I’m mostly a day-hiker. I’d rather hike farther than carry more.

I’m slowly Passage-hiking the Arizona Trail, and there are stretches where overnights will be unavoidable.

I’m not going to cut down my toothbrush, but I do want to carry as little as possible.

I hear positive things about backpacking bidets, but the concept seems (to put it delicately) “optimistic” to me.

I may attempt the “try it afterwards in your shower at home” advice I’ve seen elsewhere, but that seems…gross.

Am I missing something, or is my risk tolerance misaligned with the reality of roughing it?

  • theunfoundedEnglish
    5·
    2 years ago

    A bidet is a game changer. On trail or off it makes everything better. Like others have said never try out new fear on the trail.

    The best explanation I’ve heard is if you get shit on your hands are you satisfied with cleaning them off with just a paper towel?

  • fomo_erotic@lemmy.mlEnglish
    1·
    2 years ago

    Solves both itchy ass syndrome and reduces the risk of running out of shit tickets when you don’t have a resupply. I’m not for the branded stuff but a typical lab grade gooseneck squirter can do the job just fine.

    If its only a 48 or 72 hour trip, very little chance of running out.

  • bane_killgrind@lemmy.mlEnglish
    0·
    2 years ago

    You don’t want the first time you use any peice of gear to be when you are out on a trail and need it.