Toiletries Reviews
All toiletries gear reviews.
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.
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.
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.
Kula Cloth Review
A purpose-built antimicrobial pee cloth for backcountry hygiene — lightweight, odor-resistant, and a genuine upgrade over the classic bandana rag.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.