Do preppers poo in the woods?

[Snowflake]

I'll start by saying sorry for lowering the tone, But i have never met anyone that can poo while wild camping. I know I don't and that worry's me...If the shtf I'm gona be so bagged up I wont be able to move. Is this a valid issue or am I just full of sh!#.

Should I post this...NO....yes....NO....NOOOOO....O what the hell.

 

[Gazrok]

Well, if you don't go, you will be full of it.....

Personally, we'll be using toilets just fine post SHTF at my place. (Septic system)

You can do like our ancestors and build an outhouse. Remarkably simple.

 

[Snowflake]

Well, if you don't go, you will be full of it.....

Personally, we'll be using toilets just fine post SHTF at my place. (Septic system)

You can do like our ancestors and build an outhouse. Remarkably simple.

I may be to ashamed to answer any reply's to my own post.

When family camping we put a wind breaker around the loo area...O man even that sounds wrong.

 

[Gazrok]

I actually plan on putting in an outhouse out by the stables. Reason is two-fold.

1) If it rains REALLY heavy, there's always the chance that the toilets won't flush until the drain field dries. (so would be nice to have a backup).

2) The stables are a good 500' from the house or so, so would be nice to have the option out there. It's too far to really hook up to the septic, so not an option to put in a normal toilet there.

 

[DrHenley]

I may be to ashamed to answer any reply's to my own post.

When family camping we put a wind breaker around the loo area...O man even that sounds wrong.

No, that sounds exactly right, actually. We call it a "latrine." Basically a hole in the ground, something to sit on, and a tarp around it for privacy.

Where I deer hunt there are some strategically placed plastic 5 gallon buckets. That beats a fork in a log. But a fork in a log beats nothing.

 

[psalm 7]

Have septic system here too . I too plan on building a old style outhouse . You know when combatting expierienced insurgents you can find your enemy by the smell of fresh ..... poo . As to the question yes Snow flake you can poo in the woods and use leaves for toilet papper if needed . There are alot of Americans that still have outhouses .

 

[jontte]

i do poo,just dig a hole far enough from the campsite,one of the first things our instuctors showed us when I went to do my militaryservice,now they have gone "modern" with portable cisterns so they don't pollute the woods.
doing it in winter,well you learned to be quick so not to freeze your nuts

 

[jimLE]

i grew up in the country.and i learned when i was child to pull certain weeds.then pick a spot out of sight of everyone else and all..then have at it..i still do that when out in the woods or wherever.and be by my self..where i'm in a wooded area where no one else is .and if i need to take a leak.i simply pick a spot and start watering

 

[Snowflake]

Didn't think anyone would answer my silliness so thx all. I always end up driving to the nearest town when camping as I just can't go in the countryside....I'm sure I would if I had to tho.

 

[psalm 7]

For consideration of others you might want to get off the trail .

 

[Snowflake]

For consideration of others you might want to get off the trail .

I'm always off the trail...That's how I like things.

 

[Shenandoah]

I'll start by saying sorry for lowering the tone, But i have never met anyone that can poo while wild camping. I know I don't and that worry's me...If the shtf I'm gona be so bagged up I wont be able to move. Is this a valid issue or am I just full of sh!#.
Should I post this...NO....yes....NO....NOOOOO....O what the hell.

Snowflake-
We live on a farm and none of my boys pee in the house!! My husband says its a waste of water so, thy all pee outside. We camp a lot in the fall and yes, we all poo in the woods!

Blessings,
Shenandoah

 

[jontte]

Snowflake,
as you see there are no silly questions,only time one is silly is when one doesn't ask a question,that's what my dad said and my old history teacher also

 

[jimLE]

exactly..if a person needs a answer to a question and cant find it on their own..then ask someone who does/might know..and how you gonna learn if you don't ask any questions time to time?even if it's to get a opinion on something you already have,just to come up with a better idea..

