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

Pop 'em out, put them in the case, go to sleep. Then, wake up, take them out of the case, put them back in your eyes.

Geez, this ain't rocket science here...

I find that the disenfectant storage solution (bottle says good for cleaning, rinsing, storage) is adequate to do the job for me.

I rarely wash my hands with soap and water whilst camping. I'll maybe rinse the heavy dirt off them, or, lick them and wipe them clean on my pants or shirt, then I just pop the contacts out and into the little case they go.

Couple of things I try to avoid touching before putting the contacts back in are skeeter repellant, sunscreen and any type of hot sauce or hot peppers.

I tolerate contacts pretty well. But, I always carry a back up pair or two. I use the disposable kind, and, could wear them to bed if need be, but, usually prefer to take them out. Makes sleep more comfy and my eyes aren't all gunky the next morning. Also carry a compass w/ mirror on it for re-installation. I only seem to toss out the disposible lenses when they get uncomfortable to wear or a chip in them.

You could also just carry a little bottle of rewetting solution, or, a bigger bottle of storage solution too for wetting/cleaning your fingers prior to taking them in or out. I usually don't bother and if I need a bit of solution, I just dip the fingers in the storage case.

YMMV. I use B&L soft contacts, btw.

-Brian in SLC