Washing in the wild

[Big Stu 12]

I Have a Web-tex Collapsible wash bowl I fill this and use a flannel

I've used one of those Wash Bowls, was not impressed, as you have to use so much water to hold the sides up, OK if you got a consent supply, but no good for a camp out with limited water, In the case of personal washing, I tend to use wet wipes, and talc, and follow FPB&T one wipe for each area, then just burn them, if I've not got a fire they go in a bag until I can, and Cleaning Hand gel on the hands

 

[Bigman]

Why bother unless you are out for a month......

Otherwise you can use that biodegradable soap which is really good for washing pots, clothing as well as yourself.

I couldn't remember the name of it but a search revealed an archived post in Google which Toddy posted back in 2006.

http://sallypointer.com/shop/index.php?cPath=2&osCsid=61a9aef6b2065c507c0ee65646810ea2

 

[Bush Matt]

Ecover washing up liquid - got it for £1 in Tesco before. Used it for everything in Borneo for 3 months - me, plates, clothes. Almost as good as the lifeventure all purpose which is very good but massively more expensive.

Soap bars are easiest for washing clothes, liquid for yourself. Depends on your priority.

 

[Thoth]

The trick with those webtex bowls is to fold the top 1/2" over to give a stouter rim, helps the bowl stand up.

 

[Big Stu 12]

Will give that a go next time I am out with a mate that brings one with him, I have just got hold of a very thin bowl that fits over the end of my Underquilt, it was 70p from Morisons, very thin and very light, so will be seeing how that works

 

[Thoth]

And I notice that if I use foot-powder/talc then I need to wash it away each day, especially from between the toes as it otherwise provides a perfect environment for bacteria to thrive = ponky feet!