Description
Bush Cloth
A Bush Cloth is reusable toilet paper for drying off after peeing in the backcountry. The front is a soft suede cloth which is used to pat yourself dry. The back is a waterproof layer with a cool pattern to keep your hands dry and clean.
Why use one?
In the back country most of us carry toilet paper for use in long drops and try to shake it off, or drip dry when we stop to pee on the side of the trail. The “shake it off” method works great if you are only out for a day trip, but on longer tramps this becomes a hygiene issue. Using a Bush Cloth is a great way to keep yourself clean and cut back on toilet paper usage.
Kiwi Ultralight Bush Cloths come in multiple colours & patterns.
You can also purchase separately a retractable cable with mini carabiner for attaching it to your pack.
Weight: 15g with mini carabiner or 25g with the optional retractable cable and mini carabiner.
Bush Cloth FAQ
How do I use a Bush Cloth?
Pee as per your usual method. Pat yourself dry using the soft suede cloth side of the Bush Cloth (hold onto the waterproof side to keep your hands clean). You do not want to wipe with a Bush Cloth in the traditional way - this cloth is for drying urine only! Then hang the Bush Cloth from your pack so that it can evaporate dry.
But isn’t that a bit gross?
It can seem a little weird at first, but after a couple of tries most people find that they feel much cleaner using a Bush Cloth than the traditional “shake it off” method. The cloth is made of quick dry, moisture wicking fabric and will dry out very quickly. In addition to this the sun’s UV rays will help sterilise the cloth. If you really don’t like the idea of having your Bush Cloth touch your pack then you can use the snaps to fold it in half and keep the suede side in - however this will not dry out as quickly.
How do I wash it?
On a multiday trip we recommend you rinse the cloth out every evening (just water is fine) and hang it out to dry. Once you get home you can throw it in the washing machine with the rest of your gear (cold wash, line dry).
What if it's raining?
If your Bush Cloth gets wet hanging from your pack on a rainy day - congratulations - you now have a wet wipe. You can still use it in the same way, it won’t have such a drying effect, but it will still keep you nice and clean. Once the sun comes back out, give it a good squeeze to get rid of excess rainwater, and it will dry out quickly.
An order containing multiple items with different shipping times will by default ship on the timeframe of the slowest item, however, Gearshop reserves the right to split ship orders where we feel it is required.
Shipped goods will be left at a place deemed suitable by couriers, typically at your front door. If you need to sign for the parcel, please indicate this in the delivery instructions when completing your order address.
Shipping Charges
All charges are in New Zealand Dollars.
New Zealand
- $8.99 standard shipping on all New Zealand orders
- A $2.81 surcharge applies to residential addresses due to courier charge structures. This surcharge can be avoided by shipping to a business address
- A $7 surcharge applies to all NZ rural addresses. We cannot ship to PO Boxes or Private Bags
- A $10 surcharge applies to Chatham Islands and Waiheke Island addresses
- A shipping charge of up to $85 (North Island) or up to $95 (South Island) applies to each oversized or heavy item
- We cannot ship oversized or heavy items to Chatham Islands
International
- $19.99 shipping on all Australian orders
- Shipping charges to other international destinations range between $37.99 and $185
- We cannot ship oversized or heavy items internationally
Shipping Times
We aim to process and dispatch your order as fast as possible. While in most cases this will happen within 24-72 hours, it can take up to 5 business days, depending on what is ordered. In some cases, like during peak season and holiday periods, it may take longer. Shipping and processing times are a guide only, not a guarantee.
An order containing multiple items with different shipping times will by default ship on the timeframe of the slowest item, however, Gearshop reserves the right to split ship orders where we feel it is required.
After dispatch, delivery is normally overnight within the South Island and 1-3 business days within the North Island. Rural addresses could take up to an additional 2-4 business days. At this time, we do not offer urgent delivery as a standard freight option, however if you require your order urgently, please contact us before ordering to ensure that we can meet your delivery timeframe. We aim to deliver your order within the following timeframes:
New Zealand
- North Island: 3-7 business days
- North Island rural: 3-7 business days
- Waiheke Island: 4-8 business days
- South Island: 2-6 business days
- South Island rural: 2-6 business days
- Chatham Islands: 7-10 business days
- Oversized or heavy items: 5-7 business days to all NZ addresses (excluding Chatham islands)
International
Australia: 7–10 business days (metropolitan areas only).
Canada: 10 business days
Hong Kong: 10 business days
UK/Ireland: 10 business days
USA: 10 business days
Every now and then, life throws a curveball and deliveries might take a little longer. We're doing our best to get your goods to you ASAP. If you've got any questions about your order, just give us a shout.
We're actually pretty speedy most of the time. After dispatch, around 92% of our orders zoom to your door within 5 days. In the South Island 79% of those arrive in 2 days. And for the North Island 85% of orders make it in 5 days. We're always keeping a watchful eye on freight times to ensure the best experience for our customers. Watch this space for our full freight review.
Usually, your stuff should reach you within the expected time. However, no need to stress if it takes a little longer than 5 days, occasionally things don't go exactly to plan. If you need something super soon and it's less than 6 days before your desired delivery date, just chat with us before ordering.
Keep in mind, we can't give refunds for delays beyond our control or if you've ordered last-minute without letting us know. We're all about making things smooth, so drop us a line if you're unsure.
Kindly note that if a package happens to go missing, Gearshop won't be able to offer a replacement or refund if the courier can provide evidence of delivery. Important note: If you haven't received your order within 7 days of your Shipping Confirmation email, please let us know right away so that we can follow up with the courier. Due to courier policies, we are unable to accept claims for non delivery, loss or damage after 12 days from shipping.
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Note that international orders for footwear may or may not be shipped with original boxes, due to shipping volume restrictions.
Click & Collect
We now offer Click & Collect as an option via our website, you can place your order and select to collect. In some cases your order may be available the same or next day, but that may not always be the case, so we will notify you by text message or email where possible, when your order is ready to be collected. this could be up to 48 hours after ordering. So try and include a cell phone number with your order. If you need something urgently, give us a call or email before placing the order, to make sure we have it available for you right away.
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