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I've been on month+ hiking trips. I definitely don't think I smell good after 2 weeks in the woods. But hygiene becomes very important to long term success, esp
by jniedrauer 6y ago
I've been on month+ hiking trips. I definitely don't think I smell good after 2 weeks in the woods. But hygiene becomes very important to long term success, especially in wet climates. If you know what you're doing, then you won't smell offensive either.
- netfl0 6y agoCan you share some info/hygiene tips for a situation like that?
- jniedrauer 6y agoI could write like a whole essay on it, but the main points are: * Keep dirty/wet stuff and clean stuff separate. Suck it up and put the dirty stuff on when you know it's gonna be nasty. Wear the clean stuff only at camp. Keep a clean pair of socks exclusively to sleep in. * Air out/wash your body whenever it doesn't put you at risk of hypothermia. Keep shoes off at camp, etc. * Dry stuff in the sun on the outside of your pack when you can. * Fingerless gloves help regulate your core temperature and don't get dirty as fast as full fingered gloves. And of course, good gear selection. The harshest sustained conditions I've ever faced was a winter on the Appalachian Trail. Near-constant rain/snow, 10-40°F most of the time. Cold enough to kill but not cold enough to freeze and keep things dry. Most backpacking is not nearly that difficult.
- phyzome 6y agoIt's the clothes that start to stink, especially the synthetics. If you were naked, you wouldn't smell much. Maybe a bit of oniony armpit smell, but not the rank gym locker smell.