Carrying Deodorant

Jamie Z · 11-30-2011, 04:32 AM

Since we're going through a cold snap, I have a question about warm-weather travel.

What, if any, deodorant do y'all carry on your bike during a long trip? I've tried the various sample-sized deodorant packages you find at the pharmacy, but have had problems with them melting when the temps are in the 80s and 90s.

I've looked for small cans of spray-on deodorant without luck.

I like my gear to be small and light, but I can't find a good alternative to the big stick of deodorant in my bathroom.

Jamie

Grinnin · 11-30-2011, 11:32 AM

I use a mineral-salt "rock" at home and take a year-old "rock" when I travel. The one I carry is about the size and shape of half a golf ball.

I find these rocks (some call them crystals) work for me. They irritate some people's skin and for other people they are not strong enough. By wetting the thing I can get enough salt on my skin to keep the odor-causing bacteria at bay.

EDIT: A new "rock" is a bit bigger than a golf ball. It's easier to hold, since it's used wet. For me a new one lasts just over a year for about $10 or $12.

freeflow · 11-30-2011, 11:41 AM

gel sticks seem to hold up to heat for me...even he sample sizes. don;t last as long, but don;t melt either.

Montek · 12-01-2011, 04:47 PM

Plus one on the rocks and crystals. All I use. They do not melt, I purchased a small travel size 2 years ago, its still in my kit, only about half used up.

Monte

acejones · 12-01-2011, 07:49 PM

Jamie,
I'msouth of you on the coast. I've never had any problems with gel sticks melting. Maybe it's a brand specific problem.

Mark Manley · 12-01-2011, 11:02 PM

What's deodorant?

freeflow · 12-02-2011, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Manley

What's deodorant?

ask a dentist

The Bigfella · 12-02-2011, 10:27 PM

Deodorant? On a bike trip? Nah

Lone Rider · 12-03-2011, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acejones

Jamie,
I'msouth of you on the coast. I've never had any problems with gel sticks melting. Maybe it's a brand specific problem.

If put on the dash of a vehicle, left in the sunlight for a long time...yeah.

Stick it down in your bag/clothing/whatever. I've experienced deo melting in the past. Just stick it inside a sock, or use some other type of insutaltion. The cheap Speed Stick (original boring green) deo, not the anti pers, has always worked best for me.

Big, regular sticks of the above, no sample sizes...

AviatorTroy · 12-03-2011, 05:33 PM

Hysterical! I knew this topic would go downhill fast!

snohobo · 12-04-2011, 07:41 AM

Another one for the hippy rock. Travel size $3

Though Ive basically stopped using it. No sense in masking the inevitable.

BMW Kurt · 12-04-2011, 02:41 PM

Jamie Z · 12-06-2011, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grinnin

I use a mineral-salt "rock" at home and take a year-old "rock" when I travel. The one I carry is about the size and shape of half a golf ball.

I find these rocks (some call them crystals) work for me. They irritate some people's skin and for other people they are not strong enough. By wetting the thing I can get enough salt on my skin to keep the odor-causing bacteria at bay.

I don't have a clue what this is, but thanks for the heads up. I might look into it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by freeflow

gel sticks seem to hold up to heat for me...even he sample sizes. don;t last as long, but don;t melt either.

I differentiate between "stick" deodorant and "gel" deodorant. I generally use the stick variety at home. That's what I've tried to carry on the road, but they tend to melt. I never thought about using gel, as I'm not a fan of that cold gooey feeling when I put it on, but it probably solves the issue with melting.

Quote:

Originally Posted by acejones

Jamie,
I'msouth of you on the coast. I've never had any problems with gel sticks melting. Maybe it's a brand specific problem.

As above, perhaps gel is the way to go. This past summer I took a couple of trips with 100°F temps and found my deodorant stick had melted inside the packagine, rendering it pretty useless. It might be related to brand, as I only tried one brand, though I can't remember brand that was now.

Jamie

Jamie Z · 12-06-2011, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Bigfella

Deodorant? On a bike trip? Nah

I went that route for a while... but after camping out for a few days I get a little self-conscious about being around people when I can smell my own bad body odor.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lone Rider

If put on the dash of a vehicle, left in the sunlight for a long time...yeah.

Stick it down in your bag/clothing/whatever. I've experienced deo melting in the past. Just stick it inside a sock, or use some other type of insutaltion. The cheap Speed Stick (original boring green) deo, not the anti pers, has always worked best for me.

Big, regular sticks of the above, no sample sizes...

