Well, in my experiences there is no true substitute for toilet paper while in the wilderness! When packing out remember to put some in a baggie and in another baggie some wet wipes. However, if you run out or forget the “magic tickets” you can use other items.
One item is moss. Some people will use wet moss first followed up by dry moss.
Other people will use dry moss first then followed by the wet moss. This gives them the feeling of being fresher when they are done.
Another way to go is using fresh green leaves then followed by some more dead leaves. Always make sure the leaves you use aren’t poisonous or irritating to the skin.
Some folks have said that using the inner bark from trees can be used, but that is a lot of work to do.
When I was in the Army I found that using cut strips from the lowest end of my T shirt worked well. But if you are in a survival situation this may be your last resort. Try not to mutilate your clothing. You may need that cloth of your T shirt for a bandage for wounds later or straining water for filtration purposes.
Keep in mind that you need to ALWAYS wash your hands and clean under your finger nails after you have defecated or urinated.
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