Squat Toilets: Some Advice or Tips?

[North East Goon]

Originally Posted by FireFly

Do you really want to be naked from the waist down on one of those? Think about that. Also consider that you'll likely still be wearing shoes and what if you get some fecal matter on your shoes? Then you go to put your pants back on and you've smeared it all over the inside of your pants. I say remove your pants at your own risk.

Good point, if it's pure bum pee - use the sink!

[Agamemnon]

Oh man... I've got a 3 month trip through Africa planned and I've got a bad feeling I'm in store for a lot of those things. I think I'll try to hold it.

[DuffMan]

I've never had the pleasure, but I think I'd probably stand up and pee all over the place first to clean it up a bit.

[Ford Prefect]

This thread makes me happy I live in the civilized world.

[Flashpoint]

1) Find shovel and toilet paper.
2) Walk into remote location.
3) Dig hole.
4) Use hole
5) Refill hole.

From my yet to be written book "Lessons Learned While Working as a Treeplanter."

[I-Hate-Hulse]

Hmmm.... looks like the 90 degree hover dump is the way to go. Taking pants off would definitely make things easier but judging from some of the pictures, dem floors is nasty and taking shoes off might not be desired. Unfortunately, handrails don't seem to be much of standard equipment. If so they're encrusted in poo germs.

Yeah, I'm kind of worried about a case of the squitters. A stream tracking down your leg into your pants...ewwwwurgh....

Although I have heard, using a squatter is better than using a poorly maintained Western toilet.


I'm still hearing mixed opinions on the standing pisser though - still not sure what to do.

[Kybosh]

Just to warn you before hand. If you stand to take a piss into these things the splash back will be epic. I always stood but in retrospect squatting even to pee might be an idea.

[Ford Prefect]

Originally Posted by Kybosh

Just to warn you before hand. If you stand to take a piss into these things the splash back will be epic. I always stood but in retrospect squatting even to pee might be an idea.

But, but ... squatting to pee just ain't right for a guy. If I had to squat to pee amidst a bunch of strangers' poo, I'd probably be a suicide bombers too.

[return to the red]

Originally Posted by I-Hate-Hulse

I'm still hearing mixed opinions on the standing pisser though - still not sure what to do.

find an alley or secluded spot and piss there...mind you I just about got beat up in mexico using this approach

[Bring_Back_Shantz]

Originally Posted by FireFly

As a female who squats in the bushes on a regular basis, you don't want 45 degrees... the closer you are to 45 degrees, the more likely you'll crap on your shorts. The ultimate is if you can find something to grab hold of so you can lean as far away from your pants as possible. Also especially helpful if you're drunk.

Yup, this is what I found out when I was in Thailand.
if you're in a stall and you can grab the door handle, you can pull off a little manouver I refered to as the Water Skiier.
It takes a little bit of practice, but it ain't so bad.

[bigtmac19]

Originally Posted by rockstar

I've never used one, but my instinct tells me to leave the pants at home.

I can see myself taking a big plop in one of those things, then, without realizing it, pissing into the seat of my pants..

Oh man, thanks for the laugh, I'm glad I wasn't drinking my water at the time, that was funny.

[JiriHrdina]

Originally Posted by bigtmac19

Oh man, thanks for the laugh, I'm glad I wasn't drinking my water at the time, that was funny.

Oh cripes I didn't read the post the first time until you quoted. Funny stuff indeed. Tears in my eye funny!

[FireFly]

I think the biggest problem with these toilets might be morning wood...

[North East Goon]

Originally Posted by FireFly

I think the biggest problem with these toilets might be morning wood...

That's a problem all the time, well if you got to pee, that is.

[bigtmac19]

Oh my God, I just actually read the whole article.

Laughing uncontrollably.

I too am so thankful to live in the civilized western world.

[troutman]

I saw one in a rest stop in Slovakia that nearly made me vomit.

Remember the scene in Trainspotting - The Worst Toilet in Scotland?

I won't post the picture - look here if you dare:

http://www.fugly.com/pictures/10744/...ng-toilet.html

The one in Slovakia was much worse than this.

[Bill Bumface]

Being a tall guy who enjoys spicey foods, and looking at the picture of that thing, all I can imagine is devistating splatter.

What's the velocity of curry poop once it's fallen 3 feet?

[bigtmac19]

Originally Posted by troutman

I saw one in a rest stop in Slovakia that nearly made me vomit.

Remember the scene in Trainspotting - The Worst Toilet in Scotland?

I won't post the picture - look here if you dare:

http://www.fugly.com/pictures/10744/...ng-toilet.html

The one in Slovakia was much worse than this.

Unfortunately, I remember it vividly. I still can't think about that scene without coming close to vomiting.

[longsuffering]

After working for almost a total of 10 years in Kyrgyzstan, Yemen and Azerbaijan, I've seen my share of holes in the ground.

The key is planning and discipline. There are 'real' toilets to be had. Learn where they are.

Never put yourself in a position - whether by eating or drinking - where you will have to use the facilities at an unknown establishment.

Learn what leads to unexpected and urgent bowel movements and avoid that behavior. (And also carry a roll of butt wipe in your backpack, briefcase, care, etc.

Good luck!

[Flash Walken]

Originally Posted by hulkrogan

Being a tall guy who enjoys spicey foods, and looking at the picture of that thing, all I can imagine is devistating splatter.

What's the velocity of curry poop once it's fallen 3 feet?

I imagine it's roughly the same as a litre of water.