Hygiene on a Long Motorcycle Trip - What You Need to Know?
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- Simple solution to maintain the hygiene and stay light.
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We all know how important is hygiene on a long motorcycle trip. In this video, I will tell you the easiest way to keep yourself clean on a long adventure trip.
Listen, I cannot just let you go like this, I will help you to find the right formula, but before that let me tell you something interesting:
As you know on my trips I meet a lot of people. Usually, they try to provide everything for me to feel comfortable: Here is the bathroom, kitchen, fridge…Is this room or the bed is big enough for you? If not we can give you this or that and I usually say: Don’t even worry about me, I am a motorcycle rider, everything is good for me, even a tent!
I am asking you now, are you a motorcycle rider or you are one of those fashion primadonnas who cannot travel without the most important cosmetics?
The first and the very important is to know that there are washing machines, water and soap everywhere around the world. You don’t need to carry tons of clothes, because you don’t want to stink!
If you take a shower and wash your clothes you will never stink! On the other hand, it doesn’t matter how many sets of under ware soaps, lotions or perfumes you have with you if you never take a shower you will stink. That simple it is!
Let me show you what I have with me on any trip and it doesn’t matter how long it is. I am not saying that you should have exactly the same, but the important is to get the idea.
I have two towels, very light from microfiber. Toothbrush, toothpaste, very small, dry stick, soap, ear cottons and nail cutter. That’s it! I don’t need more. All of this fit in very small back, which helps to reduce the overall weight.
I have with me three sets of under ware and socks. What I do is taking the shower every night, or every time when I have the chance. Wash the under ware and the socks while I am in the shower. Usually they are dry on the next morning, because I use synthetic materials, except the socks, I always have cotton socks. If for any case they are not dry I use the spare.
After the shower I use this dry stick to prevent from sweating and that’s it until the next evening.
I have seen riders skipping the evening shower and do it every morning and after that they wear their dirty riding gear, why? What is the logic? It might work perfectly when you go to work with clean clothes and your car, but with motorcycle…
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I absolutely love this guy.... I never get bored watching his films. He talks utter sense.
Thanks man!
Hi Pavlin, great videos,
Cut 2 centimetres off the handle of your toothbrush. Nobody needs toothbrush with full length handle.
At the very beginning I was thinking. Toothbrush, toothpaste, towel and bar of soap. That's what you get in military and you'll live decently with them. Anything else is luxury.
Very true!
Yeah, I'm ex-army. I even skip the towel. A t-shirt or scarf works fine and they're easy to hand wash and dry quickly unlike a heavy towel. You just cannot carry extra crap on a long march.
@André Excellent! I was an artilleryman in a light mountain regiment. We were deployed in the harshest environments too where comfort was a very low priority.
@André You mention water. At high elevation there is usually snow and therefore no need to carry water for ablutions. I cannot recommend highly enough a refreshing snow bath!
@André as personal hygiene item to carry on with motorcycle?? Absolutely not.
U r a legend bro...love from Kerala, India...
Thanks man!
Hi Pavlin. There is one more thing that you may consider adding in one of the next videos, and it might be the riding gear hygiene. Something like the helmet cleaning, jacket, boots and so on. I know that there are other videos on the TH-cam covering this topic, but it is always useful to see it from someone else's perspective... Cheers and thanks for the riding tips!
Well...there is nothing I can add on this topic. I almost never clean anything, the rain do it for me. Sometimes, if it doesn't rain I just splash it with cold water to remove the mud and the dust. Wash it once per year, usually when I comeback from long trip.
This is a smart topic and vloggers only talk of hygiene in passing. Btw, I'm a biochemist who has worked in micro biology labs. Showering/bathing/using a wash rag and a sink are all ways to remove bacteria. Excess bacteria is what makes us smell. As bacteria "breathe", they emit the smell we all associate with body odor.
Thanks for taking the time!
Another thing to remember is that a bad odour is usually not a health issue indeed cleaning too much may be far worse.
Hi. Whenever I travel I make sure to book in a decent hotel at least every three days to clean up and rest properly..
