{"id":49042,"date":"2020-03-08T06:28:02","date_gmt":"2020-03-08T06:28:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laidbackcamping.com\/?p=49042"},"modified":"2023-10-17T12:45:24","modified_gmt":"2023-10-17T19:45:24","slug":"wash-dishes-while-backpacking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wash-dishes-while-backpacking\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Wash Dishes While Backpacking"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Washing your backpacking dishes and cookware on the trail takes more than a few licks and a quick wipe. It takes soap, water and a strategy. Whether you\u2019re trail hiking or just bushwacking, getting sick is never good, and stomach bugs will ruin a trip fast.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cleaning your dishes properly reduces bugs and pests around camp and prevents animals from visiting. As with all activities in the wilderness, we want to \u201cleave no trace\u201d of soap, detergents, or food scraps behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How do you wash dishes while backpacking? <strong>The three main methods of dishwashing are:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Bringing a collapsible bucket for a kitchen sink&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using your camp pot or bowl to hold soapy water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cascading soapy water from one dish to another while scrubbing them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All 3 of these methods work well, and best in warm water. Below we&#8217;ll tackle all the topics you need to know to make dish washing easier while backpacking.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Camp-Dishes-1024x678.webp\" alt=\"Washing Backpacking Dishes\" class=\"wp-image-49073\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5103244837758112;width:657px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Camp-Dishes-1024x678.webp 1024w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Camp-Dishes-300x199.webp 300w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Camp-Dishes-768x509.webp 768w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Camp-Dishes-600x398.webp 600w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Camp-Dishes.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6616c7390a58c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #5d7772;color:#5d7772\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #5d7772;color:#5d7772\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6616c7390a58c\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wash-dishes-while-backpacking\/#Steps_For_Easy_Washing\" title=\"Steps For Easy Washing\">Steps For Easy Washing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wash-dishes-while-backpacking\/#Conservation\" title=\"Conservation\">Conservation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wash-dishes-while-backpacking\/#Choosing_A_Natural_Soap\" title=\"Choosing A Natural Soap\">Choosing A Natural Soap<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wash-dishes-while-backpacking\/#Should_I_Bring_Liquid_or_Bar_Soap_Backpacking\" title=\"Should I Bring Liquid or Bar Soap Backpacking\">Should I Bring Liquid or Bar Soap Backpacking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wash-dishes-while-backpacking\/#Disposing_of_Your_Wastewater\" title=\"Disposing of Your Wastewater\">Disposing of Your Wastewater<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wash-dishes-while-backpacking\/#Cleaning_Water_For_Dishes\" title=\"Cleaning Water For Dishes\">Cleaning Water For Dishes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wash-dishes-while-backpacking\/#Washing_Without_Water\" title=\"Washing Without Water\">Washing Without Water<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wash-dishes-while-backpacking\/#What_To_Scrub_Camp_Dishes_With\" title=\"What To Scrub Camp Dishes With\">What To Scrub Camp Dishes With<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wash-dishes-while-backpacking\/#Natural_Scrubbers\" title=\"Natural Scrubbers\">Natural Scrubbers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wash-dishes-while-backpacking\/#Backpacking_Wash_Basin\" title=\"Backpacking Wash Basin\">Backpacking Wash Basin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wash-dishes-while-backpacking\/#Should_I_Towel_Dry_My_Dishes\" title=\"Should I Towel Dry My Dishes?\">Should I Towel Dry My Dishes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wash-dishes-while-backpacking\/#Wrapping_Up\" title=\"Wrapping Up\">Wrapping Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_For_Easy_Washing\"><\/span>Steps For Easy Washing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Boil extra water while cooking and set it aside for washing. This provides warm water for washing and be an efficient use of stove fuel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tackle the dishes early. Start the cleaning by eating all your food and scooping out the rest before it dries. This will make washing much easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make your largest pot or bowl into your sink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use biodegradable soap. A small amount should go a long way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wash from cleanest to dirtiest. I usually do cups, bowls, cutlery, pot, in that order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Air dry or towel dry the dishes. Dishes with handles or carabiners are easiest to hang dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dump your soap in the fire pit or on the soil 200ft from any waterways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wring out and hang your scrubber and towel to dry.