Toiletries
Hair
Spray bottle (mix)
Leave in conditioner
coconut oil
coconut oil
Braids (you’ll be glad you did
Head/hair scarf
Skin
Gold Bond Lotion- A creamy thick, extra moisturizing lotion
coconut oil
Sun screen
Cooling towel ( you’ll thank yourself and me)
Nail cleaner
Your cuticles will be beat all the way up.
rub baby oil on them at night
Bandaids
Thick balm
use on feet at night with socks (when sleep)
Baby wipes (lots of them. get the good kind)
Pepsid AC pills
Wash clothes
Soap
Tooth brush and tooth paste
Container (basin) for your tent
use this to wash your face and whip body down in tent
White Vinegar
This will save your skin from the Alkaline Dust
spray bottle
use it on everything the dust has taken over
spray on hands and feet to get clean
Desposible Porta Johns
or a bucket used only for the purpose of late night bathroom needs
disposable pee Bags saved me my 2nd year. turns urine to gel
Toilet paper
Wet Toilet whipes
get travel packs to throw in your day bag.
Port a Johns aren’t always stocked after a long day
Essential oils
a few drops on your face mask helps for a more pleasant bathroom run
Face
Face whipes
Face cleaner
moisturizer
face sunscreen
Other
Condoms (You never now be safe and prepared)
Tampons and Pads
Bring for emergencies even if its far from your time
Ladies- your body goes through a bit of a shock. Anything can happen
you want to be prepared for anything unexpected
These are hard to find if you dont bring
Razor
Nail clippers
liquid skin
Allergy meds (bring the good kind)
Ricola cough
Lip balm (lots in case you loose one)
Travel lotion for day bag
ear plugs
eye mask
eye drops
Nose spray (trust me you’ll want it )
saline is best
Netti Pot
Day Bag items
travel/reusable cup
foldable bowl and fork/spoon
I found a 3 in one thats great and compact
small notepad
pen
lip balm
lotion
candy/snacks
water canister
license
bike lock
googles
sun glasses
face mask (although usually just keep around neck)
Toilet wipes/ toilet paper pack
These lists are helpful tips and not pertinent for everyone. Things to keep in mind of and give you an idea of all that items you need to consider when it comes to servicing and being prepared for a week in the dust.