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Cleanliness and Hygiene while being a Trout Bum
For me cleanliness and hygiene is important so I’ve
figured out ways that work. I'm sort of a borderline
self admitted germ freak anyway. I can assure you
that there is nothing worse than being sick on TB
trip. Good time to use a motel.
First airplanes are tight, filthily germy
environments. My brother is a commercial airline
pilot so I have some inside scoop. Consider getting
a seat in the front of planes because fresh air is
piped in there, and exits the rear of planes. Carry
hand sanitizer with you and use it in airports,
restaurants, and to wipe down your rental car. Paper
wipes work good also. A small can of Lysol spray
works well if your moteling it. Studies show the
dirtiest thing in a motel is the TV remote. The
dirtiest thing in restaurant are the salt and pepper
shakers.
In between motel uses I have found this works good
for me. First many campgrounds have showers. Use
them for cleanup. You can bring a towel with, or
when stopping for supplies simply buy one, and throw
it away when done with your trip. When I’m
backpacking and car/motorcycle camping I use what is
called a “pocket shower”. This is a very light
backpacking shower that is heated by solar during
the day and tied to a upward tree limb for use. I
use a plastic bag below it for my feet while
showering. Use safe environmental soaps. Truck stops
have also been an inexpensive option for on the road
travel, they have private showers for around 7 to 10
bucks. Petro and Little America Truck Stops have
been the cleanest.
TB Tip... In many resort towns laundry mats offer coin
operated showers. Try using an app named AllStays
for locating showers. Lastly bring along a pair of
flip flops for public showers.
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