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# Multipurpose Camping Washes
Sea to Summit's Outdoor Wash Tackles Dishes, Laundry, Bugs and More

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-02-18 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-wash
References: [seatosummit](http://www.seatosummit.com/product/?item=Citronella%20Wilderness%20Wash%20&o1=0&o2=0&o3=373C)

In addition to producing its multipurpose Wilderness Wash in an original scent, Sea to Summit also makes an outdoor wash in a fragrant citronella variety, which gives it even more potential uses.

The Citronella Wilderness Wash is extremely concentrated, which means that a small bottle goes a long way. This efficient camping accessory can be used for numerous purposes, including [washing fabrics, dishes and outdoor gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rinsekit-tailgate-shower). Since the gently biodegradable formula is made with natural ingredients, it can also be worked into a personal hygiene routine as a [hair and body wash](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deodorizing-body-wash).

With essential oils from citronella and sandalwood, this product is an effective treatment to [keep insects and odors away](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/off-active-insect-repellent). The airport-approved compact size of the outdoor wash is useful for everything from camping and backpacking to traveling.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.2/10
- Popularity: 58% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Multipurpose Outdoor Washes:** Sea to Summit's Citronella Wilderness Wash is an example of a multipurpose outdoor wash with potential to disrupt the market.
- **Concentrated Camping Accessories:** Efficient and highly concentrated camping accessories like the Citronella Wilderness Wash from Sea to Summit are likely to become more popular.
- **Eco-friendly Hygiene Products:** With the rise of eco-consciousness, personal hygiene products like Sea to Summit's Citronella Wilderness Wash, made with natural and biodegradable ingredients, have a great disruptive potential.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Camping Gear and Accessories:** Multipurpose camping washes like Sea to Summit's Citronella Wilderness Wash have the potential to disrupt the camping gear and accessories industry.
- **Outdoor Clothing and Textile Industry:** Efficient outdoor washes and textile cleaners for camping gear and clothing are a disruptive innovation in the outdoor clothing and textile industry.
- **Personal Hygiene and Beauty Industry:** Eco-friendly personal hygiene products like Sea to Summit's Citronella Wilderness Wash have the potential to disrupt the personal hygiene and beauty industry.

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