Would this be good as a handkerchief? Thank you everyone! To be a bit more clear, I'm looking for an alternative kleanex for my nose :( allergies are a killer while backpacking and I run out of kleanex fast! Would this be good as a handkerchief? Thank you everyone! To be a bit more clear, I'm looking for an alternative kleanex for my nose :( allergies are a killer while backpacking and... » Read More Would this be good as a handkerchief? Thank you everyone! To be a bit more clear, I'm looking for an alternative kleanex for my nose :( allergies are a killer while backpacking and I run out of kleanex fast! « Show Less
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Not really, It's more like a shammy towel used for drying cars but works great for a camp towel.
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I really like the towel but I don't think that this would be your best option. If in a jam, I think it would work.
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I usually take both. The towel is more absorbent than a bandana. I prefer the bandana for other tasks however, such as cooking for its smaller size
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If used to wipe away sweat it would be great. Other wise you could probably find better options.
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Maybe. Depends on what you are trying to soak/ wipe up. Sweat, tears, other non viscous liquids? Prob will work well for that. Nose fluid and other viscous liquids? Prob not so much
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It would probably get gross pretty fast with mucus. For sweat they're great and if you're by a clean water source you can soak and wring out and have dry in the morning. For reusable kleenex I've always used the old red paisley bandanas just like my grandfather always had. White Paisley Bandanna
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I don't really think so. Its much thicker than a normal handkerchief and not as soft. Its a great product, just probably not for this purpose
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For backpacking: This would be great to tie to your shoulder strap to wipe sweat away. For everyday carry you probably would not want something this bulky in your pocket. I bought the xl to use for a towel and I always feel damp afterwards.
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Hi! That's what I thought too, but apparently the tight weave of the fabric makes it impossible for the dust mites to get through. It must work because we've used other covers where myself and my daughter would wake up sneezing and stuffy, but with this cover we are waking up feeling much better. I do wash them every time I wash my sheets which probably helps. (As an aside, do you know that most pillows can be washed regularly in hot water to kill dust mites? I recently found this out and my pillows are now squeaky clean and still fluffy!) I liked this product because of the good warranty, as previous covers fell apart after washing several times but now I feel like I can fall back on the warranty if necessary. Anyhow, here is some info that I found online that explains the company's answer to your question. Hope this is helpful! Cheers! :) Allersoft is the most popular allergy-proof fabric we carry because it is 100% pure cotton and lab-tested to block allergens and dust mites. It's an amazing fabric that is made in the USA with a patented, special super-tight weave. Don't confuse thread count with allergy protection. 100% pure cotton for the ultimate in comfort without sacrificing efficacy. No added chemicals or harsh treatments. With a mean flow pore size diameter of 4.91 microns, this fabric is one of the most effective barriers against pet dander, dust mites, bed bugs and other harmful allergens.
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I have used it but not for what you are asking. It is a really good product and keeps the nasal cavity moist and flushes out allergens. It works better than normal saline sprays which does the complete opposite and dries out nasal cavity. Good luck and hope you have a speedy complication free recovery
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I personally like the smell of "surplus" as I was in the service. If you use as directed it works well. You can use it straight at full strength but to me that seems overkill since it directs just a little bit (can't recall exact amount printed on bottle) to about gallons of water. That should give you a rough idea how potent this stuff is. A little goes a long way and always let it air dry for best results. I've read it gets rid of skunk spray smell pretty well too! I use it mainly for dog accidents in the house but also on camping equipment to eliminate the "camp fire" smell. I highly recommend it! I personally like the smell of "surplus" as I was in the service. If you use as directed it works well. You can use it straight at full strength but to me that seems overkill since it directs just a little bit (can't recall exact amount printed on bottle) to about gallons of water. That should give you a rough idea how potent this stuff is. A little goes a long way and always let it air dry for best results. I've read it gets rid of skunk spray smell pretty well too! I use it mainly for dog accidents in the house but also on camping equipment to eliminate the "camp fire"... » Read More I personally like the smell of "surplus" as I was in the service. If you use as directed it works well. You can use it straight at full strength but to me that seems overkill since it directs just a little bit (can't recall exact amount printed on bottle) to about gallons of water. That should give you a rough idea how potent this stuff is. A little goes a long way and always let it air dry for best results. I've read it gets rid of skunk spray smell pretty well too! I use it mainly for dog accidents in the house but also on camping equipment to eliminate the "camp fire" smell. I highly recommend it! « Show Less
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For myself I would take an extra to be on the safe side. (And to be honest, I always overpack.) You don't need a lot of product to cleanse. I think I use more than usual because I remove my waterproof mascara with it. (Works GREAT for that, btw.) If you don't wear a lot of makeup, one bottle should be fine.
