Best camping soap & shampoo according to redditors
We found 13 Reddit comments discussing the best camping soap & shampoo. We ranked the 5 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 13 Reddit comments discussing the best camping soap & shampoo. We ranked the 5 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Here's a few I snagged from my recently ordered list.
Secure USB Drive - For storing scans of important documents.
Mylar Blankets - Ridiculously thin. Good to keep in the car or every day carry bag for a variety of situations.
Camp Suds - Or alternately hand sanitizer. Both useful to stay healthy in Flu season or another outbreak that spreads via contact.
Emergency Whistle - Small enough to keep on a keychain. Loud enough to get attention when it's needed.
Mylar Bags + Oxygen Absorbers - If you're prepping, putting a hundred pounds or so of white rice in 5 gallon buckets is a great way to get started on a long term food supply without breaking the bank. Put it in these and it will stay fresher longer.
Water BOB - Great little device for if/when you know the water supply may be at risk. It's a cheap way to be able to store 100 gallons in preparation for an emergency.
Pepper Spray - The security product you can take most places.
Starter First Aid Kit - Gotta get that going some how. This one has a hard shell which is nice for tossing it in a pack. You'll have to fill it out with what you're likely to need.
Mainstay 2400 Calorie Bars - They stay good through some pretty extreme highs and lows which makes them ideal for tossing in a car. They last about 5 years or so and don't require any water to make them. They're very handy as they're a purchase and forget about them item (for a few years anyway) that lets you have some immediate food for however long you have them stocked for.
Life Straw - A personal filter for waterborne bacteria. Most water purification methods have some significant cost to them, but this one is a great inexpensive item to get started with.
There's a ton of little things on Amazon that are kind of cool to have on hand, but I'd recommend snagging whatever is most likely to help you in whatever your situation is likely to be. If you live in a wildfire prone area... the usb drive would be a wise start. Earthquakes? The emergency whistle. Bad neighborhood, pepper spray. You get the idea. Good luck!
This is a non toxic natural biodegradable and pleasant smelling concentrated all purpose soap. It's been safe for my birds when I wipe poopsies off of their feathers
Sierra Dawn Campsuds All Purpose Cleaner, 2-Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000TTL8GC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_R0.xCbWGA9C6M
I know you probably don't have it laying around, but for future knowledge I thought it'd be pertinent
I always have Campsuds around. Works ok for a variety of jobs.
If it’s on your wrist you can rub on a stainless steel faucet fixture which is a free hack of this:
https://www.amazon.com/Wonder-Bar-Stainless-Steel-Soap/dp/B00AL3JU98
Did a ton of research for a camping trip last year. (assuming you mean hiking and camping, not just driving your car around)
For high-quality at a low price, my friends and I were completely satisfied by:
(p.s. I bet /r/Camping has better tips than /r/amazone )
Links:
For $2, you can use any sink as a wash basin
For $14, you can have your very own portable wash basin that folds up into the size of a paperback
For $4, you can get multipurpose detergent, aka Campsuds. Use sparingly.
Rub your hands on a stainless steel faucet. It's the same thing as using this:
Wonder Bar Stainless Steel Soap - Odor Remover is Great for Removing Fish Smell, Garlic, Onions and other Strong Odors. Environmentally Friendly, Safe and Effective https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AL3JU98/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_MWD8Bb723CS2M
There are a lot of really cool camping things! I'll be back to edit this post on my computer with some things that we like / are unique /cool
EDIT - these are things that we use that we love. These things all range in price, so hopefully you can find one or two to fit whatever budget you have.
Other general items that are useful: Climbing/heavy duty carabiners (to clip stuff to other stuff. you can even get locking ones); water filters (if you get a Lifestraw, I recommend the water bottle. The actual Lifestraw is an interesting idea, but we've found in practice it's a little awkward); hammocks with nice straps; base layers; battery-operated lights of any kind (especially ones that clip or are hands-free); a set of waterproof cards (to pass the time on a break); nice, wicking socks; hiking poles; a camping knife.
I haven't tried Cairn (the camping sub box) but they always look interesting.
campsuds
No problem. Honestly just compared it to my list.
I would still bring at least a pack a poncho regardless of the weather. Again, I screwed up one time and was miserably wet for one trip. You really dont want your little one to get wet.
I would still bring soap, wipes will not get rid of all of the bacteria like washing with soap will. (husbands a microbiologist). I love this brand.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000TTL8GC/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1727DAIY13GIY&coliid=I2L4HJNPB3A3YN&psc=1
As for rope... paracord is decent. There are lighter options out there.
I've been happy with Campsuds. A little goes a LONG way!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ANXJVI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
My partner and I were on a tour in Japan for 3 months, and we used Campsuds which are super concentrated, biodegradable and totally safe. Whenever we needed to wash stuff in the sink, just plug the sink (bring your own plug) and put just a few drops in. After you swish it around, there is plenty of soapy water in there to clean clothes, cooking equip, and anything else that needs scrubbed. We didnt even use a quarter of the bottle, and we washed cooking stuff every day, and clothes every 3 or so.
Hope this helps!
De-fishing Soap, as a fisherman I love this stuff....or a Licorice (Anise Oil) Scented soap.