A Wilderness Pooping Guide

[@whomee2]

just because some people are immature about it, don't be too embarrassed about doing this video. Knowing how to handle this situation is just as important as any other when you are in the great outdoors. thanks for the tips! i never would have thought about handfuls of long grasses like that!

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

whomee2 Thanks for the encouragement. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@whomee2]

***** I am enjoying all of your videos, sir. thank you

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

whomee2 You are very welcome. Glad you are enjoying them

[@theflyingaussie4336]

At first i did not know wether i wanted to play this or not....educational and funny...loved it !

[@Murtagh653]

this is one of the most important questions when you are thinking of camping for more than a day or two. thank you for the video, as always, immensely helpful.

[@vagabondquerier9375]

Uncomfortable and uncommon subject to be taught, yet so highly needed. Thanks as alway, I did learn a few bits.

[@sharpuslf]

I can't believe I watched the whole video. LOL I could see you were uncomfortable, but I did learn quite a lot. Thanks!

[@truckerenoch8824]

A really light and fluffy snow, when it's still really cold, is also good for cleaning any wool clothing or blankets! Just lay them out in the snow for a little bit, then shake them out, flip them over and repeat. They also get that really great smell of ozone, like you get from line drying laundry!

[@rainbowhiker]

That was a dignified explanation for a sensitive subject. Thanks for the information.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

rainbowhiker You are welcome and thank you. This is one of those videos that I really did *not* enjoy doing but still felt that there was a need out there due to requests I was receiving for just such a video.

[@carol-anntrudell9990]

I was actually thinking about this today. Now I know. lol Love you both.

[@erinowl4407]

I've watched several videos on this topic and most are "cool" and have that air of demonstrating what they read in a book. Thanks for sharing your experience with us. We all need REAL information.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Erin Owl Thank you Erin. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@vanlifeinthecity9798]

As a person who lives in our van. This is amongst the very first subjects that comes up. Great video. Thanks again

[@brngrofdeth]

Hello there!

[@briargoatkilla]

Great advice! Tastfully presented. The US Forest service advises to always use a cat hole 6 to 8 inches deep and at least 200 feet from water. Kinda tough sometimes but I try to obey.

[@charles69691000]

Lonnie.after watching most of your videos and enjoyed and have learned a LOT, but this one nearly killed me because when you mentioned as to which way to wipe so you do not get cut, I nearly lost all my oats on to the keyboards. God bless you and the next time that my wife and I will come to Alaska, I have to take you out for coffee and pie for sure. That was the best laugh I had in a long time. Charles

[@HillbillysNdaBush]

Excellent video Lonny. Not many people touch on this subject because of the delicate nature of talking about it. Good job brother..

[@shawnsteinman2001]

I did my first snow poop today. I was so amazed at the experience it brought me here! I'm glad he mentioned snow at the end! :) Highly Recommended. Cheers!

[@sargintrock2538]

I salute you for tackling a seemingly "taboo" subject as I believe yer the only one to cover it that I've found! I've shat in blizzards on the side of ravines holding on to trees with one arm to keep from sliding into the creek below during Army exercises but I've often wondered why the bush community never discusses a common and daily occurrence for all us humans! Maybe John Wayne never took a dump but the rest of us heroes do. lol.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

I too have hung onto branches when doing my "business" but I'm always worried the branch will break at the worst possible moment lol.

[@smfranklin007]

Extremely informative and useful. Thank you for handling a sensitive topic so well. Love your vids.

[@carol-anntrudell9990]

I felt for you doing this video, but got a chuckle out of it. lol. Things I never would have thought about except the snow. Take care and God bless you.

[@semco72057]

I live in Arkansas where we have plenty of pine trees and the needles can be used to clean up with all year long and I have had to clean up using it many times while in the forest.

[@CarlosPortoPhotography]

I think you are the the first Bushcraft man To explain or give a tip about that affair. Thanks.

[@valerieedenW]

I never expected to find a video on this subject, but thank you. I have wondered about this and to have someone just speak candidly was great. Subjects like this are important. Thanks for doing it, and being classy at the same time. :o)

[@h2o4170]

Very well done sir ! Best one I've seen so far on a somewhat private subject for a lot of people!

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

h2o4170 Thank you. I really don't enjoy doing those type videos but I realize that there are quite a few people who want to know the sort of things that videos like this teach. If I can make videos that can help folks then it makes it all worthwhile.

[@h2o4170]

Hey everyone has to go and for some people being outside makes it an issue. Like I said I thought it was covered very well . Somehow I got sidetracked into several of these videos the other night and saw some less than ideal ideas being shared

[@brngrofdeth]

Hope to dump a load with you at one point or another, Lonnie. Love the great outdoors! Much appreciated for posting this.

