Poo Bag Kit

Sometimes it is not appropriate to bury your poo in the backcountry.  In these areas, you will need to bring a Poo Bag Kit. 

• Human Waste Bag

  • Required for snow camping 

  • May be required in hiking area

  • May be required on river trips

  • Options: 

    • Some bag systems come with a mylar outer bag

      • Mylar bag blocks odor, has a zip closure and are more durable than thinner plastic bags

    • Simple Poo Bag Systems (NO Mylar Bag):

      • These use thin plastic bags instead of heavier duty mylar outer bags

      • Lighter weight version for backpackers

      • National Parks provided "Blue Bag" 

        • Used by Mt. Rainier National Park, parts of North Cascades and Olympic National Parks

        • Minimalist system 

          • Thin inner blue bag

          • Outer clear bag feels like around 3 Mill?

          • Twist tie (sometimes 1 and sometimes 2)

        • This works, but other systems are better

        • A gallon Freezer Bag can be used as an upgrade for the outer bag

      • Cleanwaste Go Anywhere Toilet Kit

        • aka Wag Bag

          • “WAG” (Waste Alleviation and Gelling) 

        • If you are carrying a backpack, this is the preferred system

          • Lightweight designed for backpackers

          • Weight: 71g

        • Contents:

          • Light Gray biodegradable plastic inner bag

            • Contains Poo Powder 

          • Dark Gray biodegradable plastic Outer bag with zip closure

          • Small roll of toilet paper (similar to MRE TP)

          • Hand sanitizer wipe

        • Requires good aim or picking up waste like dog poo

        • Need to be able to tie knot to close

          • This makes this a one time use thing, unless you are good at knots

        • Sold at REI

      • DIY Human Waste Kit

        • Human waste bags get expensive, especially if you are outfitting an entire troop

        • There are places to skimp and this isn't one of them

        • Thickness of your bag matters

          • Ziploc Brand sandwich bag is 1.5 Mil

          • Ziploc Brand freezer bags are about 3 Mil

          • Husky Contractor Bags (sold at Home Depot) are 3 Mil

          • Costco sells both medium grade bags (0.6 Mil) and contractor bags (3 Mil)

          • Green Elephant

            • 8-gallon bags for lots of poop

            • 1 Mil thick (that's a bit thin)

            • Weight: 340g

            • Biodegradable 

              • 3 months in an industrial composter 

              • 1 year in a home compost

            • Gel not provided

            • Designed to fit over toilet

            • Use for long term campsites or group use

    • Mylar Poo Bag with Zip Closure:

      • These come with a heavy duty mylar out bag

        • Extra durability is nice if you are hauling a lot of gear

        • These are preferred if you are packing gear in a pulk or canoe

      • Restop2

        • Reststop1 is for LIQUID waste - this is NOT what you want

        • Reststop2 is for SOLID waste - this is what you want

        • Weight: 85-90g

        • Drawstring closure makes it easier to use bag more than once 

        • Gas-impervious Mylar outer pouch

        • Made for rafters

        • Bit heavy for backpacking

      • Nice Climbs El Crap Waste Bag

        • 5-gallon bag pink inner poop bag

        • Contents

          • Pink 5-gallon inner bag

          • Silver odor-proof disposal bag

            • Concern for possible holes where bag is folded

            • May not be such as issue if left outside in freezing temperatures

          • Gelling and deodorizing poop powder packet

          • Minimal TP - expect dirty fingers or butt

          • Antiseptic wipe

        • Lightest system

          • Weight: 70g

        • Intended for climbers who poo a lot and need a 10 pack

        • El Crap can hold around 3 big poops

        • Nice Climbs says to put coffee grounds in bag to reduce odor and to pee before use

      • Biffy Bag

        • Weight: 72g 

        • Wear it like diaper

        • Poop is funneled into mylar zip bag

        • Full squat not required

        • This system allows you to use bag in a tent or snow shelter

          • Do so ONLY in an emergency or right before leaving

          • The smell lingers for a LONG time and is NASTY!

      • Reliance Double Dootie

        • Designed for portable toilets

        • Each bag holds 12 pounds of human waste

        • Double bag system with heavy duty outer bag with zip closure

        • This would be an option for setting up a camp in a remote area

          • Can handle a lot of human waste

          • More economical for group use

        • They are too heavy for single person use

          • Weight: 340g per bag!

Poop Tube

aka Poo Pot (Australia)

• Optional piece of gear

• Protects your poop bag from exploding

• Options:

  • Poop Tube 101 

  • Waste Case

  • Yak Tube

  • Peanut butter jar (bring extra lid)

  • Pickle Jar 

  • PVC 

River Toilets

River Toilets are often required on river trips since you can't bury your poo.  

The old school method was to put a toilet seat on a ammo can.  The ammo can is durable and waterproof.  The problems is it's challenging to clean out.  Newer systems are easier to clean out an might be easier on your rivercraft. 

Groover Options

• 5-Gallon Bucket

  • Works fine as is affordable

  • Really sucks to clean out unless you lined it with bag and tied off bag 

• NRS ECO-Safe Toilet System 

  • Designed to fit 20mm Ammo Can 

  • Allows you to flush out with garden hose

• River Bank Toilet System

• Coyote Portable Camp Toilet System II