Green and Clean: Multitasking Shower Kit

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With labeling that advertises “Simple is better” and “Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without,” J.R. Liggetts products appear to be made for sailors. And what boat owner doesn’t love multifunction stuff? J.R. Liggetts products take multitasking to a whole new level: The soap bars can be used for shaving and washing your body, hair, or laundry.

Green and Clean: Multitasking Shower Kit

The companys Natural Traveler Kit includes the handmade, all-in-one shampoo/soap bar, a recycled-plastic travel case with drain hole and shower hook, and a camp-style face cloth.

Testers liked the convenience of the traveling case, which holds one soap and the face cloth. We used it for all advertised purposes and found that it works well as a soap and laundry wash. It rinsed away with little water, but did not lather in salt water. One 3.5-ounce bar equals 24 ounces of liquid shampoo, according to the maker.

Originally made as a shampoo, the bar soap left testers hair clean and fresh smelling, but those with longer hair reported that it took a while to get enough lather to get the job done.

The soap/shampoo is 100-percent biodegradable and made with all natural ingredients. That makes it gentle on your hair and skin, and the environment. No harsh detergents will be going through your plumbing or scuppers when youre rinsing out those days-dirty socks and under-things.

For $14, the Natural Traveler Kit is a great item to toss in your bag for overnight or weekend cruises, or to have on hand for those post-race, pre-party showers at the sailing club. Youll have fewer things to pack and no liquids to worry about spilling. Alone, the soap costs $7.

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Darrell Nicholson
Practical Sailor has been independently testing and reporting on sailboats and sailing gear for more than 50 years. Supported entirely by subscribers, Practical Sailor accepts no advertising. Its independent tests are carried out by experienced sailors and marine industry professionals dedicated to providing objective evaluation and reporting about boats, gear, and the skills required to cross oceans. Practical Sailor is edited by Darrell Nicholson, a long-time liveaboard sailor and trans-Pacific cruiser who has been director of Belvoir Media Group's marine division since 2005. He holds a U.S. Coast Guard 100-ton Master license, has logged tens of thousands of miles in three oceans, and has skippered everything from pilot boats to day charter cats. His weekly blog Inside Practical Sailor offers an inside look at current research and gear tests at Practical Sailor, while his award-winning column,"Rhumb Lines," tracks boating trends and reflects upon the sailing life. He sails a Sparkman & Stephens-designed Yankee 30 out of St. Petersburg, Florida. You can reach him by email at practicalsailor@belvoir.com.