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How to Poop in the Backcountry (2026 Update with New Practices)

How to Poop in the Backcountry (2026 Update wit...

Most of us learn one method for dealing with poop in the backcountry and assume it works everywhere. That's where things start to go wrong. Here's how to read the...

How to Poop in the Backcountry (2026 Update with New Practices)

Most of us learn one method for dealing with poop in the backcountry and assume it works everywhere. That's where things start to go wrong. Here's how to read the land and make a call that actually holds up.

A Simple Guide to the Entire PACT Outdoors Lineup

A Simple Guide to the Entire PACT Outdoors Lineup

This guide walks through every PACT product; what each one is best suited for; and how they work together so you can build a setup that actually makes sense for...

A Simple Guide to the Entire PACT Outdoors Lineup

This guide walks through every PACT product; what each one is best suited for; and how they work together so you can build a setup that actually makes sense for your preferred activities and the environments that you frequent. 

PACT Ultra Lite Bathroom Kit Wins 2025 Bikepacking.com Gear of the Year

PACT Ultra Lite Bathroom Kit Wins 2025 Bikepack...

The PACT Ultra Lite Bathroom Kit was named 2025 Gear of the Year by Bikepacking.com. It’s the second Gear of the Year award PACT has received from Bikepacking.

PACT Ultra Lite Bathroom Kit Wins 2025 Bikepacking.com Gear of the Year

The PACT Ultra Lite Bathroom Kit was named 2025 Gear of the Year by Bikepacking.com. It’s the second Gear of the Year award PACT has received from Bikepacking.

How Far From Water You Really Need To Poop

How Far From Water You Really Need To Poop

Wondering how far from water to poop? Learn the 200-foot rule, when to pack it out, and best practices to protect water safety, reduce pathogen spread, and prevent backcountry contamination.

How Far From Water You Really Need To Poop

Wondering how far from water to poop? Learn the 200-foot rule, when to pack it out, and best practices to protect water safety, reduce pathogen spread, and prevent backcountry contamination.

The Complete Guide to Backpacking Wipes That Actually Break Down

The Complete Guide to Backpacking Wipes That Ac...

PACT Bathroom & Body Wipes offer a better way: compact, plant-based wipes that minimize additives, reduce waste, and make it easier to pack everything out — while still giving you...

The Complete Guide to Backpacking Wipes That Actually Break Down

PACT Bathroom & Body Wipes offer a better way: compact, plant-based wipes that minimize additives, reduce waste, and make it easier to pack everything out — while still giving you the comfort of a real clean when you need it most.

Why Burying Poop Doesn’t Always Work and What Hikers Should Actually Do

Why Burying Poop Doesn’t Always Work and What H...

This guide breaks down when catholes are effective, when packing out is the responsible choice, and how better decisions help protect trails and public lands.

Why Burying Poop Doesn’t Always Work and What Hikers Should Actually Do

This guide breaks down when catholes are effective, when packing out is the responsible choice, and how better decisions help protect trails and public lands.

Other Applications For Stropharia and Mycoremediation

Other Applications For Stropharia and Mycoremed...

Stropharia fungi are used for far more than waste decomposition. From soil repair to water filtration, this species plays a quiet but powerful role in restoring damaged ecosystems.

Other Applications For Stropharia and Mycoremediation

Stropharia fungi are used for far more than waste decomposition. From soil repair to water filtration, this species plays a quiet but powerful role in restoring damaged ecosystems.

Stropharia Kills Pathogens In Poop

Stropharia Kills Pathogens In Poop

Lab research shows Stropharia rugosoannulata actively reduces harmful pathogens found in human waste. This includes bacteria that can persist in soil and contaminate waterways.

Stropharia Kills Pathogens In Poop

Lab research shows Stropharia rugosoannulata actively reduces harmful pathogens found in human waste. This includes bacteria that can persist in soil and contaminate waterways.

Can Stropharia Become Invasive?

Can Stropharia Become Invasive?

Stropharia rugosoannulata is native, non-aggressive, and widely distributed across North America. When used responsibly, it poses no risk of becoming invasive.

Can Stropharia Become Invasive?

Stropharia rugosoannulata is native, non-aggressive, and widely distributed across North America. When used responsibly, it poses no risk of becoming invasive.

Where Does Stropharia Grow Natively?

Where Does Stropharia Grow Natively?

