Pits & Bits: Clean. Light. Anywhere.

Best solution to staying fresh at a festival without paying ridiculous prices to use the showers. Clear plastic wallet a great idea of piece of mind when taking through festival security checks. - Amazon Customer

I was skeptical at first having never used a similar product but found that Pits & Bits Rinse Free Shampoo did everything I needed it to do. Will definitely be buying this again. - Terry Howard

The Pits & Bits Filthy Wash Kit, No Water, was an absolute lifesaver during a recent festival. It worked like a charm, and I felt fresh and clean despite the lack of showers. It's incredibly easy to use and the no-water concept is genius. I'd definitely buy it again for future events. Five stars for a fantastic festival hygiene solution! - Deniss

I thought it might feel sticky or leave a residue but I'm so impressed with how well it cleaned me and honestly felt as if I've just had a shower. - E. Perkins

Bought as a refill for the smaller bottles. Super-useful during busy night shifts! Good value for money. Smells fresh. Perfect if you don't have time/resources for a shower! - MaLike

Great idea to make compressed compostable wipes to use with the other Pits & Bits products. Tiny and so useful if space is a problem. Will be packing for the next bikepacking adventure. - MaLike

A small amount is enough to clean mid-length hair, works exactly as described, lathers well and leaves no residue on your hair after towelling off. I found it gave my fine hair lots of volume and body too, and I'll repurchase once this bottle runs out. - Astro

I purchased this on the back of a recommendation. Now I can go camping with no access to running water and stay clean and smelling fresh. Easy to use like the product suggests. Simply just pour the shampoo onto your hair, massage into a lather and towel off. Smells amazing & feels amazing. - Nathan

We were very pleasantly surprised at how clever this pack was. A tiny little tablet grew into a full sized flannel, and it worked really well with the liquid. It was like having a full strip wash without the fuss. The shampoo was very good too. Perfect for festivals, it does exactly what it says it does. We bought one box each, but one box between us would have been enough for a 4 day festival. Kudos to the company, we'll certainly be using this product again. - Helen

Fantastic that it's vegan friendly as that means my daughter that is vegan for medical reasons can use it. It has a smell that is lovely. I would and will recommend it - Jocelyn

My review of Pits & Bits By Samantha Kent The need to clean and wash on the go, a product has found a wider audience. Generally marketed towards hikers, Festival-goers, campers, and general outdoorsy folk, the pandemic has opened up the appeal of this much more. Pits & Bits is a waterless solution to help keep you clean when you are on the go. It's paraben and Alcohol-free, giving you an alternative to regular hand sanitisers that can become quite drying on the skin when used frequently. Pits & Bits is vegan and cruelty-free too! I tried the shampoo and body wash. Both smelled a little of apple and lemon which was quite a nice clean crisp scent however coconut and unscented are also available! There was no residue that I could feel after washing with it and although the wash cloths needed water to expand, they were easy enough to wring out with little effort however regular towels will do the job just the same. The patch of scalp I used the shampoo on was left feeling very clean, I was actually quite concerned that it wouldn't get rid of dry skin and dandruff but with enough manipulation and when dried off well there was actually very little left behind! The body wash I decided to use on my armpits after a workout. I've yet to put deodorant on after using the wash but I've been left with a pleasant apple scent which is great. The set of body wash, shampoo, and hand towels is reasonably priced too, £7.50 from amazon and £7.49 Direct from the retailer. It comes in varying sizes as well which makes a smaller set perfect for air travel but also handy to store away. The bottles are fairly sturdy and could handle being thrown in a suitcase quite well! I'm genuinely considering buying more as I have days where I will struggle to get into the shower due to my disabilities and this provides a handy quick-fix alternative. So, in summary, this product has a great many uses! I will continue to use it in day to day life as well as out on trips! Perfect for a quick freshen up when you are away from facilities!

