Let's face it everyone goes and when out camping in remote sections of the forest it is necessary to provide a safe way to build and hide waste, instead of leaving a mess for someone else to come across. Most campgrounds have a means of disposal such as outhouses or better yet flush-able means. But off in the back country it is important to build a good latrine to handle the job.
It is important to consider its placement by paying attention to wind direction and your tent location, where your water source is located and a place that provides privacy. Building the latrine involves digging a hole or trench in the ground. For a family of 4 adults for a week, the hole should be about the size of a 10 gallon pail. Put the removed dirt in a pile, off to the side to be used to cover the latrine when you leave. For every 2 additional adults the hole should be about 5 gallons bigger. After the hole gets to about 2 feet in diameter it is suggested to start digging deeper to increase the size of the hole. Strong branches are used to build a seat or platform over the hole for safety and support in use.

Have you ever had the need to build a latrine or do you only use campgrounds that supply a place to go?
It is important to consider its placement by paying attention to wind direction and your tent location, where your water source is located and a place that provides privacy. Building the latrine involves digging a hole or trench in the ground. For a family of 4 adults for a week, the hole should be about the size of a 10 gallon pail. Put the removed dirt in a pile, off to the side to be used to cover the latrine when you leave. For every 2 additional adults the hole should be about 5 gallons bigger. After the hole gets to about 2 feet in diameter it is suggested to start digging deeper to increase the size of the hole. Strong branches are used to build a seat or platform over the hole for safety and support in use.

Have you ever had the need to build a latrine or do you only use campgrounds that supply a place to go?