Northwest Hiking

Although you wouldn’t normally think of it, hygiene kits are extremely important when you are out hiking or camping.  Not only for your personal protection and well being in a health sense, staying clean raises morale and keeps you and others around you happy.  In future articles, we’ll explain more about the various aspects of this, but for now, here are some things to keep in mind.

• Showering:  Showering, in addition to helping you feel better, helps wash off sweat and dirt that can harbor bacteria.  If you get a cut and don’t clean it out properly, this sweat and dirt can help start an infection.
• Toothbrush/paste:  No one likes a sour taste in their mouth, and although not many people would go anywhere without their toothpaste and brush, it is one thing to be sure to add to your list.
• Toilet paper: No-brainer here!  It’s better than using leaves, right?
• Deodorant:  Put it on before your hike of strenuous activity.  Just because you are working hard doesn’t mean you have to smell like it.

We’ll start with a few of those basic items of concern, and go more in depth later.  For now, remember to be safe, hike safe, and have fun!

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