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troutbreath
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02/16/2009 01:33PM   (Thread Older Than 3 Years)
We have always used the standard green campsuds soap. It has been our standard for years but with the move to concentrated soaps in the residential market, I was wondering if anyone has used anything that has good cleaning power, is biodegradable and is more compact.

TIA,

TB
 
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02/16/2009 04:13PM  
We always use Dr. Bronner's.
 
02/16/2009 04:54PM  
CampSuds
 
02/16/2009 05:54PM  
Campsuds. Use it to bathe with too. On land and not in the water.
 
02/16/2009 06:01PM  
Dishmate is the name, I think.
 
02/16/2009 07:44PM  
Campsuds here as well for everything- dishes, hair, hands and body- all on the land not in the lake.
 
02/16/2009 08:33PM  
Dr. Bronners, says it cures everything!! Used it for years, not sure it is any better than anythig else, just what I started with.
 
Malamom
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02/16/2009 10:10PM  
Dr. Bronners- used it for a "bath", hair washing, dishes, socks and you can read the label for hours on the john.
 
Savage Voyageur
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02/16/2009 10:14PM  
I use CampSuds, work for me, I try not to use much.
 
Itchy Menace
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02/16/2009 10:31PM  
I've used both. Don't know that I've noticed any real difference.
 
02/17/2009 06:05AM  
Troutbreath- if looking for compactness, just re-bottle Campsuds in something smaller. I use a small Nalgene (2oz?) bottle to carry soap. Have never run out on any trip up to 10 days in length.
 
bogwalker
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02/17/2009 07:53AM  
I do the same a Gutmon. I have a small squeeze bottle I refill before each trip with enough campsuds, doctor broners or whatever I have around. No sense bringing more soap then is needed and if it is Dr Broners it is multi purpose.
 
02/17/2009 08:55AM  
I use an old Campsuds bottle that I fill with Dawn from under the kitchen sink at home.
 
02/17/2009 09:34AM  
We don't use soap. A little sand or gravel, whatever you can come up with, pine needles maybe, take it off into the woods and work it over really good, a little more water and its good to go.
Less to carry, less to dispose of.
 
02/17/2009 10:10AM  
I use the small scrubby pads with the soap already in them.I bring 2 for a trip. Very light and convenient. I keep them in their own plastic bag. I know if I brought dish soap it would be all over my gear.
 
02/17/2009 09:21PM  
Campsuds here also.
 
02/18/2009 02:12AM  
another campsuds
 
Tight Loops
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02/18/2009 02:29PM  
Dr. Bronner's. Use it for everything from dishes to hair to toothpaste if you're in a pinch. Plus its minty enough to clear your sinuses when the pines are kicking out pollen
 
canoller
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03/08/2009 09:48AM  
campsuds for eveything,away from the lake
 
03/09/2009 02:15PM  
I find that Campsuds doesn't cut grease very well. Bronners is a little bit better. Dr Bronners makes a "Sal Suds" that is a little better as a detergent and will biodegrade. Honestly I think plain detergent works the best (not antimicrobial!). As always, away from the water.

Hex
 
03/09/2009 04:58PM  
Polmoluve, it's more than just mild....you know your soaking in it" - MADGE


CAMPSUDS!
 
03/09/2009 04:58PM  
Polmoluve, it's more than just mild....you know your soaking in it" - MADGE


CAMPSUDS!
 
pork eater
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03/10/2009 12:04AM  
the only time that I ever use liquid soap is for coating the bottoms of my pans, makes it easier too clean off scorch marks. Otherwise I take a bar of casteel soap and put it in a canvas coin bag from a bank. That stuff works wonders, and it will lather in any type of water.
 
OBX2Kayak
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03/13/2009 09:48PM  
I have many fond memories of Campsuds in the woods.
 
bruceye
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06/05/2010 06:56PM  
I'm with Rich on this one. Sand from the lake and a Scotchbrite pad does a number on crusty fry pans. For a final touch a wedge of lemon removes thinner grease residuals but not necessary. Paper plates on metal camp plates greatly reduces cleanup time and food odor since you just burn them after your meal. No pack weight no toxins.
 
06/07/2010 06:03AM  
quote Richwon4: "We don't use soap. A little sand or gravel, whatever you can come up with, pine needles maybe, take it off into the woods and work it over really good, a little more water and its good to go.

Less to carry, less to dispose of. "

Another no soap here. Each meal is just a little bit "tastier" than the last. Avoid doing dishes out there like the plague. Bring them home for that. Paper towels and wipes get the worst goo, everyone is encouraged to lick their plates/cups clean!
 
06/07/2010 07:44AM  
Last trip, we used some soap that came in tiny sheets. One or two into the water, and we could wash our dishes. Worked great. Very compact, lightweight, won't spill. I don't really remember what they were called; got them at a camping store.
 
ultralight
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06/09/2010 04:12AM  
Dawn in a small Nalgene bottle.
 
HughM
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06/09/2010 02:25PM  
4 oz of Dawn in a Nalgene bottle.
 
sloughman
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06/09/2010 07:45PM  
Small bottle of Dawn.

I also bring a small eye drop bottle with bleach. We add a few drops to the rinse water - not the washing water.
 
billconner
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06/09/2010 08:22PM  
I use a very little bottle with dawn - maybe 2 ounce - and never use more than a 1/4 or 1/3. A few drops seems to be enough. Cold rinse and then rinse all with boiling water. Basic BSA method. Never take things out to wash between trips.
 
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