Extending stay/ Blackwater?

SteveAE wrote:

wvabeer wrote:
Dig a hole and make a temp. outhouse cover and move when its full. A bucket buddy on a 5 gallon bucket and no bottom.

At one time this was common, but I have to respectfully disagree with this approach now. Liquid waste is generally no problem (except concentrated in a desert environment), but solid waste just isn't acceptable anymore when the means to carry it out is available (i.e.; a vehicle). Sure, if you are backpacking away from other people then it is understandable (some places even require backpackers to carry out their solid waste). But it's no fun camping in what you think a pristine location, only to have used TP blowing around....or your dog digging up a tasty treat and then licking your face, or your child picking up a rock only to discover...... Also, such cat holes attract higher numbers of insects, birds, and other animals (such as bears) which bring their own set of problems to an area. So if you can drive there, then please have a plan to haul solid waste out.

As to the temporary outhouse .... whatever floats your boat. They do sell nifty outhouse tents if you feel the need. Or, the portable toilet (that collects solid waste) can simply be set up behind a bush, tree, or rock and gosh, the folks you are with really don't want to watch so will avert their eyes even if you are right in the middle of camp (have had to do this on a number of occasions...it's life folks).

I have no have intent to start a shouting match over this and I seldom post a response like this, but in this case, I felt it appropriate educate folks as to what is appropriate in today's world.

Happy camping all,
Steve