+💯 for a bidet, which can also double as a shower. I also think, even if I put dry clothes on, I always feel cold until I wipe the days sweat off. Finally, last year, we did an extended Four Pass Loop, and my synthetic clothes stuck after one day, but my merino clothes by Wooly were still stink free after I wore them the next five days. I swear by merino and alpaca these days.
The long sleeves and pants! So, so true. I'm more of a day hiker, so sometimes I just jump in my truck without too much thought outside of snacks and water. Not so much of an issue dealing with dirt, but the harsh, pokey plants on the trails of my local state parks remind me that I should have changed into breathable hiking pants instead of comfy shorts.
Regarding bandana bath versus baby wipes, I do the combo you alluded to, and it works pretty well for me. I wipe my body down with a damp bandana (rinsing the bandana a few times while I do this) before I put on my sleep clothes. Then I use one baby wipe to first wipe my yoni, then my bum. So I carry one bandana and a baby wipe for each day on trail. I am considering adding soap to my kit for washing my hands after number 2. Currently I just use hand sanitizer, but noro virus scares me enough I might switch to soap.
Agree with the long clothes. Sunscreen, sweat and dust are really hard to remove without hot water and soap. Plus, if I do have the opportunity to wash somewhere, I'd rather not have anything on my skin, that might pollute the water.
Bidet all the way! With dried out unscented flushable wipes. Uses WAY less TP. Dried out unscented baby wipes at night with separate sleeping clothes is really nice at the end of the day. Rinsing off whenever you can is a big help.
I find that using the alcohol gel that we used in the Covid era is great for underarms, groins and around the neck and when I stop and rest, I take my socks off and smooth some alcohol gel over my feet and between my toes. It works well for me. I am of the opinion that its bacteria in sweat that makes us smell (am I wrong?) and it's this that can make us feel uncomfortable. Alcohol gel is great for controlling all this.
I have found that Wysi Wipes compressible towelettes work really well and are reusable a few times before they start to shred, so the first time, I use them to wash my face and freshen up, then I rinse it out and use it to clean my feet, then the third time, it becomes my booty wipe, before going in the trash bag. Like Dixie, I do not like using a dirty cloth on my face!
Dixie’s first hygiene videos from the AT on the trail helped me get my adult daughter on the trail. Code words for Dad doesn’t know everything. Older hikers or those with devices that need a denture adhesive, remember to stick your tube in your puffy to warm it up. Less than 40 deg F (20c) it is tough to push out. This is good refresher updated with some years and miles of experience.
Very well covered! I'm in the the post-hike wipe down camp (so to speak)... DCF dog bowl filled with a bit of soap & water, and a Swedish dish cloth. The dry cloth is also good for wiping down any shelter condensation in the morning. I do face, hands, and feet every night and try for most body but that varies. Plus a couple of those instant-towel pucks specifically for groin washing. The bowl & soap is also great for the TP-less trek... definitely takes some getting used to but ultimately I'm happier as I get a wash mid-day, which also means less chance of chafing.
I picked up a thru hiker along the CDT and gave him a ride, 15mi to his trail head. The foulest smelly human being I've ever been near... and I worked construction... lol!! Near Glacier National Park
Love your videos. I used your gear review video of the Appalachian trail and it was fantastic stuff. My first through hike in Killarney Ont Canada , that was 80 km over 5 days. You are such an inspiration and I just love all your tips and tricks! It helped me so much so thank you !!!!❤
Great tips. I use baby wipes and baby powder. I have a small towel for face and hands only, use the baby wipes for "other places" and put the used ones in a small plastic bag to prevent contamination. Baby powder is great for chafing and feet.
I use ivory soap at home and save the last little bit for my backpacking. I use a Happy Bottom bidet on trail so when I do my final potty of the night, I use my little piece of soap and bidet to wash up before going back to camp. Helps A LOT with chafing and reducing bacteria in private areas too
I bring two small (12x12) micro fiber towels, a bidet attachment and 1oz of Dr. Bronner soap. I use 1 towel for my nether regions and the other for the rest of me. I usually wear pants and long sleeves as well.
I not only have a bidet for the end of my water bottle, but recently bought a mini shower head that goes on the end of my bidet only water bottle. The maker is on Etsy, lighten up outdoors.
I really like using Duke Cannon cold shower wipes. Individually packed, light smell, and refreshing. Plus the towel has a little bumpy texture that helps scrub a little bit. Start with the face and move to progressively grosser areas.
