New Containers for, anything…

[JJ Mathes]

There's another thread titled "My little baggie of important stuff." Folks including myself have posted what they have and included photos. Lots of great ideas. I got to thinking about other little things I've done for repackaging and downsizing things in my hygiene kit.

I don't like to smell stinky hikers and I don't want to smell myself, but I don't want to carry a big deodorant container, not even a travel size. Here's how I repackaging deodorant

stick deodorant in container before repackaging 2.7oz

1- deodorant and container for repackaging

2- shave a small amount of deo

3- loosely place shavings in container

4- place open container in microwave for 10-12 seconds, deo will soften and form to the shape of new container

5- let cool to room temp

6- label and ready to use

deodorant in new container 0.5 oz, this is a smaller amount of deo due to container size, larger containers are available. I found this container at REI, about 20¢ and reusable.

I apply by using my fingers then wipe any excess on my feet

[Derek Cox]

cool idea. good thinking. i'll have to give that a shot.

[Jared Cook]

so, how do you push it out and apply it?

[Kent C.]

> so, how do you push it out and apply it?

see last line of JJ's original post.

[Diplomatic Mike]

Wearing merino base-layers saves having to carry any deo.
Nice thinking though. :)

[. Callahan]

That's a neat idea, and I like how the deo' forms the container's shape when heated.

[David Stapleton]

Pardon the noob (that's me) but isn't deodorant one of those things that you'd typically NOT want in your tent at night? I just assumed all backpackers had that… wonderful… backpacker smell? Have I been offending my friends for no reason?

-Dave

[William Puckett]

Not all deodorants are scented… =-)

[cary bertoncini]

i think i used some old spice stick – just plucked out the stuff on the bottom of the stick & stuck it in what i think is an identical container to the one pictured

it's wax-like and moldable – i just kinda squeezed with my hand it into a suitable shape & plopped into the container

i think one such container full has been lasting me for a long time now – at least 20 or so applications & it's got a lot of life left

[David Stapleton]

> Not all deodorants are scented… =-)

Touche! :-)

[Matthew Roberts]

wonderful tip.

I just reduced my 1.5oz travel size deodorant stick down to 3/8 ounce!!!

[Don Meredith]

I've been using these for over a year. Not much / any scent, super lightweight, cheap and easy to use.

http://www.minimus.biz/detail.aspx?ID=7866

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