Hygiene Module (Building a Bug Out Bag) by TheUrbanPrepper

[@WanderingBeast]

i think your right on track, it a personal thing, your right not only for fighting disease and illness, but your keeping your cloths clean will insure a longer life out of them.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

Yes. I think I will document the BOB I make for my wife. I'm not sure if I will go into as much detail as I have with mine, but I will at least go into detail with the differences. Thanks for watching!

[@docthomp12]

think about adding a full size roll of tp in your bug out bag. vacume seal it with 2 zip locks 1 qt and 1 gallon in case you need to share some and after you break the vac seal. the small amount you have might work for you but not with a wife and kid in tow. also think about putting Zip locks on the creams and hand san or bug spray. 22 year military time living out of a ruck helped me learn that things break a squish in a ruck with picking up and putting down leaning on ETC. Respectfuly John

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

@mrmonkeyman50 Thanks for the comment! I'll add all of the items you mentioned tomorrow. I can't believe I forgot toothpicks. I use them daily. Regarding hygiene items and bears; I figured if I somehow made it into bear country, I would be screwed anyways. All of my bug out routes are to family locations outside of my area, depending on the scenario (non-bear areas). Since my kit is for an Urban environment, I put bear awareness as a low priority for me. I'm sure others will be different.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

Believe me, my wife tells me the same thing. I am trying to go about my BOB design as a research project in a subject that I am interested in. I understand that it may come across as extreme, even though I am really trying to stay grounded in my thinking. I think it goes with the whole preparedness territory.

[@RealityStar9]

I have a some detergent as well and I have a stain remover pen. I always mean to take it out but subconsciously I like having it in there. I also learned how to get things clean with mainly wood ash and water so that's something you should look into if you want to consider the longer term.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

Thanks. I got it at REI. For my final BOB, I switched it out for a smaller version (the Sea to Summit Bucket).

[@Doomsdaygirl8186]

The Eucerin is a great idea because during cold weather out hands crack and bleed and we could get infections that way. I agree with your logic and what you carry because the things that bring us relief and comfort we will not have in a bug out scenario and because we don't know how long it will last we should have the things we could and would need. I don't see enough of these things in people's bug out bags including mine so I will add thank you for sharing your things u carry. love the videos.

[@ghosttankcommander5397]

Doomsday Girl wouldnt gloves stop hand cracks?

[@Jaybird196]

Have you considered Dr, Bronner's Magic Soap? It can do many of the things you have various items in the hygiene kit for.

[@ricstormwolf]

I was turned on to Dr Bronner's peppermint soap by my late wife. It's great for rashes and the like. I would have some in my survival bag.

[@tdreeder]

+1 for Dr Bronner’s Soap. I travel a lot and I use it for face and body wash, shampoo, dish soap and laundry soap. I’ve also used it as shaving cream (although these days I shave dry with a braun series 7). At home, I dilute it in a spray bottle and use it just about every surface. I even bathe my dogs with it. They have a few different scents but the peppermint has been my go-to for about 30 years! It wakes you up and, as an added bonus, many bugs are repelled by the peppermint oil. They sell it at rei, target and certain grocery stores. Comes in a few sizes included a handy travel size that would be perfect for your bug out bag. You just have to ignore the crazy writing all over the label. My mom used to remove the label when we were kids because she didn’t want us reading all the nonsense! 🤣 But seriously, it’s amazing soap. Can’t recommend this stuff enough!

[@suchabeautifulday1733]

Love the idea! GOOD FEEDBACK I love to have MULTI PURP products ❤️💛💚 THANK YOU 🙏🏼

[@Jaybird196]

@@suchabeautifulday1733 You're welcome :) .

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

@TakunTakun LOL! Sorry for not clarifying this in the video. I have a very closely shaved head, so I omitted shampoo and other hair products. I haven't owned a brush or comb in years. It would take me MONTHS to grow out my hair again, and if that were to happen in a bug out scenario I suppose I could borrow my wife's or child's hair products for a day. :)

[@crazyirishmedic9535]

Two ideas for you, they make smaller floss packets that come in a little disk. I get them all the time at the dentist or you can crack that thing open so you just take the spool and use the scissors to cut it. That would cut out some weight and bulk. Also mouth wash is great for bug bites and some can be used on some cotton or fabric to help start fires so multi use item. You can sometimes find a smaller bottle at hotels. But great setup, keep up the great videos.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

CrazyIrishMedic Great ideas! I'll take note of all of them for my updated kit.

[@shaque86]

Hi Mr. Urban Prepper. Will u do BOB for women as well? Love ur vids. I've started my own edc based on ur vids. More like an urban edc not really ideal for survival. But it's a start. Keep makin the videos!

