How to deal with diarrhea when using a cathole in the wilderness?
I was sitting and thinking last night...
If you have gas and loose stool (diarrhea) and you are squatting over a cathole in the wilderness how do keep your pants and foot wear clean?
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The following assumes you have enough time to follow all the steps, and assumes you are below timberline.
Find a log.
Dig your cathole on Side B of the log.
Plant your feet on Side A of the log.
Drop your nether garments to your knees.
Brace yourself with your hands on the log.
Sling your backside over the log.
Proceed.
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BTDT I think, but I don't remember ever having a 'problem'. As a guy who camps and also gets to use squatty potties once in a while, here's my advice:
First, ditch the shorts/pants it'll be much more comfortable to squat.
Second, the ground doesn't splash as much as a bowl full of water, so the problem probably isn't as bad as you might think.
Third, if your cathole is located on a slight slope you'll probably be able to get quite close too it, helping contain problems. A nice benefit of this - less strain on the ankles.
Fourth - you can pile up the dirt from the hole near your feet, as extra protection.
Fifth -by the time you hike out, whatever's on your boots will be long gone.
And final bonus comment - the backwoods is a place to enjoy, not to find out whether you can survive on questionable food choices. Eat food that you would eat in everyday life, cooked properly, and enjoy your trip!
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