Cathole

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A cathole or cat hole or sometimes pighole

hikers and others engaging in outdoor recreation
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According to the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, catholes should be dug at least 200 feet (60 m) from water sources, walking trails or campsites. Additionally, the same cathole should not be used twice. Catholes should be between 6 and 8 inches (15 and 20 cm) deep and disguised after use to prevent access by animals, some of which are coprophagous.[2][3] The digging of catholes is forbidden in some regions of high elevation where the climate can hinder the decomposition of waste.[4]

See also

References

  1. . our small one-sit hole (also termed a cat hole)
  2. ^ "When Nature Calls: How to Dig a Cathole". Leave No Trace. 2017-02-18. Retrieved 2021-04-03.
  3. ^ "Catholes: Proper Disposal of Human Waste". Boy Scouts of America. Retrieved 2021-04-03.
  4. ^ "How to Dig a Cathole - Trail to Summit". www.trailtosummit.com. Retrieved 2021-04-03.

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