[@ospididious]

After years of Rainbow Family Gatherings, I know all about this. The one thing I noticed you left out was to throw ashes on it. Its not necessary, but it help to keep it contained and keeps the smell down from what I've observed. Thanks as always.

[@ivygarcia9525]

This was excellent information for ignorant city people like myself who've never even considered such things! Thanks!

[@Crismoe73]

I normally have tissues with me (paper handkerchiefs), but this was fine to find out, that some long grass could make the job also. Always wondered that leaves would not be strong enough and tear apart when wiping (never had to try so far...)... So this was very helpful to me! Thanks.

[@NazgulWitchKing]

This video has the most information I've seen on this subject, great vid thanks man

[@SpiritofWildWings]

Not enough of us cover this topic. Glad you did.

[@JEEROFUKU]

My favourite plant for such a purpose will be Lamb’s ear, anytime ))) And, if you feel unbalanced or something, don’t be shy and use your walking stick ( or any stick ) for your own support during this delicate mission. ATB🙏🏻🍀

[@Hoonozit]

Glad to see you back, Lonnie, I hope I spelled it correctly. I subed some time ago. Thanks for the informative video. You dealt with the subject matter very professionaly. Good job.

[@theoriginalkeepercreek]

Lonnie, you did a great job with this one despite feeling awkward. Most of it is common sense, but who knew about the grasses? That info is good to remember. Laughed so hard when you began explaining uphill vs downhill. I guess with some folks the instructions need to be specific. LOL.

[@painterkyle]

Very good information on a very touchy subject. From personal experience, I can attest that it is a very unpleasant experience to stumble upon another hunters “deposit” in the predawn hours of ones hunt.

[@Wintertrekker]

Thanks Lonnie, it needs to be said. Another tip when in a canoe route or hiking campsite is to always have your compass on you. Biggest thing I hate in canoe country here are idiots who were there before you and did not go far enough back in the bush from the campsite, and they pollute the area. People need to go way, way back from the campsite perimeter, but you loose sight of the camp, so always have than compass on you! I have had to take a bearing back to camp a few times!

[@UFT1]

Another way i learned that i think is more comfortable than squatting is find a med size diameter tree and at the base of it squat down and place your back against it as you squat, would make it more comfortable as a back rest and you still aren't sitting on a down tree or touching anything with your bare butt. I call it the Toilet Recliner for the woodsman lol. Great Video, always waiting to see what you make a vid of next. :0)

[@Hostiler60]

LOL It seems just so fitting to have all those flies hanging around given the subject. Thanks for doing the uncomfortable here. It IS important to know this stuff.

[@iliveoutside]

I always carry the travel size Charmin wet wipes and a tiny bottle of hand sanitizer for the final cleanup, get them in the travel/trial size section of your store.

[@brngrofdeth]

Great idea as I always do as well but if it is freezing in your back pack, I guess you can warm them up in your butt crack... Lol.

[@tammy-lynnstewart5677]

Mullien works well for a wipe - leaves can be quite large and they are fuzzy so they clean well. They also grow quite tall and the leaves stay fairly intact even in the winter.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

I have heard from others that Mullien works good. We do not have Mullein here in Alaska. my favorite here in Alaska is Sphagnum moss. It is usually a bit damp and I like to call it "nature's wet wipe."

[@tanyafriebele362]

Mullien has small hairs that irritate the skin, or so I've heard.

[@bugnfront]

Heck, in our neck of the woods scootin is a favorite....uphill 14 miles...both ways!. If too rough of terrain the the old pine cones....are a good subsi-toot for corn cobbs....lol

[@magicod]

When I was a kid and needed to take a crap, when we were out fishing, I asked my dad if he had any toilet paper. As he told us all over and over through the years "What do you think the sleeves on your T-shirt are for? He also shared why cream cost more than milk. "Harder for the cows to his the smaller bottles." I shared this in class one day!

[@Hoyerlift101]

Very delicately handled. Well done.

[@QCKIII]

Great vid.Nothing can ruin your day faster then someone else's poop on your boot! I have asked a few utubers to make a video on this subject and mostly got laughts but I think its important stuff to learn.Thanks Lonnie!

[@johnburgin7478]

Good stuff . Shocked there are many videos on this subject 😁

[@bugnfront]

Colorado las requires burial. Also distances from water as you said. Down here animals are drawn to smells...probably doesnt need mentioned but....get a ways out of camp and not near food sources.