CHASSIS Powder is seriously legit. I do dry out baby wipes (a package at a time) and reconstitute as needed, about 5-6 per day. A bidet is a real thing. Long sleeve and pants is also a real thing. Dixie nailed this topic on the head!! Except for the bidet we Marines do all of these things also and if there was such a thing as a field bidet when I was in the USMC I would have used one then too.
Do trail laundry 200 ft from water - not in the water. This is particularly important if you treat clothes with permethrin for bug control. Permethrin can be harmful to aquatic life. Can't over-emphasize hand washing. Do it frequently in camp and always before eating. Try not to directly touch food with your hands. After 50 years of backpacking in boots, I switched to trail runners this year. My feet go MUCH dirtier - a disadvantage that I hadn't considered. I do love the light weight but I am still on the fence with this choice.
I agree about the dirty feet with trail runners. I did a 9 day backpack and took two pairs of socks for hiking - the pair I wasn't wearing that day I would always turn inside out to get all the debris out and let them air out. That and cleaning my feet at the end of the day led to surprisingly clean feet.
Just saw a couple of videos on the status of the AT from Southern Virginia on South. It's basically a no-go zone in many areas because there are no intact roads, major bridges are down and the hiker support infrastructure is gone. Prayers might be in order for any hikers who were caught on the trail the last few days.
A small bag of baking soda is great for bruising your teeth and a little dab for completely eliminating body odor from pits and down below. There's a break in period though where it will give you chafing since it's a micro abrasive. Just start using it when you're at home for a few weeks so that you get used to it. I run now for miles and miles, no stink, and no chafing anymore.
Wash your legs and arms/pits if you can at every water source. - Not exactly right out at the water source, but if you are at a scarce water source, take some and to a little wash before filling up again for drinking water. Carry some essential oils. I carry a combo of Oregano, Cedar, Citronella, and Eucalyptus oil in a carrier oil. Have to get the mixture right, but it is very good for hygiene and insect repellent if you get it right.
I stunk my buddy out with my socks (that I thought were wool - but they weren’t). Sorry man 😂 I thought I could re-wear the same 2 pairs for a week, washing them and drying the other pair while hiking. Well, it was so wet and damp, nothing ever dried. Luckily I brought a 3rd pair of socks that were supposed to be for sleeping, which ended up being a life saver for those last few days.
Hey Dixie. My name is wagon. I'm trying to reach out to the hiker community. I'm not sure if you know but Damascus, VA was devastated by flood waters. Damascus has done so much for the hiking community; well now the hiking community needs to help Damascus. Please reach out to your followers and ask for help! Damascus needs any help they can get. Please please please, do a video, and help Damascus. Homes, roads and bridges were completely destroyed! Please help reach out to fellow hikers for assistance for the people of Damascus.
Dixie it depends on what you wear in winter i wear big walking boots with carbon foot pads and knee high gators and a pair of carbon pants that seems to draw moisture from my nether regions and a good 72 hour arm pit protection it takes time to search them out but its worth it ???
Studies show that it’s better to not make your bed first thing after getting up. Leaving bedding open for a bit allows for moisture and odors to dissipate better. So, while I always shake out a tent, I will not be making my bed. 🍻
Whewwww, went out for two days, one night, up in the Smokies. My wife and daughter dropped me and picked me up. The way they carried on, you’d have thought I had been hit by a skunk. Thanks for the heads up. I’ll try the baby wipes. Soaking feet in a cool creek is like heaven. BTW, watched the Alabama vs Georgia football game. Whew, Bama stayed in there and won (without Nick), ROLL TIDE. Thanks from…an old man in the east Tennessee mountains.
@@millsmarkchrisI took it that he was conversing with Dixie thinking she went to Bama. For 10 bonus points and a free wet willie, where did she graduate from?
anyone who goes hiking or camping and doesnt know what im about to say is a fool: you can take 1 to 2 liters of water and shower off yourself by heating the water and adding a dash of washing soda then lather soap on your face and head and then add water and wash downward. sqweegee the water down and add little amounts. If your tent has enough standing room you can poke a hole somewhere in the floor and take a shower in a tent.
I wonder, if one could make existing clothing 'antibacterial', by rinsing it in water with silver ions. I have a package with those little silver tablets you can use to keep water from spoiling.
with all the flooding after the storm in nc, there's a ton of talk about not being in the water. on reddit, a thread about that said it's not just flood water you have to watch out for- someone hiking in the cascades got very ill from swimming in the queets river, for example. this has me wondering just how safe it actually is to wash off your body and intimate clothing in random rivers you cross by, as well as using the water to purify for drinking. how do you know if the water's safe enough?
