The Midnight Piss

[The Mechanical Man]

I believe that human testosterome is much stronger than most animals and can actually deter them as well.

Black bears, whitetail deer, turkeys, and all sorts of wildlife visit my place all the time, right here on Blue Mountain in Pa, ......we live next to State Game Lands.
When the neighbors are not looking, I sometimes do pee off the end of my deck outside.

[middle to middle]

I camped on a steep ridge one night with scary drop offs on one side. The next morning I recalled going on the steep side while hanging on to a tree ! Lived to tell the tale !

[Wags]

just a note on this topic. 90% of cases of people getting lost in the woods are those who go out to pee in the middle of the night and can't find their way back to their tents. fact

[Reid]

Black bears, whitetail deer, turkeys, and all sorts of wildlife visit my place all the time, right here on Blue Mountain in Pa, ......we live next to State Game Lands.
When the neighbors are not looking, I sometimes do pee off the end of my deck outside.

Me and you both. Now I've not the bear to deal with but the little animals can be aggravating. For some reason that old movie "The Great Outdoors" with John Candy and Dan Akroyd pops into my mind.

[Thoughtful Owl]

All depends upon the time of year. I only carry a "designated bottle" during the colder seasons so I don't have to leave my tent. During the warmer weather, I wonder away from the tent site and water the foliage.

[Phoenixdadeadhead]

I hold it as long as I can then crawl out of my bedroll and what till it feels right, I prefer to stay away from trees the whole idea of piss splashing on me or puddling on my bare feet is a but gross so I find a spot that looks good and pee down hill

[ChinMusic]

I find a spot that looks good and pee down hill

Wind trumps slope.

[steeloneil]

I usually just hang it out of the tent and go in the vestibule.

[mooseboy]

I usually just hang it out of the tent and go in the vestibule.

I will make sure to keep tabs on you in the "Selling Used Gear" forum...

[sasquatch2014]

Nearest tree for when I am hammocking as I am away from the shelter area and often in a stealth area. If I am in a shelter or really close to one I will go off a ways.

[Hikerbiker]

This may sound weird but I pee in a small Hot water bottle. It is light with a wide mouth. Clean it every day and you can use it for boiling hot water to sleep with. Or add Ice for a compact. Hikerbiker.

[JoshStover]

just a note on this topic. 90% of cases of people getting lost in the woods are those who go out to pee in the middle of the night and can't find their way back to their tents. fact

Wow. I knew that happened alot but I didnt think 90%. That is wild. All the more reason for the bottle I guess.

[Jonnycat]

I open the tent, step out a pace or two, and go in a direction that isn't facing my gear.

Then I get back in the tent and go back to sleep.

It ain't rocket science, and I sure as hell ain't gonna pee in a bottle; what the hell kind of freaky are you guys?

[Skidsteer]

what the hell kind of freaky are you guys?

Do you really want an answer to that?

[Jonnycat]

Do you really want an answer to that?

[saimyoji]

Do you really want an answer to that?

i'd like to see you try to write out the explanation.

[leeki pole]

I'll give it a go. We're freaking idiots. But I'd never pee in a bottle.

[Patrickjd9]

I wake up, lay there and squirm for half an hour, then step outside and pee on the nearest tree.

[Erin]

It seems to only happen on cold weather camps. Wake up, hope to go back to sleep and hold it. Internal debate for five minutes. Realize I can't wait. Mutter, Oh sh** Get up. Find damp crocs that are no longer under tent flap. Trudge out of camp area. Find area. Check for copperhead. Dig cat hole or scatter leaves. Go. Hope I am not attacked by wild animal in pee mode with pants down. Bad obituary. Cover. Sanitize hands. Go back to warm bag.

[warraghiyagey]

I find I sleep better if i just piss myself and fall back to a gentle slumber. . . .