How can I make a special wash bucket for camping?

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Badger

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?

How can someone who hates camping make the most of it?

ADB

A friend invited me on a 3 night, 4 day camping trip with her and her family. I would really like to spend time with my friend, but I've never been much of an "outdoor girl". I like a nice hotel room over sleeping on the ground. That said, I need to get away and would really like to try something new. How do you make the most of a camping trip? What's the best way to sleep comfortably and avoid getting eaten alive by mosquitoes? Any hints, tips, or advice would be greatly appreciated.

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Turn it into a glamping adventure by bringing all the comforts of home. The easiest way to do that is to use a recreational vehicle they can be rented for the day, the weekend, the week or all summer. These are a hotel on wheels basically and all campgrounds accommodate them.
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If that is not your thing then tenting can still be a clamping adventure but still just as costly for the first timer. You start with getting a spacious tent and then outfitting it with the state of the art air beds, warm fluffy sleeping bags and or bedding, and comfy camp chairs and a nice side table with a coleman lamp an indoor/outdoor rug by the door and you have a wonderful and comfortable set up.
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Skeeters can be kept at bay the same way that you would in your own back yard and decorate your campsite to. You can set out citronella oil lanterns and candles and then use a deet based product on your clothing.
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