Bathing while at Burning Man

phil · Post by **phil** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 3:30 pm

Here's a partial quote from a guy who did a week-long backpacking trip using only what he carried with him:

As for keeping clean, I still swear by the following combination: A lightweight collapsible nylon bucket, Dr. Bronnerâ€™s pure Castile soap, and an MSR microfiber towel. This time, instead of using a bandanna as a washcloth, I cut a 3 inch square out of a cloth exfoliating scrub mitt I bought at Target. It worked much better and dried much faster than a bandanna. The towel also dried in a flash. I probably used less than 20 drops of soap fully cleaning myself and my alternating set of clothes daily.

Full post at
http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.p ... ber=147267
Just to point out, he washed himself and his clothes with this set up. He wasn't camping "Leave no trace" as far as I can tell, so we may still have gray water to dispose of, but it looks like he had no issues getting his washcloth and towel to dry.

Bluetality · Post by **Bluetality** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 4:43 pm

*takes notes*

Elorrum · Post by **Elorrum** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 5:01 pm

On my list of things I'm glad I brought to burning man: dr. bronner's peppermint soap. I brought some last year, and it got lost in the dark recesses of the "other stuff" bag in the car. This year I used it, and enjoyed it so much, that I am using it at home too. The smell is very invigorating, really perks me up.

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 5:42 pm

So now we have two bathing threads and at least one evap pond/greywater thread on the first page of this forum. Our evap pond runneth over.

Post by **Elderberry** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 5:48 pm

theCryptofishist wrote:So now we have two bathing threads and at least one evap pond/greywater thread on the first page of this forum. Our evap pond runneth over.

But who's counting?

JK

jets · Post by **jets** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 12:02 am

baby wipes, i'm telling ya

Dr. Pyro · Post by **Dr. Pyro** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 9:03 am

When our evap pond runneth over, we call it "dust abatement".

Intubater69 · Post by **Intubater69** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 9:34 am

Elorrum wrote:On my list of things I'm glad I brought to burning man: dr. bronner's peppermint soap. I brought some last year, and it got lost in the dark recesses of the "other stuff" bag in the car. This year I used it, and enjoyed it so much, that I am using it at home too. The smell is very invigorating, really perks me up.

I bought and used the peppermint as well, even to brush my teeth.

Went well with gin also

phil · Post by **phil** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 9:42 am

Intubater69 wrote:
Elorrum wrote:On my list of things I'm glad I brought to burning man: dr. bronner's peppermint soap. I brought some last year, and it got lost in the dark recesses of the "other stuff" bag in the car. This year I used it, and enjoyed it so much, that I am using it at home too. The smell is very invigorating, really perks me up.
I bought and used the peppermint as well, even to brush my teeth.

Went well with gin also :lol:

Well, I've had peppermint schnapps with hot cocoa, so I guess I'll have to give peppermint soap a try.

Timezone LaFontaine · Post by **Timezone LaFontaine** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 9:49 am

I too use Dr. B's peppermint soap. Gives ya that 'glowing' feeling.

moesy · Post by **moesy** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 10:34 am

Bronner's Rocks!! It is very playa "complimentary"! Use it over a basin and let it evaporate. Great for treating and preventing playa foot as well as a host of other grand uses. As I mentioned in another thread, I brought Bronner's and as a gift to camp mates and visitors I offered foot baths with it, followed by tea tree powder. Aaaaaaahhhh, so soothing.

Also, you don't have to "pack out" Bronner's as you do with Baby Wipes. So a suggestion is white cotton towels (hung out to dry during daytime) and Dr. Bronner's!

Intubater69 · Post by **Intubater69** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 3:02 pm

phil wrote:
Intubater69 wrote:
Elorrum wrote:On my list of things I'm glad I brought to burning man: dr. bronner's peppermint soap. I brought some last year, and it got lost in the dark recesses of the "other stuff" bag in the car. This year I used it, and enjoyed it so much, that I am using it at home too. The smell is very invigorating, really perks me up.
I bought and used the peppermint as well, even to brush my teeth.

Went well with gin also
Well, I've had peppermint schnapps with hot cocoa, so I guess I'll have to give peppermint soap a try.

LOL Phil, nothing like a juniper and peppermint soap beverage to make one wonder, what the hell have I gone and done now!

JK, JK

Wait Phil! Stop, don't drink that............ohhh, nice bubbles

Xtevan · Post by **Xtevan** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 9:38 pm

Anyone ever try this stuff?