Yes, it is important.
you are right, the minimalistic approach is the best. I used to carry a load of crap and ending up not using it anyway. But lately i came to conclusion that the most important peace of kit is the credit card 😎
Lovely vid again Pavlin 🤘
Agree about the credit card. Thanks for taking the time!
Hi Pavlin,
Really appreciate the topic and bold comments on this topic.
Thanks Corvas for raising this topic.
My pleasure Ashwin!
Great video! Most of this is common sense, however, common sense is actually not so common. Travel light and enjoy every moment of it, that's the spirit!
Absolutely! Thanks for taking the time again Sergey!
Common sense is endangered species these days 🙄.
True! Commercials token control!
Pavlin, Randy here agin. Absolutely correct. I use ivory soap ( it floats) lakes, ponds, some times small creek.
Good stuff
Hi Pavlin
Thanks for this video! I'm very impressed by your knowledge and your sense of humour. And your long trips. Actually, I think that your trips is the longest on youtube. My trips is much shorter than yours.
One thing I did not quite understood from what you've shown in you video, is how do you actually wipe your arse??? Large towel , small towel, cotton sticks, soap bar, nail cutter, toothbrush or purse itself??
I'm confused. Tried to find an answer on fashion channel as per your advise, no success whatsoever.... Please help!!!
That is not a secret my friend, just wash it with water! Thanks for taking the time!
Thank you Pavlin.
My pleasure!
That's spot on coverage for on the road travels, you should cover an episode on Hygiene where you don't have the use of water/motels/hotels available and camping to boot, in Desert type travels/ventures!
Water you can find everywhere. Rivers, creeks, bottle... if not I will survive to the next time.
Another good issue. When you travel ofen you will reach by yourself at the solution that you sugest eheh. I use the same kit, only add the razor blade and the dental floss.
I don't like my week-long bearded look and I guess anyone who sees me isn't so receptive. Sometimes traveling we need to overcome some situations and a better image I think helps.
Good sound advice
Thanks!
Баба знае 2 и 200. :)
Съветите са супер и за уседнал живот важат.
Вярно! Явно съм уседнал вече...
Pavlin, that's the scariest thumbnail you have uploaded !
Wow! Scariest?
Love it ! Pavlin's beauty tips for bikers !! All great, sensible stuff for anyone with a sense of priority and an education for those without one. Ta Mr P !
Hi bro... Ur so educative.. So. Much experienced.. And yes. It's a great learning to watch your videos.. Take care bro.. Keep educating us..
Thanks, Tony!
Always liked you're videos, all good useful advices, just one thing wanna mention about you're videos even if it's not my business, can you put you're old intro of motorcycle adventure in the beginning of you're videos, cause i'm used to, it sounds good and i feel comfortable with this intro. The other one maybe on the end.
I am sorry, but I cannot! Thanks for taking the time!
I Iove you’re style you educate us with knowledge skill common sense and humour this is good well done Pavlin
Thanks!
again, clear and simple message :-)
BTW Pavlin, we met 3x in Berlin and always you were clean and NOT stinky :-D
Thank you Eduard!
As usual you are 100% correct. The ex military and serving will understand this.
Thanks!
Great video Pavlin, you would make a good motorcycle comedian 👌 never lose that sense of humour 🍻
Thanks Geoff!
Great video Pavlin, well done!!
Thanks man!
Ha ha ha! Got you! You are a Lidl fan -::)))))
Cool!
One of your best, Pavlin.
Thanks!
Spot on 😎
Gut gemacht Pavlin, wie immer !!! Vielen Dank für das super Video!
Bitte!
Pavlin, you are my fashion channel 👍😁 Your tips are always the best! You are fully right. There is only a little stuff you need to stay clean and not to 💩. Some people need a little bit more or a little bit less. But NO beauty case!! The adventure starts at home. [And other people pls stay at home😂😂😂].
Thanks for taking the time Kai!
Great video and advice, my friend!
Much thanks!
Thanks!
you are awesome man really!! Thanks for your valuable videos.
You are welcome anytime!
The only thing I would add is a portable bidet. Once you try one, you will always want one.
Cool!
great video bro
Thanks!
