| Personal hygiene during camping is very important. | | | | of trail mix; before cooking dinner. |
| Personal hygiene while camping is more than just | | | | 2. Carry a small bottle of isopropyl alcohol and |
| smell. Your health and the health of fellow hikers, | | | | cottonball. Soak the cotton with alcohol and give |
| your personal comfort are all at stake as well. | | | | yourself a rub down at night under the arms, feet |
| You should keep those bacteria and viruses away | | | | and groin area. |
| so that you can feel better, smell better and be | | | | 3. If possible, please remember to dip your feet |
| less likely to end up gut-wrenching sick during the | | | | and wash them in a creek. |
| camping trip. | | | | 4. Always wash your socks if your camp near |
| Many campers are knowledgeable about water | | | | water. |
| contamination and proper treatment, but less | | | | 5. Keep your towel as clean as possible and don't |
| cautions about other sources of germs. Here are | | | | share it with others. |
| some tips and suggestions for you to have a | | | | 6. Bring some plastic bag along for toilet or trash |
| complete clean and hygiene camping trip: | | | | purpose. Always use it to keep your camping |
| | | | environment clean. |
| 1. Bring a small bottle of hand sanitizer and use it - | | | | 7. Be responsible to the natural environment and |
| after bathroom breaks; before grabbing a handful | | | | never destroy them. |