Washing

Tengu

Full Member
Jan 10, 2006
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Do you have a flannel or a sponge in your wash kit

I prefer a sponge but its bulky

what do you suggest?
 

shaggystu

Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Nov 10, 2003
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Derbyshire
i don't even have a flannel or a sponge at home, never really been able to work out what you're supposed to do with them
bar of soap in a little mesh bag, toothbrush (and toothpaste if in polite company), and a hairbrush - that's the entire contents of my wash kit.

stuart
 

Toddy

Mod
Mod
Jan 21, 2005
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Two flannels, top and tail :)
Bits of an old flannelette sheet work fine. They wring out and fold down small. Dry off fairly quickly too if hung up to air.

Hard to beat wet wipes, but they're litter iimmc. That's not a criticism, just something that has to be bought and then disposed of.

Tengu, shops sell little packs the same size as paper hankies for handbags. Intended for schoolkids usually.

cheers,
Toddy
 

treefrog

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Aug 4, 2008
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South Yorkshire
I tried the 'Sage Rinse Free Deodorant Body Wash Wipes' the other week and they certainly work in combating smelly pits. Recommended if you are away for a while.

Otherwise pinching what's left of SWIMBO's 'Dr Bronners magic soap' is the order of the day. It smells better than grandpa's pine tar soap :)
 

British Red

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Dec 30, 2005
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Mercia
I use one of those nylon shower scrunchy jobs. They don't hold water and hence don't stink after a few weeks of being damp. My mates good lady took pity on me after seeing me use one for a while and founf one for me in Olive Green :D
 

Highbinder

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Jul 11, 2010
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Bandana. Keeps the insects/sun off my neck, used as a mit when cooking, and works well as a washrag.

To paraphrase Lars Munson, I believe it is healthy to be dirty
 

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