The Best Toiletries for Camping

Avid campers know that having the right equipment and gear can make or break your trip. These toiletries for camping deserve a spot in your toiletry bag or on your bathroom shelf. When shopping for camping toiletries, look for products that can do double duty, are environmentally friendly or biodegradable, and don’t come in glass packaging.  

Camping Toiletry Necessities 

Here are 23 of our favorite camp toiletries to take with you on your next trip, along with a handy checklist. 

Travel Caddy: Portable Shower Caddy

Easily carry your toiletries to the bathhouse, or conveniently hang them in the shower with this roomy and durable travel caddy. 

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Store your toiletries in reusable pouches and bar containers, like these ones from Matador. 

Shower Shoes: Crocs Unisex Coast Slide

If you’re using the campground bathhouse or an outdoor shower, then shower shoes are a must. This unisex style from Crocs is lightweight, comfortable, and slips on easily. 

Shampoo and Conditioner: Solid Shampoo Bar and Conditioner Hair Soap

Bars are ideal for campers and RVers as they help reduce the amount of plastic containers you need in your toiletry kit. These shampoo and conditioner bars from BAMBOEARTH have zero waste packaging and are made with all-natural, plant-based ingredients.

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For shorter trips or when you’re boondocking and need to conserve water, consider using a rinseless shampoo, like this one.

Dry Shampoo: Klorane Dry Shampoo

If you have longer hair, dry shampoo might just be your best friend, especially when trying to conserve water. This powder version absorbs dirt and oil in your scalp, giving your hair a refresh without using water.

Multi-Purpose Soap: Dr. Bronner’s Pure-Castile Liquid Soap

Buy a large size of Dr. Bronner’s soap and disperse it into smaller bottles for various uses. The biodegradable soap can be used to cleanse your body, face, hair, and hands. It’s also an effective pet shampoo, laundry detergent, dish soap, fruit and veggie wash, shaving cream, and all-purpose cleaner. Read the bottle’s label for instructions on specific use.

Biodegradable Wipes: Venture Wipes

If you’re boondocking or don’t have access to water, consider using biodegradable body wipes. There are convenient wipe options for deodorant, facial cleansers, and makeup removers as well.

Hand Wash: Sea to Summit Pocket Hand Wash

Clean your hands anywhere with these biodegradable sheets. Just add a splash of water and lather to rinse. 

Face Cleanser: Compressed Facial Sponges

These biodegradable facial sponges are easy to pack and can be reused for up to two weeks when rinsed after use. The mild and gentle sponge exfoliates and cleanses your skin, so you can keep up with your skincare routine on the road. 

Razor: Alleyoop All-In-One Portable Razor

Now here’s a perfect example of a multi-purpose tool: This razor wheel rotates to include a triple blade razor, water spritzer, and moisturizing bar, so you can shave without the shower. 

Toothbrush: Quip Starter Kit

Yes, you can take your electric toothbrush on the road. Quip’s Starter Kit includes an electric toothbrush with a cover and three-month battery life, anticavity toothpaste, and refillable floss string. You can also purchase a solar powered battery charger for when you need to recharge it. 

Toothpaste: Bite Toothpaste Bits

Brush your teeth with no water required, just a wet toothbrush. Bite’s toothpaste tabs, which are made with only clean ingredients, dissolve into a light foam for brushing. As a bonus, the brand also makes mouthwash tabs.

Sunscreen: Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40

The only problem with this sunscreen is that it doesn’t come in a larger size. The clear liquid doesn’t leave a messy residue or streaky face. You’ll never have to ask your camping partner, “Is it all rubbed in?” again. 

Bug Repellent: Thermacell MR3 Portable Mosquito Repeller

Say goodbye to pesky flies and itchy bites with this portable mosquito repellent. The device protects your campsite from bugs within a 15-foot radius. No more spraying heavy deet on your clothing.   

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Just in case you do get bitten by mosquitoes, pack an anti-itch gel.

First Aid Kit: Surviveware Small First Aid Kit

No matter the length of your camping or RV trip, make sure you always have a first aid kit with you that includes items like tweezers, bandages, antiseptic, and any necessary medication. 

Clothesline: Sea to Summit Lite Line Clothesline

Hang your damp clothes and laundry to dry practically anywhere with this clothesline from Sea to Summit. The best part is that you don’t need clothespins; the bungee cord comes with tabs to hold your items in place.

Microfiber Towels: REI Co-Op Multi Towel

You can never have enough of these when camping. The multi-purpose towel is handy to keep in your pack, toiletry kit, and bathroom. Buy a few in various sizes, you won’t regret it.

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