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In my experience, backpackers are the least inclined to bring their trash back out with them. Too many selfishly prioritize their comfort (particularly, how mu
by Crito 11y ago
In my experience, backpackers are the least inclined to bring their trash back out with them. Too many selfishly prioritize their comfort (particularly, how much weight they are carrying) over respect for the environment.
- aero142 11y agoReally? Where? I've done several multi day backcountry backpacking trips in national parks recent years, and I can't think of a single piece of trash I've seen or person I've seen leaving trash at camp.
- jandrese 11y agoTrash is light, and you already carried it that far, what's a few dozen more miles? Maybe with toilet paper, but that should be buried anyway, not blowing in the wind across the trail. Or is burying poop out of fashion again? I've been out of the hiking scene for some time now.