I'm thinking about that as well. I have a friend who has prostrate trouble and he just uses his bailer (from his canoe - made of the top of a Clorox bottle, complete with the lid) and then pours it over the side. His paddles with a woman who does the same. Other friends tell me I haven't lived until I've peed down the leg of my wet suit. Arthur Herbert talked about having to balance on the back of his kayak to relieve himself during his 19 day crossing of the Gulf. Urine from a healthy person is free of bacteria so I don't have a problem with disposing of it over the side. Feces on the other had poses health hazards but if you were far enough out, this might be your only choice unless you had a plastic bag to store it in until you could bury it on shore. I do know that this involves anatomy differences between men and women, including our balance points and the receptacle which will work for each. I do hope the experts out there, both men and women, will share their techniques. Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2000 22:03:41 -0700 From: lee hsieh <lhsieh_at_sfo.com> I didn't see any mention of this on the paddlewise website so i'll assume this topic hasn't been covered yet. Being an active sort of fella in my early 30's, i usually have to urinate about once every hour[can hold for 2..heard it's not healthy] due to a high metabolism. For those of you with similar circumstances, how do you relieve yourself during long trips in your kayak. Short of exiting or peeing in your wetsuit, there must be some tried and true methods out there. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced/forwarded outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Lee asked, "For those of you with similar circumstances, how do you relieve yourself during long trips in your kayak." Check the archives under "footpump". Very efficient, kinder to the sponge, allows you to retain your skirt integrity. Jack *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced/forwarded outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
You men have it so easy! Vicki (not a guy) in California *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced/forwarded outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
> will share their techniques. Well, ok... In groups in Baja we just let people swim from the Kleppers as it was so warm, always with a support boat modestly nearby. On one hot day in the San Juans we let someone sort of go in "half way" (teen-age girl) while three boats were rafted up, again modestly. This was bordering on an urgency, can't wait sort of thing, with no place to get out (one of those long stories). On solo trips when I couldn't get to shore I used my coffee cup once, and another time found just the tip of a rock near shore to put a paddle brace on so I could get one leg out, (etc.) I suggest women wear a two piece bathing suit and baggy shorts. We always encourage people to keep drinking and try to find a lot of acceptable bathroom spots (eg outhouses in the San Juans and other places). With kids I mention that he/she who pees the most gets a gold star. I do seem to remember this thread, however... Andree Newly updated - http://www.onwatersports.com/KIX *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced/forwarded outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
> Subject: [Paddlewise] how do you find relief? > Depends... RWR endorsed *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced/forwarded outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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