Trail sanitation

[Rubicajon]

I hate to ask but ...

No pun intended.

I only ask because I've stepped in it before. Hiking on the trail we try to stay 80 paces off trail to handle our business. What's your solution?

 

[Sparky]

Ever since we picked up a portable toilet and WAG bags we haven't not brought it on a trip, it's just so much nicer of an experience. Before then yes, hiked pretty far from camp to find a quiet area, definitely away from any water source. Baby wipes for general cleanliness are a standard. http://www.cleanwaste.com/products

 

[Rubicajon]

Thanks for the link I'll check it out. We have been gone low tech bucket bags and a pool noodle. We use a gel the hospitals use to solidify any liquids.
Only reason i started this was because we were out on the trail last trip and came up on another jeep and a guy comes out the brush tp in left hand says wats up and wants to shake hands.

 

[Arizona Overland]

Usually just sneak behind someone else rig...............................
















Im kidding

 

[Rubicajon]

That's how it got there.

 

[Sparky]

Thanks for the link I'll check it out. We have been gone low tech bucket bags and a pool noodle. We use a gel the hospitals use to solidify any liquids.
Only reason i started this was because we were out on the trail last trip and came up on another jeep and a guy comes out the brush tp in left hand says wats up and wants to shake hands.

Oh jeeze.. I'd call him out on that one. I typically keep baby wipes in my door map pocket just because they come in handy. For general camp sanitation brother brings one of these washing stations, it's essentially a cheaper version of the Partner Steel Wishy Washy. https://www.etsy.com/listing/118131226/advanced-hand-wash-station-hands-free?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=camp raft wash stations&ref=sr_gallery_1

Personally I use a military water container with a spigot attachment to wash my hands because it's less to carry. I don't know what to say about the other jeeper though, that get's into trail and camp etiquette which can be a delicate balance.

 

[Rubicajon]

It was definitely an elbow bump situation.

 

[adventure_is_necessary]

I've always got my shovel, TP, and sani wipes or hand sanitizer in the rig. Sometimes I wish I sprung for a bumper dumper or a better setup, but it is what it is. I do the #2 away from trails and usually where no one would accidentally stumble on it. Buried and marked. Scouts taught me well

 

[Rubicajon]

I've always got my shovel, TP, and sani wipes or hand sanitizer in the rig. Sometimes I wish I sprung for a bumper dumper or a better setup, but it is what it is. I do the #2 away from trails and usually where no one would accidentally stumble on it. Buried and marked. Scouts taught me well

I looked at the bumper dumpet also. I think i want to make one that hangs off the passenger side rear wheel. Maybe even incorporate it into a shower set up for privacy.

 

[LostInSocal]

Ever since we picked up a portable toilet and WAG bags we haven't not brought it on a trip, it's just so much nicer of an experience. Before then yes, hiked pretty far from camp to find a quiet area, definitely away from any water source. Baby wipes for general cleanliness are a standard. http://www.cleanwaste.com/products

I use this same product and always with the bags. For those that don't know, there is a net which holds the bag in place while you conduct business. I have heard some will remove the net, dig a cat hole, and just use the unit as a seat for comfort. At ~$3 per bag, it's not a bad idea. Whatever sizzles your bacon.

 

[HEYElliott]

If you gotta do it on the trail, go off the trail, lean up against a tree and poop into a little hole, cover it up and put a rock on top.
I second or third or whatever we're at for baby wipes, theyre very handy.

 

[Gary Stevens]

I use this same product and always with the bags. For those that don't know, there is a net which holds the bag in place while you conduct business. I have heard some will remove the net, dig a cat hole, and just use the unit as a seat for comfort. At ~$3 per bag, it's not a bad idea. Whatever sizzles your bacon.

Same here, this is some of the best money spent. This makes doing your business so much better. Depneding on camp site I will use the bags or dig a cathole if I am way off the grid in a place that can accomandate this.