Hand Sanitizer

[Rhughesnc]

Sorry for the nube question, but I see people with hand sanitizer clipped to their pack. Is there a particular brand that comes in a case that is easily secured to a pack?

Thanks

[Venchka]

Off topic but on point:
A 1 ounce chunk of Ivory soap and proper hand washing technique, think a condensed version of scrubbing for surgery, is what you should be doing.
Wayne


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[scrabbler]

Just put the small container that any old brand comes in, in the hip or shoulder pouches on your pack.

[Venchka]

Perhaps a monitor will make this a sticky:
"The C.D.C. says that as a means of preventing norovirus infection, alcohol-based sanitizers can be used “in addition” to hand washing, never as a substitute. Hand sanitizers can reduce the spread of some viruses, like the flu. But against norovirus they are largely ineffective; better to use soap and water.Jan 14, 2013"
I tried.
Wayne


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[capehiker]

To answer the OP, most pharmacies like Walgreen have travel sized hand sanitizer bottles that come with the carrying holder.

[SWODaddy]

You can buy a pack of 6 on Amazon for pretty cheap.

[bigcranky]

Heading south into Georgia earlier this month, I became convinced that someone was on Springer handing out those little clip on hand sanitizer bottles, and also the tall Smartwater bottle -- I saw both of these on almost every northbounder's pack.

I keep my hand sanitizer in my pack's hip belt pocket. Washing hands with soap is nice but note that doing it right requires a lot of water, which can be hard to come by in places.

[Rhughesnc]

Thank you all! BigCranky, thanks for the laugh!

[Kaptainkriz]

LoL - I've noticed this in a bunch of the youtubes and at flip-flop day in Harpers. I think the little silicone rubber clip on sanitizer is now a required part of the uniform...


Heading south into Georgia earlier this month, I became convinced that someone was on Springer handing out those little clip on hand sanitizer bottles, and also the tall Smartwater bottle -- I saw both of these on almost every northbounder's pack.

[MuddyWaters]

Sorry for the nube question, but I see people with hand sanitizer clipped to their pack. Is there a particular brand that comes in a case that is easily secured to a pack?

Thanks

Put things INSIDE your pack.
Ive picked up several of these that the clip was on lid, and it came unscrewed.

That applies to lots of things
Sanitizer, sunscreen, etc

[Another Kevin]

Put things INSIDE your pack.
Ive picked up several of these that the clip was on lid, and it came unscrewed.

That applies to lots of things
Sanitizer, sunscreen, etc

One of the pockets of my pack is dedicated to noxious fluids. That's where foot goo, sunscreen, bug spray, hand sanitizer, and olive oil containers go. Anything that will spoil gear if it leaks. The stuff is all in one place for transfer to the bear bag overnight.

[DownEaster]

Washing hands with soap is nice but note that doing it right requires a lot of water, which can be hard to come by in places.
Hand washing doesn't have to take all that much water if you apply a wash cloth (your bandana). You give your hands a quick initial rinse, then wet and lather your bandana and use that for washing. The additional friction from the bandana is as effective at cleaning in a couple of scrubbing passes as your hands alone making many passes. You then wring out the bandana and make a final rinse of your hands, with the rinse water dropping onto the bandana. Your hands are clean enough for eating, and your bandana is clean enough to wipe sweat off your brow.

[bigcranky]

One of the pockets of my pack is dedicated to noxious fluids. That's where foot goo, sunscreen, bug spray, hand sanitizer, and olive oil containers go. Anything that will spoil gear if it leaks. The stuff is all in one place for transfer to the bear bag overnight.

Right hip belt pocket for me, and most of them are in ziploc snack bags too so they don't leak too badly.

[bayview]

A small bottle of Dr. Bronners is all that is needed to carry on the trip. It does everything. Shampoo, dish soap, and someone even commented toothpaste? It is the friction and soap of the hand washing that kills the germs. I am getting one of the clip on bottles of hand sanitizer and replacing it with Dr. Bronners. It is also better for the environment as it is all natural.