[@petermohlman]

very enlightening. I have yet to consider horsetail as a method, Ill give it a try this weekend! cheers

[@Carlos-hs8zo]

Hey, its just part of it and like it or not your going to be faced with doing this that is if you survive long enough out in the wild. Covering it and staying away from water sources is a must!

[@Pawoodsman]

Good poop pointers Lonnie thanks for doing even if not a easy subject.

[@alaskankare]

How did I miss THIS one! Great info. Women can use moss when on their "special" time too.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Yes moss was traditionally used as you suggest as well as baby "diapers". During my wife and my recent moose hunting trip we had misplaced our toilet paper and assumed that we had forgot it at home. We ended up using moss during quite a portion of our trip before we located the hidden TP. lol Personally I like using moss and at least sometimes prefer it to using store bought TP. Sphagnum moss is quite healing and useful as a wound dressing as well. A world wide known survival instructor claims that water found in the roots of sphagnum moss is safe to drink. The moss does contain a tiny amount of iodine naturally but I'm just not convinced that there is enough of that and or other constituents to render stagnant water potable. I can not say for sure though that it does NOT render it potable.

[@dukewright8498]

Thx for not demonstrating Lonnie, LOL! Always needed info.

[@candiduscorvus]

Your best friend with this is an e-tool. Use it to dig your cat hole and then fold the shovel head 90 degrees, prop the handle on the ground and use the shovel head for a seat. Makes things convenient. If you can find one of the old style with a straight wood handle it can even serve as a good spindle to keep a roll of toilet paper on, though I prefer taking wet wipes with me out into the woods. Just keep them collected and throw them in a fire afterward so you're not leaving litter.

[@MegaXcal]

Thanks for the great video as usual. I've actually used coffee filters. they come in bulk and cheap lol...I have a 'poop' pot load of them at home :) but in the scenario of have to take care of business and you don't have anything, your information is awesome. thank you.

[@387Dima]

wow sounds like my type of place, im horribly allergic to poison ivy/oak, but im fine with nettles. thank you for the reply, and the great video!

[@trevorraycraft6457]

You did pretty well considering the topic well done.

[@rogerioreckel6335]

Well I grew up in amazon region Brazil where many times in the jungle you half to do that and never covered that up now after this video I keep thinking on the flies......thank you for the video.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Rogerio Reckel Those flies can be a nuisance for sure. Thanks Rogerio for watching and you are welcome.

[@gameragedad8953]

I was wondering how other people did this. I have found it very uncomfortable to squat so grabbing a bush and leaning is a good tip. When I have to do it again I will probably hold onto a low hanging tree branch. I have just not wiped before after going and that has worked for me. People in other countries use a bidet so if you're really that paranoid I suppose you could use a squirt bottle to wash your ass after you were done pooping. Also, I have used the inside of birch bark before as toilet paper. Birch bark is very paper-like for wiping and not too uncomfortable. When I was little my dad would refer to this as Indian toilet paper. Thank you for sharing your experiences.

[@PAFloridian]

Could someone tell me how this video turns out? I have to go take a dump!

[@bugnfront]

healthier to leave one.!!!!! lol

[@EdwinDueck]

This video might have been uncomfortable for you, but I learned a lot that I would never have thought of.the tip about covering it was great, but sadly there are those who don't care. A friend of mine her dog had to go rub in stuff and you guest it, yup, by a camping area. Needless to say I had to help her wash the dumb dog, hated that dog for the rest of that weekend. Thanks for this video.

[@bugnfront]

You need to do a expanded video and do a endepth one on camping personal hygiene. sooo Important. Example a "dry bath with smoke" etc. washing even hands is crucial or washing pans and knives etc. My camp knife is a one piece steel with no hold points for spoilin of food or blood if used as cute ng up game. This could be a series with subset videos...

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

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[@bugnfront]

@@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival Thank you....I need to watch more of your vids and explore more what topics you have covered before I post suggestions. ..lol I will. O like all I have seen so far..thanx fpr all your time and energy tp brong them to us..

[@leebarker4207]

Thanks I know that was uncomfortable but it's a fact a life in the bush.

[@EdjeBos]

With snow, wouldn't/doesn't it melt while whiping? Water trickling down your legs, filled with.... Or is there some kind of technique to prevent that? Thanx for the info!

[@onebadboy2]

Very nicely done Lonnie. Thanks.

