Camping with an Ileostomy: Tips for Managing Overnight

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Throwdown
Jan 06, 2025 11:38 pm
Reply to AlexT

Because I usually lie in my bed way too long and don't have time to put on shoes, unzip the tent, and run outside. Plus, my squatting skills have deteriorated. In other words, I'm just lazy.

fisheraam
Jan 07, 2025 4:28 pm
Reply to Bees

Hi, I camp a lot but as a wheelchair user, a wander into the woods is not easy!  I have a wide necked plastic jar. Before any trip I pre prep a load of doggy poo bags by adding a large scoop of cat-litter granules to each bag and loosely tying the top. I usually allow 3 for each 24 hours. Put the bag in the jar with top edge of bag folded out over the rim, Empty into the bag of catlitter, add in any wipes you have used, tie off and dispose of when you get the opportunity.

I actually keep a smaller jar with bag, cat litter and a few squares of kitchen paper towel in my car and same in the back of my kayak (obviously getting out of my kayak and wandering behind a tree is not an option either and a neoprene spray skirt puts unwanted pressure on a full bag!).

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