cat-hole

Dug camp privy

A cat-hole is a small hole dug in the ground to bury human waste when camping or hiking in areas without toilet facilities.

The name suggests a hole sized for a cat to use.

Outdoor ethics typically call for digging six to eight inches deep and packing out toilet paper: Dig a cat-hole at least 200 feet from water sources.

latrine

trowel

Flat blade for spreading

  • digUnearth by shoveling
  • buryPlace beneath soil
  • wasteUnwanted discarded material

defecate · feces · decompose · biodegradable · backcountry · wilderness · sanitation · hygiene · privacy · toilet-paper

excavation

dig

Unearth by shoveling

  • trowelFlat blade for spreading
  • shovelTool for moving earth
  • spadeFlat-bladed digging implement

soil · earth · topsoil · humus · depth · scoop · loam · digging · ground · dirt

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cat-holeflush toilet

Plumbed waste disposal bowl

indoor plumbing · sewage system · septic system · bathroom · lavatory

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cat-holeouthouse

Detached backyard toilet

privy · composting toilet · porta-potty · portable toilet · latrine

wilderness vs. civilization

cat-holebathroom

Room for hygiene

facilities · restroom · comfort station · public restroom · washroom

Family

cat, hole, cats, catty, catlike, catnip, catfish, holes, holed

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