Camping :)

[Irulan]

A small garden trowel and some TP will do the trick. That is what we have to do while we are hiking/camping in the backcountry. I would rather do my business outside than use a container and keep it in my tent.

Pack out your tp. Do not bury it or leave it behind. Animals dig it up and then that looks really lovely. I keep a ziplock in my pocket for used tp.

There's no need to bury pee. If you have to poop, bury it 6" deep, at least 200 ft from any water source, and pack out your paper. If you are thinking "oh, it will biodegrade", no, it won't. TP roses are rather disgusting to come upon after someone has left one behind.

[Catrin]

I've got most of what I need and will have everything by Monday morning. I've several soft-sided zipped bags from Trader Joe's...is it safe to put dry food goods in those instead of getting hard plastic containers or am I asking for trouble from a talented raccoon or two?

[soprano]

Either hang the food from a tree or raccoon hook, or lock it in your car. The car is better. Squirrels can and will chew through bags to get at your food.

You should also lock/hang anything with a food smell or fragrance. I've had raccoons make off with soap. It's best to keep your site completely clean and picked up; when you turn in for the night, you want EVERYTHING either in your tent or in the car.