Dealing with smelly travel daypacks?
This came from an idea I saw on another website's thread that wasn't getting much love. When travelling, especially in hot, humid regions, you tend to sweat - especially in the back area where your daypack presses against your body.
My latest daypack goes some ways to prevent this by having another layer with a gap between the pack and the body, but it only goes so far.
As a result of all this, there can be 'an interesting aroma' emanating from your daypack. Worse if your stored food also suffers from the heat. Any solutions for dealing with this while on the go?
Best Answer
If you stay in a place with a freezer, freezing overnight will kill most warm-environment bacteria.
Pictures about "Dealing with smelly travel daypacks?"
Why does my backpack smell weird?
Backpacks tend to collect odors. Backpacks can trap all kinds of odors inside because they are often made from fabrics that don't breathe well, such a nylon and polyester. A backpack can pick up odors from its surroundings, its contents, spilled liquids and even the wearer's perspiration.What can I put in my suitcase to make it smell good?
Luckily, it's easy to keep your carry on backpack and your travel clothing smelling great on the road.How do you get the smell out of a backpack without washing it?
Can you deodorize a backpack without washing it? Yes, you can deodorize a backpack without washing it. To do this, put a small amount of baking soda into the bottom of the pack and then let it sit wide open in the sunlight for a whole day.How do I get my backpack to stop smelling?
Mix dish soap or white vinegar with warm water in a spray bottle. Spray down and scrub with a clean cloth. Scrub any stubborn spots with stain remover. Dab a new cloth or paper towel with Fresh Wave Laundry Booster (a surprisingly effective backpack deodorizer) to remove any odors from the exterior.10 Personal Item Bags | Backpacks That Fit Under the Seat for Ryanair, Spirit, and More
More answers regarding dealing with smelly travel daypacks?
Answer 2
The bacteria-killing recommendation by @MeNoTalk is excellent.
What I do to take care of smells when I travel is carry some dryer sheets. I'll fold the item (clothes) over the dryer sheet or in the case of my suitcase, put a couple of dryer sheets in it and zip it up. The more dryer sheets you use, the more it'll smell like, well, dryer sheets. But I prefer that smell over the sweaty stench.
I also carry a couple of packets of wet wipes and clean off my daypack if necessary.
Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Images: subbu noir, Tim Samuel, Andrea Piacquadio, Rachel Claire