Reddit mentions: The best camping soap & shampoo

There are a lot of really cool camping things! I'll be back to edit this post on my computer with some things that we like / are unique /cool

EDIT - these are things that we use that we love. These things all range in price, so hopefully you can find one or two to fit whatever budget you have.

• Collapsible Coffee Dripper : They can use this to make REAL coffee on the trail. They just have to heat water!
  
• Portable camping grill : This takes a little time to set up, but it's a very compact grill and makes it easy to cook food or even just balance your mess kit
  
• Nonstick camping mess kit : A nonstick kit is much easier to clean than a stainless steel one IMO. this set has a kettle, utensil, and scrubber which is awesome.
  
• Camp Suds : An environmentally safe soap so they can clean their gear but preserve the trail!
  
• Dry sacks : Dry sacks are just what they sound like... waterproof bags that keep your stuff dry. They can also double as a pillow if you stuff clothes in them!
  
• Portable camping stove : This little guy connects to a small fuel canister and gives you a nice little stove. These are great for heating water / soup as they provide a better heat source than a fire you'd build.
  
• Food dehydrator : This is not something they'd take camping, but it can really help them to save money on meals. If they are backpacking, they likely won't want to carry around cans of food and won't be able to carry around ingredients that would go bad. The dehydrator allows them to make their own backpacking meals that they will reconstitute with water.
  
• Pocket bellows : allows you to stoke the fire without having to get your face super close. Also this lets you target a small area.
  
• LED light bulb ; This does require a portable battery but it's really great to have this little guy. We use it in the tent at night or when we're hanging out but need a little light to chop food/etc.
  
• Pocket chain saw : Cut big pieces of wood! It takes some muscle, but it really does work and it's a lot smaller than a hatchet or actual chain saw..
  
• Literally the best backpacking chair : when you're backpacking, you have to carry EVERYTHING with you. So that means that stuff has to be light and small. These chairs are great, because (for chairs) they tick off both of those boxes. They have a back! And they are big enough to actually sit on!
  
  Other general items that are useful: Climbing/heavy duty carabiners (to clip stuff to other stuff. you can even get locking ones); water filters (if you get a Lifestraw, I recommend the water bottle. The actual Lifestraw is an interesting idea, but we've found in practice it's a little awkward); hammocks with nice straps; base layers; battery-operated lights of any kind (especially ones that clip or are hands-free); a set of waterproof cards (to pass the time on a break); nice, wicking socks; hiking poles; a camping knife.
  
  I haven't tried Cairn (the camping sub box) but they always look interesting.
  

Here's a few I snagged from my recently ordered list.

Secure USB Drive - For storing scans of important documents.

Mylar Blankets - Ridiculously thin. Good to keep in the car or every day carry bag for a variety of situations.

Camp Suds - Or alternately hand sanitizer. Both useful to stay healthy in Flu season or another outbreak that spreads via contact.

Emergency Whistle - Small enough to keep on a keychain. Loud enough to get attention when it's needed.

Mylar Bags + Oxygen Absorbers - If you're prepping, putting a hundred pounds or so of white rice in 5 gallon buckets is a great way to get started on a long term food supply without breaking the bank. Put it in these and it will stay fresher longer.

Water BOB - Great little device for if/when you know the water supply may be at risk. It's a cheap way to be able to store 100 gallons in preparation for an emergency.

Pepper Spray - The security product you can take most places.

Starter First Aid Kit - Gotta get that going some how. This one has a hard shell which is nice for tossing it in a pack. You'll have to fill it out with what you're likely to need.

Mainstay 2400 Calorie Bars - They stay good through some pretty extreme highs and lows which makes them ideal for tossing in a car. They last about 5 years or so and don't require any water to make them. They're very handy as they're a purchase and forget about them item (for a few years anyway) that lets you have some immediate food for however long you have them stocked for.

Life Straw - A personal filter for waterborne bacteria. Most water purification methods have some significant cost to them, but this one is a great inexpensive item to get started with.

There's a ton of little things on Amazon that are kind of cool to have on hand, but I'd recommend snagging whatever is most likely to help you in whatever your situation is likely to be. If you live in a wildfire prone area... the usb drive would be a wise start. Earthquakes? The emergency whistle. Bad neighborhood, pepper spray. You get the idea. Good luck!

Rub your hands on a stainless steel faucet. It's the same thing as using this:
Wonder Bar Stainless Steel Soap - Odor Remover is Great for Removing Fish Smell, Garlic, Onions and other Strong Odors. Environmentally Friendly, Safe and Effective https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AL3JU98/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_MWD8Bb723CS2M

Did a ton of research for a camping trip last year. (assuming you mean hiking and camping, not just driving your car around)

For high-quality at a low price, my friends and I were completely satisfied by:

• Water Pump
  
• Pick up some Nalgene bottles
  
• Camping Utensil Set (seem to have gone up in price)
  
• Campsuds. A must.
  
• Amazing little Camp Stove
  
• And OMFG Raspberry Crumble was addictive!!
  
  (p.s. I bet /r/Camping has better tips than /r/amazone )

My partner and I were on a tour in Japan for 3 months, and we used Campsuds which are super concentrated, biodegradable and totally safe. Whenever we needed to wash stuff in the sink, just plug the sink (bring your own plug) and put just a few drops in. After you swish it around, there is plenty of soapy water in there to clean clothes, cooking equip, and anything else that needs scrubbed. We didnt even use a quarter of the bottle, and we washed cooking stuff every day, and clothes every 3 or so.


Hope this helps!

This is a non toxic natural biodegradable and pleasant smelling concentrated all purpose soap. It's been safe for my birds when I wipe poopsies off of their feathers

Sierra Dawn Campsuds All Purpose Cleaner, 2-Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000TTL8GC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_R0.xCbWGA9C6M

I know you probably don't have it laying around, but for future knowledge I thought it'd be pertinent

De-fishing Soap, as a fisherman I love this stuff....or a Licorice (Anise Oil) Scented soap.

I've been happy with Campsuds. A little goes a LONG way!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ANXJVI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If it’s on your wrist you can rub on a stainless steel faucet fixture which is a free hack of this:
https://www.amazon.com/Wonder-Bar-Stainless-Steel-Soap/dp/B00AL3JU98

I always have Campsuds around. Works ok for a variety of jobs.

campsuds

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For $2, you can use any sink as a wash basin

For $14, you can have your very own portable wash basin that folds up into the size of a paperback

For $4, you can get multipurpose detergent, aka Campsuds. Use sparingly.

No problem. Honestly just compared it to my list.

I would still bring at least a pack a poncho regardless of the weather. Again, I screwed up one time and was miserably wet for one trip. You really dont want your little one to get wet.

I would still bring soap, wipes will not get rid of all of the bacteria like washing with soap will. (husbands a microbiologist). I love this brand.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000TTL8GC/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1727DAIY13GIY&coliid=I2L4HJNPB3A3YN&psc=1

As for rope... paracord is decent. There are lighter options out there.