I might try a different brand, though I can't imagine what difference it would make to use the smaller sample size. It's a space-saving measure. I keep a pretty small toiletry bag which is already generally stored outside of any direct sun or heat. It's just that sitting in my luggage all day in 90°F and 100°F temps, insulation isn't going to do much to help.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AviatorTroy

Hysterical! I knew this topic would go downhill fast!

Seems pretty helpful to me. Thanks for all the replies and suggestions.

And I realize that discussing pros and cons of deodorant is a first-world problem. I recognize the triviality of which deodorant to use.

Jamie

eakins · 12-06-2011, 07:21 PM

embrace your inner hippy, dude.

11-30-2011, 04:32 AM	#1
Jamie Z ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2006 Location: almost Memphis Oddometer: 6,934	Carrying Deodorant Since we're going through a cold snap, I have a question about warm-weather travel. What, if any, deodorant do y'all carry on your bike during a long trip? I've tried the various sample-sized deodorant packages you find at the pharmacy, but have had problems with them melting when the temps are in the 80s and 90s. I've looked for small cans of spray-on deodorant without luck. I like my gear to be small and light, but I can't find a good alternative to the big stick of deodorant in my bathroom. Jamie __________________ I'm the Tent Space Guy Sign up to host fellow travelers here. Budget Travel the Jamie Z Way

11-30-2011, 11:32 AM	#2
Grinnin Forever N00b Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Maine Oddometer: 1,603	I use a mineral-salt "rock" at home and take a year-old "rock" when I travel. The one I carry is about the size and shape of half a golf ball. I find these rocks (some call them crystals) work for me. They irritate some people's skin and for other people they are not strong enough. By wetting the thing I can get enough salt on my skin to keep the odor-causing bacteria at bay. EDIT: A new "rock" is a bit bigger than a golf ball. It's easier to hold, since it's used wet. For me a new one lasts just over a year for about $10 or $12. __________________ Motorcycles are magical.

11-30-2011, 11:41 AM	#3
freeflow get in or go in Joined: Dec 2004 Location: GB-Wisconsin Oddometer: 12,901	gel sticks seem to hold up to heat for me...even he sample sizes. don;t last as long, but don;t melt either. __________________ .... wait til you get younger to chase your dreams......

12-01-2011, 04:47 PM	#4
Montek Eternal Noob Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Where ever the motobike is Oddometer: 747	rocks/crystals Plus one on the rocks and crystals. All I use. They do not melt, I purchased a small travel size 2 years ago, its still in my kit, only about half used up. Monte __________________ Adventure for a Lifetime I may be a poor rider, but my bike sure is SLOW

12-01-2011, 07:49 PM	#5
acejones Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2005 Location: Diamondhead, MS Oddometer: 3,313	Jamie, I'msouth of you on the coast. I've never had any problems with gel sticks melting. Maybe it's a brand specific problem. __________________ If I wasn't here, I'd be somewhere else

12-01-2011, 11:02 PM	#6
Mark Manley Somewhere else Joined: Apr 2010 Location: Heading East Oddometer: 373	What's deodorant? __________________ If it's in the Touratech catalogue then you don't need it No man is an island, except for the Isle of Man

12-02-2011, 10:27 PM	#8
The Bigfella Big Adventurer Joined: Apr 2010 Location: Dooral Dooral, Eastern Oz Oddometer: 1,780	Deodorant? On a bike trip? Nah __________________ A man should only do the work that is required of him. To do more is a form of greed.

12-03-2011, 05:33 PM	#10
AviatorTroy Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Cincinnati OH/Stuart FL Oddometer: 1,204	Hysterical! I knew this topic would go downhill fast!

12-04-2011, 07:41 AM	#11
snohobo Supermoto hippy Joined: Jul 2004 Location: somewhere in south america Oddometer: 405	Another one for the hippy rock. Travel size $3 Though Ive basically stopped using it. No sense in masking the inevitable. __________________ RR: Supermoto Around South America - currently in progress! 2008 KTM 690 for sale in Patagonia (Punta Arenas, Chile) http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=18077994

12-04-2011, 02:41 PM	#12
BMW Kurt Exorbitant Tax Payer Joined: Jul 2006 Location: People's Republic of the United States of America Oddometer: 7,194	__________________ "We blew it." -- Wyatt in Easy Rider My Riding Blog My Travel Blog Kurt Nugent Photography My Adventure Page

12-06-2011, 07:21 PM	#15
eakins Butler Maps Joined: May 2002 Location: Colorado - Fort Collins Oddometer: 14,431	embrace your inner hippy, dude. __________________ Butler Maps - motorcycle maps for riders by riders - Ozarks , Nor Cal , COBDR shipping, AZBDR scouting http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=598717 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/butlermaps

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