Camping And Backpacking
Camping and Backpacking
question about camping and peeing in the woods....?
I am going camping/backpacking or whatever an apparently its kind of remote but there are still ppl around. If i get caught peeing in the woods insteadof using the bathrooms, will i get arrested or something? How can I avoid getting caught?
Wow there are some really bad answers on this one. Let me see if I can clear things up. First of all, if there are toilets available use them. If not and you are not in an area that requires you to pack out ALL of your waste you can dig a cat hole. Make sure you are at least 100 yds away from camp and water sources. Dig your hole at least 8" deep, do your business, and bury it well.
If you are in a heavy use area that requires to pack out your poo (and pee) you need to do this. Shame on those who don't do this and use the "animals pee and poop in the woods so I can too." This is a terrible attitude to have and it is destroying our parks. If everyone who when to McKinley, Mt. Whitney, and Yosemite just did their business and left it behind it would be full of poop filled holes. If you are going to these places add a wag bag to you REI shopping list. They work very well. There is a chemical in them that starts breaking down the poo and they come with a double sealable bag so you don't have to worry about "accidents." I know it sounds gross but it's not that bad.
Don't forget to pack some TP and hand sanitizer. 
Oh, and if you are in an area where there are not toilets or pack out laws don't worry about "getting caught." As long as you are well away from other camps and in a secluded location (where no one would normally be hiking) even if someone happens upon you they will likely be just as embarrassed as you. Sometimes it happens and its not big deal.
I've added some links in the sources section in case you need to pack it out.
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The Ultimate Hang: An Illustrated Guide To Hammock Camping List Price: $14.95 Sale Price: $11.83 Used From: $14.26  |
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Hammock camping--one of the most comfortable ways to enjoy a long-distance thru-hike, a weekend backpacking trip, or just an overnight in the woods. With more than 200 illustrations to guide you, this book helps you get off the ground to discover the freedom, comfort, and convenience of hammock camping... |
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Ultralight Backpackin' Tips: 153 Amazing & Inexpensive Tips for Extremely Lightweight Camping List Price: $14.95 Sale Price: $6.07 Used From: $7.49 |
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Short, to the point, and humorously illustrated by famed outdoor illustrator Mike Clelland, this book presents everything hikers and backpackers need to be safe, comfortable, and well-fed while carrying a very small and lightweight pack. |
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Camping and Backpacking San Francisco Bay Area List Price: $18.95 Sale Price: $113.43 Used From: $14.75 |
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The first and only guide to fully explore the Bay Area's campgrounds and backpacking trips, and to describe the best overnight excursions for locals and visitors alike. Every public campground in the North Bay, East Bay, South Bay, and Santa Cruz Mountains is included (more than two dozen unique destinations)... |
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Backpacking Idaho List Price: $19.95 Sale Price: $12.88 Used From: $11.95 |
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A virtually undiscovered backpacking paradise, Idaho has numerous wilderness areas of mind-boggling size. Backpackers can find complete solitude, wildlife, and some of North America's most outstanding scenery... |
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Camping & Backpacking with Children List Price: $19.95 Sale Price: $4.48 Used From: $0.01 |
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For parents and others looking for guidance in this challenging but enjoyable undertaking, Camping and Backpacking with Children is an invaluable resource. This handy how-to book starts by helping parents develop a "teaching philosophy" based on getting kids to ask the relevant questions on their own, through the use of educational games, books and props... |
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Lighten Up!: A Complete Handbook for Light and Ultralight Backpacking (Falcon Guide) List Price: $12.95 Sale Price: $5.83 Used From: $5.20 |
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Short, to the point, and humorously illustrated by famed outdoor illustrator Mike Clelland, this book presents everything hikers and backpackers need to be safe, comfortable, and well-fed while carrying a very small and lightweight pack. |
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Trailside Guide: Hiking and Backpacking, New Edition List Price: $19.95 Sale Price: $2.12 Used From: $0.01 |
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Smart, instructive, and beautifully designed, every book in the Trailside Guide series contains the essential information readers need to master outdoor activities and have fun in the process.Norton proudly reissues these best-selling guides with fully revised "Sources & Resources" sections (including where to find the Web sites, gear, services, books, clubs, and organizations that make for foolproof outings); updates to reflect the latest in gear technology, wilderness medicine, and first aid; and advances in techniques... |
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Big Sur and the Canyon: Camping and Backpacking In The Ventana Wilderness List Price: $16.95 Sale Price: $14.39 Used From: $11.95 |
