Toenails

[savagehunter]

Anybody got them? Trail advice? Ultralight clippers?

[MtnMuley]

Lol, I'd hope we all have em. Clip 3 days before you go.   if you're in there long enough to need to clip again, you need to hone up on yer skills!

[Igottanewknee]

I got them too! Same ones from before... Proud of them...

[cbond3318]

Yeah, I clip a few days before and usually don't have to worry about on trail second clippings. Occasionally , the Stars will align and my mineral and vitamin intake in the weeks leading up to a backcountry excursion leads to optimal nail growth so I will bring a set along.

These are what I run, a little spendsy at $95.00, but more expensive means better.

[savagehunter]

Thank you so much . That kind of kind advice is what I'm looking for and at 48 I just can't chew them of anymore.

[cbond3318]

Thank you so much . That kind of kind advice is what I'm looking for and at 48 I just can't chew them of anymore.

  , you can never be too cautious about pulling a muscle in the steep and deep.

[syoungs]

Thank you so much . That kind of kind advice is what I'm looking for and at 48 I just can't chew them of anymore.

You just need to find better hunting buddies then! 

[Bushcraft]

WTH???

This can't possibly be a serious question. 

[ghosthunter]

WTH???

This can't possibly be a serious question.
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You bet
I have a small toe that rides against the toe next door. If I don't keep trimmed it cuts the other.

[cbond3318]

WTH???

This can't possibly be a serious question.
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You bet
I have a small toe that rides against the toe next door. If I don't keep trimmed it cuts the other.

Bummer Ghost, I think I'd be contemplating lopping off the little saboteur.

[Bushcraft]

Sure, but how fast do toenails grow? 

No offense, but I simply can't imagine them growing enough to be an issue during a backpack hunt, even for longer 10-12 day trips.

I just clip them to the quick a day or two before the hitting the trail, give 'em a thorough brushing with hydrogen peroxide and forget about them.  I can't stand any excess toe-nails or even fingernails for that matter.  Having taken a microbiology class back in my pre-med days where we swabbed all sorts of surfaces (countertops, floors, doorknobs, toilet seats, toilet handles, skin, fingernails, etc.), they are just mind-blowingly gross mini-petri dishes for all manner of nasty buggery.

I suspect that most of the afflictions suffered by people in the backcountry are simply due to poor hygiene.

[Antlershed]

Ultralight toenail clippers? How much does a standard set really weigh? Maybe buy the baby ones that are half plastic. 

[savagehunter]

Hopefully the clipper industry get with the times and uses some space age material to come up with a better moustrap. Or a chemical that will keep to nails from growing

[boneaddict]

Most people carry 4 knives and a whetstone in their ultralight setup, shouldn't be a problem

[The100Road]

A havalon works too. 

[7mag.]

Most people carry 4 knives and a whetstone in their ultralight setup, shouldn't be a problem

...a wetstone. 

[Rob]

To go light, drill holes in the clippers to reduce weight.  To go ultralight, bring a piece of 200 grit sandpaper.  Drill holes in the paper too.

Drilling holes in things is my goto answer to lighten things up.  Works for toothbrushes, gps units, tents, shoes, etc.

[Jpmiller]

To go light, drill holes in the clippers to reduce weight.  To go ultralight, bring a piece of 200 grit sandpaper.  Drill holes in the paper too.

Drilling holes in things is my goto answer to lighten things up.  Works for toothbrushes, gps units, tents, shoes, etc.

Love it! I just got a lighter pair of boots, next time I'll just drill a few holes in it, would have saved me three hundred bucks.

[Karl Blanchard]

I had jonathan_s sew me a pair if stiff mountain boots, but they are toe less.  Problem solved

[Jonathan_S]

My toenails don't even grow. They are glacial speed when I am running significant mileage. I think I cut them maybe once a month?

I can't imagine anybody would need them on a trip if they cut them before hand.

[pianoman9701]

Get a pedicure 3-4 days prior to the hunt and you'll thank me. I get one once a month because I have Army feet with lots of ingrown toenails. Nothing better for feet in boots than to have a professional take care of your feet. Trust me on this one, OP. Then you don't have to worry about taking care of them while you're out.

[MtnMuley]

The day I ever pay anybody to trim my toenails is the day I will salute Hillary. 

[Antlershed]

The day I ever pay anybody to trim my toenails is the day I will salute Hillary. 

But the foot rub feels so good! 

[Antlershed]

To go light, drill holes in the clippers to reduce weight.  To go ultralight, bring a piece of 200 grit sandpaper.  Drill holes in the paper too.

Drilling holes in things is my goto answer to lighten things up.  Works for toothbrushes, gps units, tents, shoes, etc.