I have this half liter transparent aeroplane elligble toilet pack, which carries everything I need. I'm also a hoarder of mini size toilet products 😁. Choosing especially underwear from right material is important, for example merino wool (proper ones) products are pretty hygienic by nature.
Agree
danm i waiting this topic so long, thank you!
You are welcome anytime!
Excellent... hope this video will inspire some people at least.
Thank you Sujoy!
Best video in a while! Good reminders.
Thanks for taking the time!
Pavlin ,in 2 weeks you spent in my house ,and 3 days we shared motel rooms ,you did not stink😊👍
Saša
Good to know that Sasa! Thank you for the help once again!
😄😄😄😄😄
So we have a confirmation ;)
Good size kit... I leave more at home after every trip... Thanks
Me either. Every time I am taking less and less...
Hi Pavlin, I like your basic toiletry kit but I add a pack of wet wipes and a small hand sanitiser for those times that you want use a toilet in a rest stop and find it has been vandalised, there is no toilet paper and no water to wash you hands and the toilet is a compost type that does not need to be flushed but the seat is covered in human sewage. Or you roll into a rest stop at late at night and the toilets are locked to prevent vandalism? By rest stops, I refer to little parks off the side of a highway that has a car park, toilet block and a bit of cleared ground to walk around and stretch your legs and is in the middle of nowhere. What do you do?
The other thing to consider is if you have been riding through a desert or semi-desert in Australia and have been delayed because of punctures, picking up dropped bikes, water stops, etc. and don't want to ride thought the night because that is moronically stupid as there are suicidal kangaroos, cattle, camels, sheep, and other retarded animals that think bright lights and roads are the best place to be and kill you, you stop before dark and make a camp for the night, but because of the delays and you didn't reach the way-point in time, your water is low?
The solution? Wet wipes and hand sanitiser. And a bit of toilet paper. You can use a wet wipe with a few drops of hand sanitiser backed by a bit of toilet paper to clean some off the stink in your arm pits because your deodorant only covers the smell, not reduces the sweating that bacteria feed on to make the stink. The other bit is a a wet wipe or two can be used to give your face and hands a bit of a clean-up after a long ride in the desert. There could be cleaning solutions for stuff I mentioned in the first paragraph but I am not going to touch that. As for wet wipes, I get the size I like and use the ones that can be flushed/used in the general suburban sewerage system, septic tanks and compost toilets. And maybe on stinky babies.
Besides, toilet paper is pretty crap for making fires but with some hand sanitiser you should be able to get a fire started if you have some skills.
You get the idea.
Take whatever is working for you Dave. Thanks for taking the time!
Top thanks
You are welcome anytime!
instead of bar of soap - I suggest small bottle of camping liquid soap, I would add small tube of sunblock for your face, small pack of wet wipes, and also for some of us with long hear - we would need a hair brush
I use to carry one of these, but finally comeback to the simple soap. I do have one with washing gel.
I take 2 other things
1 wet wipes for a no water place and toillet
2 a small bottel of igenizzer for my feet
Take whatever is necessary for you.
Just a razor and I'm with you.
Happy (fresh) travels.
The same for you - Happy travels!
Gutes Video!
Die meisten haben eh keine Ahnung und denken die müssen alles mitnehmen.
Nach meiner Fahrradtour von 500km hat mein Hintern kapiert, dass ich lieber meinen Rucksack nicht auf 25kg vollgepackt hätte.
Seit dem hab ich gelernt nur das nötigste zu nehmen, um das Gewicht so gering wie möglicht zu halten. Dies befolge ich auch aufm Motorrad :)
Learned the hard way!
Im gonna be honest. Even tho i don't ride motorcycles when ever i go somewhere on a trip i always bring the toilet paper😁
Because you know: "Shit happenes"
True
Use napkins
And wet wipes for when it happens too quick.
Use a duche
@@neilrowe5857 Where? In nature when it happens urgently?
hello Pavlin, how are you? could you speak a little slower. So people like me who don't speak English very well could better understand everything you're talking about. Your videos are great and I would like to learn everything you teach us. Anyway, thank you very much and congratulations!
