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    How to Shit in the Woods: An Environmentally Sound Approach to a Lost Art
    How to Shit in the Woods: An Environmentally Sound Approach to a Lost Art
    How to Shit in the Woods: An Environmentally Sound Approach to a Lost Art
    Audiobook4 hours

    How to Shit in the Woods: An Environmentally Sound Approach to a Lost Art

    Written by Kathleen Meyer

    Narrated by Khristine Hvam

    4.5/5

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    About this audiobook

    World changes come fast and furious, and in the backcountry it is no different. The practice of "packing-it-out"-adopted to protect high-use areas and fragile ecosystems-is here to stay. We are now often urged or even required to haul our poop home. To assist with all this responsible human waste disposal, Kathleen Meyer discusses the latest in product innovations, from classy high-tech to inexpensive do-it-yourself. She covers the most current solutions to the health risks of drinking straight from wilderness waterways, presents a raft of natural substitutes for the purist swearing off toilet tissue, and offers a wealth of new recommendations for ladies who must make do without a loo.

    In rowing hundreds of urbanites down whitewater rivers, Meyer honed her squatting skills. Her 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-listening for anyone who has ever paused at the edge of the forest and pondered: "Where do I go to go?"
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateJun 30, 2014
    ISBN9781494571184
    How to Shit in the Woods: An Environmentally Sound Approach to a Lost Art

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    • 4/5
      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.
    • 5/5
      Funny and useful. I near cried I was laughing so hard, and yet, the information has come in handy. More than once.
    • 4/5
      A book about what it means to go camping completely without the use of ammenities
    • 5/5
      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, KathleenHave 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).
    • 4/5
      Extremely useful information. 
    • 5/5
      A terribly funny book...