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Don't forget the little incidentals you'll need when you camp, like shampoo, soap, insect repellent, sunscreen, and other items you might forget but are essential camping equipment.
All soaps and shampoos should be biodegradable, especially if you're using them while backpacking. Any paper goods should be biodegradable too, and packed out with you when you leave your campsite.
Use any soap sparingly, even biodegradable soaps can be harmful in large quantities. Other great camping equipment choices are baby wipes or other pre-moistened cloths for camp clean up and hygiene. These are easy to carry and you don't need a water source to use them.
If you don't have access to showers, concentrate on keeping your hands clean (they can transfer germs when cooking and eating), your feet clean, (to help guard against fungus and other foot troubles), and your teeth brushed, and worry about the rest when you get back home.
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