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Camp-Towel-On-Backpack-1024x681.webp\" alt=\"Camp-Towel-On-Backpack\" class=\"wp-image-49075\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5036710719530102;width:651px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Camp-Towel-On-Backpack-1024x681.webp 1024w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Camp-Towel-On-Backpack-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Camp-Towel-On-Backpack-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Camp-Towel-On-Backpack-600x399.webp 600w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Camp-Towel-On-Backpack.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ID 154569809 \u00a9 Andrianocz | Dreamstime.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conservation\"><\/span>Conservation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Conservation is the name of the game, both nature and your gear. Consuming as little soap and water as possible while cleaning your dishes will leave the smallest trace that you were ever there. It will also allow you to pack less soap leaving more room in your bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even biodegradable soap impacts the environment and wildlife. Though natural, it has ingredients that are not native to all areas. While the introduction of these ingredients won\u2019t single handedly wipe out the flora and fauna, it will work its way into the ecosystem as a pollutant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid washing dishes or adding any soaps, detergents or food into nearby waterways. Aquatic ecosystems are very fragile and take years or even decades to create a symbiotic relationship between the different species. Any unfamiliar additions to these systems can upset them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing_A_Natural_Soap\"><\/span>Choosing A Natural Soap<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>High quality biodegradable soap will be made of all natural ingredients reducing its impact on the area. These soaps use ingredients like olive oil, coconut oil, hemp oil and others. None of these will be derived from petroleum chemicals or heavy detergents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They don\u2019t usually produce the heavy suds that typical household dish soaps do but that doesn\u2019t mean they aren\u2019t working. Foaming agents are added to soaps to provide the \u201cscrubbing bubbles\u201d but aren\u2019t necessary for cleaning your dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The organic fair trade soap I use for backpacking and at home is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0061WK8O4?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Dr. Bronner\u2019s Pure Castile Soap (opens in a new tab)\">Dr. Bronner\u2019s Pure Castile Soap<\/a>. It does a great job of getting the food and grease off of your dishes and will break down before causing any damage to the environment.&nbsp;I prefer the unscented version.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"aawp\">\n\n            \n            \n<div class=\"aawp-product aawp-product--horizontal aawp-product--ribbon aawp-product--sale aawp-product--css-adjust-image-large\"  data-aawp-product-asin=\"B0061WK8O4\" data-aawp-product-id=\"13570\" data-aawp-tracking-id=\"lifeonroute02-20\" data-aawp-product-title=\"Dr Bronner s - Pure-Castile Liquid Soap  Baby Unscented 4 Ounce  - Made with Organic Oils 18-in-1 Uses  Face Hair Laundry Dishes For Sensitive Skin Babies No Added Fragrance Vegan Non-GMO\">\n\n    <span class=\"aawp-product__ribbon aawp-product__ribbon--sale\">Sale<\/span>\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__thumb\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\"\n           href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0061WK8O4?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"Dr. Bronner's - Pure-Castile Liquid Soap (Baby Unscented, 4 Ounce) - Made with Organic Oils, 18-in-1...\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41BASvD4huS.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Bronner's - Pure-Castile Liquid Soap (Baby Unscented, 4 Ounce) - Made with Organic Oils, 18-in-1...\"  \/>\n        <\/a>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__content\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0061WK8O4?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"Dr. Bronner's - Pure-Castile Liquid Soap (Baby Unscented, 4 Ounce) - Made with Organic Oils, 18-in-1...\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            Dr. Bronner's - Pure-Castile Liquid Soap (Baby Unscented, 4 Ounce) - Made with Organic Oils, 18-in-1...        <\/a>\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__description\">\n            <ul><li>MADE WITH ORGANIC OILS & CERTIFIED FAIR TRADE INGREDIENTS: Dr. Bronner's Pure-Castile Liquid Soaps are made with over 70% certified organic...<\/li><li>ORGANIC & FAIR TRADE PALM KERNEL OIL: Grown by fairly-paid smallholder farmers in Ecuador to ensure sustainable harvesting techniques that...<\/li><li>NO SYNTHETIC PRESERVATIVES, DETERGENTS, OR FOAMING AGENTS: Our liquid soaps are made with plant-based ingredients you can pronounce\u2014no...<\/li><\/ul>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__footer\">\n\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__pricing\">\n                                                        \n            \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/prime\/?