Glossary / backcountry toilet

backcountry toilet

(noun)

backcountry toilet (noun) — A designated or improvised area in the wilderness for human waste disposal, often including a hole dug in the ground.

A designated or improvised area in the wilderness for human waste disposal, often including a hole dug in the ground.

Example

They found a backcountry toilet at the campsite, complete with a privacy screen.

Synonyms

composting toilet privy thunderbox camping latrine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is backcountry toilet?

A designated or improvised area in the wilderness for human waste disposal, often including a hole dug in the ground.

How do you use "backcountry toilet" in a sentence?

They found a backcountry toilet at the campsite, complete with a privacy screen.

What is another word for backcountry toilet?

Common synonyms for backcountry toilet include composting toilet, privy, thunderbox, and camping latrine.

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