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I was mostly worried about… I don’t know, offending someone’s sensibilities? By squatting in a field? Doesn’t make as much sense when I say it now, but at the time I’m pretty sure the pee had reached my brain.Yes, sometimes you just have to go off and pee and most people will look the other way
I am not afraid to pee in the woods, but am admittedly unfamiliar with techniques that do not involve a tree or rock to lean against. More research may be necessary.But truthfully it's a skill to learn to squat in the open air and to stand up again unaided which is why so many female hikers suggest a few different methods that involve finding something to give support
When I was in a situation I chose option 2 and it was a really close thing! In general, I go with option 4: Go before I leave the albergue and it is enough.This may be my very most important Camino insight ever, and I want this to be super searchable:
Yes, Carrión to Calzadilla de la Cueza is almost 18km with little to no shade, and not great opportunities for water (there was a little coffee stand about 9km in but idk if that’s a permanent fixture.)
Here is my oh so important addition: no bathrooms, and not really any good bushes either. SO! Absolutely drink enough water to be happy and healthy. But do not be me. Maybe you all have pelvic floors made of steel, but I walked about 6km absolutely certain that I was going to pee my pants
I would like to, now, ask a question of the group: in a no-privacy situation like, say, 6km of literally just field and maybe an occasional and very thin bush, what should a hypothetical person do on the Camino? I have several more days of Meseta, although I am hoping like hell this was a one time struggle.
I don’t remember this scene, but I am more than happy to collect a gaggle of guys as my personal human shield. I’ll make a sign for my pack to begin advertising immediatelyI remember a scene from the movie "The Way" … the girl had to pee and the boys were standing with their backs towards her.
When I'm at home I feel like I pee every 20 minutes (I don't, but that's my perception) and I was worried about long stretches on Camino. I bought (and never used ) a she-wee for my Camino so I could stand to pee ( I was concerned about tipping over while squatting with my backpack).I would like to, now, ask a question of the group: in a no-privacy situation like, say, 6km of literally just field and maybe an occasional and very thin bush, what should a hypothetical person do on the Camino? I have several more days of Meseta, although I am hoping like hell this was a one time struggle.
Let's call it the "buddy system" and it worked just fine. But i'd advise to check a bit for a gap in the line of pilgrims.I remember a scene from the movie "The Way" … the girl had to pee and the boys were standing with their backs towards her.
That's kind of how Pat and I work it.I remember a scene from the movie "The Way" … the girl had to pee and the boys were standing with their backs towards her.
I remember on the Francis in 2018 having diarrhoea and being caught short of facilities on two occasions. There was no time to wander a few hundred yards off the path for privacy. I just had to drop my pants and go. About 20yards from the trail. People walking by just kindly looked away. Also with no shrub /tree to hold onto I found the rucksac a useful counterbalancing weight! Hope this helps.This may be my very most important Camino insight ever, and I want this to be super searchable:
Yes, Carrión to Calzadilla de la Cueza is almost 18km with little to no shade, and not great opportunities for water (there was a little coffee stand about 9km in but idk if that’s a permanent fixture.)
Here is my oh so important addition: no bathrooms, and not really any good bushes either. SO! Absolutely drink enough water to be happy and healthy. But do not be me. Maybe you all have pelvic floors made of steel, but I walked about 6km absolutely certain that I was going to pee my pants
I would like to, now, ask a question of the group: in a no-privacy situation like, say, 6km of literally just field and maybe an occasional and very thin bush, what should a hypothetical person do on the Camino? I have several more days of Meseta, although I am hoping like hell this was a one time struggle.
There is no mess which is the point of them. It's basically peeing into a fitted funnel -- you can't miss. That said, if you are wearing pants, you will have to at least pull them down far enough to be able to use the device, so unless you are wearing a dress, you won't be incognito.Some women swear by those devices which let you pee while standing, but I never thought I could manage the hang of that without making a bigger mess. Other swear by walking in a dress or skirt for a little more coverage, but I'd probably get that wet, too.
Coming round a sharp bend in the path in woodland near Melide a few years ago I almost fell over a woman squatting right in the middle of the track with her trousers and underwear around her ankles and steam arising from a damp patch at her feet. Difficult to ignore and pretend you have not seen when you have to take drastic evasive steps to avoid a collision. Please at least step off the path by a metre or two so that we can all practice plausible deniability.....Fourth: It is sod's law that as soon as you squat down, a cyclist, jogger, or a man with a dog will appear.
That wasn't me!!Coming round a sharp bend in the path in woodland near Melide a few years ago I almost fell over a woman squatting right in the middle of the track with her trousers and underwear around her ankles and steam arising from a damp patch at her feet. Difficult to ignore and pretend you have not seen when you have to take drastic evasive steps to avoid a collision. Please at least step off the path by a metre or two so that we can all practice plausible deniability.....
also, you can get biodegradable pet poop bags just in caseThis is the worst of it on the CF really without a suitable place to relieve yourself. Yes, sometimes you just have to go off and pee and most people will look the other way. If you are walking with someone they can provide a bit of a sight block, but mainly you are just letting it hang out.
Some women swear by those devices which let you pee while standing, but I never thought I could manage the hang of that without making a bigger mess. Other swear by walking in a dress or skirt for a little more coverage, but I'd probably get that wet, too.
One of the women I met did this. Her and her friend thought it was hilarious (her friend took photos). I thought they were both disgusting. Just step off the trail! GAH!Coming round a sharp bend in the path in woodland near Melide a few years ago I almost fell over a woman squatting right in the middle of the track with her trousers and underwear around her ankles and steam arising from a damp patch at her feet. Difficult to ignore and pretend you have not seen when you have to take drastic evasive steps to avoid a collision. Please at least step off the path by a metre or two so that we can all practice plausible deniability.....
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