Might have to try this with my bow to cut some weight. I figure the limbs would be the best place to cut weight, and I figure if I drill the same number of holes per limb, it should stay balanced and be good to go.

[pianoman9701]

The day I ever pay anybody to trim my toenails is the day I will salute Hillary. 

I guarantee that once you go, you'll go back. What you worried about, your reputation?  All you've got to lose is $25 for something that makes going steep downhill in hiking boots comfortable.

[WAcoyotehunter]

I like the scissors on my leather man

[Woodchuck]

This may be the grossest thread ever on this forum. Carry on.

[savagehunter]

Well since we can't talk about the high hunt. I figured we need something more entertaining then gear threads. Foot care is serious business though. And I have never had a professional pedicure. Now I just might.

[Rob]

To go light, drill holes in the clippers to reduce weight.  To go ultralight, bring a piece of 200 grit sandpaper.  Drill holes in the paper too.

Drilling holes in things is my goto answer to lighten things up.  Works for toothbrushes, gps units, tents, shoes, etc.

Love it! I just got a lighter pair of boots, next time I'll just drill a few holes in it, would have saved me three hundred bucks.

To go light, drill holes in the clippers to reduce weight.  To go ultralight, bring a piece of 200 grit sandpaper.  Drill holes in the paper too.

Drilling holes in things is my goto answer to lighten things up.  Works for toothbrushes, gps units, tents, shoes, etc.

Might have to try this with my bow to cut some weight. I figure the limbs would be the best place to cut weight, and I figure if I drill the same number of holes per limb, it should stay balanced and be good to go.

You guys totally get the Ultra Light concept.  cut weight at all costs.

I have considered going naked on my hunts to save weight, but I figure my skin is so white I would blind anyone who came across me. 

[Bronson]

Get a pedicure 3-4 days prior to the hunt and you'll thank me. I get one once a month because I have Army feet with lots of ingrown toenails. Nothing better for feet in boots than to have a professional take care of your feet. Trust me on this one, OP. Then you don't have to worry about taking care of them while you're out.

If you do this make sure to tell them not to sand off the callouses on your heels that take help keep blisters away.  It will take the entire off season to build them back. 

[MtnMuley]

The day I ever pay anybody to trim my toenails is the day I will salute Hillary. 

I guarantee that once you go, you'll go back. What you worried about, your reputation?  All you've got to lose is $25 for something that makes going steep downhill in hiking boots comfortable.

Running a half size larger Kenetreks makes going steep downhill as comfortable as I'll ever need

[pianoman9701]

Get a pedicure 3-4 days prior to the hunt and you'll thank me. I get one once a month because I have Army feet with lots of ingrown toenails. Nothing better for feet in boots than to have a professional take care of your feet. Trust me on this one, OP. Then you don't have to worry about taking care of them while you're out.

If you do this make sure to tell them not to sand off the callouses on your heels that take help keep blisters away.  It will take the entire off season to build them back. 

That's true! My ladies know to stay away from my callouses. 

[Rainier10]

To go light, drill holes in the clippers to reduce weight.  To go ultralight, bring a piece of 200 grit sandpaper.  Drill holes in the paper too.

Drilling holes in things is my goto answer to lighten things up.  Works for toothbrushes, gps units, tents, shoes, etc.

For some reason this is one of the funniest posts I have seen on Huntwa.  It just cracks me up, definitely in my top ten maybe top five of all time funny posts.

"Drill holes in paper too."

[JimmyHoffa]

The file on a leatherman tool works alright.

[2MANY]

Clip them once in camp, boil them until white, and drink the broth.

If you can do that you are defiantly tough enough to carry the toenail clippers.

[Jpmiller]

To go light, drill holes in the clippers to reduce weight.  To go ultralight, bring a piece of 200 grit sandpaper.  Drill holes in the paper too.

Drilling holes in things is my goto answer to lighten things up.  Works for toothbrushes, gps units, tents, shoes, etc.

Love it! I just got a lighter pair of boots, next time I'll just drill a few holes in it, would have saved me three hundred bucks.

To go light, drill holes in the clippers to reduce weight.  To go ultralight, bring a piece of 200 grit sandpaper.  Drill holes in the paper too.

Drilling holes in things is my goto answer to lighten things up.  Works for toothbrushes, gps units, tents, shoes, etc.

Might have to try this with my bow to cut some weight. I figure the limbs would be the best place to cut weight, and I figure if I drill the same number of holes per limb, it should stay balanced and be good to go.

You guys totally get the Ultra Light concept.  cut weight at all costs.

I have considered going naked on my hunts to save weight, but I figure my skin is so white I would blind anyone who came across me.

If you're going to go naked get some piercings. The extra holes in the skin will save you crucial ounces. Skin is heavy, much heavier than your typical back country clothing.

[Rob]

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