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I've been using a toothbrush to clean out disposable razer blades for years. Didn't know about the drying, rubbing alcohol, or mineral oil tricks. Will try that. I've shaved with no lubricants, just water, using the rearview mirror of my car. I've also used olive oil. Good point is I...

I've learned to cut my hair with a BIC disposable razer. It's passable, not great. I think with practice I'll get better. The advantage of the razer is you can cut a small amount of hair at once, then sort of "back off" and see if you did ok. You can also "slash scrape" an area, which might...

You don't need equipment or hot water to make coffee. Put your coffee grounds and water in a clear plastic container, such as an empty soda bottle. Leave it overnight. Hey presto next morning you have coffee. Sip carefully with your lips, you won't get the grounds in your mouth. Besides the...

Since I'm mostly doing urban camping, toilets are found at parks, grocery stores, Walmart, various big box businesses. In the woods, I dig a hole. If I only need to do #1 at night, I have a jar with a lid. I dump it at a later time somewhere unobtrusive, like on a tree with soil. If I'm...

I've been car dwelling for almost 4 years now. I started out in National Forests with a lot of gear. I had a storage unit to clean out in Seattle, and in the course of performing that mighty task, I learned how to urban camp. It was mainly about minimizing the gear, to make my car more like a...