Reviewed by: Greg Chinn
Good 20 degree bag for those mild spring and fall nights. Not extremely small or light, but it gets the job done for a budget and should easily fit into most packs.
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Q.}
Does soaking your feet in black tea before a hike reduce sweat and prevent blisters?
Submitted by: C.S., Orlando, FL
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It does, and here's why. Black tea contains tannins, a bitter-tasting plant compound that gives red wine a tart flavor. And since tannins are astringents, they shrink or constrict body tissues, including the pores on your feet, causing you to sweat less.
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