Keeping clean in the outdoors

December 2020

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December 2020

A trail bath can reduce body odour and help cool you off after a hot hike. Photo: Carlos Charlton
Personal hygiene is often thrust onto the backburner in the backcountry, but staying clean can prevent health issues arising and prolong the life of your gear.  Take a trail showerIf you’re tramping for more than a few days, do yourself (and your hut mates) a favour and take a trail shower. Though you’ll struggle to […]
Matthew Cattin

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