Susan,

Welcome!

You're right, we don't talk about that much...

I can think of several examples in my own experience that made the ability to bathe important. I won't bother you with the (usually disgusting) details, but, whenever I'm afield I carry a small zippy bag with baby wipes, individually wrapped hand cleaner wipes (usually Lava brand), and a bottle of alcohol based hand sanitizer. Most times they are a luxury, but occasionally they are neccessary. I've been experimenting lately with the larger, heavier duty wipes marketed to caregivers of bedridden patients (Comfort Bath and others). I vastly prefer them to regular baby wipes for "field expedient baths", but the considerable additional bulk and expense tend to negate that preference. Regular baby wipes are cheap, easy to find, and compact.

Take care,

Andy