Which wipes are best ?

[Widgy grub]

So, you want a weekend out!
You don't want to be a total " scratter " so take along some wipes for hands, face , pits and dangly bits...
What brands have you used ?

 

[Teepee]

Nearly all of em I don't find much difference TBH.

Whatever they are (fresh unused ones!) , they get dried in the airing cupboard til bone dry and rewetted when needed in a little plastic bag.

 

[Shewie]

I use regular hand sanitizer most of the time, Carex Dettol etc, I keep meaning to try some pine tar soap though.

In my poop pack I have some exfoliating face wipes for the more sensitive areas.

 

[redandshane]

I have a feeling Widgy grub may be regretting this question

Shewie is busy giving his nether regions some tlc which is nice but not strictly ultralight and no doubt he stole them off his Mrs
meanwhile the old stalwart
Tepee appears to be recycling above and beyond
Whats wrong with "Boots own brand" I ask you?

 

[dwardo]

Tesco fragrance free baby wipes. 2 year old son dictates we always have a house full.

 

[realearner]

What's up with cold water and a wash kit? You do know that most of these wipe things don't degrade very well?
So environmentally not very nice.
Just my bit

 

[Dave Budd]

i use the baby wipes from Lidles mostly. They don't get all of the dirt off (but then I am dirtier than the average bushcrafter!), but they do get most off and leave you refreshed

I was given a pack of 'multi surface wipes' from lidles once. I don't think the cleaners in them were too bad, certainly I didn't notice any problems washing with them, and they did a better job than baby wipes. The main downside is that they are lavender scented, so you smell like an old lady's handbag!

 

[ozzy1977]

Huggies baby wipes, normally on offer in most supermarkets

 

[dwardo]

What's up with cold water and a wash kit? You do know that most of these wipe things don't degrade very well?
So environmentally not very nice.
Just my bit

More for when water is scarce and for drinking only rather than civilities of washing Most are cotton based i believe and they burn find in a fire. If not a ziplock back will make taking them home easier. Dont get me wrong if i am feeling brave enough and hypothermia isnt on the cards then a dip in a loch is much more refreshing.

 

[dwardo]

Huggies baby wipes, normally on offer in most supermarkets

I find they smell funny..

 

[sandbender]

What's up with cold water and a wash kit? You do know that most of these wipe things don't degrade very well?
So environmentally not very nice.
Just my bit

I prefer hot water myself, but yes, water does the job for me. Most of the world gets by without loo roll and wipes, give it a go.

 

[realearner]

More for when water is scarce and for drinking only rather than civilities of washing Most are cotton based i believe and they burn find in a fire. If not a ziplock back will make taking them home easier.

So do you burn them at home? And the washing could be done back home LOL

 

[dwardo]

So do you burn them at home? And the washing could be done back home LOL

Agreed washing could be done at home but sometimes in summer after a few hills or miles my armpits in a sleeping bag is just too much to take.

 

[rik_uk3]

I use regular hand sanitizer most of the time, Carex Dettol etc, I keep meaning to try some pine tar soap though.

In my poop pack I have some exfoliating face wipes for the more sensitive areas.

Don't rely on hand sanitizer Shewie, in fact it can 'seal in' muck and bugs and should only be used on skin free of muck and dirt.

Tesco everyday value fragrence free, 62 a pack work OK.

 

[pauljm116]

Been using Boots own brand antiseptic wipes for a while, they do the job but after a few days of stubble growth tend to leave lots of annoying strands on my face - easily got rid of though and better than stinking. For just washing my hands I use some foaming hand cleanser.

 

[bradleybuckman]

I'm not sure on the availability of these over there, but I've been using the Coleman Bio Wipes the past several years. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-Bio-Wipes/13848637
They work well for all your cleaning needs, and they degrade within 20 or so days I believe.

 

[lou1661]

The only time that I used wipes I found that it left my skin feeling sticky, this lead to the dust and sand sticking to me. Is this common with all types? I just ended up with pine tar soap and a little water.

 

[swotty]

Aldi's own brand baby wipes work for me, I think they're about 50p

 

[Widgy grub]

So... Any are ok really , just for freshen up..... Don't know about that dip in the loch tho brrrrrrrrrrr
Thanks all

 

[oldtimer]

Use whatever is in the supermarket-fragrance free of course- but I also carry a small Boots travel sponge in a plastic bag in case I run out.
I bought some individually wrapped hand cleaner tissues intended for picknickers in France. Great on hands, but definitely NOT recommended for "sensitive" areas!