Take a shower on an expedition
Nothing is more convenient and lighter than a solar shower to wash on expedition. A solar shower comes in the form of a black waterproof EVA bag, without PVC,with a suspension cord terminated by a hook and a shower hose,which can be variable flow. A large carrying handle makes it possible to transport them from the place of filling to the place of shower.
These bags, very convenient to carry, generally weigh in the 150 gramss. They then contain within 10 to 20 liters. Their black color, and their often worked shapes,allow them to maximize the exposure to the sun and the rise in temperature of the contained water. They are a must for sustainable shipments,without amenities.
Price: from 10€ to 20€.
Wash and wash on shipment
Folding bowls and sinks are rollable waterproof bags that can hold from 5 liters to 20 liters. To avoid lowering,they can be intelligentlyequipped with adjustable straps to hang them from a mast or a horizontal branch. They usually weigh within 150 grams.
Price: from 10€ to 20€.
Which soap to use in shipping?
For travel and trekking,nothing is more convenient than a soap leaf case. A case contains about 50 leaves,biodegradable, without paraben, and avoids conditioning or throwing away a soap already started. There are specifically adapted versions, such as soap, shaving, shampoo, hands or laundry. There are also small vials of concentrated soap, 5 ml usually enough for a shower.
For shampoos with sea water,it is useful to resort to sea soap loaves,very suitable for kayaking expeditions. This type of soap is biodegradable and does not harm the environment.
Price: 5 € approximately.
For camping and base camps,it can be useful to have a soap box,equipped with a cord and perforated in the bottom to avoid the accumulation of water, which will allow to store the soap bar as well as possible.
To wash without water,in arid or very cold areas,there are toilet gloves pre-impregnated with a hypoallergenic cleansing solution,without rinsing and wiping. It is advisable to use one side to wash the face, the other side to wash the body. A glove is needed for washing short hair, two gloves for long hair. The gloves are biodegradable.
Price: 4 gloves for 5 €.
Washing your teeth on expedition
To wash your teeth on shipment, with water, nothing is more convenient than mini tubes of toothpaste of 5 ml.
Price: 4 € the 3 tubes.
To wash your teeth without water,you can use chewable toothpaste. Packaged in the form of tablets,it delivers hygiene and good breath immediately; once the tablet is crunched, let it dissolve and brush your teeth with your tongue for 30 seconds. Be careful, these products do not replace a classic brushing over time.
Price: 5€ per box of 12.