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Keeping it Light – Toothpaste Refills!

American Alpine Institute
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Most of us carry small travel sized toothpaste tubes for personal tooth hygiene in the mountains. However, these little tubes do tend to run out of toothpaste quickly and they aren’t always available when you need them.

Here’s a little tip. Refill your toothpaste tube.

It’s easy. Once your travel sized tube is out, simply place the nozzle of a normal sized tube up against the nozzle for the empty tube and squeeze…!

Voila! Your tiny travel sized tube is full again. You can stay light and fast, while also keeping up on your dental health!

Check out the example below:


–Jason D. Martin

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