Bestest Ever Soap For Rafting – Dr. Bronner’s

Get yourself a little travel size soap—specifically the magical kind from Dr. Bronner’s—and tuck it away with your personal items for the next river trip. Whether you’re packing for one of our Whitewater Raftings adventures or heading out on a solo soap trip, a reliable, eco-friendly cleanser is essential.

The Magic of Dr. Bronner’s

A wee dab of Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soap--Liquid Magic Peppermint Soap gives you the sensation of having been vigorously sandblasted by standing in the exhaust of a jet engine that runs on peppermint leaves and pumice stones. Is Dr. Bronner's soap biodegradable? Absolutely. In fact, it's one of the most environmentally safe dish soap options on the market, perfect for those seeking lake safe soap or plant safe soap alternatives.

Invigorating is not the word. What’s the word for equal parts invigoration, tingling and adrenaline? Invigoradrenalinging? Yeah. That. It’s really good soap. Really good.

Take note: this stuff is super-concentrated so I recommend diluting it with water. Half and half is about right. Though I think the label says this is three times as strong as normal puny ho-hum soap.

What’s in the Label?

About the label. It appears to have been written and designed by a revival tent preacher who commissioned the smallest possible type font just for the purpose of cramming in more proverbs and Rudyard Kipling snippets and fair trade logos and – I don’t know what all. My brain takes one sideways glance at that label, clocks out and refuses to have any more to do with it.

Bronner’s makes different versions, like lavender and rose and almond (what the what?) . . . but the few times I’ve tried those others I just didn’t get the same overall experience of feeling I’d been stung by a million harmless peppermint soap bees.

Curious about Dr. Bronner's magic balm or Dr. Bronner's hand soap recipe? You’ll find more wisdom on that label than a philosophy textbook. You might also be wondering, can you brush your teeth with Dr. Bronner’s soap? Yes, technically—but be ready for a wild ride.

Available in the Winding Waters Boathouse Shop.

Traveling Smart: Soap Edition

Here are some packing essentials to consider for a river trip:

• Travel size antibacterial soap and portable hand soap keep you fresh between splash zones.
• Traveling with bar soap? Use a bar soap case, bar soap pouch, or bar soap mesh bag.
• Don’t forget accessories like a square soap holder or drainage soap holder for camp hygiene.
• Want to go even greener? Learn how to make eco friendly soap at home.

Biodegradable and Environmentally Conscious

Not all soaps are created equal. You might ask, is soap biodegradable? While some are questionable, Dr. Bronner’s answers with a strong YES—especially for castile soap vs glycerin comparisons. Looking for natural suds or eco friendly body wash? Dr. Bronner’s is a top choice.

With growing concerns over soap environment impact, it's good to know what is biodegradable soap, why it matters, and why safe soap for lakes (yes, safe soap for lakes—and we mean that) should be your go-to for multi-day rafting.

Carry-On and Convenience

If you're flying to your river destination, carry on bar soap options are ideal as it can make packing easy. Refill with your Dr. Bronner refill and skip those hotel plastic bottles.

Ready to Soap Up & Raft Downstream?

For an unforgettable experience that respects the planet and leaves you feeling refreshed, clean, and alive—pair your Dr. Bronner's Magic Soap with our thrilling Whitewater Rafting trips. From the Snake to the Salmon to the Grande Ronde, Winding Waters River Expeditions is your go-to for incredible river journeys in the Pacific Northwest.

We care about the river—and what we put into it. That’s why we recommend eco-conscious gear like Dr. Bronner’s, designed for wild places and wild souls like yours.

Discover why adventurers love Winding Waters! Check out our Google Business Profile Reviews to hear what guests say about their unforgettable white water rafting trips.