Bearspoop in the woods . It ’s a break , to the peak that their forest - pooping is an internationally recognized truth used rhetorically to emphasise a argument ’s veracity . It ’s also where bear live , so it just makes sense . But what if you wanted to do it as well ? If you wanted to emulate the bears , embrace your own inner ursine , and make the forest faecal ?
fortuitously for anyone study such an endeavor , or catch short mid - hike , theNew York State Department of Environmental Conservationhas got your back — and bottom .
In the first of its new monthly series of instructional videos , the DEC tackle relieve oneself rurally .
The first piece of advice is to impart the lead , as nobody wants a pleasant hike ruined by seeing someone void their bowels , or walking through what they forget behind . The DEC suggests taking 70 big steps off the trail before doing your business organisation .
Next up , find your spot . You do n’t want to be neck - trench in a bush or loom over some poisonous substance ivy , so appear for minimum vegetation . Trees can provide a bit of sustenance if needed .
Now , dig your yap . First move aside any pine needle or general forest detritus to get at the grime , then take out your trowel .
You have a trowel , right ? If you travel like the pro at the DEC roll , you ’ll have a bathroom kit with you : can paper , hand sanitizer , a material , a non - gossamer dish , and , yep , a trowel .
Dig your hole , six inches or so across and about the same depth , and do your matter ( yourpoop ) . Used toilet paper can be bury or conduct aside in your bag ( hence non - crystal clear ) . Then , replace the soil and scatter whatever Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree junk was there before you created your tiny little cesspit .
Congratulations — you’ve pooped in the woods !
