Look in camping stores or online for plastic bags designed for storing used toilet paper.
Walking 75 paces should ensure that you’re far enough away.
A large rock is another privacy option.
Spot poison ivy by looking for plants with clusters of three leaves.
It’s not necessary to dig a hole if you’re peeing, although you can if desired.
A good rule of thumb is to make sure the hole is at least as deep as your hand is long. If you’re in the woods in the snow, the hole should extend 6 inches (15 cm) below ground level, not just the snow.
If you can’t hold a squat, position yourself part way on a rock or log.
If you’re not sure whether a leaf is poisonous or not, it’s best not use it.
Animals will dig up the used toilet paper which is why you shouldn’t bury it. This bag should be kept in your toiletry bag. If you’re using leaves that you found nearby, these can go directly into the hole.
Your trowel should never touch any waste, so only use it to scoop soil back into the hole. Try walking on the hole to compact the soil. Use pine needles or twigs or leaves that are on the ground, to help cover up where you dug.
Use just a drop or two of the hand sanitizer. It’s a good idea to put the hand sanitizer in its own small plastic bag inside your toiletries bag to ensure it stays germ-free.
