Suppose I hurt myself and now my ankle is swollen. I MUST go

>>994505
Supporting the injured ankle is your best course of action. An injured ankle may well be weakened, which could foreseeably exacerbate any other injuries you may incur on your obligatory hike.

>>994505
Good on you, OP, for meeting your obligation despite the pain. Be sure to take pre-aleve and wrap the ankle well.

>>994528
Thanks anon, maybe I'll tape it up too.

I saw someone do that in a movie once so it should work.

>>994533
Avoid friction points also; you don't want hot spots or blisters. Two pair of socks (inner synthetic, outer wool is what I use) can help with that.

>>994505
I've rolled my ankle on hikes a couple of times. I like to use Vet Wrap on them, it holds everything in well and provides loads of support. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wrap-Cohesive-Bandage-Dressing-Purple/dp/B005FWDT2Y

>>994505

You're gonna fuck your ankle up and make it worse.

>>994552
Probably, but there's too much at stake not to attempt.

>>994505
canvas tape and prewrap so you don't pull your hair out.

high tops will help with compression as well, and if you have an actual pair instead of those lazy man snow boots you could skip the wrap all together and just let the boot do the work. Bring tape with you, and wrap the outside of the boot if you can't walk on it anymore

>>994559

You better be getting laid then, in which case take some ibuprofin and wear thick socks and lace up tight

Godspeed.

May I ask what the obligation is?

I'd get a stick or pole to hike with, something to help bear weight. Enduring shouldn't be too much of a problem as long as you don't reinjure it, the human body is surprisingly good at working through pain. The bigger problem with probably be down the road. It'll probably really suck for a few days after, you might get problems in other areas from compensating, and there's also a chance you'll hate yourself in 10-20 years when it doesn't function properly and you measure time in painkiller doses and chiropractor visits. I was a stupid kid who would be playing basketball a couple weeks after breaking/spraining my ankles and now I spend a few hours a week doing exercises and yoga just to keep my body from yelling at me. So be prepared to potentially trade a year of your life for whatever it is you're doing this for.

>>994581
>>994795
Im pretty sure OPs obligation involves getting some pussy

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>>994505
>I MUST go hiking because of an obligation