----- Original Message ----- From: Debbie Reeves To: Rick.Sylvia_at_ferguson.com Sent: 3/15/2002 4:43:47 PM Subject: RE: [Paddlewise] Packing waste out Rick wrote: What's the best (cleanest, least stinky, etc) way to do that? I believe that there are some commercially bought "packs", but I also think I've seen some discussion on homemade "packs". Also, when people talk about packing waste out, are they talking about the solids, liquids, or both? ------------------------------------- On most expeditions I lead (short or long), I ask participants to pack out solids. Personally, I use 2 different sized big-mouth Nalgene containers *with screw lids* (I hate the thought of on a hot summer day a lid popping off at an inopportune moment). One size is good for a long weekend, the other for a week long trip. I "line" the jar with a small garbage bag and twist-tie the top, sprinkling baking soda in the bottom. Using a trowel, I put my stuff into a zippy, seal it using an anti-bacterial towelette and stick the zippy into the garbage bag in the container. At home, I can dump out the contents and the jar is clean, ready for reuse someday. I like the idea of "going" on something, and then just putting the something into a container, but that adds a lot of bulk to the package. Someone told me of using celephane (?) but said it was kind of a hassle because they had to take the whole roll (individual pre-cut pieces ripped or were impossible to take apart). Perhaps tin foil would work without adding too much bulk. Debbie Reeves --- Debbie Reeves --- oceanswells_at_earthlink.net --- EarthLink: It's your Internet. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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