[@drcstudios]

@TheUrbanPrepper They have small little "Baby Shampoo" bottles that you can buy for a $1.00 in the travel aisle, and that stuff is good for general camp wash or on the baby :) Once empty you can fill it with camp soap.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

@Mikemaladar I don't think it will. It's a soft plastic material (almost a film). I've never tested it though. I may stick it in the freezer overnight to see how it performs. Might be a fun test!

[@annihilatingrhythm]

For shaving cream you can use SOMERSETS NO. 1 SHAVE OIL. It comes in a teeny tiny bottle and lasts for a long time.

[@EndangeredMooseknuckle]

I keep one of the disposable razors with the moisturizing strip in my kit. With a bit of water it works pretty well, especially in a pinch when shaving cream is out of reach. Also, I keep one of the small pre-pasted travel toothbrushes in my bag. Losing the shaving cream and toothpaste saved a couple ounces.. which can quickly add up.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. I have a network of places planned out based on the specific emergency. Bugging in is most likely, although it is a good probability that we may need to bug out to just outside our home (Ex: Superstorm Sandy).

[@Acidburner73]

Cabelas pocket soaps_ handwash, laundry, shampoo/ conditioner mix . expandable military clothes line to hang those clothes.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

@Thesirenofhope Thanks for the tip! I'll keep that in mind when I do my final weight in.

[@kielmj]

Paul, ask the folks on the East coast if this is extreme or if what they are having to deal with is extreme... i think they would be quite envious of TUP right now... that is, if they had electricity to watch his vids. preparing is no joke, and everybody has different reasons for it. i live in tornado alley in the midwest and i know first hand how disaster strikes and if you are caught unprepared, it can quickly become a matter of life and death. great job, TUP! keep it going!!!

[@littleguyties]

Great video! For shaving I know for women you can use baby oil (which is also great for hydrating dry skin and many other uses). With your diapers, just fyi when you wash them make sure to use half the amount of soap you would use for your laundry to avoid burns and don't use bleach! It will burn your little guys bottom and use as hot water as you can to wash them to disinfect and remove as much soap after washing (the soap makes it harder for diapers to soak up the liquid)

[@MannsAdventures]

Where can I find the "kitchen sink"? Also, I liked your video, going to be watching more. Thank you for the good work.

[@CVObservatory]

Thanks UrbanPrepper for this video. This is something that I have been wanting to add to my BOB.

[@docthomp12]

also think about a couple of garbadge bags. i have used many of on hand containers I.E. Box small room garbade can lined with a garbadge bag to do my laundry all over the world. as far as shaving cream goes just make a lather out of your bar soap. not as nice but works well enough. another thing that breaks is cheap disposable razors then you get to shave holding the blade section. spend for one that detaches the blades and they store seperatly.

[@webrik33]

couldn't you shave and wash clothes with the bar soap?

[@mri2293]

Yes fum fumn fum fum fum fum tan ta bran

[@seth9577]

Yeah

[@emanmil5012]

Great idea with the bleach. It does have a shelf life, so you'll have to refresh it regularly (turns into salt & water). A way to do a quick check is to see if it still has the bleach smell.

[@shaque86]

yep i did. I followed some of the tips and kind of do my own lil women edc based on my environment. This was way back when I first found urban preppers channel.

[@305Wasabi]

Might consider alchohol prep pads, they light up SUPER quick as tinder with a flint & steel, they can be used before meals to clean your hands, also to disinfect wounds, you can steralize your knife if you need to cut into something that shouldnt be contaminated, and they weigh nothing. I keep like 25 in my fire kit as emergency tinder, about 30 in my hygeine compartment and like 20 in my 1st aide comparment. super useful =)

[@drcstudios]

The "wet ones" come available in individual packets, that might save you some space/weigh as you buy them by the box and can put in as many/few as you wish... There are smaller dental floss's availble as well as soap bars... The hexagonal floss you can get at the grocery store (in a two pack) and the bar soap in the travel size aisles at target/walmart (I've seen dove and irish spring). The hand sanitizer also comes in ketchup packet thingys... Love your work A+

[@budedees]

Thanks UrbanPrepper: Very realistic relating to your answer to my question about having a 'bug out' location. Someplace close to home is perfect if you can make it work. lostinbatcuntry posted some good ideas, Here's mine: I have used everything from Vaseline to Hydrocortisone Ointment. Anything Peterolium based works if you mix it with water. It turns to an emulsion. Just wet your face and rub it on. Antibiotic Ointment works best. Smoothest shave I've ever had and no bumps.