Stropharia rugosoannulata grows naturally across much of the U.S., Europe, Asia and Australia. Its wide native range makes it well suited for varied outdoor environments.

Where Does Stropharia Grow Natively?

Stropharia rugosoannulata grows naturally across much of the U.S., Europe, Asia and Australia. Its wide native range makes it well suited for varied outdoor environments.

How Stropharia Supports Ecosystem Health

How Stropharia Supports Ecosystem Health

Stropharia fungi support soil health by breaking down organic waste and cycling nutrients back into the ground. It contributes to carbon sequestration, soil fertility and plant health.

How Stropharia Supports Ecosystem Health

Stropharia fungi support soil health by breaking down organic waste and cycling nutrients back into the ground. It contributes to carbon sequestration, soil fertility and plant health.

Bad Fungi Versus Good Fungi

Bad Fungi Versus Good Fungi

Fungi aren't all the same. Some harm living plants and animals, while others break down dead material and return nutrients to the soil. Species like Stropharia rugosoannulata belong to the...

Bad Fungi Versus Good Fungi

Fungi aren't all the same. Some harm living plants and animals, while others break down dead material and return nutrients to the soil. Species like Stropharia rugosoannulata belong to the latter group, playing an essential role in ecosystems without competing against other organisms.

The Characteristics of Stropharia Rugosoannulata

The Characteristics of Stropharia Rugosoannulata

Stropharia rugosoannulata is built for decomposition. It breaks down tough plant material like wood by digesting lignin and cellulose, feeding soil microbes and unlocking nutrients that support long-term soil health.

The Characteristics of Stropharia Rugosoannulata

Stropharia rugosoannulata is built for decomposition. It breaks down tough plant material like wood by digesting lignin and cellulose, feeding soil microbes and unlocking nutrients that support long-term soil health.

Why Use Mycelium To Break Down Poop In The Backcountry?

Why Use Mycelium To Break Down Poop In The Back...

Mycelium produces enzymes that help break down human waste faster while supporting soil biology. In backcountry environments where conditions vary widely, it helps reduce lingering pathogens and supports a cleaner,...

Why Use Mycelium To Break Down Poop In The Backcountry?

Mycelium produces enzymes that help break down human waste faster while supporting soil biology. In backcountry environments where conditions vary widely, it helps reduce lingering pathogens and supports a cleaner, more complete decomposition process.

How to Stay Clean While Backpacking and Camping Without a Shower

How to Stay Clean While Backpacking and Camping...

Staying clean outdoors comes down to systems, not showers. Small habits and lightweight tools can keep sweat, grime, and odor under control when water is limited and pack space matters.

How to Stay Clean While Backpacking and Camping Without a Shower

Staying clean outdoors comes down to systems, not showers. Small habits and lightweight tools can keep sweat, grime, and odor under control when water is limited and pack space matters.

Did We Learn Anything In 2024!?!

Did We Learn Anything In 2024!?!

2024 tested a lot of assumptions. It showed how people actually use better tools when they're available, why projects like Clean14 matter, and what it really takes to turn messy...

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Did We Learn Anything In 2024!?!

2024 tested a lot of assumptions. It showed how people actually use better tools when they're available, why projects like Clean14 matter, and what it really takes to turn messy problems into practical progress.

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What About Leaving MORE Trace in 2025?

What About Leaving MORE Trace in 2025?

Leave No Trace is fundamental. But in 2025, it’s the bare minimum. Those of us with the resources, need to switch our thinking beyond how we’re minimizing our impact to...

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What About Leaving MORE Trace in 2025?

Leave No Trace is fundamental. But in 2025, it’s the bare minimum. Those of us with the resources, need to switch our thinking beyond how we’re minimizing our impact to how we are maximizing it. It’s now or never.

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PACT Wipes - A Better Way to Stay Clean During Life’s Adventures

PACT Wipes - A Better Way to Stay Clean During ...

PACT Wipes were built for the outdoors. Dehydrated, compressed, and activated with just a squirt of water, they deliver a real clean without the chemicals, bulk, or waste of conventional...

PACT Wipes - A Better Way to Stay Clean During Life’s Adventures

PACT Wipes were built for the outdoors. Dehydrated, compressed, and activated with just a squirt of water, they deliver a real clean without the chemicals, bulk, or waste of conventional options. They're designed for outdoor adventures but useful far beyond them. 

