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We will be drive in camping with no running water. I want to make a special wash bucket with some rags for everyone to be able to rinse hands and other dirtys. Should I use a little bleach in the water to keep it fresh? Maybe a little soap? Any other ideas?
Maybe salt water?
Answer
Some people keep a plastic rectangular tub in their sink (or one side of it) to soak dishes in. These come in various sizes and are very cheap. Found at Walmart, Kmart, etc. They make great camp sinks. They can also be taken into the tent for sponge bathing.
But your attempt to keep the water in the vessel "fresh" is futile. I would not put bleach or salt in it because nobody wants that stuff in their eyes.
A better approach is the "2 bucket" method. Bucket #1 holds clean water. One dips some clean water out of bucket #1 into the plastic tub, does what one wants with it, and then pours it out into bucket #2, which is waste water. That way the water source and the work bin stay clean and all the dirty stuff ends up in bucket #2. Buckets cost $3 at Home Depot. Just bring a dipper to remove water from bucket #1.
I assume you will have a water source, such as (my fave) 5 gallon blue plastic water jugs (like gas cans) with a spigot on each, available at Walmart for $10.
Just like condiments at the hot dog stand, one may set out near the wash tub some soap, bleach, or whatever for people to use, before dumping used water into bucket #2.
Not bad for a $12 solution, eh?
Some people keep a plastic rectangular tub in their sink (or one side of it) to soak dishes in. These come in various sizes and are very cheap. Found at Walmart, Kmart, etc. They make great camp sinks. They can also be taken into the tent for sponge bathing.
But your attempt to keep the water in the vessel "fresh" is futile. I would not put bleach or salt in it because nobody wants that stuff in their eyes.
A better approach is the "2 bucket" method. Bucket #1 holds clean water. One dips some clean water out of bucket #1 into the plastic tub, does what one wants with it, and then pours it out into bucket #2, which is waste water. That way the water source and the work bin stay clean and all the dirty stuff ends up in bucket #2. Buckets cost $3 at Home Depot. Just bring a dipper to remove water from bucket #1.
I assume you will have a water source, such as (my fave) 5 gallon blue plastic water jugs (like gas cans) with a spigot on each, available at Walmart for $10.
Just like condiments at the hot dog stand, one may set out near the wash tub some soap, bleach, or whatever for people to use, before dumping used water into bucket #2.
Not bad for a $12 solution, eh?
what do my husband and I need to go camping?
KimberlyJ
I haven't been camping since I was a kid. What equipment do I need? I don't want to spend a fortune on camping equipment, but I need to be comfortable. I am five months pregnant and feeling very sick. I think the outdoors would help me quite a bit. Any advice would be helpful thanks.
Answer
#1 most important thing.
Be comfortable.
Pick out a tent at Walmart/Kmart/Target that is large enough for one of those Coleman (or off brand) air mattresses to fit inside it. Twin size at least. The air mattress should come with (you may have to buy it seperate) battery operated blower/pump, to blow it up for you. If it rains...the 6" thick air matress will keep you up off the ground and dry...even if you have an inexpensive tent.
Try to find a shadey spot, wherever you set up your tent. Tents can get hot in the morning with the sun shining on them.
I'd say the rest ...keep as simple as you can. Setting up and taking down your camp should not the a "big" chore. If it is...your making it too hard on yourself.
My favorite time saver? I gotta have coffee in the morning. I don't mess with a perculator anymore. I buy those big pre-made coffee/filter bag things. Drop one or two in a camp pot...boil...coffee! No mess to clean up.
Keep the "camp" part of it simple. You will have more time to relax, explore or goof around.
Just my two cents...
Have fun!
#1 most important thing.
Be comfortable.
Pick out a tent at Walmart/Kmart/Target that is large enough for one of those Coleman (or off brand) air mattresses to fit inside it. Twin size at least. The air mattress should come with (you may have to buy it seperate) battery operated blower/pump, to blow it up for you. If it rains...the 6" thick air matress will keep you up off the ground and dry...even if you have an inexpensive tent.
Try to find a shadey spot, wherever you set up your tent. Tents can get hot in the morning with the sun shining on them.
I'd say the rest ...keep as simple as you can. Setting up and taking down your camp should not the a "big" chore. If it is...your making it too hard on yourself.
My favorite time saver? I gotta have coffee in the morning. I don't mess with a perculator anymore. I buy those big pre-made coffee/filter bag things. Drop one or two in a camp pot...boil...coffee! No mess to clean up.
Keep the "camp" part of it simple. You will have more time to relax, explore or goof around.
Just my two cents...
Have fun!
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