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Posted on: Aug. 03 2012, 6:21 pm |
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Has anyone ever tried to backpack with a belly button piercing? As someone who loves to do some backwoods trekking and has a few miles under my belt, I think I did a novice move by recently getting a piercing and not thinking through to the, "now strap your pack belt around your waist" part of hiking. My husband and I may be planning an extended backpacking trip to the Smokies next May, which means I have less than a year to find an answer. Is there anyone else out there who has crossed this bridge before me? I know the obvious solution is, "take it out," but at the risk of the piercing closing up, I would at least like to try to find an idea that would allow me to have my cake and eat it, too. 
Any help/ideas will be most appreciated!
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Deborah
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Posted on: Aug. 03 2012, 7:00 pm |
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In a year, it should be fine to take it out, during the day, while you have the pack on. Then replace it in the evening. You would just need to keep it in a safe place during the day.
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Posted on: Aug. 03 2012, 7:42 pm |
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I have nothing constructive to add about the backpacking part, but did want to say that I forgot I got my belly button pierced in high school (only had it about 6 months as I was pretty allergic to every kind of metal).
Then when I got pregnant, my scar reappeared as my belly grew and my belly button popped out 
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Posted on: Aug. 04 2012, 1:06 pm |
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I've had one for nearly 4 years, and it hasn't been a problem. Use a low-profile ring that protrudes as little as possible. You can tape it (use first aid tape) if it rubs. Keep it clean, and it will probably be ok.
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nightworks1
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Posted on: Aug. 05 2012, 10:07 am |
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Thanks for the input! So, just to show you how much I really don't know about the hole I just put in my stomach...what are low-profile belly button rings (insert sheepish look here).
Van, I love your icon. Reminds me of a few places we've been to when FL is a little more enjoyable for hiking .
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SCKuhn
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Posted on: Aug. 06 2012, 1:05 pm |
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Had mine for probably 10 yrs.... wow didn't realize that til just now!!! 
Never had an issue with mine and backpacking.... but I would go for a ring and not something that might catch on your hipbelt, shorts, or whatever.
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Posted on: Oct. 13 2012, 1:13 pm |
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because life didn't just get busy or anything...
thanks again for the information regarding what to potentially look for. we just had what I hope is "the turn" in florida (where weather suddenly becomes livable), and i have a feeling backpacking is about to commence in earnest. at least two of my daypacks are ok and don't irritate my bellybutton at all, but i'm still not quite sure about the overnight pack. i think that will end up being more of an issue. i loaded it up once or twice, and it definitely gives me a little cause for concern. i'm hoping once it heals a little more, i'll be able to take the bellybutton ring out without having the hole close up in about 7 seconds...
van, i know exactly where you're talking about! we're in that general area, and after having hiked the area spots, we turned our sites and are (still) making our way through the ocala portion of the FT as time and heat permit. it's now getting further and further to our trail head, so i have a feeling some of our smaller, impromptu trips will find us back in some of our first stomping grounds!
thanks again and happy hiking!!
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