How to look neat and stay patient during spontanous outdoor trip? (camping, first holiday)

NewMindRedPill · 2018-03-30T21:13:19+00:00

I'm the type of person that plans in secret so no one knows how much I worked to look good. If I were you, this is what I would do.

Start drinking a LOT of Lemongrass tea every day for a couple of weeks prior. It essentially kills your body odor and you won't smell. Bring some for the trip.
Pack an emergency mini beauty kit: mini deo, sample face creams, tweezers, mini mirror, mini brush, mini mouth wash, qtips, mini perfume spray, razor, mini toothbrush, hair oil, etc.
When there, do a final rinse of lady parts with water after using the bathroom (or hole in the ground - whatever it may be).
Find a way to get alone time. Let him know ahead of time like "I bet there will be beautiful places to meditate". No matter how much you like each other, alone time is crucial. People end up annoyed at each other and don't understand it will be because you need alone time. Even if you don't need alone time, try to get it because he might start needing it. This will help with "keeping your cool" as well as giving him a little time to miss you. Maybe try meditating in private for 15-30 minutes each evening. Also take longer in the shower (unless he's waiting) and walk back slowly. I know it doesn't make sense but the longer you're apart (without it being weird) the smoother the trip will go. Do not go off for alone time because of a fight or angry moment. Alone time works better for prevention. Just call it "time to meditate" because "alone time" had a negative feel to it. If you don't usually meditate, say its your new goal. You don't actually have to meditate but get that alone time.

teaandtalk · 2018-03-30T21:23:45+00:00

Pack loads of cleansing wipes - I just buy the cheap ones from the pharmacy, or even baby wipes. They'll keep you clean and smelling pleasant enough!

WalnutFeline · 2018-03-30T21:08:23+00:00

How earthy is your guy? He might not mind if you skip showers and start to smell. Also lower your expectations regarding all the details and enjoy being in the moment- that is what camping is about.

happyinsummer · 2018-03-30T22:49:13+00:00

Once I went on a weekend trip to a city 10 hours away with a friend with less than 24 hours of planning beforehand. So many things went wrong or were just plain unexpected, but they were interesting experiences nonetheless and they've become great inside jokes! And I'm still grateful to my friend for being flexible with me throughout the trip.

If you're going on a spontaneous trip, the best advice I can give is to take things as they come! It might not always be 100% fun, but there is a certain feeling of freedom that comes with not being able to control everything. Remember that you both knew that the trip was a spontaneous thing so nobody should be fully responsible for the problems that come along.

And there's absolutely no point in complaining about things and blaming each other - if you guys decided to not to plan certain aspects then there was no way to prevent certain problems from occurring. Work together and ride out the storm. It might seem so at the time but later on it might be a funny story to tell!

If your boyfriend is actively trying to solve a problem for the both of you, remember to be encouraging and appreciate his efforts (:

Remember to be flexible - spontaneous trips require many compromises from both parties. Neither of you can afford to rigidly hold on to your "ideal" trip. There always has to be a little give and take.

As for keeping yourself tidy - I've hiked for a week without showers before, and I can say that 'baby wipe showers' at the end of each day were so amazing! I'd also pack a plastic bag to use as a portable rubbish bin throughout the trip. A small mirror can also be useful for making yourself as neat as possible.

Having said all this, I hope you don't encounter too many problems! Try to look on the bright side of things and have fun on your trip!

[deleted] · 2018-03-31T07:01:44+00:00

If you're going to make it spontaneous and down-to-earth just enjoy it for what it is. This is my advice: 1. Don't wear makeup while you're camping. Makeup is something that really only looks good when maintained properly and thus shouldn't really be touched when away from a bathroom. Just skip it entirely, and embrace being "natural"-looking. 2. Make sure your cardio is up-to-speed. Doing lots of cardio and skipping foods that bloat you will make you look healthy and attractive and get you in good hiking condition, so you'll be more comfortable and sweat less. If you are fit and ready to hike then you will be attractive on the trails in a way that is more authentic than if you just did your hair well. Not saying you aren't already paying attention to that, just saying, it's enough on its own. 3. Bring deodorant, wear it, if you smell beyond that, so be it. It's temporary. It means you got dirty. Hooray for resilience! 4. Lose attachment to traditional "indicators" of virtue and femininity. Looking perfect and smelling nice are really just indicators that you put effort in to your appearance. Usually, they work as indicators since most people have access to a shower. On the trail, clinging onto them sort of makes it seem like you've lost touch with the point of travelling/camping. If you're healthy, having fun, and enjoying life, there's no reason why you should be stressed out about these things, so just let go!

That being said, my essentials for camping are a comb (!!!) and keeping my hair in a tight braid so it doesn't get tangled or look oily. Keep in in the same braid as long as possible so your hair doesn't look terribly greasy, and comb it out only if you need to for some reason, like if you get a chance to swim. This is a trick that can last literally months if you need it to. Bring deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, tiger balm (massage cream), baby wipes, and that's it.

You can totally avoid the trap of feeling underplanned if you try to release your expectations of having a fun time and instead expect to learn a lot. This attitude has helped me a ton. Look at it as a challenge instead of a vacation.

You're going to have a great time!!!!!!

cherryhearts · 2018-04-05T15:19:24+00:00

Dry shampoo too.

Versatile clothing that avoid the pits - think tank tops.

Title	How to look neat and stay patient during spontanous outdoor trip? (camping, first holiday)
Author	WalnutFeline
Upvotes	4
Comments	10
Date	March 30, 2018 9:01 PM UTC (8 years ago)
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