A serious issue for long-term backcountry camping is sanitation. It is often impossible to carry all of one's own waste out of a remote area, and in any situation where a camp will be set for more than an overnight cries out for a stable toilet. Thankfully, making a toilet in the field is really just an easy matter of building a compact, easy-to-haul seat an… read more
Sometimes a trip outdoors means being away from a flushing toilet. Not having access to a restroom often keeps campers away from beautiful campsites and discourages the new trekker from spending time outside. A trip away from polished facilities is not only possible, but can be simple and convenient with a homemade camping toilet. read more
A necessary part of backcountry camping is proper, sanitary waste disposal. Great care needs to be taken in selecting a site for the camp's toilet. Precautions must be taken so as not to contaminate the local water supply and to control flies. Slacking off on making a proper camp toilet opens the door to a host of illnesses, and is a good way to ruin the tri… read more
Camping toilets come in a variety of forms but typically involve either a bucket- or bag-storage system. They can make camping in the outdoors a more pleasant experience by recreating the privacy and sanitary comforts of home. Maintaining this illusion, however, typically takes a little more hands-on work than most people would expect or prefer. Here's how t… read more
When camping in a primitive campsite with no access to flushing toilets, portable camping toilets allow you to go to the restroom without impacting the environment. While you can often choose to dig a hole and bury your feces, some campgrounds and wilderness areas require that you carry your waste out. Portable camp toilets come in a variety of styles includ… read more
Bringing a toilet along on a back country camping trip makes bathroom time more comfortable. A homemade camping toilet is cheap to make. Using the toilet is environmentally friendly because you carry your waste out with you instead of… read more
With so many national parks, historical sites, monuments and forests, not to mention state, county and city parks and commercial establishments, Arizona is simply full of campgrounds. A traveler or vacationer faces more difficulty deci… read more
A portable toilet is a camping accessory than can make extended trips into the outdoors a more comfortable experience. It's a kit that when assembled and set up provides similar function to an in-home toilet, sans plumbing. read more
Camping toilet bowl cleaners are formulated to maintain a hygienic mobile environment while camping. Whether you are traveling on the road for several days or for several weeks, it is important to routinely use camping toilet bowl clea… read more
Murfreesboro is in the rolling hills of middle Tennessee 30 miles southeast of Nashville along Interstate 24. The city has a Children's Museum, a dog park, a fitness center and a greenway with bicycle paths and hiking areas. The Stones… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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