Camping, sports or travel you pack light and don't wanna smell like a rancid goat so here are some tips on how to choose the right fabrics and treat them so even a quick hand wash in a sink or stream you can be sporting fresh unmentionables in 15-20min dry and happy again!
Wanna save some bucks go DIY and use the guide below.
For substitutions consider the tips below.
Easy dry fabrics (wring and air dry 15+ min for ready to use!)
These super fabrics feature moisture wicking and a perfect "base" layer.typically consist of: 80-95% Nylon-polyester / 20-5% Lycra-Spandex. No cottons as you don't want a moisture absorbent layer in your performance base layer.
2ways to Antimicrobial treat your gear Good for several washings (perhaps more). Can be combined or done separately.
Silver in solution. Soak electrolytic infused silver in solution after wash dip soak wring and dry. Google electrolytic silver solution for super easy guide.
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Hippie style!
Triple Threat. Use essential oils soak a used dryer sheet with this mess and dryer tumble warm or hot just with garments light load. Oils Lavender, Lemon and Melaleuca together for it’s powerful anti-microbial properties. Equal parts or your own prefered blend. Keep that groinal area smellin snazzy!
Lavender is recognized as an anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, analgesic, natural antihistamine, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory
Lemon is an antiseptic, disinfectant, detoxifying, calming, anti-fungal, anti-viral
Melaleuca shows powerful antimicrobial activity against all three of the infectious organisms: bacteria, viruses and fungi. When diffused, it helps to prevent the spread of infection. Melaleuca is an ally in combating many illnesses and ailments.