How to Poop in the Woods
Everybody poops.
But most people avoid camping because of they don’t want to poop in the woods. However, it’s quite possible to enjoy a #2 away from the porcelain palace at home.
Without further a-doo, here are a few doo-doo's and doo-don'ts.
First, the following Leave No Trace principles are important guidelines for when doody calls.
Go at least 200 feet away from water, the trail, campsites, and places where people will congregate (such as overlooks or trafficked viewpoints).
Dig a cat-hole 6-8 inches deep. (This depth is best for breaking down the poo as well as keeping people and animals from finding it)
Bury your poop and toilet paper. (In some sensitive areas you may have to pack out your TP, or even your poo too, but that’s fairly rare)
When burying, disguise the evidence so the hole you dug doesn’t look obvious.
These steps help ensure that our environment remains pristine for all to enjoy. But that doesn’t mean that you know all the best tricks for your own personal comfort. Check out these videos for helpful explanations of some of the physical aspects of pooping, such as comfortable positions when you’re actually doing your business.