PACT Outdoors: 2024 Stewardship Highlights

PACT Outdoors: 2024 Stewardship Highlights

For us, 2024 was all about real stewardship work. From statewide kit programs to pack-out research, this recap looks at what worked, what didn’t, and how we translated intention into...

PACT Outdoors: 2024 Stewardship Highlights

For us, 2024 was all about real stewardship work. From statewide kit programs to pack-out research, this recap looks at what worked, what didn’t, and how we translated intention into measurable impact.

The Hidden Chemicals in Toilet Paper and Wet Wipes And Our Solution

The Hidden Chemicals in Toilet Paper and Wet Wi...

Toilet paper and conventional wet wipes are loaded with unnecessary chemicals, including PFAS (or forever chemicals), chlorine, formaldehyde and more. PACT Wipes are made of an OEKO-TEX Standard 100 material...

The Hidden Chemicals in Toilet Paper and Wet Wipes And Our Solution

Toilet paper and conventional wet wipes are loaded with unnecessary chemicals, including PFAS (or forever chemicals), chlorine, formaldehyde and more. PACT Wipes are made of an OEKO-TEX Standard 100 material that's free of over 1,000 chemicals commonly used in textiles. 

How to Pack Out Your Poop While Camping or Backpacking: A Leave No Trace Guide

How to Pack Out Your Poop While Camping or Back...

Packing out human waste is sometimes the only responsible option in the outdoors. This guide explains when packing out is required, why it matters for ecosystems and access, and how...

How to Pack Out Your Poop While Camping or Backpacking: A Leave No Trace Guide

Packing out human waste is sometimes the only responsible option in the outdoors. This guide explains when packing out is required, why it matters for ecosystems and access, and how to do it properly so you can follow Leave No Trace principles without the hassle.

"Clean 14" Is Changing How We Think About Poop In The Outdoors

"Clean 14" Is Changing How We Think About Poop ...

The Clean 14 pilot study challenged a common assumption about waste in the backcountry. When hikers are given the right tools, many are willing to pack out their poop. This...

"Clean 14" Is Changing How We Think About Poop In The Outdoors

The Clean 14 pilot study challenged a common assumption about waste in the backcountry. When hikers are given the right tools, many are willing to pack out their poop. This study explores what that shift could mean for stewardship, access, and land management.

Introducing Our Disposable Pack Out Poop Kit!

Introducing Our Disposable Pack Out Poop Kit!

As more outdoor areas require people to pack out human waste, PACT introduced a simple, single-use Pack Out Kit designed to make the practice more approachable. This post explains why...

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Introducing Our Disposable Pack Out Poop Kit!

As more outdoor areas require people to pack out human waste, PACT introduced a simple, single-use Pack Out Kit designed to make the practice more approachable. This post explains why packing out matters in fragile and high-use environments, what’s inside the kit, and how better tools can help reduce impact while keeping public lands accessible.

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How To Poop In the Woods: A Complete Guide

How To Poop In the Woods: A Complete Guide

Pooping in the woods is one of the most important outdoor skills that almost no one talks about. This guide breaks down when to bury, when to pack out, and...

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How To Poop In the Woods: A Complete Guide

Pooping in the woods is one of the most important outdoor skills that almost no one talks about. This guide breaks down when to bury, when to pack out, and how to do both responsibly so human waste does not contaminate water, damage ecosystems, or limit access to public lands.

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Mycoremediation and the Decomposition of Human Waste

Mycoremediation and the Decomposition of Human ...

This write-up addresses the hypothesis that mycoremediation is a safe and effective approach to dealing with human waste in the backcountry based on an extensive review of existing literature.

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Mycoremediation and the Decomposition of Human Waste

This write-up addresses the hypothesis that mycoremediation is a safe and effective approach to dealing with human waste in the backcountry based on an extensive review of existing literature.

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The Growing Poop Problem In Our Public Lands

The Growing Poop Problem In Our Public Lands

Poop can be a challenging topic to discuss openly, causing many budding adventurers to find themselves without the guidance on how to properly manage this natural human process. Giving fellow...

The Growing Poop Problem In Our Public Lands

Poop can be a challenging topic to discuss openly, causing many budding adventurers to find themselves without the guidance on how to properly manage this natural human process. Giving fellow adventures the tools needed to properly care for our environment is the first step towards solving the poop problem.

Doo Colorado Right Is Reinventing Outdoor Stewardship

Doo Colorado Right Is Reinventing Outdoor Stewa...