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Big Sur and the Canyon, set on California’s Central Coast, is a thrilling, at times humorous tale of perhaps the most magnificent terrain in America’s national forests. High adventure mix with poetic and vivid descriptions of life in the backcountry—the interior of the Ventana Wilderness... |
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Backpacking in Michigan List Price: $18.95 Sale Price: $12.42 Used From: $12.67 |
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With 65 photographs and 77 detailed maps, this indispensable guide to the state's hiking trails gives beginners to advanced hikers all the information they need to plan their next Michigan overnight or weekend backpacking trip... |
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Winter Backpacking: Your Guide to Safe and Warm Winter Camping and Day Trips List Price: $19.95 Sale Price: $12.36 Used From: $12.69 |
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Backpacking in the winter months can be exhilarating, refreshing, and-with the help of this book-remarkably safe and comfortable too! All it takes is some good planning and learning some tricks to keep warm, dry and happy... |
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The Ultimate Hang: An Illustrated Guide To Hammock Camping List Price: $14.95 Sale Price: $11.83 Used From: $14.26 |
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Hammock camping--one of the most comfortable ways to enjoy a long-distance thru-hike, a weekend backpacking trip, or just an overnight in the woods. With more than 200 illustrations to guide you, this book helps you get off the ground to discover the freedom, comfort, and convenience of hammock camping... |
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Kikkerland CD09 10 Function Camping Survival Tool List Price: $12.99 Sale Price: $10.75 |
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An essential tool for the outdoor enthusiast. The 10 in 1 Camping Survival tool includes a thermometer, hygrometer, mirror, compass, level, magnifying glass, ruler, LED flashlight, whistle and flint starter... |
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The Ultimate Hang: An Illustrated Guide To Hammock Camping List Price: $9.99 |
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Hammock camping--one of the most comfortable ways to enjoy a long-distance thru-hike, a weekend backpacking trip, or just an overnight in the woods. With more than 200 illustrations to guide you, this book helps you get off the ground to discover the freedom, comfort, and convenience of hammock camping... |
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Ultralight Backpacking Canister Camp Stove with Piezo Ignition 3.9oz! Sale Price: $14.95 |
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Ultralight backpacking camp stove, weighs only 3.9oz packed in the case! This is a great stove. You get a ultralight canister stove, WITH PIEZO IGNITION, that folds into its protective case, and weighs only 3... |
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SE 6-1 Camping S. Steel Detachable Knife 4" Body List Price: $6.60 Sale Price: $3.95 Used From: $4.95 |
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New camping utensil set. This sturdy tool is made of high quality stainless steel. It includes a sharp knife, fork, spoon, corkscrew and bottle opener. A great tool for weekend camping! The tool even separates, so you can use the knife and fork in different hands... |
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NEW - Hammock Bliss Ultralight - Only 13 oz with 80" Rope Per Side Included - Portable Hammock Ideal For Camping, Backpacking, Kayaking & Travel List Price: $39.99 Sale Price: $34.95 |
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The new Ultralight is our lightest and most compact hammock yet. At only 13 oz, the Ultralight sets the standard for hammock portability and comfort. So small it fits into the palm of your hand, Bliss Ultralight folds out into a fully relaxing floating bed... |
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2pack of SCRUBR stink FREE Dishcloths. The perfect scrubber, dish cloth and scouring pad for cleaning your dishes, pots and pans, and kitchen gear while Camping, Backpacking, RVing and at Home Sale Price: $6.00 |
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Scrubr is the ultimate dishcloth. It doesn't get smelly. It dries too fast. Scrubr also rinses free of debris. It's in the weave. You know it cleans well because of the name. Scrubr is made from our QuickDri material... |
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Coleman Aluminum Mess Kit List Price: $7.99 Sale Price: $4.28 Used From: $3.50 |
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Every camper needs a mess kit come chow time , and this nesting set from Coleman has you covered for campsite cooking and eating alike. The five-piece kit includes an eight-ounce cup, six-inch deep dish plate, 7... |
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Katadyn Vario Multi Flow Water Microfilter List Price: $89.95 Sale Price: Too low to display |
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A member of Katadyn's Backcountry Series of water filters, the Vario Multi Flow Water Microfilter is the first water filter that is adjustable for different conditions. It combines two leading technologies into one high-performance pump: ceramic for a longer life and pleated glass fiber for easy operation... |
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Etón FR160B Microlink Self-Powered AM/FM/NOAA Weather Radio with Flashlight, Solar Power and Cell Phone Charger (Black) List Price: $40.00 Sale Price: $26.96 |
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