[@Terrell13102]

Dude it never even occurred to me to add laundry detergent to my hygiene kit. Nice

[@kielmj]

did you see the Tactical Temptress vids? great stuff!!!

[@GlueStick213]

For shaving cream you could get one of those shaving brushes and use it in conjunction with your bar of soap. You can lather up your face with these items (just like shaving cream). Just an idea in case you can't find a smaller shaving cream. Great video!

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

I don't think there is an exact formula. If I had to through out a number, I would say 30-35 lbs for men and 20-25 lbs for women. My BOB is currently over this limit, but I am working on slimming it down. The weight for women could vary based on what they able to carry, but I imagine my wife would have problems carry more than 25 lbs. Ideally, the lighter the better.

[@budedees]

I like the way you approach this issue. Do you have a place in mind if you and your family have to 'bug out'?

[@ricstormwolf]

I gotta love the collapsible kitchen sink. I want one for my survival bag. I really like your videos. They give us great ideas for our own bags. Keep up the good work. I am in the Pierce county area myself.

[@deaconlondon6170]

a tip: you can watch series on flixzone. Been using them for watching lots of of movies lately.

[@calebjaxton9976]

@Deacon London yea, have been using flixzone for since november myself :)

[@jamariarian5769]

@Deacon London Definitely, have been using Flixzone for since november myself =)

[@just4fun4131]

One thing you should have its called a Columbia eating tool it's very small and has a fork spoon and bottle opener and it comes with a carabiner so you could use that

[@lewisj2au]

I wouldnt worry too much about the sink thing. You should be able to find or scavenge a bucket or container of some sort rather easily. I also recommend Nike combat clothes. We runners use them and they dry very fast. I also recommend the expensive underwear found at outdoor shops. They breathe better, dry faster, and do not need to be washed as much as cotton ones.

[@sneakerhead728]

Great video. You asked for suggestions on condensing size. Van Der Hagen makes a soap and shave bar soap in one. Reduces size tremendously. Or a brushless shave cream by Kheils or any other name brand reduces the need for a large aerosol can. This may or may not interest you. Just giving a few suggestions

[@imgaryk]

so much great information. love the shovel and sink.

[@suprola7961]

I have a couple suggestions for you, listerine has a spray out that is in a container like the ready mist is. Good replacement for the mouthwash. Instead of a lot toilet paper, try some one wipe Charlie's. Also, I keep the Colgate wisps and some of the GUM dental picks in my bag. All are very lite in the bag.

[@mapeele]

A good substitute for shaving foam is hair conditioner. It lubricates very well & can also be used for hair conditioning. In fact, I've been using hair conditioner for shaving for several years. It's one less thing I have to pack in my toiletries kit when I travel.

[@SuperStrictlydickly]

Shampoo and conditioner, or dishwashing liquid.. and coconut oil

[@grouch314]

The tide packets aren't as good as the detergent specially designed for handwashing clothes. The tide is supposed to be used in a laundry machine so it doesn't wash out as easily

[@ricstormwolf]

I never thought of that. Good to know.

[@tacticalgeek7513]

I stumbled across your channel a month or so ago and I like your perspective. I also recognize the hand shovel in the kit from Jurassic Park (I'm a huge JP fan). I bought several a few years back both the original ones from Canada and some from China. I definitely like the ones from Canada better. Much higher quality.

[@bYrd1181]

Hello, you can use shaving oil instead of foam. It last longer and comes in small bottles.

[@Tamcameron]

use shaving Oil... very good when traveling

[@DocKro23]

Have you tried shaving oil? They come in tiny, well secured bottles and (since you only use a few drops per shave) last a long time. I highly recommend Somerset's shaving oils -- google it, as I can't seem to post a link. Been using it for YEARS on my head and face and love it.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

@lewisj2au My thought on the sink was that it is dual purpose and could be used for transporting water. Thanks for the comments on clothes. Check out my Clothing Compartment video and let me know if you think the underwear. Thanks for the comment!

[@johnparmentier6274]

something that works well for me in the shaving lotion is just to use is shampoo or conditioner in a little plastic travel bottle.

[@MartynNinard]

Great video. Ur first person I see that have hygiene. Most of people does't care about it.

[@Mikemaladar]

The screen of your eagle creek looks like plastic, do you know if it will crack/break under really cold conditions?

[@CothPetrichor]

You have a lot of different cleanup items... have you consider camp soap or campduds?