"Doo" Colorado Right showed what happens when people are given tools instead of lectures. By placing tools directly at trailheads and visitor centers, the program helped turn awareness into action.

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Doo Colorado Right Is Reinventing Outdoor Stewardship

"Doo" Colorado Right showed what happens when people are given tools instead of lectures. By placing tools directly at trailheads and visitor centers, the program helped turn awareness into action.

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“Doo” Colorado Right Campaign Aims to Solve Increasing Poop Problem

“Doo” Colorado Right Campaign Aims to Solve Inc...

Complimentary PACT Lite Outdoor Bathroom Kits will be distributed starting Memorial Day Weekend to make backcountry bathroom practice easier while keeping human waste from polluting waters and public lands.

“Doo” Colorado Right Campaign Aims to Solve Increasing Poop Problem

Complimentary PACT Lite Outdoor Bathroom Kits will be distributed starting Memorial Day Weekend to make backcountry bathroom practice easier while keeping human waste from polluting waters and public lands.

Our REI Partnership Is About More Than Just Selling

Our REI Partnership Is About More Than Just Sel...

PACT’s partnership with REI is rooted in shared standards and long-term thinking. From sustainability requirements to a passion for great products, the relationship reflects a deeper commitment to better backcountry...

Our REI Partnership Is About More Than Just Selling

PACT’s partnership with REI is rooted in shared standards and long-term thinking. From sustainability requirements to a passion for great products, the relationship reflects a deeper commitment to better backcountry practices.

Startup Colorado: How Colorado's Rural Accelerators Drive Innovation

Startup Colorado: How Colorado's Rural Accelera...

PACT grew out of rural Colorado, not a boardroom. This story traces how community-driven accelerators helped turn an early idea into a lasting outdoor brand.

Startup Colorado: How Colorado's Rural Accelerators Drive Innovation

PACT grew out of rural Colorado, not a boardroom. This story traces how community-driven accelerators helped turn an early idea into a lasting outdoor brand.

What's the Difference Between Your Poop and Animals?

What's the Difference Between Your Poop and Ani...

Humans and animals both poop outdoors, but the impact isn’t the same. This post breaks down what makes human waste so toxic for the environment, from modern diets and pathogen...

What's the Difference Between Your Poop and Animals?

Humans and animals both poop outdoors, but the impact isn’t the same. This post breaks down what makes human waste so toxic for the environment, from modern diets and pathogen exposure to our concentrated recreation patterns. Understanding the difference is key to making smarter, more responsible decisions in the backcountry.

PACT Solves One of the Classic Outdoor Conundrums: How to Poop in the Woods

PACT Solves One of the Classic Outdoor Conundru...

Pooping outdoors is unavoidable in the backcountry. This article looks at how better tools and clearer guidance can make it cleaner, safer, and far less stressful for people spending time...

PACT Solves One of the Classic Outdoor Conundrums: How to Poop in the Woods

Pooping outdoors is unavoidable in the backcountry. This article looks at how better tools and clearer guidance can make it cleaner, safer, and far less stressful for people spending time outside.

NewsBreak: Make Pooping Outside Easier And Cleaner With The PACT Outdoors Bathroom Kit

NewsBreak: Make Pooping Outside Easier And Clea...

Needing to go outside without the right tools is a problem every outdoor enthusiast eventually faces. This feature from NewsBreak highlights how PACT’s all-in-one bathroom kit makes outdoor bathroom breaks...

NewsBreak: Make Pooping Outside Easier And Cleaner With The PACT Outdoors Bathroom Kit

Needing to go outside without the right tools is a problem every outdoor enthusiast eventually faces. This feature from NewsBreak highlights how PACT’s all-in-one bathroom kit makes outdoor bathroom breaks cleaner, more prepared, and far easier to handle.

We're Teaming Up With the World's Oldest Mountain Bike Club

We're Teaming Up With the World's Oldest Mounta...

Sometimes we fall into the pattern of assuming that our trails are just there for our own enjoyment. When in fact, planning, building and maintaining them is an enormous undertaking...

We're Teaming Up With the World's Oldest Mountain Bike Club

Sometimes we fall into the pattern of assuming that our trails are just there for our own enjoyment. When in fact, planning, building and maintaining them is an enormous undertaking that relies almost entirely on human power.

