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Reviews > Personal Hygiene > Toiletries > All Terrain Wonder Wash 2009 > Test Report by Andrew Buskov All TerrainWonder Wash Wash up quickly and easily in the backcountry with All Terrain . Andrew Buskov Tester Biographical Information
Backpacking Background:I’ve been backpacking for years now, and have slowly started developing my ideal style. I’ve gotten my pack weight down to roughly 25 – 30 lbs before water, and am whittling it down every hike. Day hiking is nice, but getting out over multiple nights is really what I enjoy. I like to take my time and enjoy the scenery as opposed to hiking hard. I also like being comfortable and insist on an air mattress. I usually tent or hammock, but stay in shelters when needed. Product Information:
Product Overview:(From Website & Product)Biodegradable and concentrated, All Terrain's Wonder Was is specially formulated to thoroughly clean hands, face, and body, yet be gentle on the skin. pH neutral, it is mild enough to be used as a shampoo. Preservative free, Wonder Wash uses Sea Salt to protect its cleansing power. Ingredients: Purified water, sodium coco sulphate, coco betaine, coco amide, vegetable glycerine, sodium chloride (sea salt), olive oil and citric acid. Made in USA! Initial Impression:I received the All Terrain Recovery Rub, in complete condition, and as advertised. After opening the package and getting a few pictures, I simply had to try this out at home. I wanted to make sure first that I wasn't going to have problems with a rash or itching at home rather than taking it out in to the field and figuring out those aspects there.I removed the bottle top, peeled off the plastic safety cover, replaced the top and squeezed a small amount into my palm. I found almost immediately that while the Wonder Wash is considered fragrance free, it had an awful smell to it. I couldn't tell if it was a chemical smell or the smell of the plastic bottle, but it was nasty. After rubbing the soap around and sudsing up with water the smell seemed dissipate. The soap was easy to lather, seemed to have cleaned the hands well, and was also easy to rinse off. The first few times I tried it out I was using a sink so water supply was not a problem. I washed my hands just like any other time I would. However, in the field I was limited to a bit of ice melt from inside a cooler. I put a small dab of the Wonder Wash on my hands and lathered vigorously. When I was ready to rinse I had a slow stream of water dripping from the cooler drain plug. I rinsed my hands completely, which took a bit longer than I expected due to the abundance of wash I used accidentally. After completely rinsing my hands, there was no soap residue on my hands. My hands also felt soft and smooth which was unexpected as the soap doesn't mention anything about moisturizing properties. In all, my experiences with All Terrain's Wonder Was have been positive so far. I am concerned about the weight to use ratio though as this is a dense heavy liquid. I may try putting a bit in a smaller container and taking that with me on my treks as opposed to the whole 12 fl oz (354 ml) bottle. So far I am pleased with the Wonder Wash. It has definitely lived up to my expectations. The only thing that concerns me so far is the smell. I'd like to thank BackpackGearTest.org and All Terrain for allowing me to participate in this test. Read more reviews of All Terrain gear Read more gear reviews by Andrew Buskov Reviews > Personal Hygiene > Toiletries > All Terrain Wonder Wash 2009 > Test Report by Andrew Buskov | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||