Pits and Bits Body Wash Review Nilaqua the makers of Pits and Bits were kind enough to send us over a 100ml squeezy bottle of Towel off Body Wash - Antibacterial and Unfragranced, and a 9 pack of Expandable Wipes. Though as always, the following review is our own independent assessment of the product following a thorough gear test period in the field. Whether you're out on manoeuvres, wild camping, trail running, festival going or just generally taking off on an outdoor adventure this waterless Pits and Bits Body Wash will keep you clean when away from any shower facilities. Simply squeeze out of the bottle, rub in to remove any sweat, grease or mud and then towel down with a micro towel, if you have it to hand. Or you could combine with the Pits and Bits Expandable Wipes for a proper foamy scrub down. Expandable Wipes, if you're unfamiliar with the concept wipes that require a drop of liquid (10ml) to expand into a flannel. Very handy on wild camps anyway, and you could utilise these in the same way by washing yourself down, or adding water to clean your pots and mugs after a camp meal. You could even use them to clean any gear you have, I know a lot of mountain bikers that use them to give the bike a clean down. To use simply apply the body wash directly to the skin, massage to lift dirt then remove by thoroughly towel drying. Different to some waterless body washes, Pits and Bits Body Wash is unfragranced, so there's no fear of entering the pub at the end of your trail run and turning heads (in the unwanted manner) with a funky smell! Not relying on alcohol like conventional sanitisers, it removes dirt/grease from your skin and onto your towel, thus ensuring no loss of essential oils. Though a possible downside could be it freezes at zero like water. Could pose a problem when out on winter wild camps, though I should imagine the warmth of your body, and the warmth inside of the tent should prove sufficient to keep it at liquid/gel form. Though I haven't field-tested this theory as yet! Some of you might of seen the recent Mud and Routes review of MucOff. When I helped out on gear testing this product after a trail run I was very happy with the results, and this Body Wash from Pits and Bits hits the same market. The main difference I see is that the MucOff comes out in foam form, where as the Pits and Bits is liquid gel. This probably boils down to personal preference in the end, the only note I would make is the MucOff doesn't require you to towel off (although recommended), but the Pits and Bits Body Wash is better value for money, as it's at a lower price point. and comes in a larger bottle!

Whenever I get off the water, I have that lovely sweat aroma you get either from a wetsuit, drysuit or a shirt and t-shirt. Combined with the lovely fresh smell of the water which is not always Evian quality. Usually, it's a stinky drive home, or as we are social beings, it's often nice to go for a post-paddle pint social.I can't say I have ever had a shower before returning to the van. I then came across the company Pits and Bits, claiming to be a waterless cleaning solution, and wanted to try it. After some research, I found that Pits and Bits are marketing a product aimed at the outdoor market; originally, the company released this cleaning solution to help in hospitals when patients need to be cleaned easily. A great idea and one created with a genuine need now branching out to other areas, including medical, outdoors and even pets. So I managed to get hold of both the Towel Off body wash, and the shampoo. First let's talk about the body wash. It's a water-like consistency, so applying is simply a case of filling your hand and splash on where needed, under the armpits. It's then really easy to towel off on a small towel. I always keep a microfibre towel handy. The wash masks any smell and leaves a much more pleasant aroma. Even after a heavy session in 28-degree-plus sunshine and wearing full neoprene, it did a great job. I expected a thicker texture, more like a gel, and this may have made it slightly easier to apply without wasting as much; however, this could have made it sticky, which this wash isn't! It leaves you feeling very fresh! Now the shampoo, which even claims to remove hair gel! Unfortunately, I am not blessed with much hair anymore, so it's only a short test for me. However, the shampoo once lathered into my hair, smelt good and left it feeling much fresher, removing the hat, sweat, and greasy feeling left from paddling. It also gave a little more volume, meaning I wasn't left looking like a sweaty mess or with terrible flat hat hair. I was impressed with both products, and they now live in my van for post-session cleanup. You can also get some compostable expanding tablets that, once wet, expand to leave a wipe similar to the kid's flannels that grow in water. These are ideal for use with the products and another great idea. What was great is they even came packaged in fully recycled packaging, and all instructions for use were on plantable paper, which my daughter is very excited about. The product is simple to use, and I have to say it does exactly what it says on the tin (bottle), an excellent addition for a quick freshen up.

Whilst at the Reading store opening of Go Outdoors, we had the pleasure of meeting Ross Kemp. After a chat and demo Ross couldn't believe how easy it was and has firmly joined the Pits & Bits fan club.

Edith Bowman, festival veteran joined ITV on "This Morning" to discuss her festival guide essentials. With the festival season just around the corner, Edith and Steve Wilson showed the viewers some must have festival essentials. One of the top products mentioned was our Pits & Bits Towel Off Shampoo and Body Wash. Edith, Steve and Eamonn couldn't believe that you could wash without water and were so impressed with how fresh and clean they all felt afterwards.