Contrary to rumors and that one section in the article i posted. We will not be packing out our poo. We will be digging "cat holes". If you use paper or wipes (i use wipes in the back country) i ask that you not bury those but pack that out. (i know, not terribly tasteful and fun but it's not a big deal. really.) I also ask that you pack out pads, tampons, etc.
The method:
I get a small stuff sack maybe like 4"x8" or so. I get a gallon size ziplock bag and cover the outside, especially the seams with duct tape. This is my used paper/wipes bag. Also in the stuff sack i keep a pack of clean wipes or tp and hand sani. We will have one trowel per group and there will be a "keeper of the trowel".
You snag the trowel grab your dookie bag and trek off somewhere discrete and at least 200ft away from water - about 70 adult steps. Dig your hole about 6"-8" deep and set the trowel aside. FAR aside. do you business. put the dirt you dug out on top of your business using your shoe or hand or a stick DO NOT USE THE TROWEL - there will be no dookie on the trowel! stamp the dirt down with your boot. and i tend to find a rock or branch to put over the spot to keep others from digging in that spot.
Use your hand sani. gather your tools and head back to the others.
A short word about pee:
peeing in the back country is relatively simple. Since we're all ladies you just gotta master the squat and avoid flat rocks as the back splash will get cha. Also, try not to pee on your shoes or pants. It's good to keep the 200ft rule for pee as well but pee in healthy people is not a big deal (via the CDC).
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