Grayl water filter cleans bacteria and viruses out of the water. As far as chemical contaminants, it has a cartridge filter that filters PFas, VOCs and chemicals.
I use both for long trips that don't have a water spout at my campsite. I use the baby wipes for chunkier more visible dirt and then the doctor bronner's and a rag to really feel clean and always separate fresh pj's and socks
Bamboo holds sweat and becomes soo heavy… Im cringing at bathing in a water source…contaminates the water…and do not wash your clothes in the water source. All that sunscreen and big spray into a clean water source can really contaminate the stream or source🥰🥾🥾⛺️
The Soon to be Mama Hiker plop on the chair is hilarious. Hope you are doing well!
We'll check back with you on the "ick" factor of hygiene after a few months of changing diapers...😊
+💯 for a bidet, which can also double as a shower. I also think, even if I put dry clothes on, I always feel cold until I wipe the days sweat off. Finally, last year, we did an extended Four Pass Loop, and my synthetic clothes stuck after one day, but my merino clothes by Wooly were still stink free after I wore them the next five days. I swear by merino and alpaca these days.
The long sleeves and pants! So, so true. I'm more of a day hiker, so sometimes I just jump in my truck without too much thought outside of snacks and water. Not so much of an issue dealing with dirt, but the harsh, pokey plants on the trails of my local state parks remind me that I should have changed into breathable hiking pants instead of comfy shorts.
Regarding bandana bath versus baby wipes, I do the combo you alluded to, and it works pretty well for me. I wipe my body down with a damp bandana (rinsing the bandana a few times while I do this) before I put on my sleep clothes. Then I use one baby wipe to first wipe my yoni, then my bum. So I carry one bandana and a baby wipe for each day on trail. I am considering adding soap to my kit for washing my hands after number 2. Currently I just use hand sanitizer, but noro virus scares me enough I might switch to soap.
Agree with the long clothes. Sunscreen, sweat and dust are really hard to remove without hot water and soap. Plus, if I do have the opportunity to wash somewhere, I'd rather not have anything on my skin, that might pollute the water.
Bidet all the way! With dried out unscented flushable wipes. Uses WAY less TP.
Dried out unscented baby wipes at night with separate sleeping clothes is really nice at the end of the day.
Rinsing off whenever you can is a big help.
I find that using the alcohol gel that we used in the Covid era is great for underarms, groins and around the neck and when I stop and rest, I take my socks off and smooth some alcohol gel over my feet and between my toes. It works well for me. I am of the opinion that its bacteria in sweat that makes us smell (am I wrong?) and it's this that can make us feel uncomfortable. Alcohol gel is great for controlling all this.
I have found that Wysi Wipes compressible towelettes work really well and are reusable a few times before they start to shred, so the first time, I use them to wash my face and freshen up, then I rinse it out and use it to clean my feet, then the third time, it becomes my booty wipe, before going in the trash bag. Like Dixie, I do not like using a dirty cloth on my face!
Dixie’s first hygiene videos from the AT on the trail helped me get my adult daughter on the trail. Code words for Dad doesn’t know everything. Older hikers or those with devices that need a denture adhesive, remember to stick your tube in your puffy to warm it up. Less than 40 deg F (20c) it is tough to push out. This is good refresher updated with some years and miles of experience.
Very well covered! I'm in the the post-hike wipe down camp (so to speak)... DCF dog bowl filled with a bit of soap & water, and a Swedish dish cloth. The dry cloth is also good for wiping down any shelter condensation in the morning. I do face, hands, and feet every night and try for most body but that varies. Plus a couple of those instant-towel pucks specifically for groin washing. The bowl & soap is also great for the TP-less trek... definitely takes some getting used to but ultimately I'm happier as I get a wash mid-day, which also means less chance of chafing.
I picked up a thru hiker along the CDT and gave him a ride, 15mi to his trail head. The foulest smelly human being I've ever been near... and I worked construction... lol!! Near Glacier National Park
Congrats on your baby boy! You’ll do great with backpacking and baby!❤️😃🐣
Decathlon wool base layers are pretty cheap and comfortable and don’t smell bad
Love your videos. I used your gear review video of the Appalachian trail and it was fantastic stuff. My first through hike in Killarney Ont Canada , that was 80 km over 5 days. You are such an inspiration and I just love all your tips and tricks! It helped me so much so thank you !!!!❤
Great tips. I use baby wipes and baby powder. I have a small towel for face and hands only, use the baby wipes for "other places" and put the used ones in a small plastic bag to prevent contamination. Baby powder is great for chafing and feet.
All good tips. I also carry a Thai soapstone to keep the stink down.
