How to Stay Fresh While Camping

Bring your toiletry!

The words “fresh” and “camping” usually don’t go together, least of all in our imaginations. But if you plan ahead and have a good source of water, you should have no problem staying fresh and clean even on an extended camping trip. To do so, you’ll need a little foresight, preparation, and of course you’ll need to be armed with knowledge. That’s why this article will explain how to stay washed up even while camping.

Find a fresh water source.

Whether you’re near a large lake or a clean stream of water, setting up camp near a fresh water source will be crucial to staying fresh and clean. If you have bathrooms and showers nearby on your campsite, then it’s needless to say that you’ll have no problem staying clean. But when you’re opting for the more rustic experience, you’ll need to use the lay of the land itself. Be sure to set up camp not far – but not too close to – a fresh water source.

With your fresh water source, you should be able to wash yourself and your hair. It’s often a good idea to bring a two-in-one soap and shampoo bottle that is easy to carry – this means simply bringing one bottle with you to the “shower.” There’s nothing quite like changing into some dry clothes after a good wash when you’re out camping to make you feel at home.

Maintain consistent bathroom habits.

If you’ve built a successful campsite, you should have a nearby bathroom that’s out of site and out of…smell. Try to keep your bathroom habits localized to this one bathroom area, and be sure to bury your waste. This means you’ll want to find an area where the soil is relatively soft for a quick burial.

Definitely bring toilet paper. There’s nothing that can upset an otherwise fresh and clean-feeling day like the absence of toilet paper. It’s light and you’ll probably only need to bring one roll, depending on how many people it’s for. Even if you want to have a very rustic experience, having toilet paper will make everything else seem much more pleasant.

Keep up with your usual routine.

It’s very comforting when you can stick to your usual hygiene routine out in the woods, including your shower, shave, and teeth-brushing. The closer you can stick with your usual routine, the better you should feel. Try to prepare in advance so that you can do this, such as by bringing a travel pack of shaving and toothbrushing equipment.

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