That time has come, perhaps??

[Fair Weather Camper]

To initiate the long threatened

"How Airy is your Undercarriage?"
thread...

Following on from a discarded tissues moan, on another thread.

There are, in truth a few extra complications that arise from being a woman out in the wilds.
Toileting being one.

Sphagnum moss is the ultimate luxe option, if available, followed by soft leaves, smooth pebbles, and even snow cones...
Biodegradable, or burnable toilet paper where appropriate.

Wet wipes strewn about, drive me nuts..
But still, I will pick them up - - Yukkity yuk..

I was also considering a number of say 3" square muslins, stored in muslin bag hanging off pack.. A few drops of lavender in there too?
Once used they'd go into ziploc til rinsing becomes an option, then dried again in the muslin one..
A refinement over just the one cloth maybe?

Wearing a wrap around skirt, which doubles as a towel, is super breezy in hotter, bug free climes.

And makes discreet peeing, and washing, very easy...
"I'm just having a closer look at these pretty flowers / rocks /myrtylle bushes.."

It's also the ultimate 'going commando'

Without scaring the natives

I'm lucky enough to have fitted, and get on with one of these ...
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&s...FjAAegQIABAB&usg=AOvVaw0g7miIUy4JSZWt2yP0Oe01

Which totally does away with periods, and risk of pregnancy.. Hooooray

But this isn't an option for, or appropriate for everyone... So ....

Anyone willing to share their tips, and tricks, on making life easier around these issues??

No problem with contributions from the guys, I don't think.. Or even their up til now 'Silent wives'

But let's keep it respectful yes??

There's still a fair few ladies who feel a bit nervous around discussing these things.

 

[Enzo]

Only thing I can add is that there is lots of on topic discussion on the 'red tent' bonus additions of The Trail Show with some very accomplished contributers. Behind a pay wall but only a few $ I think.

 

[Taz38]

I successfully used the 'rag' but the smell is unpleasant. Might go back to looroll and just bin it (poobag in sidepocket).
Took a traveljane for in-tent emergencies but didn't need it

 

[Fair Weather Camper]

I successfully used the 'rag' but the smell is unpleasant. Might go back to looroll and just bin it (poobag in sidepocket).
Took a traveljane for in-tent emergencies but didn't need it

Yes I thort the just one cloth method needed a bit of refining.
And a receptacle for in-tent comfort breaks, and washing always comes along too.

Sadly, the 1litre (Greek ) yoghurt pot has failed this trip due to being crushed in pack.

Stand up 'Pour n store' ziploc it is then..

With a de-emphasis on the storing part

 

[DuneElliot]

As far as peeing goes...I find a stick, grass or something similar. I don't use said stick or grass like I would TP though. I carry TP for that one time a day we all need it...guys and girls, and bury it properly, making something akin to poop soup.

I am not shy but I don't want the world watching either and generally just duck behind a tree or double check the trail in both directions if no suitable trees or shrubs are available....I can pee pretty quickly if necessary. The guys usually just turn around and face the other direction

 

[Clare]

Clean LP in one pocket, used in a ziplock in external pocket. Dispose of at suitable opportunity - refuge, cafe etc

 

[Fair Weather Camper]

As far as peeing goes...I find a stick, grass or something similar. I don't use said stick or grass like I would TP though. I carry TP for that one time a day we all need it...guys and girls, and bury it properly, making something akin to poop soup.

I am not shy but I don't want the world watching either and generally just duck behind a tree or double check the trail in both directions if no suitable trees or shrubs are available....I can pee pretty quickly if necessary. The guys usually just turn around and face the other direction

It'll be worth your while visiting Scotshireland, just to experience the joys of sphagnum moss, once you're in the UK

Clean LP in one pocket, used in a ziplock in external pocket. Dispose of at suitable opportunity - refuge, cafe etc

That sounds very simple, and well organised @Clare, I need to become one of those people who always puts things back in the correct place / pocket.. I wonder is it possible to have hypnosis to increase one's tidiness habits??

 

[Clare]

sounds very simple, and well organised @Clare, I need to become one of those people who always puts things back in the correct place / pocket.. I wonder is it possible to have hypnosis to increase one's tidiness habits??

There's a lightweight aspect to this too. I collect only enough LP for the next couple of days from the Refuge/Cafe etc. That way I'm not stealing too much nor carrying too much.

