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« on: April 17, 2020, 05:16:38 PM »
In my younger days, out on hikes into the woods, I would never really plan ahead.
I don't know how many times I would suddenly have to "lay rail" in the middle of the woods.
Pine needles aren't good, but in a pinch - folded in half they sort of worked.
The best substitute for TP I was able to determine (several plant varieties attempted) was Arrow Leaf Balsam.
They're the ones that look alot like a wild sunflower.
They are at there best in early to late summer, when they have soft, fuzz like hairs growing on the leaves.
Anyone else have any "substitutions" you might offer up?
PS - don't try Stinging Nettles!

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Re: TP alternatives
« Reply #1 on: April 17, 2020, 05:34:32 PM »
On the wetside, you can grab a handful of moss and squeeze it out.  It is like a moist sponge.

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Re: TP alternatives
« Reply #2 on: April 17, 2020, 05:55:28 PM »
Ya you cut the top of your sock or your flannel pockets like a man and get a good wipe. :chuckle: :chuckle: :dunno: :chuckle:
I heard this in a different topic the other day.When I gotta drop I don't care where it's at middle of the road or deep in the brush I'm dropping it God dang it.

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Re: TP alternatives
« Reply #3 on: April 17, 2020, 06:34:23 PM »
On the wetside, you can grab a handful of moss and squeeze it out.  It is like a moist sponge.

I’ve done that and it was too gritty.  Maybe I got the wrong moss?


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Re: TP alternatives
« Reply #4 on: April 17, 2020, 06:34:33 PM »
Shirt sleeve. 

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Re: TP alternatives
« Reply #5 on: April 17, 2020, 06:52:02 PM »
My kid would wander back into camp sometimes minus his shirt tail.  :chuckle:

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Re: TP alternatives
« Reply #6 on: April 17, 2020, 06:53:25 PM »
The Constitution?

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Re: TP alternatives
« Reply #7 on: April 17, 2020, 06:54:27 PM »
Dry oak leaves. Not very effective but scratchy.

Never tried it , but I heard that they used to use the pages from the Sears catalog.
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« Reply #8 on: April 17, 2020, 06:56:21 PM »

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Re: TP alternatives
« Reply #9 on: April 17, 2020, 07:12:43 PM »
The Constitution?
Well played
Nah you don't want that it's used tp it's been wiped on so much lately be surprised to find a spot. :chuckle: :chuckle:

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« Reply #10 on: April 17, 2020, 07:13:32 PM »
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The Constitution?
Well played
Nah you don't want that it's used tp it's been wiped on so much lately be surprised to find a spot. :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Re: TP alternatives
« Reply #11 on: April 17, 2020, 07:13:58 PM »
When I was in high school, my buddy’s old man came back from a winter jog minus a glove and chuckling.

I haven’t done it but there is a case to be made for inexpensive soft gear.  There are differences in $5 gloves and $80 gloves that aren’t spoken about.


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« Reply #12 on: April 17, 2020, 07:24:07 PM »
If I had $80 gloves I would probably be trying this.
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Re: TP alternatives
« Reply #13 on: April 17, 2020, 07:38:02 PM »
Folded pine needles? Wth, that won't work worth a chit. I guess maybe if ya had a whole hand full but I'd find something else.
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Re: TP alternatives
« Reply #14 on: April 17, 2020, 07:41:41 PM »
Folded pine needles? Wth, that won't work worth a chit. I guess maybe if ya had a whole hand full but I'd find something else.

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