How To Dig A Cathole and Poop In The Wilderness

Most of us are on a schedule that we follow daily. That being said, when nature calls you need to be able to deal with it, even in the backcountry.

In some overused areas, it has become a requirement to pack out your solid human waste. That means your poop. This video is a demonstration of how to dig a “Cat Hole”, make a deposit, and remove your waste. As you will see, some pre-planning is necessary. Dig your catholes before you need them.

A key to storing your human waste for the remainder of your trip is to store all human waste in an Outsak, Animal Resistant Storage Bag. The Outsak UL or Outsak UL Micro are the perfect size for this purpose. Animals can be attracted to the smell of human waste just as they are attracted to the smell of your food.

Enjoy the video!