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"Amazon Prime\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"aawp-check-prime\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/aawp\/assets\/img\/icon-check-prime.svg\" height=\"16\" width=\"55\" alt=\"Amazon Prime\" \/><\/a>        <\/div>\n\n                <a class=\"aawp-button aawp-button--buy aawp-button aawp-button--amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0061WK8O4?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"Check Latest Deals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Check Latest Deals<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>I tend to scrape and lick my bowls clean after a long day of hiking on the trails and a this quality soap cleans to a grease free feel. It\u2019s also good for personal hygiene like bathing, lathering up for use as shave cream and can be used for washing your clothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_Bring_Liquid_or_Bar_Soap_Backpacking\"><\/span>Should I Bring Liquid or Bar Soap Backpacking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The benefit of liquid soap over a bar is that you can pack only as much as you need for your trip. Small plastic squeeze bottles with flip open spouts are cheap and readily available. I buy my soap in a 32oz bottle and use it to fill a smaller bottle for the trail. This keeps it self-contained rather than needing a box that leaks bar soap in your pack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Liquid soap is much easier to lather and apply as well. Whether it\u2019s for washing dishes or bathing, liquid soap is easier to manage and won\u2019t slip out of your hands and fall in the dirt. A small plastic squeeze bottle can be tossed to the side without being damaged or leaving soapy residue along the ground like a bar would.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"essential backpacking cooking gear guide (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/backpacking-cooking-gear-guide\/\" >essential backpacking cooking gear guide<\/a> for a complete list of what should be in your pack. We detail the pros and cons of everything that should be included and what can be left behind.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Dish-Wash-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Washing Camp Dishes\" class=\"wp-image-49077\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.499267935578331;width:681px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Dish-Wash-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Dish-Wash-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Dish-Wash-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Dish-Wash-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Dish-Wash.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ID 171602681 \u00a9 Isoletta | Dreamstime.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disposing_of_Your_Wastewater\"><\/span>Disposing of Your Wastewater<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always dump any waste water or food scraps at least 200ft or more from any body of water and preferably on soil rather than rock. This will allow the water to be absorbed into the ground to get broken down and filtered before reaching any waterways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a fire burning, using your dish water to extinguish the flames at night is a good option. Animals, including bears and other predators, can smell food from miles away and any scraps left lying around will attract them to your campsite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When possible, dig a small hole to pour your dish water in. This will ensure it doesn\u2019t attract <a href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/music-scare-attract-animals\/\">animals<\/a> and give it good separation from any body of water.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another technique is to pour your dirty water through a rag or bandana to filter out any food scraps. You can pack and carry out the food scraps to leave no trace for animals to follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cleaning_Water_For_Dishes\"><\/span>Cleaning Water For Dishes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not necessary to boil or heat your water if it\u2019s from a clean source to begin with. This water should be just fine as is, especially with the addition of a little bit of soap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you suspect the nearby water source isn\u2019t clean, then boiling or filtering it is a good idea. Washing your dishes with dirty water can leave bacteria and pollutants on your dishes that can make you sick, not a good thing while out in the bush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Filtering Water For Dishes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the water is cloudy with stirred up sand or silt it\u2019s best to filter it through a water filter. If you don\u2019t carry a filter with you, a slower option is to filter it through a rag or cloth. This should remove any of the larger sized dirt and material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A gravity feed water filtering system is easy to use, just fill it and hang it above your workspace. The large reservoir will supply water for more than just washing. 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Another option is to use purification tablets. These tablets do a good job of killing any bacteria that can make you ill but they take a while to complete the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Separating Dirt From Water<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another option is to scoop up some water in a dish and let it sit for 20 minutes. Sometimes the dirt will settle to the bottom and any clean water can be poured off the top. 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