Author:
Peter Berry
Date Of Creation:
16 February 2021
Update Date:
1 July 2024
Content
Sometimes while climbing or camping, you need to go to the toilet urgently. Releasing sadness can then be difficult or frustrating. To avoid troublesome problems, you need to keep in mind a few important things below so you can comfortably solve your problem.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Choosing the Right Venue
Find out the waste disposal regulations and requirements. Even if you only go hiking for a day, you'll need to follow the instructions in that area. You can often check in through the garden service in the upcoming location.
- Some topographic areas require waste packaging. This is especially true for areas sensitive to water pollution such as river canyons. You can buy a biodegradable bag for waste disposal.
Avoid water, trails, and campsites. You need to stay at least 61 meters away from these areas. This step is to avoid polluting the water, spreading diseases, forming unsightly mess, as well as avoiding the attention of animals.- Try to find a location where there is not too much shade, as sunlight helps to accelerate the decomposition of the waste.
Digging holes. You can use a rock or a hoe (if you have one) to dig the hole at least 15.2 cm deep and 20.3 cm wide. It's often called a "cat hole" and should be deep enough to fill the waste and avoid possible pollution, etc. You need to follow this principle. advertisement
Part 2 of 3: Going to the toilet
Squatting and dealing with sadness. Some people like to put their buttocks on large rocks or logs when they are defecating outdoors. However, unless you have a physical disability, squatting is best.- When squatting to urinate, make sure you shed your pants neatly to avoid getting wet.
Clean. You can bring toilet paper or baby wipes to use, then put in a plastic bag and carry with you. If not, you can wipe with leaves, snow, or slippery ice.- Be sure to know whether or not poisonous trees are present in the climbing area, as there is a chance that you will accidentally touch the poison oak tree and cause serious consequences.
Fill the soil hole. After you go to the toilet, fill the hole and compost with soil, leaves, and twigs. That way the animals in the forest won't pay attention and don't pollute or form unsightly mess.
Wash your hands well. You must clean your hands thoroughly so that your hands are not soiled, so bring hand sanitizer, or biodegradable soap to keep your hands clean and fragrant.
- The reason you need to use biodegradable soap is because soap can often cause algae blooms in the water, damaging them.
Part 3 of 3: Going to the Toilet on the Limits of Trees
If you need to defecate on a tree line, then follow these rules. You should still make sure the site is away from the trail, water, or campsite. Ideal location is in areas with rocks and direct sunlight. You are doing what backpackers call "excrement."
Look for a flat rock facing east or west. That way sunlight can decompose the waste faster and avoid possible trouble. You will go to the toilet on this flat rock.
Find another smaller rock to rest your arm on. This rock is used while you defecate on the first rock.
"Dispose" the manure on a flatter rock. You need to take care not to cause trouble to others or damage the environment. In the sun, the stools will dry out and flake off. This is the most effective method of decomposing waste when you cannot bury it in the ground.
Clean. You can use a slippery stone, or take toilet paper with you. If you use toilet paper, after cleaning you need to put it in a plastic bag and bring it with you. Otherwise, you could contaminate natural ecosystems. advertisement
Advice
- The principle of choosing a location 61 meters away from the trail not only avoids contamination, but also prevents you from being caught by other people. So you should adhere to this principle closely.
Warning
- Do not skip backpacking or camping even if you feel uncomfortable with going to the toilet outdoors. If not, you run the risk of damaging the colon if you hold it too long.
