Post by Coolkat on Feb 10, 2022 6:59:58 GMT -8
Lately I've seen a couple of times in my reading and watching people who claim they've switched to using a bidet in the backcountry instead of toilet paper. Admittedly I've never used one of any kind but I couldn't wrap my head around, how this would be a "cleaner" approach. All my mind could see was really dirty hands and a compromised water bottle that I'd never want to use again besides using more water that may not be in good supply.
However, this description by Skurka makes more sense to me but wow it seems like a lot of work. But I must say I'm intrigued with the idea of not worrying about TP in the backcountry.
andrewskurka.com/pooping-in-the-outdoors-part-4-the-backcountry-bidet/
from the article...
a similar article if interested... andrewskurka.com/toilet-paper-less-my-evolution-in-butt-cleaning/
However, this description by Skurka makes more sense to me but wow it seems like a lot of work. But I must say I'm intrigued with the idea of not worrying about TP in the backcountry.
andrewskurka.com/pooping-in-the-outdoors-part-4-the-backcountry-bidet/
from the article...
1. Designate your hands: one will be a dirty hand; the other, a clean hand. Commit to these designations until you’re done.
2. With the clean hand, tilt the bottle upwards and let water flow down your butt crack. Hard-sided bottles work best, but soft-sided Platypus bottles can work fine if held in a particular way. If you are using a squirt bottle, do not squirt “up” at the area, as this may contaminate your bottle.
3. While water is running down your crack, clean your butthole with your dirty hand. Splashing is not good enough. Scrub the area thoroughly.
If you would like to use soap, use it now. I have done the bidet with and without soap, and find no difference in the results.
4. If you used soap, rinse the area with the remainder of the bottle.
Cleanup
1. With your clean hand, squirt some hand sanitizer into your dirty hand. Conduct a one-hand wash.
2. Squirt again. Now do a two-hand wash.
3. Put your underwear and pants back on. And carry on with your day, now with a very clean underside.
2. With the clean hand, tilt the bottle upwards and let water flow down your butt crack. Hard-sided bottles work best, but soft-sided Platypus bottles can work fine if held in a particular way. If you are using a squirt bottle, do not squirt “up” at the area, as this may contaminate your bottle.
3. While water is running down your crack, clean your butthole with your dirty hand. Splashing is not good enough. Scrub the area thoroughly.
If you would like to use soap, use it now. I have done the bidet with and without soap, and find no difference in the results.
4. If you used soap, rinse the area with the remainder of the bottle.
Cleanup
1. With your clean hand, squirt some hand sanitizer into your dirty hand. Conduct a one-hand wash.
2. Squirt again. Now do a two-hand wash.
3. Put your underwear and pants back on. And carry on with your day, now with a very clean underside.
a similar article if interested... andrewskurka.com/toilet-paper-less-my-evolution-in-butt-cleaning/