[The Kisco Kid]

Hand sanitizer DOES NOT protect against norovirus.

"Studies show that alcohol-based sanitizers, particularly those with 60 percent ethanol or more, can reduce microbial counts on contaminated hands and reduce the spread of some strains of the flu. But against norovirus, the severe gastrointestinal illness gripping many parts of the country, they may be useless."

https://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/01/14/really-the-claim-hand-sanitizer-stops-norovirus-spread/?_r=0

Why is it that Whiteblaze has multiple threads on norovirus and then casual discussions about a bogus hand washing method on other threads?

Soap & water!


(https://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/01/14/really-the-claim-hand-sanitizer-stops-norovirus-spread/?_r=0)

[VatoGato]

I second the Dr. Bronners suggestion for washing hands. Would not suggest using as toothpaste or mouthwash as suggested on bottle because it caused intense intestinal cramping and discomfort when I accidentally ingested some.

[nascarmikeb]

Off topic but on point:
A 1 ounce chunk of Ivory soap and proper hand washing technique, think a condensed version of scrubbing for surgery, is what you should be doing.
Wayne

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Considering LNT, what would be the correct/appropriate way to wash hands while on the trail regarding streams/creeks? Are do you use your filtered water away from the water source? Thanks

[MuddyWaters]

I second the Dr. Bronners suggestion for washing hands. Would not suggest using as toothpaste or mouthwash as suggested on bottle because it caused intense intestinal cramping and discomfort when I accidentally ingested some.

Swallowing toothpaste will do that as well
On an empty stomach, ive had to pull off road on way to work from stomach cramp due to trace toothpaste swallowed

But i agree, dr bronners not good toothpaste substitute

[Miner]

I personally carry both soap and hand sanitizer
Both have their place. I keep mine in a Ziploc in the main mesh pocket on my pack where I also store my TP. It's just a place I know where it is and easy to get to.

[Sarcasm the elf]

Considering LNT, what would be the correct/appropriate way to wash hands while on the trail regarding streams/creeks? Are do you use your filtered water away from the water source? Thanks

Best practice 200 feet away from watersources, same as poopin!

The unlike waterways, the forest floor is teeming with microbes that will break down soap. Unfortunately if the soap gets in the watersources it stay there for a while.

[iAmKrzys]

I find hand sanitizer really helpful for dissolving sticky tree sap that I get on my hands while grabbing branches on steeper slopes. Soap does not work on that.

[Venchka]

Considering LNT, what would be the correct/appropriate way to wash hands while on the trail regarding streams/creeks? Are do you use your filtered water away from the water source? Thanks

RE: Posts #2 & #4.
Does every post have to drone on and on with every conceivable instruction and information on how to navigate through the woods?
Neither Ivory nor Dr. Bronners soaps will do much if any harm to the trail.
The effects of horse traffic outweigh all human efforts to LNT.
Wayne


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[Venchka]

Please ignore Post #22. I apologize for being cross and crabby.
The 200 feet rule works.
Cheers!
Wayne


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[Sarcasm the elf]

RE: Posts #2 & #4.
Does every post have to drone on and on with every conceivable instruction and information on how to navigate through the woods?
Neither Ivory nor Dr. Bronners soaps will do much if any harm to the trail.
The effects of horse traffic outweigh all human efforts to LNT.
Wayne


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Given how often I see hikers washing hands and dishes in small water sources, I'm quite happy when people ask about the right way to do things.

[Deadeye]

I can't stand the smell of most hand sanitizers. I carry soap and a small squirt bottle of rubbing alcohol.... multiple uses: foot massage, fire starter, first aid, etc.

[Deadeye]

I also carry spare caps to my Smartwater bottles, one has a trio of small holes drilled in it for a quick shower/wash up.

[Tennessee Viking]

Pretty much dollar stores and Dollar General are great places for the bottles with rubber straps. But I would also use Wet Wipes and soap as well. You need friction and clean under your nails to properly sanitize your hands.