Why backpackers would find no-rinse bathing wipes magical.
So you want to backpack through Europe. Days wandering streets hitch-hiking? Gross hostel showers you would feel dirtier coming out than going in? Remote campsites not near running water? For backpackers, how do you take a shower in these conditions?
Most people would tell you to attempt to do so with two or three liters of water and modest use of body wash. But there is a much better alternative. Carrying around so much water for weekly (or monthly) baths is tiring and unnecessary. This could be your drinking water you’re wasting! Body wash is heavy, and so is water. An experienced backpacker knows that the lighter the load, the easier the traveling, and the better time you’ll have.
The solution?
No-Rinse Bathing Wipes!
Not many people know about these, and those who have heard of them mistake their use for “baby-wipes”. They are not one and the same! These wipes are stronger (and usually larger) than the average cleansing cloth, as they are made especially for bathing with. They are also hypoallergenic, enriched with Vitamin-E, Aloe Vera, and contains antibacterial substances to kill E. Coli, Staph, Salmonella and Strep.
It’s the perfect substitute for a shower when you’re crunched for space and resources. Light, durable, and long lasting, these wipes will make your backpacking experience a much more pleasant one. Get it at Walgreens or REI.
Article written by Wenxi Zhang.
