Camping Hygiene Guide: 14 Essential Tips for Staying Clean on Camping and Backpacking Trips

One of the most intimidating and uncomfortable parts about spending multiple days outdoors is camping hygiene – staying clean while backpacking.

Where do you poop? What if you get smelly and sweaty? How do you wash your hands? How do you shower?

In this post, you’ll find our best backpacking hygiene tips, personal hygiene essentials, and creative ways to stay as fresh and clean as possible.

The Best Northern California Road Trip Itinerary (1 Week Route)

Giant Redwood trees, an insanely beautiful coastline, and several hidden waterfalls… Can you really see all of this in one single trip?

You can, and it’s all in Northern California. We’re including everything from our favorite hikes, photo stops, camping tips, and so much more right here!

The Perfect Eastern Oregon Road Trip Itinerary: 30 Stops & 3 Maps!

Craving the desert but live in the Pacific Northwest? It’s not as far away as you think! Eastern Oregon is filled with gorgeous canyonlands, secret hot springs, and stunning geological wonders. We’re connecting them all for you in our Eastern Oregon road trip route, right here!

Boat Box Hot Springs: Official Directions + Solo Soaking Tips

Situated on the Salmon River, Boat Box Hot Springs is a single-tub hot springs near Stanley, Idaho just waiting to be visited! We’re giving you all the details and more here, including the best times to visit, what to pack, and sharing what it’s like to come in different seasons!

Goldbug Hot Springs in Idaho (8 Essential Tips To Hike, Soak, & Camp!)

Goldbug Hot Springs is the trifecta of fun in Idaho – hiking, camping, and of course, hot springs! Click here to learn more about planning your own rad trip, and what to expect on the trail, rules for camping, and all the details to plan your own magical getaway in the Gem State.