[@davebrown1358]

For shaving I use my cheap shave brush & soap works a treat . I sometimes use a collapsible silicon cup soap & brush. I enjoy your videos very informative Thank you 😊

[@mrmonkeyman50]

Items to add: toothpicks (wood), another razor + toothbrush (you never know and multiple use!). Check out Maxpedition Moire - they come with 3 subpockets and you can see through them. Tide is excellent addition. What about Tide stain pencil? Use CountyComm tube vaults (water tight) for your bleach. Question: many hygiene items smell (deoderants, toothpaste). You need to seal these against bears if they are an issue in your area. I never see people discussing this. How to do it?

[@laxdrew9]

Great vid dude, I like your line of thought. Good job, keep'em coming.

[@LilCountryBelle]

Love your videos, they are always full of great info! Did you do the video about your wife's BOB? I would also like to know any info you can give on items to include in a children's (under 10) BOB as well. Thanks for sharing!

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

@lewisj2au Nice recommendation! Never thought of that.

[@georg.pl_]

There is special travel washing cream I currently use, I filled it into a 50ml bottle and use about 1-2ml for a shirt and underwear for a day. I also think you can use soap for shaving, as there is specific travel soap, so I think you should just try shaving with it, maybe it works for you. I use the bic razor with 2 refill-blades which way next to nothing, I plan to shave with the soap I use for body and hair wash too. I‘d also think of tweezers if you don‘t have any yet.

[@extendedp1]

Thanks for the video, if something happens you are going to be the sweetest smelling group out there! :-) As other people have commented, soap works pretty well for shaving, especially if your razors good quality. You could also use soap for the laundry if Tide is bad for diapers like someone mentioned. If your thinking Long term, you could switch out your single or double dose of bleach for some pool shock powder, and make all the bleach you need in the field.

[@HawkLMT]

"Family Sherpa..." Now that is funny, and every Dad knows it is SO true!!!

[@Tamcameron]

Like the sink, idea as i never thought about how to wash items, Most people use soap for washing, but love the sachet ideas also. I would have scissors in my first aid kit and probably on my multi tool also. so i personally would omit the small scissors. But generally great bag very small compact and would last around 1 month... I would use Shaving Oil not foam small lighter. and last much much longer. ( KING OF SHAVES BRAND ) GREAT BAG

[@gabbypalmer1655]

I would switch the bar of soap and the tide packets for some biodegradable Castile soap.

[@ikonmelee]

keep a quick grab bag. with things like wipes so u dont have to dig through your bag if you get unwanted stuff on your hands

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

LOL! How did you know? :)

[@virginiahaskins8900]

idk how to say this nicely, so i will just come right out and say it. there is a thing or two missing from your pack i think that your wife will need to have. any thoughts on compacting them?

[@mnight207]

Love the videos. I recently happened upon a BPA free campware kit by sistema. I provided the link. I have a set its pretty cool. It includes 1 spoon, 1 fork, 1 knife and a pair of chopsticks.

[@draconisignis6904]

good job on this, but the soap will melt in the bag if put away wet, get the pill baggies from the pharmacy department and break up the big bar into smaller 2 or 3 usage sizes. Hotel soap is perfect size for the pill bags, Liquid soap must be kept right side up or it will escape it's container.

[@webrik33]

I have stood liquid dish soap and bodywash in a empty prescrption pill bottle on its side and upside down for a week and had no leakage

[@LoboWarriorForever]

What is REI?

[@drcstudios]

@Alfox94 A non-lubricated condom or two can come in handy for many different things. What if the wife forgot the BC pills? You can store water in them too!

[@drcstudios]

@305Wasabi The quantity seems extreem to me, but the idea is sound. alcohol prep pads FTW!

[@snakepliskin2.016]

Use the little soap bars from hotels and shave with water alone if needed.

[@victoriajo3828]

I love babies, have a lot of them myself... but, just wanted to ask, do you have baby tylenol or other fever medication for the baby? And, something to keep the child from crying if scared? A miniature music box or toy or something that will keep his/her attention in a scary situation? ok, thanks for the video, and all the best..

[@ghosttankcommander5397]

Victoria Jo ...one little problem what if the music box attracts the enemies attention?

[@aaronkahn2396]

You can get samples at the "art of shaving"

[@georgiamays.4283]

A bit of advice when it comes to the shaving cream-- instead of single use packets you have to buy in bulk--use the kind that comes in a tube. It's the exact same stuff but it's lighter in weight and won't burst like the cans can do. (We used to send it to soldiers overseas, about $4 at Walgreens.) Other than that it was a pretty well rounded kit. Except maybe put a small flashlight and the travel roll of toilet paper in with the shovel (so it's all in the same place--the small shovel case instead of having to take the entire Hygiene kit with you.)

