I’m mostly a day-hiker. I’d rather hike farther than carry more.

I’m slowly Passage-hiking the Arizona Trail, and there are stretches where overnights will be unavoidable.

I’m not going to cut down my toothbrush, but I do want to carry as little as possible.

I hear positive things about backpacking bidets, but the concept seems (to put it delicately) “optimistic” to me.

I may attempt the “try it afterwards in your shower at home” advice I’ve seen elsewhere, but that seems…gross.

Am I missing something, or is my risk tolerance misaligned with the reality of roughing it?

  • @[email protected]English
    2•2 years ago

    I’m like … Halfway there. I got a Culo Clean but have yet to obtain the correct bottle to attach it to. In the meantime, I use TP to wipe and then a wetted cloth to clean. I wash the cloth with biodegradable soap every evening on the trail. I prefer it to wet wipes because those tend to screw up my bio balance down there (I’m female).

    Hopefully I’ll get a Smart Water bottle soon to try out the Culo.