Maintaining good hygiene in a survival situation is paramount to ensuring your health does not become compromised and it helps maintain your morale.

The following are some basic hygiene items you must include in your survival kit or bug-out bag.

Outdoor Toiletry Kit: Oral Hygiene

Some of the first absolute necessities worth mentioning are products pertaining to proper oral hygiene. Oral hygiene is highly important to your overall health as it prevents gum disease and other infections that can have drastic consequences for your health. Be sure to pack products such as:

• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Floss and mouthwash
• Toothpicks and baking soda

Outdoor Toiletry Kit: Body Hygiene

When it comes to packing an outdoor toiletry kit, body hygiene is of the utmost importance. Thoroughly washing your entire body without the ease and comfort provided by modern lavatories can be somewhat difficult. However, with the right products washing outdoors, whether it is during the summer or winter months, can be much easier.

Also, preparing toilet paper alternatives in case of a shortage will help to ensure thorough personal hygiene and prevent the spread of disease and infection. Be sure to pack the following products:

• Soap, soap holder, and/or body wash
• Shampoo, conditioner, baking soda, and deodorant
• Body sponge, sunscreen, clippers and tweezers
• Toilet paper and alternatives e.g. sanitary wipes and/or coffee filters
• Tampons and/or pads for feminine hygiene

In a survival situation, you will have enough to deal with without having to worry about basic hygiene. Maintaining as good of hygiene as possible is critical to making sure you remain well throughout your ordeal. To learn more about survival hygiene, please visit Survival Life.