shower gel/shampoo that does'nt require water
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Waterless is also great stuff. Mil marts been selling it for ages. It's IDEAL for forces. The surringe toothbrushes are awesome. Well worth getting if u don't intend to smel... Too much
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leaf177
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leaf177
Keeping clean isn't too much of a problem.
The danger areas are waist irritation from a sweaty waistband, the nooks and crannies in the nether regions and the eyes.
Don't laugh, but "Femfresh" products are worth a gander - soap free, fragrance free etc. Canesten AF (athletes foot) cream can help more than just the feet.
If buying wet wipes buy decent "clothy" ones - not "value" ones. Those with a slight fragrance will help morale after a patrol because you "smell" clean and fresh. Small niceties like that can really help your mental state after a patrol/during a tour.
Two items most folk forget are a set of decent nail clippers (for toenails mostly) and a nail brush. Untrimmed toenails can turn black on long walks/patrols etc - never mind ingrowing toe nail problems that might need attention now and then. Bites, cuts and scratches can easily get infected from a dirty fingernail and quickly turn into ulcers and boils.
Hope this helps.
Liam
The danger areas are waist irritation from a sweaty waistband, the nooks and crannies in the nether regions and the eyes.
Don't laugh, but "Femfresh" products are worth a gander - soap free, fragrance free etc. Canesten AF (athletes foot) cream can help more than just the feet.
If buying wet wipes buy decent "clothy" ones - not "value" ones. Those with a slight fragrance will help morale after a patrol because you "smell" clean and fresh. Small niceties like that can really help your mental state after a patrol/during a tour.
Two items most folk forget are a set of decent nail clippers (for toenails mostly) and a nail brush. Untrimmed toenails can turn black on long walks/patrols etc - never mind ingrowing toe nail problems that might need attention now and then. Bites, cuts and scratches can easily get infected from a dirty fingernail and quickly turn into ulcers and boils.
Hope this helps.
Liam
Dont mean to put a downer on this thread.
But if the Army dont supply it you must not need it and on the other side of the coin if troops do have hygiene problems then the supply chain should notice and have to take action, especially if they fall ill.
Why should the troops folk out there own hard earned money
Stick to wet wipes, talc and a flannel with little water, Strip washes in a tub
But if the Army dont supply it you must not need it and on the other side of the coin if troops do have hygiene problems then the supply chain should notice and have to take action, especially if they fall ill.
Why should the troops folk out there own hard earned money
Stick to wet wipes, talc and a flannel with little water, Strip washes in a tub
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Don't know about your military but in mine, personal hygiene is and always has been a PERSONAL responsibility. The military doesn't (and never has) issued ANYTHING. It's the individual members responsibility.
Should supply basic water for drink and cleaning self at the least. They used to supply talc, but I know what you mean
Water for drink yes. Cleaning? Well yes in garrison but not neccesarily when deployed. In Desert Shield 700 of us shared 2 showers and a garden hose. Once we progressed to desert Storm 300 of us were forward deployed with only canteens filled from a water buffalo. The infantry were far less well supplied than we were.
Thanks again for your help & advice folks, we both appreciate the sharing of your experiences.
MikeLA, not quite sure where you are coming from on this one ?.
Regards,
Rob
MikeLA, not quite sure where you are coming from on this one ?.
Regards,
Rob
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