 

[Fair Weather Camper]

There's a lightweight aspect to this too. I collect only enough LP for the next couple of days from the Refuge/Cafe etc. That way I'm not stealing too much nor carrying too much.

Unless any one can better this @Clare has just won todays 'How light and 'airy'?? trophy point.

Light-fingered too

Naughty, naughty girl

 

[Shewie]

Scrimping on TP is a hard lesson to learn when you get the two bob bits, never again will I go stupid light in that area

 

[Fair Weather Camper]

Scrimping on TP is a hard lesson to learn when you get the two bob bits, never again will I go stupid light in that area

Mmm, worth a few extra grammes for POM.

Improvisation can only take you so far

 

[fluffkitten]

To initiate the long threatened

and even snow cones...

Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr... frost bitten delicates...

 

[fluffkitten]

TP, bag it and carry out.

 

[Mole]

I like using snow cones
if not sub zero...

Better than pine cones

 

[Fair Weather Camper]

Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr... frost bitten delicates...

Or 'refreshed'
As some marketing types might have it..

I like using snow cones

Better than pine cones

Ahem.. Pine cones???

This is a delicate thread, for delicate lady parts...

We're not talking 'butch-craft' here you know..

 

[Taz38]

"Stand up 'Pour n store' ziploc it is then.."
Very brave!

Apparently Bounty kitchen roll is very strong and can be washed. I did buy some but haven't tried it yet.

Pine cones? Blimey...

Pilfering loo roll/paper napkins (anything inexpensive and useful) comes second nature to me.

 

[Fair Weather Camper]

"Stand up 'Pour n store' ziploc it is then.."
Very brave!

Apparently Bounty kitchen roll is very strong and can be washed. I did buy some but haven't tried it yet.

Pine cones? Blimey...

Pilfering loo roll/paper napkins (anything inexpensive and useful) comes second nature to me.

Me too - I'm afraid...

But given the cost of eating, and drinking out I don't feel too awful about it..

Pine cones?
It's all talk - I hope

Yes the ziploc will possibly require more concentration, and balance than I usually possess in the middle of the night.

Thankfully right here, right now, it's worth going out to gawp at the milky way, soaring over the peaks

Let us know, about the Bounty..
Dargnabit.. Now I want chocolate

 

[Taz38]

I saw a strange thing in Sportsdirect, a snickers-mars bar hybrid bar. I didn't buy it, not keen on mars bars.

When putting stuff away in the shed I noticed a cheap very large plastic camping mug...shouldn't miss aiming into that surely...

 

[dovidola]

When putting stuff away in the shed I noticed a cheap very large plastic camping mug...shouldn't miss aiming into that surely...

Something like this perhaps? It's given me over 30 years' service, weighs 65g and holds a pint.
I find the morning coffee gets rid of the taint from the night's use as a chamber pot.
Two sorts of camping folks:
1. Those who p*** into their mugs
2. Liars

 

[Enzo]

3/ 4 length tramplite entrance has its advantages, at least for men.

 

[Taz38]

Looks exactly the same mug!
Got to try it out now (soon).
Even better if it was collapsible.
I find a lot of pee- contraptions are designed more to be discreet than practical. The pstyle works well but only if you get it just right. The Travel-jane and similar need careful holding and aiming.

 

[Enzo]

Apparently of great use kayaking, saves taking off wet suits.

 

[Fair Weather Camper]

Something like this perhaps? It's given me over 30 years' service, weighs 65g and holds a pint.
I find the morning coffee gets rid of the taint from the night's use as a chamber pot.
Two sorts of camping folks:
1. Those who p*** into their mugs
2. Liars

A mere pint..?

What a lightweight..

And anyhows a dedicated litre pot gives far better washing volume.

You can call me a liar all you like Mr @dovidola.
But I would never p** in my own camping mug.

There are however some advantages to having a companion with one....

 

[fluffkitten]

There are however some advantages to having a companion with one....

Has he being saying anything about the taste of his morning cuppa then?

 

[Fair Weather Camper]

Has he being saying anything about the taste of his morning cuppa then?

Once the 'proper' British loose leaf stuff, that masks the flavour of most things, has run out.

You can start blaming the Spanish, so called tea bags, which taste of p**anyway..