[@CoopCooperCoop559]

you should try shaving oil instead of shaving cream.

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

Where do you get those little mesh bags?

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

Amazon or REI

[@tyejoyner6441]

For shaving and hair, you can use the bar of soap. There are shaving packets from a company called bluebeard's revenge. My kit is a 72 hour get home or weekend camping kit that fits in a condor pocket pouch. Mini toothbrush Nail clippers Disposable razor Mirror Battery trimmer Scissors Tweezers Q-tips Individual wet wipe packets 10 Individual shaving packets 2 Hotel sized bar of soap Individual shampoo packet 2 Individual toothpaste packets 4 (each one has enough for 3 brushes) Vial of mouthwash. Travel sized deodorant Pack of spearmint gum Individual packets of dental floss 3 Dental floss/picks 3 Baby powder in a altoids arctic tin Comb Pumas block Compressed camp towels 2 Individual packets of wet wipes 5 (In place of toilet paper) Small sewing kit Never thought of putting laundry detergent in, I can fit a couple in the pocket.

[@kelkel3883]

I think in a bug out situation, you may not be able to get to a hotel to do laundry. I have been camping when I was younger, and only once do I remember taking a "bath" or "shower" outdoors. The rest of the time we didn't have the opportunity to do that.

[@steveabner]

Instead of shaving cream, you can get small bottles of shaving oil at wal-mart,

[@2avcrm]

Forget the shaving cream and get shaving oil. Very small light bottle that lasts forever.

[@kielmj]

that site is great!!! thanks for sharing! :)

[@danielz7176]

Scrubba wash bag for doing laundry on the go

[@donatzerodayslife]

Listerine thin strips, or the small Listerine pocket spray, both flat an very small. Tide is not that biodegradable, Bonner’s soap or other substitute is multipurpose and okay to use anywhere.

[@kevindavidson8027]

You need wysi wipes. You can get them at Amazon.

[@TheBouser99]

Hiking store willhave shaving sheets. A drop of water andyour good togo. Extremely light. They have soap sheets too. Shampoo as well. All compact and super light.

[@G36Jeff]

Hey I thought I was the only one who kept a half used soap bar in my kit. Ha ha.

[@kielmj]

check out his Tactical Temptress vids... :-)

[@paul65544]

I'm not sure I get it. Though I find your obsession with the ultimate "bug out bag" ingredients intriguing, I can't help but find this whole preoccupation with "readiness" to be a bit extreme.

[@gerardhaubert8210]

One problem I’ve found is finding items that will not make me attractive to bears.

[@mrmonkeyman50]

Consider baking powder instead of toothpaste - much lighter, and multipurpose. May also want to consider shampoo as comfort item... but odor is a problem again (see my other comment). You also need lots of plastic bags (for isolating biohazard waste, smelly clothes).

[@TheVarzoth]

Anything but the kitchen sink they said... They were wrong.

[@mnight207]

It wont let me provide a link but I got mine at office depot. Hope you check them out

[@kellyman92]

@theurbanprepper, if you want, i can get hold of some single use packets of shave cream. i work in a hospital, and we have loads of boxes of little packets of no name "shaving cream" and i can get some. i have some other ideas if you want as well pm me if your interested :)

[@NorthernPrepper12]

a sporting good store

[@draconisignis6904]

use the mouth wash as tooth past, take a small swig then brush easy quick clean up. you'll end up rinsing your tooth past out of your mouth with valuable clean water. Better focus on where you're going to find the amount of water you'll need. include in your water kit a UV light, any way you kill bacteria you'll need, filters won't get it all. Most water sources are going to get very contaminated with so many people using them and not being clean about it up stream.

[@ghosttankcommander5397]

Draconis Ignis holy shit thats the smartest paragraph I have seen all damn month... (pushes like button for the coment)

[@krythor5259]

I know this is a few years old but good vid

[@TakunTakun]

The only thing that struck me as an odd omission was a small comb or hair brush. Your going to have a closely shaven face, sparkling teeth, a freshly washed shirt, and old spice smelling pits, but your hair is gonna look like you stuck a fork in the toaster. :)

[@davidhume2842]

The U-Dig It sucks. I took it with me camping for the same purpose. It collapses extremely easily with any dirt/ground resistance. Know what I wish I took instead? A camping shovel. Bulky I know, but much would have rather had that.

[@Jennaye17]

I'm going to go ahead and save you the trouble of washing your cloth diapers with tide. The oils in the detergent make the diapers repel moisture instead of absorb, so your baby will have a leaking diaper the whole time. You have to have special detergent for cloth diapers so that they will keep their absorbency. Do your research. :)