Sunday, June 12, 2005


Solar toilets at Outpost Camp. Closed perhaps permanently due to rangers wanting hikers/backpackers to use waste alleviation and gelling (WAG) bags. You are given one per member of your team at the ranger station when you pick up your permit. A WAG bag is a trash bag filled with a chemical that will gel urine and control fecal odor. Once you finish your business, tie a knot in the bag and place in Ziploc bag provided. Squeeze air out GENTLY! Be careful not to tear a hole or you know what! If you have to go again, untie the knot and do your thing and repeat the process. These are multi-use up to 3 or 4 times. There is a dumpster at the Outpost Camp site to dispose. However, if you are along any portion of the trail, you poop it out, you pack it back! Towelette and toilet paper provided. Posted by Hello