Disposal of Human Waste

It's inevitable, both humans and animals pee and poop. Although wild animals have it made without any rules, us humans have strict rules when it comes to proper disposal of waste. I have camped in several campgrounds in which were regulated and some that were not, and I have to tell you, how disgusting it is to witness human waste which was not properly handled sitting out in the open for all to see, smell and step in. I have to tell you it is pretty gross, and not to mention unsanitary. There is such a thing as biodegradable toilet paper, which decomposes faster then regular toilet paper and is much safer for the environment. If you have ever camped and noticed all the toilet paper dropping all over camp, this is regular toilet paper left behind, probably when someone went potty behind a tree, and never picked up after themselves. Ok, here is the scoop. If you camp ,you have a couple of options of how you will rid yourself of waste. You can either bring your own latrine, or you can make your own. If you decide to use mother nature as your dumping ground, make sure you hike out about 200ft from your area and away from water. It is also best to find an area abundant with sunlight for faster decomposition. Make sure you dig a hole at least 6-8 inches deep if you are in higher elevations, and 4-6 inches for lower elevations. If you urinate and use toilet paper, pick up the bunches and place in a paper bag and burn if possible. Most campsites have bathroom facilities, but some don't. Please be responsible and pick up after yourself. If you don't, you are posing a health risk to the area and everyone who is around it. Here are some additional items you may find useful. Make sure you bring a camp shovel so you can properly did your hole. Bring small paper bags for toilet paper waste. Bring baby wipes for those unexpected moments. Bring hand sanitizer that is anti-bacterial. Remember,going to the bathroom outdoors, is so much harder than sitting on the toilet at home.