[pct-l] Keeping clean while backpacking

[Freiman, Paul]

We met a SOBO couple on our recent section hike.  The lady wore a t-shirt, which really upped the stink.  We asked her what she did about the smell.  Her reply, delivered in a lovely South Carolina drawl, "Ah use wipes, but Ah still smell like a boy."
Bivy


Date: Tue, 1 Sep 2009 11:43:42 -0700 (PDT)
From: Susan Alcorn <backpack45 at yahoo.com>
Subject: [pct-l] Keeping clean while backpacking
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Another thought to add to the great suggestions already given about staying odor-free -- the type of clothing makes a big difference, too. I recently switched from synthetic long underwear to Smartwool and I love the difference. I wore the ultralight Smartwool top pretty much day and night for at least a week without washing it (while in Oregon) and it still didn't stink. .
Susan Alcorn