Have you ever had to heed nature's call in the woods?

[Lucky Bolt 35,085]

Yes I have. But not necessarily in the woods, but at the beach. What?? Peeing in the ocean is normal!  It's just that if the water is cold it makes it near impossible.... 

Edited August 15, 2018 by Lucky Bolt

[Envy 6,192]

5 minutes ago, Feather Data said:

You gotta learn how to rough it...

Well, I don't mean to be rude, but I don't "gotta" do anything. I don't enjoy hiking, it's not for me.

[Feather Data 131]

Just now, Envy said:

Well, I don't mean to be rude, but I don't "gotta" do anything. I don't enjoy hiking, it's not for me.

Eh, alright then

[cuteycindyhoney 13,315]

Number one, um, yes. Number two...NEVER!

[Feather Data 131]

Just now, cuteycindyhoney said:

Number one, um, yes. Number two...NEVER!

I guess it would take courage to do a dump in the woods.

 

But what if you had to?

[zombienixon 330]

Avoiding having to take a crap in the woods is the main reason I did not like camping as a kid. Also why we had a lakeside campsite that was close to a toilet. Although those weren't much of a step up over going behind a bush. At least it had toilet paper.

[Feather Data 131]

Just now, zombienixon said:

Avoiding having to take a crap in the woods is the main reason I did not like camping as a kid. Also why we had a lakeside campsite that was close to a toilet. Although those weren't much of a step up over going behind a bush. At least it had toilet paper.

I think this is the type of thing many kids should be taught at camp, how to poop in the woods, as it is part of roughing it

And yes, you should bring your own toilet paper.

[cuteycindyhoney 13,315]

32 minutes ago, Feather Data said:

I guess it would take courage to do a dump in the woods.

 

But what if you had to?

I have never been in that position (Pun in there somewhere!)

[Feather Data 131]

3 hours ago, Lucky Bolt said:

Yes I have. But not necessarily in the woods, but at the beach. What?? Peeing in the ocean is normal!  It's just that if the water is cold it makes it near impossible.... 

Oh? for both boys and girls?

[Jordan D 149]

Growing up in the mountains, using the bathroom in the woods was just apart of my life back then. Granted, I never did number 2. 

 

[Methuselah 291]

Yes, I crapped in the woods once. It was late at night and I was alone in the forest when I suddenly had to go. I don't remember what I was doing. I think I just wanted some peace and solitude away from the house for a little while.

I've peed in forests and wilderness settings countless times.

[Lucky Bolt 35,085]

20 hours ago, Feather Data said:

Oh? for both boys and girls?

Yeah....it's not like it's an obvious thing. When you're in the ocean no one can tell. 

[Feather Data 131]

1 minute ago, Lucky Bolt said:

Yeah....it's not like it's an obvious thing. When you're in the ocean no one can tell. 

Wouldn't you pee your swimsuit, though?

[Lucky Bolt 35,085]

2 minutes ago, Feather Data said:

Wouldn't you pee your swimsuit, though?

Nah the waves and current wash it away. 

[Meson Bolt 2,648]

Yes, both types, and countless times. When you're in the field and the nearest latrine is three miles out, with a 200+ person line... you just have to get creative. If you're lucky you'll have a river, if not, cat holes and bushes are pretty good last resorts.

[Feather Data 131]

2 minutes ago, Meson Bolt said:

Yes, both types, and countless times. When you're in the field and the nearest latrine is three miles out, with a 200+ person line... you just have to get creative. If you're lucky you'll have a river, if not, cat holes and bushes are pretty good last resorts.

Cathole are what you should use, you do not want to contaminate water sources

[Meson Bolt 2,648]

Just now, Feather Data said:

Cathole are what you should use, you do not want to contaminate water sources

I mean, we have markers for where you're allowed to use the river. The designated area is always pretty far downstream, so folks at camp can still bathe and wash clothes.

And we don't use rivers for drinking, anyway.

[Feather Data 131]

7 minutes ago, Meson Bolt said:

I mean, we have markers for where you're allowed to use the river. The designated area is always pretty far downstream, so folks at camp can still bathe and wash clothes.

And we don't use rivers for drinking, anyway.

but rivers are still water sources used to collect some water.

 

Leave No Trace suggest so be at least 150 feet away from any water source

[Feather Data 131]

1 minute ago, Califorum said:

I'll embarrass myself and say yes I have, not in many years though.

There is no shame and no embarrasment about doing it, hikers, and many outdoor people do this a lot.

When you gotta go, you gotta go!

[Feather Data 131]

22 hours ago, Lucky Bolt said:

Nah the waves and current wash it away. 

Ok, I guess that is one way to wash pee stains out of swimsuits, instead of laundry

[Cash In 22,502]

I've barely been in the woods in my life, but when I have, I've never found taking a 'Number 2' necessary. 

Edited August 17, 2018 by Cash In

[Snow Frostflame 3,568]

I spent a few days in the mountains with some friends, and luckily I never had to do that. There were some public toilets right by our camp ground, and I'm glad there was. Living in the city most of my life you never realize how loud you actually are until the slightest sound causes an echo.

[Cyclone 1066 3,621]

On 8/16/2018 at 7:15 PM, Lucky Bolt said:

Nah the waves and current wash it away. 

Yeah. The waves and current wash it away.

[Lucky Bolt 35,085]

On 8/20/2018 at 10:33 AM, Cyclone 1066 said:

Yeah. The waves and current wash it away.

That's different!  

[Meson Bolt 2,648]

On 8/17/2018 at 6:14 AM, Feather Data said:

but rivers are still water sources used to collect some water.

 

Leave No Trace suggest so be at least 150 feet away from any water source

There's a difference between what the book says, what you're taught at school, what you're told to do in the field, and what you actually end up doing.