Pooper Scoopers... what do you use?

raindove wrote:
We've used these
for years. The rake attachment is a new feature that I wouldn't use.
We use the tray and the spade type pusher.

We use a similar type, without the garden rake feature. (And without the pretty colors, just plain aluminum.)

At the camp site, we put a white tall kitchen draw string garbage bag in a 5 gallon bucket with lid. As "stuff" is scooped, it goes in the bag in the bucket (and the lid quickly goes back on.)

When breaking camp, the white bag is sealed and disposed. Then the scooper set goes in a new white bag that then gets wrapped around the handles, sealing the "working" end inside the bag. A spring clamp holds the bag tight to the handles. Then the scoop goes in the basement compartment next to the sewer hose, while the bag keeps things clean.

When setting up at a new site, the scooper gets unwrapped, and the white bag goes in the bucket, ready to start the whole process again.

This works very well at the site, but is not the most convenient on walks. We just use the pocket full of bags method, but I suppose you could take the scoop with you.

EDIT: as pointed out, sometimes the scoop needs to be cleaned. We bought the cheapest dishpan at the dollar store. Fill that with some water, and add a splash of liquid bleach. That sits next to the 5 gallon bucket, and if the the scoop gets messy, just set it in the bleach water and let it soak. When you pull it out next time, everything just falls off, including dried on smeared "stuff." The bleach helps sanitize things, and prevents nasties from growing in the water and making it smell bad.