cathole
(noun)
cathole (noun) — A 6 – 8” deep pit for human feces.
A 6 – 8” deep pit for human feces. These holes must be at least 200 feet from water sources, trails, and campsites—and out of sight. Catholes help keep natural areas tidy and prevent contamination of nearby water sources. You might be expected to pack human waste out in a plastic bag in the alpine or desert.
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What is cathole?
A 6 – 8” deep pit for human feces. These holes must be at least 200 feet from water sources, trails, and campsites—and out of sight. Catholes help keep natural areas tidy and prevent contamination of nearby water sources. You might be expected to pack human waste out in a plastic bag in the alpine or desert.
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