Would this be good as a handkerchief? Thank you everyone! To be a bit more clear, I'm looking for an alternative kleanex for my nose :( allergies are a killer while backpacking and I run out of kleanex fast! Would this be good as a handkerchief? Thank you everyone! To be a bit more clear, I'm looking for an alternative kleanex for my nose :( allergies are a killer while backpacking and... » Read More Would this be good as a handkerchief? Thank you everyone! To be a bit more clear, I'm looking for an alternative kleanex for my nose :( allergies are a killer while backpacking and I run out of kleanex fast! « Show Less
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Not really, It's more like a shammy towel used for drying cars but works great for a camp towel.
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I really like the towel but I don't think that this would be your best option. If in a jam, I think it would work.
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I usually take both. The towel is more absorbent than a bandana. I prefer the bandana for other tasks however, such as cooking for its smaller size
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If used to wipe away sweat it would be great. Other wise you could probably find better options.
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Maybe. Depends on what you are trying to soak/ wipe up. Sweat, tears, other non viscous liquids? Prob will work well for that. Nose fluid and other viscous liquids? Prob not so much
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It would probably get gross pretty fast with mucus. For sweat they're great and if you're by a clean water source you can soak and wring out and have dry in the morning. For reusable kleenex I've always used the old red paisley bandanas just like my grandfather always had. White Paisley Bandanna
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I don't really think so. Its much thicker than a normal handkerchief and not as soft. Its a great product, just probably not for this purpose
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For backpacking: This would be great to tie to your shoulder strap to wipe sweat away. For everyday carry you probably would not want something this bulky in your pocket. I bought the xl to use for a towel and I always feel damp afterwards.
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Can you post a pic of your hydroflask? It depends on the shape. I use it to carry a zeiss panoramic lens to change out quickly when I'm hiking. It's a snug fit, but this fabric does have some give.
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Keary I have not used my Woody Knows around second hand smoke, but I do know I can be around many other things that I am allergic to and have no problems. It amazes me that I can now go places that I couldn't for years with my Woody Knows. Make sure you read the directions and get the right size to fit your nose. If its the correct size you will be more protected. Also their customer support will help you. Best of Luck!
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I don't think it would be a good substitute for a machine that one uses for albuterol treatments. I used to need one of those machines and no, I don't think it would work nearly as well as the nebulizer, which delivers medication to a mouthpiece and more directly in to the lungs. This is more meant to be something like the effect you get from showering when you have a cold. It loosens your sinuses and moisturizes them and helps your lungs if you breathe deeply. It's meant more for a cold or sinusitis, not asthma or severe allergies or pneumonia which necessitate a nebulizer. I eventually bought my own nebulizer when I was badly afflicted with allergies, and there is no way this machine would have been as effective for helping me as the nebulizer was.
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could you tell me how this turned out for you? I was thinking of buying this as I used a more expensive version for years and wanted this to replace it, but I have asthma and dont want trouble. Thanks.
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I have allergies too. I use this for dusting everything in the home. It makes quick work of dusting large and small areas. It fits into small spaces. I love it. I still go over thing once in a while with Windex, but for weekly cleaning it works great and is very fast. I find I do a much better job of dusting with this brush. Things like doors and around windows that I did once in a blue moon I do about every other week now since it is so fast.
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I find that if you start with a very clean, dry nose, they hold up incredibly well. I have used them for hours while sweating with no issues. Do NOT get the clear kind, those do not stay on well at all.
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I suppose it's possible, but I would think you'd be better off wearing a mask. These little filters are not sturdy, are not easy to wear, are definitely noticeable, and if you need to wipe or blow your nose you would have to remove it them. Much easier to take a mask off for a minute rather than go through all of that with the filters.
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I also had fitting problems. Go to the woodyknows website and leave an email for them - they are extremely helpful and should be able to help you find the right ones for your nose. Once I got the right ones it made living with allergies SOOO much better!
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well i use it with my glasses on but put my glasses lower on the bridge of my nose and im on the larger size, if it matters. Also, these carsons flip up aswell. they are well made, ive purchased others but these are the best. hope this helps. enjoy.
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Hi Kelley. Did you end up buying this? I too want to get it for my allergy vials. If you bought this, did it work? Did it end up freezing your allergy vials? Did the allergy vials fit? Thanks!
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Youd be better off with just nose plugs. I'm thinking that you'd probable loose a mask with that activity.
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its worth a try, its good stuff. i take it for myself. have no kids. the sinatrol by same company works really well if its a sinus reaction. its a capsule. its amazing. their products seem to be top quality. good luck. allergies sometimes mean the liver needs some support to bring up the antihistamines.
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These towels, like you said, are lighter, thinner, dry faster, and are made from a more durable synthetic fiber. I used mine while backpacking around a dry, hot region (middle east) and found myself often using it by putting it under my hat to cover my face neck and shoulders, it saved my skin countless times, and packs very tightly. So why not replace every towel in your house? The suede is an...awkward feel against your skin. Not bad by any means, but different, it feels as though water isn't being absorbed as quickly/in the same way as say a typical towel does. Furthermore a typical towel honestly feels more 'comfortable' for whatever reason, and i'd imagine is cheaper as well. Mine didn't have the advertised anti bacterial technology, but I'd assume that is something that wash off/ wear off after a while.
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my daughter is constantly suffering from stuffiness, and i had never heard of a neti pot. after reading about it, i bought one, which was too large for her. the solution... i bought a nasal aspirator from fred's dollar store for $1.29 and used 1 c. of warm water, 1/2 t kosher salt, 1/4 t baking soda. worked amazingly. the aspirator is a small blue bulb and has a clear triangular tip. it's easier than the pot, cheaper, and the tip will fit anyone's nostrils to make a seal. been using it ever since.
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This will work for backpacking, but it is not ideal. I would look for aluminum poles, and a bit lighter weight if I was planning on serious backpacking. That said, my son is a boy scout, and they backpack and this is the tent he uses (One boy carries the fly and poles, hte other carries the groundcloth and tent - it stays packed in 2 small stuff sacks). He wants a lighter one but will need to buy it himself. I tried to get aluminum poles for this, but they would have to be custom made, and they would cost more than a newer lighter tent.
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Hello John,This is a heavy tarp; not appropriate for backpacking. I could see using it camping out of a car or truck. It is meant for outdoor use. It has a bit of an odor, that waterproofed canvas smell. It's a quality, heavy weight tarp. I play ice hockey and shoot into it for practice. It will take a fair bit of abuse. Good luck,Gary Schoepfel