[@brianve7jyd943]

Howdy - that dried dead moss u find on spruce works good in winter or year round as well - take care

[@DamianBloodstone]

Good post on the subject. I've watched quite a few about this subject searching for info that seemed sound and right. As always, yours sounds right to me. I was wondering what you did in the snow. How do you dig a cathole in the ground with snow on top or in frozen ground? Do you just dig a hole in the snow away from everything? I know your discomfort about the subject "2." Must be something universal in that number for it. I thank you for the time you took to do this and the discomfort/embarrassment it might have caused to do.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Since the winter time ground is froze rock hard here to a depth of as much as 3 feet, there is no way of digging a pit during the winter. I just back up next to a bush or some place that people or other animals who are traveling through the area will not be stepping or be forced to go around and drop the load. There really is no need to dig a hole in the snow since it will melt out anyway once Spring time melt commences and chances are that future snows will cover the job until Spring melt anyway.

[@DamianBloodstone]

@@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival Thanks for the reply and info. Take Care and Stay Safe, my friend.

[@aoeu256]

You can use a mustard, or some other type of container as a "portable bidet" which cuts down the need of leaf/paper material by 60%.

[@RokiMowntinHi]

aoeu256 - THIS is a great tip!!!

[@davidwelsh1487]

wow , I learned a lot I such a short amount of time … !! . this was fantastic info .

[@Knifeguyyy]

Brave and hillarious video!! Great info full of truth!!!

[@LiamMitts]

Buddy this was fun to watch.Not talked about much but good to know,Thanks

[@rexfrost5246]

cold and snow is the worst when no shelter is around. Scouts and Navy survival training covered all this for me.

[@Occupuyourspine]

For me mostly there is nothing to wipe off I keep several washable pieces of cloth & try to have water available.

[@UFT1]

Another way i learned that i think is more comfortable than squatting is find a med size diameter tree and at the base of it squat down and place your back against it as you squat, would make it more comfortable as a back rest and you still aren't sitting on a down tree or touching anything with your bare butt. I call it the Toilet Recliner for the woodsman lol.

[@directorofnothing6010]

A military straddle trench is a good for going no. 2 for extended stays. Dig a hole 1 ft wide, 2 1/2 feet deep and 4 ft long. Of course if you're by yourself, 2 feet long would suffice

[@scottsmith1607]

Actually just squatting like you did often leads to messy misses, lost balance and pissing on yourself as most of us do 1while doing 2. Grabbing bushes can lead to pulling the bush out at some point. Simply tie a bit of rope to a tree as a handhold or just dig your hole near a sapling. That allows you to lean back further and ensure no mishaps.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Believe me these method and means that I teach here have been tried and proven by me over many decades. However if you are unsteady and If you need to grip something sturdy to keep from falling over then feel free to do so. Each person needs to take what they see here and adapt it to fit their physic and locale.

[@justinfite96]

This was a good and informative video about things everyone should know but don't, so thank you and you were funny in this video made me laugh good day sir.

[@skyborne6393]

If you are uphill, Always poop downhill. Wind carry the smell lol.

[@edward9674]

Just don't fall backwards.

[@christopherellis2663]

Dig deep hole with stick or something, squat over hole, drop into hole. Wipe wash, dry, close hole. Deep and narrow, but roots and rocks do get in the way. Out of the way from where someone might walk. But not under a bush where they might want to shelter for the night.

[@gosmoothgolight7567]

Thanks for some really useful tips, sir! See you down the road ... God Bless :)

[@biggles1024]

Great advice and tastefully presented. Thanks for posting. :)

[@TheBbbobbby]

I used to work at a Home Hardware lumberyard. Every once in a while we would discover a big dump tucked behind a lumber pile because somebody didn't feel like going indoors to the public toilet.

[@gabrial3377]

One thing you didnt caution is make sure your wipe material is not harboring ticks! Being a gold prospector i went to NH on the Kangamangus HWY to dig in the river. The state made some pull offs next to the river so people can walk down. There are picnic tables. Well there was several piles of human poop with toilet paper on the rocks next to the river. With a small rock on top to hold the TP down i suppose. Big no no pooping next to a riverbank. I have no idea what goes through peoples minds when they do these things. It is one reason why the state and national parks are being shut down to campers.

[@bretdavisdmd]

firearms to poop. Got the serious and then the giggles. Good job.

[@biofobia]

Thanks for the video, has long had doubts about it

[@EarthBlue2]

I take my hat off to you brother for this educational video!!!

[@MrJohnMainwaring]

I got to say your a good sport to discuss this topic. Lonnie I'm retired old businessman, I can speak at a seminar to hundreds comfortably on any subject I support and have researched. But even with research and particle knowledge you defiantly got me beat on this. While I'm here I live up North in Canada, bear country, I do have common sense about them, ie hang the food away from where you are etc, but any advice on that subject that's new? Sleeping on the ground around here is a challenge , I found five bear dens within a 3 km radius. Other than making a strong wiki, tents are dangerous hammock camping I think they would just consider you a smorgasbord. Your thought's on bear proofing would be appreciated, thank you

[@apsutton336]

John Mainwaring hi from Australia watch treefool utube depending on your fitness level this guy tree hammock camps high and he has a video on increasing fitness levels also!

