I know how easy it is to get caught up in the fun of camping and forget to take along a washcloth or even soap to keep some form of cleanliness. So here are two tips that will help you get cleaned up after a great day in the mud and the muck.
- Water Spout
Take a large, plastic bleach bottle with an airtight lid and poke a small nail hole in the front near the bottom to make a spout. Fill the bottle with water. When you are ready to wash your hands, loosen the lid, and the pressure from the top will force a small stream of water from the spout.
Attach a rope to the handle and tie the jug to a tree limb. Place a bar of bio-degradable soap in a nylon stocking and hang it from the jug’s handle. Paint a face on it with the mouth over the spout area and you’ll smile every time you use it!
- Grooming Apron
Suppose you have trouble finding a convenient place in camp to put grooming items for brushing your teeth and combing your hair; make a handy apron for
personal items. Not only will your gear be more organized, but you’ll be less likely to drop your toothbrush in the dirt!
Take a bath towel, fold up the lower edge about five inches, and sew pockets to hold items such as toothpaste, soap, razor, comb, mirror, and washcloth. Sew a casing about two inches above the pockets and thread a drawstring through it, making it long enough to tie around your waist.
The excess material at the top of the towel becomes a flap to keep the items from falling out of their pockets, and can also serve as a towel for drying your hands and face.
Stay Clean and Enjoy the Outdoors!
With these simple and effective tips, you can focus on enjoying your outdoor adventures without worrying about hygiene and organization. Try these ideas on your next trip and keep the dirt where it belongs—outside your tent!
