{"id":3411,"date":"2017-07-05T12:07:25","date_gmt":"2017-07-05T12:07:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/?p=3411"},"modified":"2017-07-05T12:07:25","modified_gmt":"2017-07-05T12:07:25","slug":"a-smart-guide-to-effortless-personal-hygiene-while-backpacking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/a-smart-guide-to-effortless-personal-hygiene-while-backpacking\/","title":{"rendered":"A smart guide to effortless personal hygiene while backpacking"},"content":{"rendered":"

Anyone who\u2019s ever been backpacking, on a festival or a road trip, know very well the struggles of staying clean. The last thing you have space for in your backpack is a whole kit of pampering hygienics; even if you had space, it would be the last thing on your mind when you wake up on the floor early in the morning to shakes and rattles of a train. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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It\u2019s a great opportunity for getting back to basics, avoiding all mirrors, and feeling great about yourself. We have the tips to how you can be a clean backpacker without giving it much thought at all – a relatively clean backpacker, at least.<\/span><\/p>\n

THE GROOMING<\/b><\/p>\n

Leave that big, bulky hairbrush at home and bring a small comb with you instead. If your hair is short, you can ditch the comb altogether. A small bottle of <\/span>dry shampoo<\/span><\/a> will do wonders if you\u2019re used to washing your hair every day – and let\u2019s face it; you\u2019re barely going to wash your hair when backpacking. <\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019re welcome to prioritize whatever grooming equipment you\u2019d like, but keep in mind that cosmetics and perfumes are likely to attract bugs – and animals, if you\u2019re out in the wild. Good personal hygiene should make you feel better and help you maintain a healthy body.<\/span><\/p>\n

Your teeth, for example, should receive the same treatment they <\/span>get at home<\/span><\/a>. Pack a travel-sized toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss to avoid making your hiking a lot more expensive when you\u2019re back home. If your teeth are suffering after the trip, have a look at <\/span>this article<\/span><\/a> or book an appointment with the <\/span>dental clinic Fitout<\/span><\/a> for a cleanse. A stinky, sweaty, almost filthy backpacker is a lot more bearable if she welcomes you with a clean and white smile. <\/span><\/p>\n

THE WASHING<\/b><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re out in the wildlife, chances are slim for offending anyone with your body odor. It\u2019s probably better if they smell you, in any way, and stay away. In other words, you don\u2019t need to worry about packing a deodorant. To feel fresh in the morning, make use of intimate wipes and facial wipes instead – not to smell better, but for your comfort. <\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s a good idea to bring these with even if you\u2019re backpacking through cities, on a road trip or even that festival. Wake up groggy and warm in the morning with no chance of a fresh shower, and you\u2019re just a few wipes away from feeling a lot better. Every opportunity you get to dip your feet into a creek, a river or even a fountain should be taken advantage of – all the walking will turn them into <\/span>sore and needy companions<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

It should go without saying, but bring a small bottle of hand sanitizer and stay true to it. A lot of times, and often on older trains, you\u2019ll be left without clean water to wash your hands with. Use it after toilet breaks and before you eat; you\u2019ll slice the amount of stomach trouble on your trip in half. If you\u2019re backpacking through cities, take advantage of every restroom you\u2019re using; it\u2019s the perfect place for washing your face, brushing teeth, and changing underwear before the next train departs. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Anyone who\u2019s ever been backpacking, on a festival or a road trip, know very well the struggles of staying clean. The last thing you have space for in your backpack is a whole kit of pampering hygienics; even if you had space, it would be the last thing on your mind when you wake up on the floor early in the morning to shakes and rattles of a train.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":3412,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,15],"tags":[1227,1771,110],"class_list":["post-3411","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel","category-opinions","tag-adventure-travel","tag-backpacking","tag-travel-2"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3411","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3411"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3411\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3413,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3411\/revisions\/3413"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3412"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3411"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3411"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3411"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}