When Nature Calls, how to pee and poop in the woods

This video is about the semi-taboo subject of peeing and pooping in the woods. It's an important topic to discuss because increasing numbers of people are using the backcountry, causing environmental damage and pollution ... especially along heavily used trails. What are the rules? What about the dirty outhouses? And if there are no outhouses, what do I do? When and where is it ok to dig? Do I need to use toilet paper? What are the alternatives?

Many backcountry campsites have outhouses. While these facilities are usually not pleasant, they are the best place for both number 1's and number 2's. They are built to contain human waste and protect the surrounding environment, especially bodies of water, from pollution. Their main drawbacks are an awful spell and the usually dirty interior.








OK, now that I've outlined how to deal with human waste when hiking and camping, please offer your suggestions; what works, what doesn't work, HOW DO YOU HANDLE IT WHEN NATURE CALLS?

[KennethKramm]

Hi Karen. Thanks for your comments. They are greatly appreciated. I became tired of seeing and smelling results of poor poop etiquette. This was one of the most difficult videos I've produced -- because of it's sensitive nature. May the forest be with you. Ken

[KennethKramm]

Excellent suggestions. Thanks for commenting. Ken

[Rommie]

Hi Ken: Thank you so much for this video!! As a woman who loves to hike and also has crohns disease your video was informative and funny. Poop is something most people don't want to talk about and as a person with IBS I appreciate your straight forward manner and your humour.!! Keep up the great work Ken your channel is one of my favorites. Take care my friend and i THANK YOU once again. Keep smiling, Karen

[KennethKramm]

Thanks for watching and taking time to comment. Useful tips....

[KennethKramm]

You're welcome. Thanks for commenting. Ken

[KennethKramm]

Thanks for watching. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Ken

[KennethKramm]

Glad you liked it. Best Regards, Ken

[KennethKramm]

Thanks for the tip! Excellent suggestion.

[KennethKramm]

@seanmulhall Your'e welcome. Thanks for watching. May nature be yours, Ken

[Chikawaconroe]

Another excellent video that deals with a very important subject for people who go to the outdoors. Thank you for the tips and varied options. I had a happy time watching it because of the graceful approach. The bears were awesome and I am already singing the song lol !! Definitely I will share this among my outdoor friends.

[KennethKramm]

Brian, thanks for watching and commenting. It means a great deal to me. I'm learning all the time and truly enjoy the outdoors. I made this video after seeing the shorline of Lake Conroe abused by hikers, campers and hunters who did not know best practices. Hopefully this video makes a difference. It was a challenging topic to discuss and not offend peplev..."Bear" was invented to help explain the topic.... Take care, my friend. ...ken

[seanmulhall]

Thanks for sending me this link. You have a great video channel with a huge amount of information. I'm now a subscriber a looking froward to viewing your back catalogue of videos.

[KennethKramm]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Before pinecones open, they are smooth and rounded and they have a fresh scent! Seriously, pine cones can work, if they don't have spines.

[KennethKramm]

Thanks for watching and taking time to comment. Have a good week, my friend.

[KennethKramm]

Excellent advice. Thanks for taking time to comment.

[WiltshireMan]

Hi Ken,
I usually dig a cat hole, and have been known to burn the toilet paper.
Great video. A light hearted approach to a sensitive subject.
Wishing you splash back free experiences and a happy new year.
Sandy

[KennethKramm]

@seahue You're welcome. Thanks for commenting. Have a great weekend! Ken

[KennethKramm]

Thanks for watching and taking time to comment.

[KennethKramm]

I understand how you feel. Most outhouses are terrible. Thanks for commenting. Ken

[KennethKramm]

I'm smiling Walter. Yep, pine cones can be used if they are green and not opened -- without spines!