Toiletries Reviews

All toiletries gear reviews.

Pika Outdoors Summit Suds Review

Pika Outdoors Summit Suds Review

Pika Outdoors Summit Suds is a pH-neutral, SLS-free powdered backpacking soap that consolidates your hygiene kit into 28g. Here's how it performs on trail.

Pika Outdoors 28g Rating: 8/10
Matador FlatPak™ Soap Bar Case Review

Matador FlatPak™ Soap Bar Case Review

The Matador FlatPak Soap Bar Case is an 11g rolltop soap carrier that keeps your kit dry via vapor-permeable Dry-Through™ technology — a smart, durable upgrade from plastic cases.

Matador 11g Rating: 8/10
Banana Boat Sport Ultra SPF 30 Sunscreen Lotion Review

Banana Boat Sport Ultra SPF 30 Sunscreen Lotion Review

A trail-tested look at Banana Boat Sport Ultra SPF 30 Lotion — a budget-friendly, oxybenzone-free sunscreen that earns its place in a backpacker's kit, with some ingredient caveats worth knowing.

Banana Boat 28.3g Rating: 7/10
Kula Cloth Review

Kula Cloth Review

A purpose-built antimicrobial pee cloth for backcountry hygiene — lightweight, odor-resistant, and a genuine upgrade over the classic bandana rag.

Kula Cloth 14g Rating: 8.5/10
Décathlon 2-in-1 Face & Lip Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ Review

Décathlon 2-in-1 Face & Lip Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ Review

A 9.5 g dual-purpose SPF 50+ stick for face and lips — ultralight, sweat-resistant, and reef-safe, with a lip balm tucked right into the cap.

Décathlon 9.5g Rating: 7.5/10
Sawyer 20% Picaridin Insect Repellent Lotion Review

Sawyer 20% Picaridin Insect Repellent Lotion Review

The Sawyer 20% Picaridin Lotion is a gear-safe, DEET-free insect repellent offering up to 14-hour mosquito protection — a trail-proven staple for backpackers.

Sawyer 136.1g Rating: 8.5/10
Burt's Bees Original Beeswax Lip Balm Review

Burt's Bees Original Beeswax Lip Balm Review

A 4.25g, 100% natural-origin lip balm with beeswax, Vitamin E, and peppermint oil — affordable and widely available, but no SPF limits its trail utility in exposed conditions.

Burt's Bees 4.25g Rating: 7/10
Body Glide Original Anti-Chafe Balm Review

Body Glide Original Anti-Chafe Balm Review

An honest look at Body Glide Original Anti-Chafe Balm — the trail-proven, plant-based stick that's become a staple in hikers' and thru-hikers' kits.

Body Glide 40g Rating: 9/10
Body Glide For Her Anti-Chafe Balm Review

Body Glide For Her Anti-Chafe Balm Review

A plant-based, vegan anti-chafe balm with added moisturizing oils — does it earn a spot in your trail kit? Our honest review finds out.

Body Glide 40g Rating: 8/10
CuloClean Portable Bidet Review

CuloClean Portable Bidet Review

A 12g cork-style backcountry bidet that turns any squeeze bottle into a high-pressure rinse — a simple, nearly weightless swap for toilet paper on trail.

CuloClean 12g Rating: 8.5/10
Sea to Summit Wilderness Wash Review

Sea to Summit Wilderness Wash Review

A super-concentrated, fragrance-free, all-purpose biodegradable camp soap that handles skin, hair, dishes, laundry, and technical fabrics from one small bottle.

Sea to Summit 55g Rating: 8/10
Sea to Summit Airlite Towel (Large) Review

Sea to Summit Airlite Towel (Large) Review

The Sea to Summit Airlite Towel (Large) weighs just 67g and packs to the size of a lemon — but does it actually dry you off? An honest look at the trade-offs.

Sea to Summit 67g Rating: 7.5/10