RE: [Paddlewise] Disposal of Human Waste

> From: Mark Zen <canoeist_at_netbox.com>

> At 16:17 8/23/99 EDT, GeoHar9966_at_aol.com wrote:
> >I would like suggestions on disposal of human waste while camping along the 
> >coast.
> >My understanding is that you can leave your solid waste in the inter tidal 
> >zone since it is biodegradable.  Is this OK?
> >
> >George
> 
> thanks for asking, seriously...
> i'd rather not paddle through your poop ;-p
> take a potta-potty of some sort... we have
> to on most rivers out here. not too bad to
> deal with in a canoe... but let's hear some
> reviews of the kayaking types...

Well, sorry about the graphic response, but I was paddling the beautiful
coast of the south island of New Zealand when one floated by.  Yuck.
It happened to be a popular kayak destination, though.

I think it would matter how populated the area is and the freqency of 
kayakers.

Jackie (no ascii images for this one 8-}
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