight, and I intend to work off some weight before my kilt purchase, but I know this problem afflicts more than the heftier of us; I would like to hear some opinions, advice, and (quite frankly) some amusing anecdotes about such situations.

**Steve Ashton** · 28th June 12, 05:33 PM

One word "BodyGlide" sold in sporting goods and kilt shops around the world.
comes in a handy deodorant like stick applicator.

**KiltedCodeWarrior** · 28th June 12, 05:47 PM

Also being a Florida boy (OK transplanted!), I have truly never found this to be an issue (for me!). However, I know that others have had the irritation, and as Steve said, Body Glide. I know that Riverkilt is a staunch supporter of it.

**Tartan Hiker** · 28th June 12, 05:59 PM

Originally Posted by KiltedCodeWarrior

I know that Riverkilt is a staunch supporter of it.

As am I. Led two >10 mile hikes this week in hot, relatively dry conditions. Body Glide once in the morning and I'm good for the day.

**brewerpaul** · 28th June 12, 06:02 PM

I run in my running kilt and Elkommandos and wear a pair of ultralight 6 inch boxer briefs sold by Roadrunner sports. It is their own brand and is very very light weight. If I dont do this I end up with the chaffed thighs or worse,,, Monkey butt..

**Really a McQueen** · 28th June 12, 08:38 PM

Besides 'Body Glide', there are products used by bicyclists to lessen the chance of chafing. Your local bicycle shop should have either 'Chamois Butt'r' (from Paceline products), or 'Beljum Budder' I'd avoid Assos and the other 'European-style' formulas, as they also include embrocation ingredients (think 'Ben-Gay'

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**Off kilt-er dude** · 28th June 12, 08:45 PM

Great question! I too suffer from thunderously thick thighs! I'm not fat in the legs as my drs have told me I'm built like two trees that grew together at the middle, which is also why it took my dr a while to diagnose a knee issue! I'll deffinately look into body glide for the future!!!!