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I have two different methods for dealing with blisters.

When at home:

Day 1: Pop the sucker and let the fluid drane out. May require a band-aid or gauze to absorb the fluid.

Day 2: Cut the skin off the sucker. Depending on how deep it is, I may cover it with neosporin and a band-aid for a day, or I may just let it air out.

Day 3 - ?: Leave it uncovered to heal until it is healed. I've had bad blisters that I needed to cover for work, but I would uncover when I got home. For example when I started on my roofing odyssey, I had a huge blister in my hand from the roofing shovel (and I had a hole worn in my glove in the same spot that I failed to notice). I kept it covered for work but uncovered at home.

When on the trail: (Used to do a lot of backpacking.)

Pop the blister and use mole foam to protect the area by making a donut that fits around (not over) the blister. Repeat as necessary until back to civilization and "home" steps can be followed. Keep the area very clean and disinfected.