Long term hygeine kit?

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PayetteRucker

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I usually stuff a handful of toiletries in one of the front pockets of my packs where they float around amidst a bunch of dirty survival equipment. There are a couple of organizational pouches out there that would seem to fit the bill for a toiletries-specific bag, and Maxpedition even has a Tactical Toiletries pouch. It seems to me that the little effort you invest to take care of yourself in the wilderness, the much more enjoyable the last couple days of the trip are. For extended outdoor adventures like long backpacking, alpine touring, whitewater etc. trips, or for the contents of a bug out bag, what would you put in a toiletries/hygiene specific kit?

With my last paycheck I invested a 20 dollar bill in travel-sized toiletries but I know the list isn't complete. Here are some things I can think of off the top of my head.

Burts Bees lip stuff
toothpaste/toothbrush
biodegradable shampoo
biodegradable anti-bacterial soap
a little vial of mild laundry detergent
skin salve like Bag Balm
razor
sunblock
lidocane aloe gel
comb
q tips

what else would you put in a pouch like this? Depending on the size of the pouch I may combine this stuff with a first aid kit, because the line of the contents gets a bit blurry. For all you zombie preppers, this would be a great premise for a designated medic/nurse on your bug out team.
 
In my travels, I often use:

Dental Floss
Sewing Needles
Tweezers
nail nippers (if trip length is over about 6 days)
small flashlight (micro led)
10-15 feet of 550 cord to make a clothes line
Super Glue
Bic-Lighter

And since you brought up a FAK, triple biotic ointment with lidocane (Neosporin+Pain is the brand), a few bandaids and some duct tape. (More than once, I have had to seal the bandaid in place with the duct tape) I also keep a pair of hemostats in the FAK and find I use them often as a set of light duty needle nose pliers.

An in reflecting on this answer, I realized I often am running around looking for some zip-ties, so I probably need to add a few to my kit.
 
I have one of those microfiber towels,a small one,works well,dries fast.
toilet paper is in my "toiletry" bag,along with a way to carry it out if no other option is available.
 
i have Deuter toilet bag,with mixed content(some things can go in first aid kit)Elmex travel toothbrush kit,Carmex,balm,soap strips,dental floss(string can have other uses),Hand Gel(min.72 per cent alcohol ),biodeg. shampoo,Propolis oil,coton swabs,Wenger nailclip,bandaids,antiseptic wipes...
 
I have a travel toothbrush, nail clippers, a SAK toothpick, and tweezers that all live in my pack. I also have some hand sanitizer and lip balm. :)
 
Good list. I personally would add:

Sliver Gripper tweezers
Zinc Oxide
Body Glide - Anti-chafe
Visine eye solution/wash

I'm actually getting mine put together this week before I'm off to Afghanistan for 6 months...

ROCK6
 
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