[pct-l] Shaving on the trail

[Dan Africk]

Thanks for the suggestions, it seems like my best bet is to put a
disposable razor and some single-use shaving gel
packets(/www.minimus.biz/Shaving-Needs.aspx) in my ressupply boxes.
For the towns where I don't send packages to, I can carry an extra
packet or 2 of shaving gel, and maybe also carry the razor from my
last resupply package.

I figure I can buy disposable razors almost anywhere, but the shaving
cream would be a waste, so those single-use packets should help a lot.
I'll also keep my shaver in the bounce box(If I have one), and use it
whenever I open the box. I've used an electric for years, so the
razors will take some getting used to.

On Thu, Mar 4, 2010 at 6:05 PM, Bob Bankhead <wandering_bob at comcast.net> wrote:
> I used to carry those flimsy plastic disposable razors that you can buy in
> bulk packs and shave every other day. However, they are easily broken and
> rendered useless. I also found I could only get 2-3 shaves out of them. I
> finally decided to just pack my standard metal Shick razor with its
> replaceable blade. Weight penalty = 1.7 oz vs. 0.25 oz for the disposable.
>
> Years of daily shaves have shown that I can get 14 shaves (2 weeks) out of a
> single blade before it starts to pull. Given the drying effect of all-day
> hiking on my skin and the use of Dr. Bonners soap in lieu of shaving cream,
> I plan on just 7-8 shaves per blade. That's enough to get me from one
> resupply box to the next. If not, I'll just carry a spare blade and/or only
> shave every other day. I put one replacement blade in each resupply box.
>
> I tried carrying a small battery-powered Braun electric shaver (~ 4
> oz) years ago. It worked fine, but you can't buy them anymore.
>
> Wandering Bob