Re: Perhaps a silly question, re: contacts (for eyes)

Dax, A friend of mine uses the disposable contacts that you keep in for a week or so, then throw them away. She gets them at Costco and buys several boxes at a time, but I'm sure they are available almost anywhere that sells contacts. I'm pretty sure they stay in all the time, even while sleeping.

I'm with Steve-you have to wash your hands, just to prevent getting sick while cooking, if for no other reason. This is very important-you don't want to be out in the wilderness and get sick because you didn't wash your hands after "going." You could also get someone else sick if you are the one cooking for everyone.

If I can't use soap and water, I use the little handi-wipes like they give you on airplanes. I've also seen baby wipes recommended-they both have alcohol in them.

For soap, I carry Dr. Bronner's, old hippies favorite soap.