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I haven't been, just been using the dry cloths. I do think, though, it would be fine. Just make sure you have the right cleaning spray. A spray specific to the kind of device and these cloths would be fine.I compared these cloths to the cloths that are included in the purchase of sprays and everything was the same. Just read a few product descriptions of sprays including cloths as a package deal to make sure. Should be alright though.
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Mr. Boddy, I suggest going to Allersolf's website for this highly technical question. With this exception, I am very pleased with the Allersolf pillow cases and mattress cover that I purchased because 1) they are excellent in their capacity as pillow protectors and a mattress cover because they are high quality, and because their very tight 100% cotton weave is very smooth, absorbent, cool, and very comfortable, and 2) I don't know if they help with my allergies but they definitely don't make my allergies worse.
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Hello John,This is a heavy tarp; not appropriate for backpacking. I could see using it camping out of a car or truck. It is meant for outdoor use. It has a bit of an odor, that waterproofed canvas smell. It's a quality, heavy weight tarp. I play ice hockey and shoot into it for practice. It will take a fair bit of abuse. Good luck,Gary Schoepfel
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Hi Kelley. Did you end up buying this? I too want to get it for my allergy vials. If you bought this, did it work? Did it end up freezing your allergy vials? Did the allergy vials fit? Thanks!
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Hello, All three of us in our family use this and we love it but sad to say it doesn't last that long for us... it may be because we live in Louisiana where it's humid and we "glisten" or "sweat" all year round. it'll last 48hours at the most for us. But we love it because it's a great natural alternative and comfortable to wear. I've used other natural products and have hated the smell or the sticky feeling and it really has stopped me from using those anymore but Lavilin has made it's way into our daily live and regimin comfortably. My Husband doesn't even notice it's "Natural".
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Thank you S.A. Friedman, Nicole and E. Bates. I appreciate learning from owners' experience. I live in a remote outpost, a northern fishing village, and the availability of bags mail-order affects my choice of vacuum. The permanent cloth bag sounds good for big jobs (I have two dogs). I'd like to order everything at once, and your information is extremely helpful. Kind regards, tkf
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Definitely try it. You will be pleasantly surprised how well it opens those nasal passages. Some nights I think I may be able to get thru the night without one, but at 1 o'clock in the morning & I'm having trouble getting to sleep, I get out of bed and put one on so I can breathe easier and fall a sleep. I have been using them for two years now. The EXTRA width band works best for me, but I also have more difficulty in removing it because it adheres so well. Needs lots of water soaking for removal. Wish I could keep it on for more than 12 hrs at a time, it works so well. Side benefit for me was I cancelled a nose operation for perceived nasal blockage, because those wide strips worked so well. Definitely try it. You will be pleasantly surprised how well it opens those nasal passages. Some nights I think I may be able to get thru the night without one, but at 1 o'clock in the morning & I'm having trouble getting to sleep, I get out of bed and put one on so I can breathe easier and fall a sleep. I have been using them for two years now. The EXTRA width band works best for me, but I also have more difficulty in removing it because it adheres so well. Needs lots of water soaking for removal. Wish I could keep it on for more than 12 hrs at a time, it works so well. Side benefit for me... » Read More Definitely try it. You will be pleasantly surprised how well it opens those nasal passages. Some nights I think I may be able to get thru the night without one, but at 1 o'clock in the morning & I'm having trouble getting to sleep, I get out of bed and put one on so I can breathe easier and fall a sleep. I have been using them for two years now. The EXTRA width band works best for me, but I also have more difficulty in removing it because it adheres so well. Needs lots of water soaking for removal. Wish I could keep it on for more than 12 hrs at a time, it works so well. Side benefit for me was I cancelled a nose operation for perceived nasal blockage, because those wide strips worked so well. « Show Less
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small enuff for a back pack. And PERFECT for camping!!(either as a primary pillow.....or sumthing to put between knees or under small of back for comfort)** what it turned out NOT to be so useful for was as a travel pillow when on a road trip/staying in motels: very comfortable but too small for that purpose. A real pillow, i.e. more normal size, is a better choice. LUV it tho'!!
