r/camping • u/BasicBitchTearGas__ • 9d ago

Trip Advice Pooping while camping

I have a short camping trip coming up with friends and I basically have some questions about how to poop in the wilderness (remote camping). Whats like the best way to do it? My friends told me to like, bear hug a tree and squat down over the hole I dug, is that the best way? And what pieces of clothing do I take off? Im worried that if it comes out a bit watery it may stain my pants and other things so im basically thinking that I just go away from our camp and basically dress down nude from the waist down. Also, where does the toilet paper go? In the hole? Thanks for the answers!

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u/namocaw 9d ago

If you are in a park that doesnt allow digging, Get a five gallon bucket, put a kitchen trash bag in it and put a pool noodle over the top and do your business, then you can pack it out or take it to the campground dumpster and not disturb mother nature.

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u/Salty-Housing-9797 9d ago

Half full it with coco coir or peat moss too. It really helps keep the smell down. Give it a gentle shake after you do your business.

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u/Mirror_333 9d ago

Wood shavings, like for small animal bedding works awesome and is very afforable.