Re: [Paddlewise] $5.00 Boom Box for packing waste

From: Mark Z <seakayaker_at_dotzen.org>
Date: Wed, 5 Jun 2002 17:49:31 -0600 (MDT)
On Mon, 3 Jun 2002, Someone wrote:
[snip]
> Frankly, I hope I never have to use it but evidence of the ability to pack
> waste is required in some wilderness areas.

many places that require waste be packed out will also NOT let you go in
if you plan to use plastic bags to pack it in, as then it goes to the
landfill, creating hazardous waste. this was what has lead to the demise
of the famous "rocket box" toilets.. ie empty military ammunition boxs
that seal water tight, you just line it, poop, tie off the bag & throw
away later... not allowed most places that require human waste packed out.

YMMV

markz [has anyone noticed how many 'z's there are here now ;-]

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