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Is this a real question? This stuff has very limited utility and isn't worth the cans they squirt it into. Don't rip yourself off by buying it. I wouldn't spray anything with this trash. It will flake off within a week if water is continuously spraying it or if you touch it regularly. It might be water repellant but it has no wear abilities whatsoever. Not to mention the fact that it always retains a tacky/velvety texture and you can feel it on your skin after touching it. It also dissolves with terpines or oil based products so any cleaning agents you would use in your shower would have to be water based only. Is this a real question? This stuff has very limited utility and isn't worth the cans they squirt it into. Don't rip yourself off by buying it. I wouldn't spray anything with this trash. It will flake off within a week if water is continuously spraying it or if you touch it regularly. It might be water repellant but it has no wear abilities whatsoever. Not to mention the fact that it always retains a tacky/velvety texture and you can feel it on your skin after touching it. It also dissolves with terpines or oil based products so any cleaning agents you would use in your shower would have to... » Read More Is this a real question? This stuff has very limited utility and isn't worth the cans they squirt it into. Don't rip yourself off by buying it. I wouldn't spray anything with this trash. It will flake off within a week if water is continuously spraying it or if you touch it regularly. It might be water repellant but it has no wear abilities whatsoever. Not to mention the fact that it always retains a tacky/velvety texture and you can feel it on your skin after touching it. It also dissolves with terpines or oil based products so any cleaning agents you would use in your shower would have to be water based only. « Show Less
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Hi Matthew. Honestly, I don't think that the stuff sack is a good solution for a long backpacking trip. The stuff sack is about 10" in diameter when stuffed with both items, and it weighs roughly 10lbs. It's just not the most convenient carrying item for a backpacking excursion.However, if you can find some sort of military type pack that will have room in it for stuffing the items in it, then absolutely they would be a must have for the trip.They compress pretty good and simple, so getting them into a backpack rig that is large enough for a "long trip" shouldn't be any trouble.Hope this helps! Happy shopping.......and by the way, they are very comfortable and warm. Just FYI.....Take care and Happy Holidays. Hi Matthew. Honestly, I don't think that the stuff sack is a good solution for a long backpacking trip. The stuff sack is about 10" in diameter when stuffed with both items, and it weighs roughly 10lbs. It's just not the most convenient carrying item for a backpacking excursion.However, if you can find some sort of military type pack that will have room in it for stuffing the items in it, then absolutely they would be a must have for the trip.They compress pretty good and simple, so getting them into a backpack rig that is large enough for a "long trip"... » Read More Hi Matthew. Honestly, I don't think that the stuff sack is a good solution for a long backpacking trip. The stuff sack is about 10" in diameter when stuffed with both items, and it weighs roughly 10lbs. It's just not the most convenient carrying item for a backpacking excursion.However, if you can find some sort of military type pack that will have room in it for stuffing the items in it, then absolutely they would be a must have for the trip.They compress pretty good and simple, so getting them into a backpack rig that is large enough for a "long trip" shouldn't be any trouble.Hope this helps! Happy shopping.......and by the way, they are very comfortable and warm. Just FYI.....Take care and Happy Holidays. « Show Less
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KearyI have not used my Woody Knows around second hand smoke, but I do know I can be around many other things that I am allergic to and have no problems. It amazes me that I can now go places that I couldn't for years with my Woody Knows. Make sure you read the directions and get the right size to fit your nose. If its the correct size you will be more protected. Also their customer support will help you. Best of Luck!
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my daughter is constantly suffering from stuffiness, and i had never heard of a neti pot. after reading about it, i bought one, which was too large for her. the solution... i bought a nasal aspirator from fred's dollar store for $1.29 and used 1 c. of warm water, 1/2 t kosher salt, 1/4 t baking soda. worked amazingly. the aspirator is a small blue bulb and has a clear triangular tip. it's easier than the pot, cheaper, and the tip will fit anyone's nostrils to make a seal. been using it ever since.