Get Your Shit Together

Down to Business

This post will be a little crass but not too graphic. It's about keeping your shit together… Cleanup in the center aisle... Looking out for Number 2...

For starters: No baby wipes in the PortaPotty! Even if it says “flushable”— it’s not compatible with the Porta so just don’t. Some people take their used wipes away in a ziplock. No thanks, but we have an alternative hack: Get a little pack together for your “Shit Kit” (you don’t have to call it that, but we do). Stock with:

• Backup TP, undercarriage toiletries, hand sanitizer

• Mini Playa-bidet (srsly! Instructions below:)

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Mini Sprayers

Baby Powder Mini

Cycle Glide

Prep H

GermX 4pack

Fudge Pack

1) Get a Mini spray bottle: Open it and remove the plastic straw. This allows the bottle to spray upside-down (you’ll see why). Fill with water, 1 tablespoon witch hazel, and 1 drop of hand soap to make a gentle cleansing fluid. If you’re in a hurry, plain water works too.

2) Are you sitting down? After your appointment in the Porta, spritz yourself and clean up with TP, instead of a baby wipe. You can adjust the nozzle for a stream or mist, per your pleasure. This Playa Bidet sounds weird but you’ll appreciate it.

Also in your ShitKit: mini baby powder, travel-bottle of lotion, anti-chafing balm—depending on your issue down there. It never hurts to have Preparation H. Buy online to avoid eye contact. And Hand Sanitizers: you won’t regret having too many. One for backpack, cargo bike, pocket, etc.

Assemble your ShitKit in a fanny-pack or inner pocket of your backpack. Keep yourself #OnTheReg all week.

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FannyPack ShitKit

Slim Sprayer

Purell Mega-Kit

More Nuggets: Eating habits on-playa may go to shit. Our tips on Things to Eat may help. Also consider a fiber supplement. Try at home first, but it helps most people feel more regular. Take 1 or 2 caps with a big glass of water. This is NOT a cleansing “time bomb” supplement so don’t worry, it’s just a bit more fiber.

Immodium: Take some to the Playa please.

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Fiber Caps

Immodium

Sorry, we know this is a gross post. You don’t have to tell anyone you read it, but you’ll be glad you did!