TP Shortage may be coming with cost of fuel increase.
Fuel Hikes High-light Sailing - affordable way to have fun and stay sane.

Sailing primarily uses the wind. Sailing is affordable when other options become a challenge.

Ships, railways and trucks move most of the products around the US and in from aboard. So what do most of notice first in a war like with Iran. The fuel costs go up.

In a discussion with Kevin Dundon today it came up that toilet paper was, again, going to become less available and more expensive as the war continues.

During COVID shortages members told me going sailing was something not only sanity saving but a way to be able to use toilet paper. They coveted our supply. So getting ahead of that hike and shortage issue (if that happens again) sharing a few thoughts.

Won't try this on our boats yet but at home, maybe...

Toilet Paper (TP) Alternatives?

Cheap TP Alternatives in a Pinch

A bulleted list of budget-friendly toilet paper alternatives to keep you prepared and panic-free. Sailors are used to not flushing paper so should work well at home:

Reusable cloth wipes (cut-up T-shirts, leggings, old towels, micro fiber cloths, or baby flannels) all can wash to keep clean and in a container by the head.
Farmers kept the Farmer's Almanac on a hook in the outhouse shack. Printed with a hole just for that use. Sailors could use soft sailing magazines.
Coffee filters or baby fresh wipes (soft and surprisingly effective)
Water rinse (with a bidet or squirt bottle) Can use soft cloth after for a nice finish.
Unmatched clean socks (yes, really—desperate times, creative measures)
If camping ashore there are other natural elements options like smooth leaves, moss, or snow when outdoors (note - bury used materials)

Final Thoughts on TP Options:

These zero-cost natural options are just a few of many alternatives to traditional toilet paper. Share your ideas. Love to hear from you. Think of ways that get the job done, without leaving you without a convenient product for everyday needs. Maybe it's time to give the forests of the planet a break.

Whether you're navigating on a boat or at home - a sudden shortage can catch you off guard. Get a head of what may be coming. Perhaps its time to live a little greener and leaner. These alternatives found per a 'Google AI' report prove you’ve got options.

May your bathroom always be stocked, even if it's creatively so.