Inspiring 👏
Thanks!
Just PERFECT VID
Thanks!
Yep, totally agree, travel as light as the trip will allow. How much you pack does of course depend on the trips length and your accommodation. If you're staying in hotel/motel/guesthouse or friends houses you can get away with packing almost bugger all hygiene products. But if you can't afford a hotel or have friends houses to stay in along the way you'll be camping and will need a bit more. But even so, if I'm only away for a week or two, even camping, if I use aeroplane travel size containers I can get all my hygiene stuff in one of those aeroplane carry on little plastic bags and not be short of anything and that includes a small travel shave kit. Well apart from the toilet paper that is and I never go on a trip without toilet paper. In the past I've stopped at too many service stations, public toilets and campsites etc that havnt had any!
Yes, less is more. Usually 😉
The weigh always matters!
@@motorcycleadventures Agreed. My little clear plastic bag with all its contents still only weighs just over the same as a 500ml bottle of water.
Good
could you maybe make a video of how you plan your nights? how to choose hotels? do you have a plan B? when do you search for it? is there an app spetialy for us motocycle drivers whith motels or allowed places to make a camp? something like: "how to prepare sleeping during a long trip" or tips you have...?
I already have such a video: th-cam.com/video/W3zCFeW2-hQ/w-d-xo.html
@@motorcycleadventures aaaah, ok... thank you! ;) you're the best!
:)))) good, very good content!!!!
Thanks for taking the time!
Wow its so simplified
Because actually it is.
👍👍🇦🇺well done mate.
I found a small travel-size toothpaste at the pharmacy and I even cut off a bit on a toothbrush handle to make it fit in a smaller bag. Deodorant and Swiss army knife as my nail-cutter(scissor) Microfiber towels are light and compact. And Toilet-paper of course.
Whatever is work for you.
I love these type of videos you make, with a lot of irony. Hahaha, the best!
I have two requests. Can you please share a link of the towels you have? They look super practical and small (or at least the name, how to search for them).
The other one, is the t-shirt you're currently wearing, looks cool, and seems to be synthetic too. I'd love to buy one, so if possible, please share a link as well.
Keep rocking, sir!
All the gear I use you can find in my Amazon shop: www.amazon.com/shop/motorcycleadventures t-shirts you can find in any motorcycle gear shop. Yes, they are synthetic.
Thank you very much!
Nice video. Regarding the morning shower - I understand it if people go to the office (and by an office I mean some work among other people). But it is useles if you are going to do some manual work or ride a bike in a hot weather with full gear.
I dont understand why some people dont shower in the evening. I could not go to a bed dirty and smelly after whole long day. I want to be clean for the bed.
Yes, office work I understand as well, but to ride with the same riding gear day after day...
If u staying in hotel or hostel why not shower both at evening time & in morning ? If u take shower in the morning it takes few minutes & the reason to take a shower in the morning is that it wakes you up & u feel better after a shower in the morning.
I always take a shower in the morning, it makes my day better !
@@roygertel It is not healthy to shower so often. A skin has got a protection film and if you remove it too often it may negatively affect you health. Overhygienic habits are suspected to be one of the biggest triggers of increasing epidemia of allergies.
@@MyYTwatcher I take 5 showers every day, 40 years old man, no problems what so ever...
@@roygertel And today we have 20 °C here so it means there is no climate change... I hope you see my point.
If you are in the US get a Planet Fitness black card membership for $20/month. They have gyms with hot showers all over the place. Over 1800 locations. Stop in shower and leave. Bar of soap and a micro fiber towel.
Might work for someone...
🤣 for a minute I thought u said shower gal....Pavlin its gel...g pronounced as in jelly...tnx for touching on what I guess isn't an extensively covered topic...
Brutal man, "switch to fashion channel now" :) good topic though.
Thanks!
I have lightweight undies and do the same shower and launder in the evening
I also taking powder in case that I walk somewhere. And wet towels for screen cleaning or washing hands. both in small package
Whatever work for you just take it.
You stayed with us Pavlin and we did notice that you did not smell too bad mate :) :) :)
Because you have a spare house, I was to far away Phil!
