rescue557 Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Since we have backcountry shelters, I think that it would also be a cool addition to have a category for outhouses. Because as us hikers know, when you're out hiking in the woods, when "nature calls", you have to answer it ASAP. So, how about a category under Camping and Hiking for Outhouses? Link to comment
+Mary&Dave Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 I think unique and/or historic outhouses would make a good category. Not just any old outhouse in a campground, though. Link to comment
+StagsRoar Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 sounds kind of a novel idea. Thumbs up!! Link to comment
+Mosaic55 Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 I think unique and/or historic outhouses would make a good category. Not just any old outhouse in a campground, though. I agree, historic or antique outhouses might be interesting, but not modern porta-potties. Link to comment
+Miragee Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 I think unique and/or historic outhouses would make a good category. Not just any old outhouse in a campground, though. <snip> I agree, historic or antique outhouses might be interesting, but not modern porta-potties. That is a great idea. I found these out in the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Link to comment
Aushiker Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 G'day My five cents worth is that they should be distinguishing, i.e., stand out, along the lines already suggested. For example there is one at a New Zealand campsite in the mountains which overlooks this amazing view, is efffectively only three sided, the fourth side is a very very long drop and it is tided down by wire cables. I don't think that "normal" dunnies as we call them that are attached to campsites or shelters should be included. Also dunnies that are not in the backcountry but are distinguishing should be allowed in my view. For an example see the GCA cache. Regards Andrew Link to comment
+silverquill Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 I think unique and/or historic outhouses would make a good category. Not just any old outhouse in a campground, though. As with other category proposals, such as "Interesting post offices," the difficulty is trying to define the subjective terms "unique and/or historic." Seems to me the orignial proposal was on functionality -- for hikers and trekkers to find the facilities. A noble quest. Perhaps the requirement could be trail side outhouses and dunnies, as opposed to campground facilities. Definitely NOT "Porta-Potties!" Go for it, as it were! Link to comment
+StagsRoar Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 (edited) Hey Aushiker - this cracks me up - but the general population of the North (& South) American continents have no clue as to what a dunny is! LOL A few do but most don't. The jokes on us Kiwis and Aussies matey! Edited June 27, 2006 by StagsRoar Link to comment
Aushiker Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 Hey Aushiker - this cracks me up - but the general population of the North (& South) American continents have no clue as to what a dunny is! LOL A few do but most don't. The jokes on us Kiwis and Aussies matey! You will like this too, then StagsRoar. I lived for awhile in a suburb of Perth called .... Innaloo Sorry taking this thread off topic, but couldn't resist. Will behave now. Andrew Link to comment
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