I thought I knew everything about taking care of myself in the wilderness, but learned more facts and tips for some of the more difficult situations. For instance, I knew from gardening that the top layer of the soil is the most biologically active, but never linked that to considering why a immediate-use shit hole should not be dug too deep. I knew about groundwater movement but never thought to consider surface drainage and spring runoff when I selected a spot.
I think this book should be required reading for my college field work team; we spend 8 hours a day in the woods but not all of our crew has camping experience. ( )

This book is good in that the relevant information is sound, unfortunately the topic merits only a long magazine article. The rest is padding. ( )

Después de guiar a cientos de urbanitas por ríos de aguas bravas, Kathleen Meyer llegó a la conclusión de que evacuar al aire libre sin WC rara vez es una habilidad innata, sino un procedimiento complejo que demandaba urgentemente un correcto protocolo. Esta aleccionadora revelación, y el consecuente dominio por la autora de tal forma de arte, convirtieron Cómo cagar en el monte en una auténtica biblia campestre y en un bestseller internacional que, desde 1989, recoge las mejores maneras para que los seres humanos cumplamos nuestros requerimientos fisiológicos de un modo amable y respetuoso con la Madre Naturaleza.

La acumulación de excrementos humanos en muchos de nuestros espacios naturales no es solo un problema estético. Estos molestos y oloros desechos contaminan las aguas y, por tanto, son el medio para transmitir graves enfermedades, por no hablar del impacto medioambiental del siempre tan socorrido papel higiénico. Es fundamental concienciarse de la gran importancia que tiene cagar bien en el monte, y este libro es una herramienta fundamental para conseguir tal fin.

How to shit in the woods: an environmentally sound approach to a lost art by How to shit in the woods: an environmentally sound approach to a lost art by Meyer, Kathleen
Have had to pee once and was lucky we had found a secluded place.
Has a chapter for women as well. You can't take nature and being able to drink from flowing water any longer so it's important to follow some things to make the environment safe for all.
Finding the right spot and preparing the spot are discussed. Have seen funnels for women so they can pee like men.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device). ( )

This book is exactly what it says. My husband and I listened to it in the ride up to the Adirondacks to go do just what the title suggests-well, backpacking. I listened to the rest on the way back and forth from work.

I got this audiobook mainly for work to help to leave no trace and outdoor ethics. It is extremely humorous and you must be comfortable with the word shit. The author actually does a lot to explain exactly why she has chosen this word instead of other to convey her purpose. Anyway, this book contains a wealth of information for anyone who might find themselves having to go without a conventional toilet-hikers, backpackers, white-water rafters, kayakers, canoers, horseback riders and military personnel. Shared through personal anecdotes and other's stories about mishaps in the field, you will not feel alone in your trials. The best information is about different ways to actually go about your business, methods for being environmentally responsible and packing out. There is also quite a bit of information about treating water and giardia. The women's only sections is particularly useful, though I already use a Go Girl. There is a ton a product information in here and on the audiobook, that got a little boring to listen to, but is important if you are still trying to find the best way to shit in the woods.

This audiobook was received for free in return for an honest review. ( )