Just another trick that I use to get my wash kit even more compact is I saw half the handle off my toothbrush, my whole hygiene kit is the size of a small wallet 👍🏻
They make mini folding ones and mini razors too. Lol
So how do you dry your socks? In my experience they won't dry overnight without a heat source.
Start bike in morning, then turn on heated grips, and apply
I hang it on the bike for a few hours ride.
One word people. Wetwipes! One of the best things ever invented.
If works for you. I prefer the water.
@@motorcycleadventures Agree I'd rather wash with water and soap. Although I prefer a bidet hehehe.
Just remember, if using wipes or napkins. they just last longer as your droppings... so bring it back home.....
Always carry them with me ;-)
I use the one that dissolve over time. One can use them in a regular toalette as well ;-)
100% true....
Thanks for taking the time!
Got any tips for wet boots, gloves and motorcycle clothes? Is the portable Shoefresh system worth it? I know the complete Shoefresh system for commuting is useful to clean get rid of helmet and boots with moisture plus bacteria.
Newspapers inside of the wet boots helps a lot, but cannot really dry it, unless you have enough time. What I usually do in the cases like this is to find a hotel with good heating.
So true !! I have toothpaste and brush , 1 x shaver 4 blades and bar of soap and roll on deodorant, SIMPLES...ps a small towel 😉😉 every service station has toilet and a sink and on camping days whooopie a cold or hot shower 😊😊😊
Exactly!
Hi Pavlin. I have a question. During your trips some nights you sleep in your tent.
You can't cross any country with a weapon.
How can you protect yourself from animal attack? (bears or wolves etc.)
Bear and wolves don't eat men. This is the last thing I will ever think.
Hehehehe you really remind me of my dad.
Great!
@@motorcycleadventures yeah he was a cute old man. Spoke with a funny accent. Sounds like you. I miss him.
Good vid... But the dry stick is a bit OTT (IMHO). :-)
Use whatever is good for you.
I wonder, how do you wash your motorcycle gear (jacket and pants), if needed? I wash my t-shirt and underwear just like you. But after a while, my jacket and my pants smell like hell (jacket on my back and pants on the back and knees). The worst thing is that I wash it, it drys half of the day. And ride with the wet gear in a hot day make the smell even worse. Do you have any advice?
On trip I wash my riding gear very rare. In the washing machine, 30 degrees without fast rotating and no dryer.
Thank you so much for this video because I was wondering about this for a long time.
And also I have one question. How is your family reacting when you tell that you will be gone for another trip (2-3 weeks or even months)? Do you just tell your wife for example that "darling, after a few months I will be gone for a month or maybe more" or how do you tell her?
Well...I have a special tactic. I use it from many years and it is always works. I even have it on video. Very old, with terrible audio, but the information is priceless: th-cam.com/video/g10gwEL20hY/w-d-xo.html
@@motorcycleadventures Pavlin you are the best. You can't even imagine how thankful I am for your advices, videos and your lessons. And the permission video - just hilarious. Will try this with my girlfriend. Thank you once again
Your always welcome!
That's a great tip...
I also have a question, because I usually take my wife as a pillion,what precautions we need to take while riding heavy adventure motorcycle??
Thanks in advance.
th-cam.com/video/XB7deFstASA/w-d-xo.html
You need only the common sense.
Get a lighter wife .
Trying to make her light since a year...😁
@@ravihg-yogaride 😂😂😂😂 mine too.
Wouldn't be wet tissue more efficient than a roll of toilet paper? From a space perspective and as a in between shower refreshment?
Whatever works for you.
How did you make the plastics behind the airbox
They are from Honda XR
@@motorcycleadventures it looks realy nice did you just bolt it on?
@@motorcycleadventures and do you think my enduristan blizzards Wil be able to rest on them. since I've got a single exhaust they swing under the tail.
systhetic briefs are a pain in the butt😂
They dry quick and I have no problem whatsoever.
You forgot your hair gel.... no kiddin’ in terms cosmetic products you need 4 things: condoms, soap, toothbrush and toothpaste. Ok, ok, you can skip the toothbrush. Although I have to admit, a roll of toiletpaper CAN be very helpful. I know...