I use ivory soap at home and save the last little bit for my backpacking. I use a Happy Bottom bidet on trail so when I do my final potty of the night, I use my little piece of soap and bidet to wash up before going back to camp. Helps A LOT with chafing and reducing bacteria in private areas too
I bring two small (12x12) micro fiber towels, a bidet attachment and 1oz of Dr. Bronner soap. I use 1 towel for my nether regions and the other for the rest of me. I usually wear pants and long sleeves as well.
I not only have a bidet for the end of my water bottle, but recently bought a mini shower head that goes on the end of my bidet only water bottle. The maker is on Etsy, lighten up outdoors.
I really like using Duke Cannon cold shower wipes. Individually packed, light smell, and refreshing. Plus the towel has a little bumpy texture that helps scrub a little bit. Start with the face and move to progressively grosser areas.
Nice video--you look amazing--can't wait to see your baby!
CHASSIS Powder is seriously legit. I do dry out baby wipes (a package at a time) and reconstitute as needed, about 5-6 per day. A bidet is a real thing. Long sleeve and pants is also a real thing. Dixie nailed this topic on the head!! Except for the bidet we Marines do all of these things also and if there was such a thing as a field bidet when I was in the USMC I would have used one then too.
I’ve used a bidet on trail and it was incredible! Highly recommend it
I started using baby powder after one of your earlier videos and I love it because it makes me feel so fresh.
I saw your video about making cake and churning butter , it's a permanent part of my hiking vernacular now , thanks Dixie ! ! !
All good tips! A diaper wipe bath at night makes me feel like a new person!
Do trail laundry 200 ft from water - not in the water. This is particularly important if you treat clothes with permethrin for bug control. Permethrin can be harmful to aquatic life.
Can't over-emphasize hand washing. Do it frequently in camp and always before eating. Try not to directly touch food with your hands.
After 50 years of backpacking in boots, I switched to trail runners this year. My feet go MUCH dirtier - a disadvantage that I hadn't considered. I do love the light weight but I am still on the fence with this choice.
I agree about the dirty feet with trail runners. I did a 9 day backpack and took two pairs of socks for hiking - the pair I wasn't wearing that day I would always turn inside out to get all the debris out and let them air out. That and cleaning my feet at the end of the day led to surprisingly clean feet.
Just saw a couple of videos on the status of the AT from Southern Virginia on South. It's basically a no-go zone in many areas because there are no intact roads, major bridges are down and the hiker support infrastructure is gone. Prayers might be in order for any hikers who were caught on the trail the last few days.
Great advice. Learned some new things!
Awesome knowledge to have! Most content creators don't show this side of backpacking, so this is super helpful! Thanks!
Very helpful. BTW: travel / backpacking hygyene is important content
A small bag of baking soda is great for bruising your teeth and a little dab for completely eliminating body odor from pits and down below. There's a break in period though where it will give you chafing since it's a micro abrasive. Just start using it when you're at home for a few weeks so that you get used to it. I run now for miles and miles, no stink, and no chafing anymore.
Instead of baby powder, use a mixture of cornstarch and baking soda. Antiperspirant and deodorant. Happy trails.
Thank you Kindly! I always wondered about this! Take Care
Looking great.
Wash your legs and arms/pits if you can at every water source. - Not exactly right out at the water source, but if you are at a scarce water source, take some and to a little wash before filling up again for drinking water.
Carry some essential oils. I carry a combo of Oregano, Cedar, Citronella, and Eucalyptus oil in a carrier oil. Have to get the mixture right, but it is very good for hygiene and insect repellent if you get it right.
Try Dude Wipes instead of other wipes...
I use them in my back country guided trips, Stronger,cleaner feeling
Gotta rinse the koot koot and prune shoot daily!
Thanks for the video
I stunk my buddy out with my socks (that I thought were wool - but they weren’t). Sorry man 😂
I thought I could re-wear the same 2 pairs for a week, washing them and drying the other pair while hiking. Well, it was so wet and damp, nothing ever dried.
Luckily I brought a 3rd pair of socks that were supposed to be for sleeping, which ended up being a life saver for those last few days.
I don't think sleeping with cocoanut oil would be safe in bear country, would it?
Hey Dixie. My name is wagon. I'm trying to reach out to the hiker community. I'm not sure if you know but Damascus, VA was devastated by flood waters. Damascus has done so much for the hiking community; well now the hiking community needs to help Damascus. Please reach out to your followers and ask for help! Damascus needs any help they can get. Please please please, do a video, and help Damascus. Homes, roads and bridges were completely destroyed! Please help reach out to fellow hikers for assistance for the people of Damascus.
