WHEN NATURE CALLS. . . After rowing hundreds of urban
North Americans down whitewater rivers, Kathleen Meyer
discovered that defecating in the wild without a commode
is hardly an innate skill, but a complex procedure
desperately in need of a protocol! This sobering
revelation, and her subsequent mastery of the artform,
has made How to Shit in the Woods the backcountry bible
of eco-friendly outdoor elimination options since 1989.
Long-embraced by the outdoor community, How to Shit in
the Woods is still the go-to primer for backpackers and
hikers, campers and climbers, skiers, sea kayakers,
river runners, and all off-the-grid sojourners. The
third edition presents the latest innovations, high-tech
to low-tech, for responsible human waste disposal. Also
featured: reflections on the increasing adoption of
''packing-it-out,'' a practice designed to help protect
sensitive environments; the most current safeguards
against health risks associated with drinking straight
from wilderness waterways; suggestions for purists who
plan to leave the t.p. at home; and a wealth of
recommendations for ladies who must make do without a
loo. Meyer's delightfully shameless discussion of a
once-shameful activity, her erudite examination of its
associated vocabulary, and her unapologetic promotion of
its colorful vernacular, make How to Shit in the Woods
essential--and vastly entertaining--reading for anyone
who has ever paused at the edge of the wilderness and
pondered, ''Where do I go to go?'' |
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