How to poop in the woods is a question that any backpacker or camper ponders. It can hold people back from adventures because discussing it can be a sort of taboo nature, but don’t worry. I won’t hold anything back. (HAHA!)  I hope that you benefit tremendously from this Beginner’s Guide to Pooping in the Woods.  

One of the things I was most nervous about when backpacking was where to put my poop when pooping in the outdoors. My belly can be super unpredictable on long hikes, the combo of strange food and anxiety doesn’t necessarily mix well, and well sometimes you just gotta go.  While pooping in the woods while camping can mainly be avoided because of the outhouses and bath houses that are available at most campsites, when you’re backpacking, you don’t have these options. If you’re backpacking, you will definitely will have to poop in the woods. It’s important to be prepared for pooping in the woods prior to having to engage in the act, so here’s everything you need to know about pooping in the wilderness, and what you need to bring with you to have a pleasurable pooping experience.