Still a little more complicated for us women though... But trying to stick with the most basic things.
The important is to get the idea and bring only what you really need.
Rule of thumb - never crawl into your sleeping bag dirty!
Good rule
Having worked as a traveling specialist... I'd still take a roll of toilette paper with me. Sorry it's a habit I can't let go not even on a bike ^^'
Stay eco and follow the rule one shower just before Christmas ;)
In fact you are not going to die from not taking a shower...
Can just buy single use razor if really needed.
On trip I never shave. Two things less in my bag, razor and shaving creme.
baby wipes, toothbrush, toothbrush deodorant(roll on), water bottle. fast drying towel and a razor or 2 for shawing for gear 1 brush to get worst dirt off.. what i carried in the army everytime i was out. don't need more.
Thanks for taking the time!
@@motorcycleadventures no problem and you for taking time to share your ideas and experience, i took a few ideas from you myself.
My pleasure!
Pavlin... So how do you go about asking a complete stranger to use their washroom/shower facilities... ❔
You will never spend the night in completely stranger's house unless they invite you there. When they did they will show you everything without even need to ask.
So how do you get a complete stranger to invite you into their home... ❔
Watch this video: th-cam.com/video/sazyh-S6COo/w-d-xo.html
In the US long haul truck stops are quite useful. you can get a shower, and do laundry with a stop there and there are quite a few sprinkled all over. I carry only one kind of soap with me on a road trip and that is something simple like Dawn dish soap. It can wash dishes, clothes, body and hair so it reduces how much you need to carry. You can always stop at a state park, or a campground. They almost always have showers there. One exception I did find in the National Park system was Capitol Reef National Park. They have bathrooms there, but NO showers. The closest showers from there are 11 miles away in one of the hotels available.
It's really depends from the trip, but I doubt that many riders do only camping.
@@motorcycleadventures Im one of those guys that do a lot of camping with no shower available, Baby wipes every night to keep clean. My riding gear get turned out every night, and that helps. But every four or five days, I must get a shower. Also a bar of soap and a river or a lake works too.
I did it few times as well and I have to say that we are not going to die because of no shower. At the end we are motorcycle riders!
@@motorcycleadventures Just found your channel, Last year I did three month solo trip around Australia on my KTM 1190R. Shipped it over on the boat then flew it home. Great three months, lots of great people and great country. Camped in the bush for about 60 of the 90 day trip.
Great adventure....Enjoy your trip and keep sharing your travels. And I think you hit the point, do what is good for you, and everyone will find their own way.
Safe travels...
Australia is amazing country and I would like to go again!
no razor, no foam ? :)
I never shave on trip.
The only thing I would add to your bag is the shampoo.
Use whatever is work for you.
@@motorcycleadventures yes mate, I have horrible hairs but I don't want to cut 'em completely :)
You don't have to
Bikers never die, but some smell that way.
True
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Thanks!
1:54 LOL 🤣
Thanks for taking the time!
Don't forget dental floss and hand sanitizer!!
If you need it... me - no!
An obsession with washing and hygiene is for neurotics and women. These sort of people should stay in resorts. Indeed, it's been shown that too much cleanliness is unhealthy. I carry even less than you. Instead of a towel I use a keffiyeh which has many other uses (sun block, scarf, minimal garment, pillow even). A small amount of paper towels(which have many other uses including cleaning dishes and other items) are more efficient than toilet paper and you can even dispense with this method of removing waste when you learn techniques from other cultures. I bathe when I can but when I do stink and cannot get a shower, localized washing of the odorous parts and a liberal application of deodorant suffices. I have gone weeks without a shower without complaints!
Do whatever is good for you.
@@motorcycleadventures I'd love to ride with you and see how long we can go without washing and who stinks first!!
the people who take showers in the morning take it at that time because they make doo doo in the morning lol for me I do not care because I wash my bottom with water
Could be
1 tooth brush,1 bar of soap.. thats it..
Talcum powder. Feet and butt...
If you need it
You need toung cleaner 😊
I do