[img]http://www.athletegift.com/athleteshop/ ... shower.jpg[/img]

"The deal is, cool down and once your active sweating has diminished, (The mfr claims it works best on active sweating but hey whaddo they know?) spray your self down with Rocket Shower and then damp towel yourself off. Comprised of witch hazel, grapefruit peel oil and peppermint oil, the product is refreshing, cooling and cleansing. It removes that sticky salty feeling and leaves your skin feeling dry and refreshed. Gone is that sandpaper rough feeling your dried sweat skin has against your clothes. The aroma is pleasant and quickly vanishes down to no fragrance at all, (Most importantly) not even your own!"

[url]http://www.athletegift.com/athleteshop/ ... swod3hwnzg[/url]

Sounds promising

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 11:35 pm

I like lacquer thinner, it leaves that "tingly" feeling.........and kills fleas and ticks...........

Captain Goddammit · Post by **Captain Goddammit** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 12:03 am

You wouldn't HAVE fleas and ticks if you wore your collar.

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 6:35 am

I've never known leather and chrome spikes to repel insects.......

Sail Man · Post by **Sail Man** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 8:15 am

ygmir wrote:I've never known leather and chrome spikes to repel insects.......

So, are you saying that Captain GD is the 2nd one from the right ygmir?

mikesieben · Post by **mikesieben** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 8:39 am

Captain Goddammit wrote:You wouldn't HAVE fleas and ticks if you wore your collar.

awesome

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 8:44 am

well.....SM (hey, that's funny too), I'm not sayin' anything, but (another VP pun, giggle).............

Sail Man · Post by **Sail Man** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 2:47 pm

Ahh Hell, not I got that damn song in my head

Sail Man · Post by **Sail Man** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 2:47 pm

Ahh Hell, now I got that damn song in my head

CLARKcon · Post by **CLARKcon** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 6:58 am

Used our neighbor's little Coleman pop-up shower stand ($25?) (holds a 5 galllon solar shower bag) and is covered. Was thinking about getting one from Box*Mart, but thought the wind would d e v o u r it. Alas, to much surprise, it held like a little trooper, and even has hanging mesh compartments for soap, clothes, etc. Will definatily grab one for 09'. Only thing would suggest is to decorate it and make it radder, maybe a shower radio w/mirror and some lights for pre-dawn scrubbing.

phil · Post by **phil** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 9:36 am

CLARKcon wrote:>SNIP<
(holds a 5 galllon solar shower bag)
>SNIP<
for pre-dawn scrubbing.

Um, bag heated by sun, but shower at, say, 5:00AM? Hmmmm.... .

Bob · Post by **Bob** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 10:34 am

That's no bag, that's my girlfriend.

CLARKcon · Post by **CLARKcon** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 8:12 pm

phil wrote:Um, bag heated by sun, but shower at, say, 5:00AM? Hmmmm.... .

Whoops! I hear ya phil--might have meant pre-dusk (before night). Was just thinking about making a pre-made/bought equipment more personalized/multi-functional (i.e- lighting it up). Could even get two side by side (one camp shower, one guest/neighbor shower.) At night to serve some purpose, could light them up and make them into confessional booths..."Dear Father, it has been two weeks since my last repentance of drinking hot coffee...

"

Elorrum · Post by **Elorrum** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 8:21 pm

The confessional shower combo makes metaphorical sense anyway. "Bless me father for I have gotten dirty, it's been a whole day since my last shower." "Consider that you are in the desert and take a shower before you leave here today."

Jmeier · Post by **Jmeier** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 3:53 pm

Both times I have been out I've used Septi-Soft.
Mix 1oz in to 1 gallon of water and use a hand towel to rub on, another towel to dry off. No rinse required and it even works on your hair.

http://www.brucemedical.com/seco.html

cullen · Post by **cullen** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 4:46 pm

all you need for warm water is a jerry can and the roof of your truck.

then you at least got a nice rag bath.

Sail Man · Post by **Sail Man** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 8:34 am

cullen wrote:all you need for warm water is a jerry can and the roof of your truck.

then you at least got a nice rag bath.

Sure, but you can also visit the Human Carcass Wash and get fondled at the same time

Ugly Dougly · Post by **Ugly Dougly** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 9:45 am

Just go to the beach and dive in to the deep end.

Bathing while at Burning Man

Bathing while at Burning Man

Rocket Shower??