 

[Wiredog8]

I've been in the oilfield for 20+ years. Working two weeks hitches and 24 hour days far out in the boonies.
Outdoor relief was a way of life for me. The last five years porta potties finally became the norm on location. I love the creature comforts but am well versed in the basics. lol

 

[Myrrph]

i'm with Jontte. Back in Military service, we just use our ET stick, dig a hole, crap and cover. Works fine 'cept for the mozzies .. lol

 

[jontte]

aah,the mozzies they so like some bare skin to poke their noses in it...and the itch after that...lol

 

[Gazrok]

When camping, as a guy, just pee in the woods, and poop in the river. For gals, just the river. (it's flowing anyhow, so takes it downstream....after all, that's where the fish etc. go too...)

 

[Snowflake]

When camping, as a guy, just pee in the woods, and poop in the river. For gals, just the river. (it's flowing anyhow, so takes it downstream....after all, that's where the fish etc. go too...)

I'm not pooing in a river, I can see all kind of things going wrong if I did lol, Think I would dig a hole and bury....It works well for my cat.

 

[Gazrok]

Different strokes, different folks, hehe.

 

[jimLE]

if a bear goes in the woods..then,why shouldn't we while we're there as well? LOL

i've gone in rivers before.and lakes and ponds as well to..thats a great time for a person to wet their pants and have no one know about it at same time..lol

 

[Snowflake]

if a bear goes in the woods..then,why shouldn't we while we're there as well? LOL

i've gone in rivers before.and lakes and ponds as well to..thats a great time for a person to wet their pants and have no one know about it at same time..lol

At least in Scotland we don't have to worry about bears or big cat's....It's a safe place too poo! lol

 

[Gazrok]

Pretty good link for making your own outhouse. http://www.instructables.com/id/Outhouse/?ALLSTEPS

Key features for me: Vent stack, vented and screened windows, using a real toilet seat. I wonder if folks have tried/thought about using septic treatments, to introduce the bacteria to break it down? Wonder how well that works? Of course, we'd also use sawdust and ash.

 

[Snowflake]

Pretty good link for making your own outhouse. http://www.instructables.com/id/Outhouse/?ALLSTEPS

Key features for me: Vent stack, vented and screened windows, using a real toilet seat. I wonder if folks have tried/thought about using septic treatments, to introduce the bacteria to break it down? Wonder how well that works? Of course, we'd also use sawdust and ash.

My mother inlaw(ish) has an eco septic loo for dog poo, It works well and the apple tree seems to like it.

 

[realisticdude]

As I walked by the weeded area where you squatted to poo .......I could not help but notice some of the largest poison ivy plants I've ever seen.

 

[jontte]

no wonder my ass itch

 

[Brent S]

I've been in the oilfield for 20+ years. Working two weeks hitches and 24 hour days far out in the boonies.
Outdoor relief was a way of life for me. The last five years porta potties finally became the norm on location. I love the creature comforts but am well versed in the basics. lol

Personally, most porta potties around construction sites are so nasty, I'd rather poo in the woods!

 

[Wiredog8]

But the oilfield ones are cleaned, I mean pumped out, hosed down and sanitized inside from ceiling to floor, new treated water put in tank, and a restock of TP to boot, every three days.
Life is much easier in the patch now. lol

 

[alabaster]

This thread is epic. snowflake, thanks for the laughs.... Seriously, though... This is an issue that is well documented in hunting & camping circles. It's said the first 3 days, no one can drop a deuce. I mean, if they can, then so be it, but.... No one can. I think it's the issue of getting acclimated to our surroundings. We are so used to things and we are so relaxed that things go smoothly. When in the woods, we are "Uptight" if you will. Even if we aren't, we are. We're enjoying it, but we're worried about the big buck, or the turkey and we just can't relax enough. After a few days, we are back in the routine and we are okay to poop again.

Back in the days, I would dig a hole, about 2-3ft away from a STRONG sapling. I would drop my drawers to my ankles and lean back. Your tail will actually be behind your heels, pants, & all. A hunting buddy of mine shared the idea with me and I thought it was nuts until I tried it.

No matter what though, it has to be FAR, like 50yds or more from the site, and there has to be hole dug & it has to be covered up.

 

[Graynomad]

I've been bushwalking for decades, mostly multi-day walks in remote areas and pooing in the bush is not even something to consider really. Just dig a hole (if possible), lean back on a rock or tree (also if possible), drop your load, and do the paper work. Job done.

We live full time in the bush as well and have both a chemical (as in an RV) and a composting toilet. Both can be dumped some distance from the camp with no problems.