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In good hands when it comes to hygiene issues

Electricity, running water: In pristine nature, many everyday amenities are far away. Inventive equipment from ASMC helps with personal hygiene outdoors.

How much hygiene do you have to forego in the outdoor area?

Get out of the office, without a tie or etiquette, and into (untouched) nature. For a while, it can be relaxing to reduce bathroom rituals. The beard stays up, the hair dries in the air. Some people leave deodorant, shower gel and mirrors at home to reduce their luggage. However, you should definitely not do without essential cleaning options and skin protection products. An active body sweats, and moisture and dirt form a breeding ground for bacteria. The most affected parts of the body are the hands - here, only proper hand washing helps.

Interesting fact: Metal bathroom door handles hardly transmit germs, whereas plastic door handles unfortunately provide a breeding ground for germs.

A visit to the hygiene and sanitary products section is definitely worthwhile

To ensure that relaxation and adventure are fun even beyond civilization, here is a selection of functional essentials. Important selection criteria are the type and duration of the camping/outdoor trip.

Toiletry bags and shaving cases

When less is more, compact toiletry bags and shaving cases are indispensable. You can find them with integrated mesh pockets, Velcro fasteners, unbreakable mirrors and hanging devices. Individualists also get their money's worth with the trendy designs.

Skin protection/care

A well-structured range of useful cosmetic items, from insect repellents, hand cleaners, tick tweezers and tweezers to travel toothbrushes and vacuum suction pumps for poisons (animal bites), provide excellent service for all eventualities.

towels

You can get by without soap and water at all with wet disposable shower towels. If it gets really wet, however, travel towels made of absorbent microfiber fabric are ideal. Thanks to perfect moisture management, they also dry quickly.

Doing business and showering on the go

Ideal sanitary aids for the outdoor area are user-friendly and space-saving. Washable urinals, for example, are practical, as they allow women to urinate while dressed and standing. Disposable toilet covers give you a sense of home when camping. Innovative solar showers with hanging devices, high capacity and integrated hose with shower head can be used universally outdoors. Smart toilets: Foldable toilets for extra hygiene and convenience.

Expert tip:

Baking powder as a universal remedy - not only for hygiene

Baking powder is an all-round product for many areas. It can also be used to remove stubborn dirt, e.g. from vacuum flasks with tea residue. It can also be used as a toothpaste substitute in emergencies; all you have to do is mix it with cinnamon. Baking powder can also be used in many other areas, e.g. as dishwashing liquid (which makes it the ideal cleaning agent for tea or coffee residue) or as a deodorant for feet.

Questions: Hygiene

What to do in extreme sub-zero temperatures?

Toothpaste, for example, can unfortunately freeze quickly when temperatures drop below a certain level. This is why it is also available in tablet form, especially for outdoor use. Water and other liquids can also freeze, which means that you may have to use powdered products when washing the rest of your body.

What to do if there is no toilet paper available?

Leaves and/or fine sand may help here. However, both should of course be used with caution and only in emergency situations.

What is the best way to protect toilet paper you brought with you from rain?

There are also special outdoor toilet paper holders that protect the paper from rain and, because they are waterproof, can be left outside - for example, hanging from a tree. In addition, the roll does not crumple during transport.