New use for old toothpaste tube.

[Laurentius]

Here is a useful tip. We all know how useful vaseline is, you can take a used toothpaste tube, cut the end off and wash it out. Then fill it with vaseline and seal the ends with the usual duct tape.

 

[Mesquite]

Just remember to clearly label it so you don't mix it up at night with your real toothpaste...

 

[TeeDee]

Just remember to clearly label it so you don't mix it up at night with your real toothpaste...

Loose lips.....and all that.

 

[Jared]

Toothpaste on your chafed bits doesn't sound fun.

 

[TeeDee]

Toothpaste on your chafed bits doesn't sound fun.

Don't knock it unless you've tried it.

 

[Kepis]

Toothpaste on your chafed bits doesn't sound fun.

Minty fresh

 

[Nice65]

April 1st?

Vaseline/petroleum jelly is available in tubes. It is 100% going to leak.

 

[Laurentius]

The point is that is a lot cheaper to fill your own tubes and is also more environmentally friendly.

 

[Nice65]

The point is that is a lot cheaper to fill your own tubes and is also more environmentally friendly.

Not if it leaks, and it will, and it gets more liquid if warm. Is this a thing you do? How do you get all the residue off so the tape sticks properly? How much paper do you use to clean everything up, it must get everywhere? Probably a fair bit of hot water washing the stuff off your hands. I really can’t imagine the wastage while trying to spoon it into the tube. Why not just reuse the container it’s in, or use a small pot or tin?

How much Vaseline does a man need?

Sorry, but it’s a daft idea, I don’t believe you do it.

 

[Laurentius]

So far so good, you need to keep the end of the tube clean of course, but enough duct tape and it won't leak and you also have emergency duct tape. How much do I need?, well maybe you have never heard of eczema. It is more convenient to carry a small amount in a small tube rather than the pot it comes in, it works for me and I am not mandating that it is compulsory for everybody merely making a suggestion in the spirit of passing something on.

 

[TeeDee]

Not if it leaks, and it will, and it gets more liquid if warm. Is this a thing you do? How do you get all the residue off so the tape sticks properly? How much paper do you use to clean everything up, it must get everywhere? Probably a fair bit of hot water washing the stuff off your hands. I really can’t imagine the wastage while trying to spoon it into the tube. Why not just reuse the container it’s in, or use a small pot or tin?

How much Vaseline does a man need?

Depends on the Man.

 

[Nice65]

Yes I’ve heard of eczema.

It makes more sense now knowing your usage, I assumed you meant useful as in a bushcraft scenario. It’s not something I ever use for anything.

 

[TeeDee]

Yes I’ve heard of eczema.

Thats 19 points minimum in scrabble.