In the internal frame pack I use for travel I keep the kit in the hood pocket for quick access. I recommend spending a dollar for a small Nalgene bottle at your outdoor shop, as they are strong and won't leak. CampSuds and Dr. Bonner's are concentrated all-purpose, biodegradable soaps which last a long time. Don't bring a Madison Avenue assortment of hair care products. I carry only a pick and a small bottle of shampoo.
Most backpackers get by just fine without a hair dryer.
I dispense with shaving cream by using a good razor, by rubbing soap directly on the whiskers, and by not overshaving. I had a battery-powered travel razor, but it proved ineffective and ridiculously heavy at five ounces with batteries. How to See the World is copyright John Gregory 1995-2001. All rights reserved. All p ro duct names and trademarks are property of their respective owners.