Tip for life on the road.
Some of us have useful skills from experience in the outdoors that carry over well to our profession, like how to boondock. Maybe you're like me and you generally despise truckstops, but you still want to retain your humanity. The picture is of an easy setup for a wash in a remote location.
2 collapsible camp water buckets, washcloths, a couple of carabiners, and a length of cord. One's for washing, the other for rinsing. Hang it on your storage door. You could wash up in your rig but it makes an awful mess.
I know it's really obvious to some, but not everyone grew up hunting, fishing, and otherwise being raised right. Hope this is helpful to those who weren't.
I'm parked for the night in BFE Texas, miles from "civilization" and doing fine.
Boondock Hygiene
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Jepperd, May 5, 2020.
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Field hygiene developed in military service carries over well also. Spent many nights and days on the road and was never "funky" climbing into the rack.
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My buddy showed me these huge shower wipes from the adult diaper section at walmart. Basically extra large wipes , good for a brief cleaning when away from a shower.
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I'd also suggest a nice portable shower. They are perfect if you leave them out in the sun for a bit to heat up. Get a nice warm to hot shower. Better for washing the hair and getting all the soap out. A good one costs less than 20.00. I think I also saw on Amazon a Shower "stall" that was like 30.00-ish. So you could be inside and not have people staring accidentally at your twigs and berries.
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I just need a dish, some water and a rag. Them bar towels they sell cheap does it.
Then a medical body liquid squirt soap and a hair shampoo squirt. Fill dish with water, get clean, dump, refill with water wash hair dump. Toss rag. Wait a few minutes and air dry. About 16 dollars for a pair good for a month if used regularly.
Proceed. I was taught that after a major surgery a couple years ago. Get clean right there in the bed without making a bunch of mess. -
Yeah, they got those huge wipes called 'Monkey butt' and even 'Lady monkey butt' that some of the truck stops carry. No need to ever shower with those.
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Find a suitable human, mate and have a baby. You will glow soon enough when with child for months.alds Thanks this. -
I just park on the fuel island and go in and get a shower. Easy peasy.
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