Saw this today on reddit and thought I would pass it along :D
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/328374
Sorry if this has already been posted, search didn't bring it up.
Moko
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Saw this today on reddit and thought I would pass it along :D
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/328374
Sorry if this has already been posted, search didn't bring it up.
Moko
Wow.
Almost need to see to believe.
Do people REALLY have that much problem squatting??
And are that many people confounded/afraid/whatever by the possibility of finding some deep bush off the trail to relieve themselves...sheesh!
My biggest problem is finding dense enough bush during the 'bare tree' season - just as I think I'm far enough off the trail, I see someone else coming from the opposite direction and realize I'm not nearly as well hidden as I thought I was - so far I've only been caught fastening my pants, thankfully...:eek:
Nice!!!! :lol:
i don't have trouble... but i also do body weight squats several times a day to stay in shape... so its not that big of a deal to me... but to the wife that may be an easier thing to do...
the video was awesome. if she doesn't make it with her new invention she should go into video productions.
Pants down strapped to a tree. Bears are going to love this.
I prefer the Northwoods design... If I'm gonna use technology to take a dump in the woods it'd better be a significant improvement. This looks like a minor improvement at best. Has no one ever shown this girl the 'log perch' method? :lol:
<shakes head>
I'm sayin' Laura took a dive in her doody.
What about the hole))))).......and the poo shovel.
Aim and drop. Don't hit the back of your shoe.
Shuggo
If I ever got to the point where I physically could not squat to do my business then I shouldn't be out where there are no facilities. JMO.
She left off the pocket for reading material.
Do bears strap in the woods?
Is that yellow strap three inches? This might be the ticket for those Missouri people needing a three inch or bigger tree strap to hang their hammock. Just say'n multi-purpose there eh?
Interesting. I use my tree straps as poop straps. Just wrap one around a tree and use it as handles to help support my body weight while squatting.
Crap! Not only do I have to look up into the trees for deadfalls & widowmakers now I have to look at the base for this lady's dukey.:laugh::laugh:
I just don't believe somebody would buy this? what a load of dung! :lol:
One of my old friends/hunting buddy used to say he needed a "grunt pole" and would find a stout sapling or the trailer ball on his truck to hold onto while doing the deed. He had terrible arthritis and needed the support for his knees. We all pitched in and bought him one of these.
http://www.bumperdumper.com/bumper2.htm
He would have fallen out of the strap.
Don't be haters, the dutch cinch buckle, clip and tree hugger setup gets you two ultralight versions for $38
For the haters, no hole, you can use those little doggie doody bags afterwards. Pack it out, LNT.
swank
Over the years, one of the most frequently voiced concerns I've heard from people who don't camp in the backcountry, or who've done so only a few times, is about how to poop comfortably in the woods.
For a lot of people, squatting is either too uncomfortable or just strenuous enough that they can't relax enough to have a satisfying bathroom experience...with the result that they either dread the idea of it so much they won't even try camping unless there's an actual bathroom or thunderbox, or else they do go camping but find that they're bunged up for days, leading to a pretty miserable trip.
So, I've made a little video of a quick, simple, and comfortable latrine setup which I now use on every camping trip. It's a much lower-tech solution than the "Crap 'n Strap".
The Cheek Spreader Latrine: http://youtu.be/u8iNFCqY_HI
Hope this helps,
-Martin
Nothing new under the sun, I was using a similar rig many years ago. They work, period. Almost any piece of rope or strap can be used. AND, I could not believe that someone would actually advertise something like this. I'm with og on this, no place for reading material.
I love it! The idea might not be new but I might pledge just to keep this lady around. I laughed so hard the dog started barking. Gotta give her props for putting it out there. Lmao.
This is a, "As seen on TV" item. What a waste of time, energy and money this this is!!!
It's not as neat as my Poopie Sling ...
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/sho...ghlight=poopie
:)
MkII is getting a couple of extra foot added, I hate cutting amsteel too short
OMG! This is hilarious! Reminds me of a Saturday Night Live skit.
in Alabama, if you use that, you're likely to get poison oak in a spot you don't want it.
I think a dutch hook would work better than the biner this thing and the whiz easy, no excuse to not crap in the woods! omg.
What about a two for one Valentines Day special? Synchronized, his and hers bowel buddies for life.
Loved her video, she deserves full credit for pushing this out there. All secure in sector 2.
Pretty funny video. I give her credit for trying to invent something that will make life easier for crapping in the woods. Even if it isnt something everybody wants or thinks is a good idea, its still good to encourage innovation.
For me I generally build a stool out of deadfall to use as my potty chair at camp. Its just something for me to do in the evenings around camp. If im on the trail I just walk off trail 50' and squat behind the next large tree or rock and do my business.
What a ...um..crappy(?) idea.
Nice job on the video in getting the message across! If it came with a toilet paper holder and magazine rack it would be perfect :)
She was really funny. Lets hear it for independent inventors. Her idea might not catch on with hiker, maybe car campers but she did more than i did. All I did was poop in a regular toilet today, and it wasn't near as humorous.
pack straps hanging down, trail on one side river on the other, looks like a mess--if not it'll do until one comes along.
I like the idea and I like her presentation. Most of us are have got our method down but I think there are many who do not. BTW, I use a cat hole and t paper, but I have been BURNING my t paper for years. Use a small stick to make sure it all burns. Nothing near as bad as burning the sh&^^*ers in Vietnam.
And, I was a little surprised at the attitude of some of those who replied. I usually found this forum to be above average on treating people with respect.
sorry I found it just funny
At 1:18 in the video, squatting next to a path where a woman is walking by, smiling :lol: and waving.......priceless.
It is certainly funny. I don't mean to be critical myself. It's all good.
L.O.L.:beer::thumbup::) I laughed so hard I crapped my pants.
http://squatmonkey.com/
Already been done...and it's only 4 oz...just met the people at the Portland Sportsmen's Show last night.
Met a fellow hammocker on the MD section of the AT who made this. I think as hammock people and DIYers this might be more appealing. Attachment 46122
I enjoyed the videos :laugh: Never know what the future holds. There were a couple different styles that are simple and lightweight if a little assistance is needed. Might be worth taking on certain trips just for comfort ;)
Is this for real.
While I love the ingenuity of the marketing, the fact that most of us probably have a spare tree hugger and biner around makes paying for such a product unlikely. I think the next time nature calls I'll be trying out PineMartyns cheek spreader. :)
I can't believe this thread is already 5 pages long.