Hikers Debate Over Horse Manure On Trails. Here’s the Scoop.
Hikers have to clean up after dogs—why don’t equestrians have to do the same?
Bathroom Etiquette
Learn the proper sanitation techniques and environmental considerations necessary for responsibly doing your business in the woods with Backpacker’s bathroom etiquette how-to guides.
Where’s the Most Memorable Place You’ve Ever Pooped Outside? We Asked, Backpacker Editors Answered.
Where's the most memorable place you've ever gone to the bathroom outdoors? From a spider-filled jungle to a mountaintop throne, here's what two Backpacker editors had to say.
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He Wrote the Book on LNT. Here’s What He Says About Pooping Outside
Everybody does it. But pooping in the wrong place could make a mess of someone else's hike. An expert shares how to make the best of a sh*tty situation on the trail.
Hand Sanitizer Isn’t Cutting It. Here’s Why Hikers Need to Start Washing Their Hands.
An outbreak of norovirus on the Pacific Crest Trail proves that hikers’ hygiene routines need an upgrade.
In Praise of the Backcountry Bidet
No, your way is gross.
The Right Way to Poop in the Backcountry
It may be taboo in daily life, but talking about poop is inevitable for any overnight hiker.
So You Pooped on the Trail. What Now?
A hiker makes a Leave No Trace confession, and we're here to dole out penance—and a piece of advice.
4 Ways to Make Packing Out TP Less Gross
Yes, the idea of carrying out your nasty, used toilet paper is a little gross. But in many places, it's also the right thing to do. Here are some tips to make it painless and smell-free.
Women: How to Pee Outside Without Toilet Paper
More than half of women say they use toilet paper after peeing outdoors. We say it's an unnecessary hassle. Try one of these alternatives.
Women's Backcountry Hygiene 101
Follow these women's backcountry hygiene rules from a wilderness doctor to stay clean and healthy on your next backpacking trip.
How to Poop In the Woods
Learn three different positions for answering nature's call in the backcountry.
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