Never Burn Your Toilet Paper...Like Ever

Never Burn Your Toilet Paper...Like Ever

Burning toilet paper is a wildfire risk with zero upside. Proper burial is safer, aligns with Leave No Trace practices, and avoids turning waste into a serious hazard.

Never Burn Your Toilet Paper...Like Ever

Burning toilet paper is a wildfire risk with zero upside. Proper burial is safer, aligns with Leave No Trace practices, and avoids turning waste into a serious hazard.

A New View On Going #2

A New View On Going #2

What happens to your cat-hole after you hike away matters more than most people realize. This post is all about how mycelium can safely break down human waste in the...

A New View On Going #2

What happens to your cat-hole after you hike away matters more than most people realize. This post is all about how mycelium can safely break down human waste in the soil, reduce harmful bacteria, and offer better way for pooping in the backcountry. 

5 Trends Shaping Colorado’s Outdoor Industry

5 Trends Shaping Colorado’s Outdoor Industry

Last week we had the opportunity to attend the Colorado Outdoor Industry Leadership Summit (COILS), an effort to bring businesses, communities, advocacy groups and other non-profits together to discuss how to...

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5 Trends Shaping Colorado’s Outdoor Industry

Last week we had the opportunity to attend the Colorado Outdoor Industry Leadership Summit (COILS), an effort to bring businesses, communities, advocacy groups and other non-profits together to discuss how to sustainably grow outdoor recreation in Colorado. Here's five key trends that emerged from our time together.

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Our Partnership With The Continental Divide Trail Coalition

Our Partnership With The Continental Divide Tra...

PACT Outdoors is partnering with the Continental Divide Trail Coalition as a part of our effort to connect with people and organizations that are taking care of our public lands and trails and making...

Our Partnership With The Continental Divide Trail Coalition

PACT Outdoors is partnering with the Continental Divide Trail Coalition as a part of our effort to connect with people and organizations that are taking care of our public lands and trails and making them more accessible to more people. Read on to learn more about what we have planned. 

4 Takeaways From the Moosejaw Outdoor Accelerator

4 Takeaways From the Moosejaw Outdoor Accelerator

It’s been a month and a half since we wrapped up the Moosejaw Outdoor Accelerator. We spent eight weeks learning, testing and refining our business model and products alongside an amazing collection...

4 Takeaways From the Moosejaw Outdoor Accelerator

It’s been a month and a half since we wrapped up the Moosejaw Outdoor Accelerator. We spent eight weeks learning, testing and refining our business model and products alongside an amazing collection of mentors and entrepreneurs. This is an attempt to distill and solidify the things that had the biggest impact on us. Here goes…

fungi mycelium innovation and technology

5 Mind-Blowing Mycelium Facts

Mycelium is the root system for fungi and nature’s great decomposer. It branches out underground in a network, breaking down organic and inorganic matter. While mushrooms are all the rage...

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5 Mind-Blowing Mycelium Facts

Mycelium is the root system for fungi and nature’s great decomposer. It branches out underground in a network, breaking down organic and inorganic matter. While mushrooms are all the rage (and for good reason), mycelium may be one of the most interesting areas in science and technology.  Check out this run-down of the five coolest facts and tech applications for mycelium.

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This Ain't It

This Ain't It

The salt water mixed with blood and both dripped down to pool in the small holes in the rocks. I stood doubled over with my hands on my knees in...

This Ain't It

The salt water mixed with blood and both dripped down to pool in the small holes in the rocks. I stood doubled over with my hands on my knees in shock and confusion. The fly line was wrapped around my arms and the rod tip bounced on the rock while the rest of the rod was left to the mercy of the tide.

When Do I Bury vs. Pack Out My Poop?

When Do I Bury vs. Pack Out My Poop?

This is an important question that helps you to determine what type of supplies you’re bringing on your trip. Read on for a few simple questions that will help you...

When Do I Bury vs. Pack Out My Poop?

This is an important question that helps you to determine what type of supplies you’re bringing on your trip. Read on for a few simple questions that will help you to determine whether burying or packing out your poop is the best approach for your next adventure.

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Passionate Outdoor Retailers Wanted

We’d love to have you and your team representing our products in your store, and we’ll put our hearts into cultivating the same kind of relationship with you that you’ve...

Passionate Outdoor Retailers Wanted

We’d love to have you and your team representing our products in your store, and we’ll put our hearts into cultivating the same kind of relationship with you that you’ve created with your community.