[@MBSRbushcraft]

Not many people dare to talk about it, but everybody does it (hopefully every day). Stones can also be good to wipe off! In many cultures people wash it clean after wiping off. I prefer that too. In islamic culture they use the left hand for dirty jobs like wiping off and the right hand for clean things like eating. I think that makes sense. And you'll never shake a hand that has been on a certain place LOL Thanks for your tips and advice bro!

[@21dkt]

phreshayr - Are you the man who was featured in Ray Mears' Northern Wilderness Survival?

[@Blackopsmechanic338]

Your a good man...I couldn’t stop laughing from all your terminology. Hahaha Good info...thanks.

[@tallcedars2310]

I was doing ok until you started to laugh, then I lost it(laughed) and took awhile to subside:) Then you were lost for words and away I went again, thanks for the hardy chuckles n' tears. That aside, it is an informative video, thanks for taking on the topic

[@stevethomas8144]

Ya look obviously uncomfortable sharing this info.... So.. Hats off to ya for sharing :) It's a basic living skill that many of us in industrial countries take for granted.... (toilets.. paper.. etc..)

[@jonpatterson5668]

I love this video.....I have never laughed so hard over a serious subject before.....

[@phucyu8428]

There were some important questions answered in this video that every outdoorsman has asked at least once in their lives.

[@garoglen]

My Dad told me that he was in a hurry to crap once and when he finished he looked around for something to wipe with , within arms reach were a few ( just born ) copperheads ! no problems tho .

[@michaelshanahan4042]

I have heard the one about avoiding yellow snow now i am going to have to avoid the brown stuff to 😉

[@camper905]

Wouldn't you always want to dig a hole and bury your waste??? I'm confused why you mentioned to only do that at "camp".

[@truckerenoch8824]

If you have old news papers, or scrap writing paper, you can wad it up, flatten it back out, wad it up again and repeat until you have a cloth like texture. I've heard it can be done with low quality magazines too, but it'd probably take forever to get to a point you wouldn't be performing an auto colectomy and I've never been that desperate. 😆

[@CrowdPleeza]

Are there any videos about how Native Americans handled this issue back in the day?

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

I personally am not aware of any videos on traditional methods on this subject. Many of the means discussed here in this video was most likely also used traditionally as well since it only makes sense.

[@Dem0D1ck]

One thing that will help with the flies is digging your hole down wind of your camp about 50 to 100 yards or so.

[@bobsimmons919]

This one made me chuckle.

[@jbrannon69]

Good job at explaining a messy situation ;)

[@wutzibu]

I am too lazy to squat^^' when I have the time I always build myself some kind of construction or search for some kind of chill place. tree stumps that are rotten from the inside are perfect toilets or trees that fell over have nice nooks in the root area where you can even lay back, chill andenjoy the view whilst doing your business. my friends where quite annoyed that I go pooping for about half an hour but I rather relax and have a pleasant and clean time instead of rushing it and having a little mishap.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

I've never thought of hollow tree stumps lol. That ought to work well but I would be afraid of what might come up out of that dark interior and bite me in places I don't want to be bit lol. I have had experience with being bit during compromising situations and I don't want to repeat them.

[@wutzibu]

hahaha, well i used hollows tumps that where cut and thus easily to overview. i once got bitty by a scorpion in turkey but not during taking a crap but when i grabbed behind me to put some more wood in the fire. i once had the mishap of stepping into something after it rolled down a hill just as you described. i blamed one of the kids i was with for not cleaning up his shit properly because i didnt realized that it migth have been mine. the realization came far too late ^^'

[@The_Warrior526]

I've used hollow tree stumps for urinals a number of times.

[@outNtheshawnee]

I have never been to alaska, Would truely love to live there and live the survivalist life. One question tho, Mesquitos absolutely love me... I see there are ALOT of mesquitos flying around you... But dont seem to be biting you. Whats your trick? lol Thanks love the videos - Subscribed viewer.

[@winfieldjohnson125]

Lambs' ears are mentioned in the comment section, but not Mullein leaves. They used to be very popular for this purpose.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

We do not have mullein here in Alaska but wished we did as I appreciate it's medicinal qualities.

[@gloriastanley2156]

Yes Lonnie. And thankyou

[@farmtrout66]

Not a pleasure to discuss but a task we all face , well done.