Dixie it depends on what you wear in winter i wear big walking boots with carbon foot pads and knee high gators and a pair of carbon pants that seems to draw moisture from my nether regions and a good 72 hour arm pit protection it takes time to search them out but its worth it ???
How come you never got into portable bidets? There are even bidet attachments to use with water bottles.
Studies show that it’s better to not make your bed first thing after getting up. Leaving bedding open for a bit allows for moisture and odors to dissipate better. So, while I always shake out a tent, I will not be making my bed. 🍻
Cornstarch on the junk is an old restaurant trick.
What kind of restaurants are worried about ones junk? Oh...never mind. 😏😜🤔🤭🙃🤷🤦🤣🤣🤣🤣
Whewwww, went out for two days, one night, up in the Smokies. My wife and daughter dropped me and picked me up. The way they carried on, you’d have thought I had been hit by a skunk. Thanks for the heads up. I’ll try the baby wipes. Soaking feet in a cool creek is like heaven. BTW, watched the Alabama vs Georgia football game. Whew, Bama stayed in there and won (without Nick), ROLL TIDE. Thanks from…an old man in the east Tennessee mountains.
@@millsmarkchrisI took it that he was conversing with Dixie thinking she went to Bama. For 10 bonus points and a free wet willie, where did she graduate from?
@@Navy1977 Auburn
@@markobrien3278 👍👍
Did you ever figure out if the baby powder in your hair caused the puffy face? If it wasn't that, was it something else?
She said it was allergy to down, in her sleeping bag.
How do you get the dr bronners to suds up to use on a wet cloth? Dumb question I know
Do you recommend scentless products?
anyone who goes hiking or camping and doesnt know what im about to say is a fool:
you can take 1 to 2 liters of water and shower off yourself by heating the water and adding a dash of washing soda
then lather soap on your face and head and then add water and wash downward.
sqweegee the water down and add little amounts.
If your tent has enough standing room you can poke a hole somewhere in the floor and take a shower in a tent.
I wonder, if one could make existing clothing 'antibacterial', by rinsing it in water with silver ions. I have a package with those little silver tablets you can use to keep water from spoiling.
Already been done.
I recommend researching regarding what that silver does to the environment and what it does to your washing machine at home.
Was in a co-op yesterday and he did stink, everyone was saying the funk is disgusting, not on the trail just stunk generally
with all the flooding after the storm in nc, there's a ton of talk about not being in the water. on reddit, a thread about that said it's not just flood water you have to watch out for- someone hiking in the cascades got very ill from swimming in the queets river, for example. this has me wondering just how safe it actually is to wash off your body and intimate clothing in random rivers you cross by, as well as using the water to purify for drinking. how do you know if the water's safe enough?
Grayl water filter cleans bacteria and viruses out of the water. As far as chemical contaminants, it has a cartridge filter that filters PFas, VOCs and chemicals.
Boil it, it's the safest way.
5:05 Different color bandanas.
I use both for long trips that don't have a water spout at my campsite. I use the baby wipes for chunkier more visible dirt and then the doctor bronner's and a rag to really feel clean and always separate fresh pj's and socks
"Baby wipes" "Baby powder" reminds me of the story 'How Target Figured Out A Teen Girl Was Pregnant Before Her Father Did'
No talc on the gennies goes for men too
If using a bidet, bring at least one light weight disposable glove per day to do business with the water stream.
Bamboo holds sweat and becomes soo heavy…
Im cringing at bathing in a water source…contaminates the water…and do not wash your clothes in the water source. All that sunscreen and big spray into a clean water source can really contaminate the stream or source🥰🥾🥾⛺️
Smearing some hand sanitizer under your arms can help kill some of the microbes that contribute to underarm stink.
That's what I use and I also use it on the smelly parts of my clothing. It dries fast and does not stain.
That's gonna be one healthy baby!
Has anyone ever thought of bringing a lightweight blow up bucket to collect water in to do laundry and clean your body with?
Some people use a drybag for laundry.
Or even a gallon-size ziploc.
Bear Canister works great for a washing machine.
When is the baby due???
I mean I would rather pay for the cheaper version luxrul if its hard to determine which one is real. Ahhaha luxrul
You should've put a gross warning on the thumbnail.
Every single one of us do have to handle these issues though so normalizing hygiene is very important!
Baby powder is a BIG NO NO!!! It's not safe to use on any part of your body!!!
You clearly weren't listening
@@judithrussell9162 You clearly don't understand that it can be absorbed into your skin anywhere on your body!!!