Backpacking in compression tights

Wilderness

Hello people,

I got into hiking and backpacking but have only stayed with daytrips so far.

I would love to get into overnight backpacking but there is something Im worried about and I wonder if there are other (women I guess) who do this.

I have lipedema but I try not to let it restrict me. I have to wear compression tights every single day and I own two pairs. If you know you know they have to be washed every night.

Now hiking with them is one thing, peeing is unpractical but these are the cards I have been dealt so yeah.

But how do I do overnight backpacking if I would have to wash them at camp?

Is there anyone who has done it and how do you deal with it?

I would absoltly love some advice <3

Posted Jul 19, 2025, 7:46 PM UTC

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