Who "mansacpes " Before a backpack hunt?

[fngTony]

Thanks for sharing

 

[twall13]

Reviving this thread so early in the year?

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[dangerousD]

Good to bring this up now. It’s definitely something you want to do a couple trial runs with before you head into the backcountry!

 

[Reburn]

Reviving this thread so early in the year?

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September archery elk is right around the corner.
Pro Tip - If you start shaving your nuts now they wont ich come September.

 

[9.1]

Reviving this thread so early in the year?

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[Marbles]

Pretty hilarious, guess it was time I read this.

 

[long hunter]

I do every early summer when I pull off my union suite the hairs come right off along with it.

 

[Marbles]

So, I know people who swore by shaving to prevent chafing in some harsh conditions, given that they would bic their junk in the communal showers, I know they were not full of bull turds. However, I do not recommend doing so, from hard earned personal experience.

We grow hair in those areas to reduce friction. Further, hair in those areas likely reduces bacteria. I'm not aware of data for pits/groin, but men with beards have been shown to have less bacteria on their face then those who are clean shaven. Given the antibacterial properties of lanolin, it makes sense that our own oils would be antibacterial as well.

 

[Randle]

Anyone notice he (Aron) has not bragged about since?
Some lessons learned the hard way

 

[Dos Perros]

Instead of trimming, I pluck each hair one by one with tweezers. I do this after my ice bath and before my cross fit.

 

[NewEnglandbowhunter88]

I only shave downstairs tbh, no need to go baby skinned

 

[svivian]

Its all fun and games until you go through a pack of wetwipes to have a clean ass or dealing with an itch so bad you want a metal garden rake while hunting.

 

[Grassymike]

You guys ever heard of cornstarch ?

 

[Ucsdryder]

Its all fun and games until you go through a pack of wetwipes to have a clean ass or dealing with an itch so bad you want a metal garden rake while hunting.

I think you might need to go to the doctor.

 

[RhinoKel]

Good to bring this up now. It’s definitely something you want to do a couple trial runs with before you head into the backcountry!

Yes, have made the mistake of going hairless before going out bush. Can’t say I found the experience pleasant.

 

[Lewdremarks]

I can tell you that I look like a 10 year old boy when I go...full on manscape!

Anyone else?

Lol, saw this thread and just laughed…however I have to admit I’m with you 100% for sweat and chaffing! I just make sure I have some of that “Shower to Shower” powder I non-scented. It can help ease the transfer to less or bare depending on your preference lol.

 

[RhinoKel]

Instead of trimming, I pluck each hair one by one with tweezers. I do this after my ice bath and before my cross fit.

Ive known someone who does this; honestly said it was the best way to get a smooth finish

Can’t say that I’d be keen to check his method.

 

[FlyGuy]

I’ve learned that it’s best to do the initial shave about 3 weeks before my hunt to give my skin time to adjust. Clothes feel strange for a few days. A few years ago I waited until just before my hunt and I don’t recommend it. The pack straps and even the synthetic shirts were very, very uncomfortable and irritating. It was a warm hunt and I fought chafing and razor burn for about 5 days. But if I do it early, with maybe a touch up ~ a week before my hunt, I don’t seem to have any issues at all. I do think it helps reduce the funk on 10-14 day hunts with 2 sets of clothes and only wet wipe baths.


PS, I haven’t ever been able to bring myself to shave my arm pits or my legs below the knees. That would feel to me about like wearing nail polish. It’s a line a haven’t crossed.