First, I'll say that I hope you're saving up on TP. We aren't, because I'd like to use cloth wipes for that. Reusable, so they save money and space. However, I'll be the one who has to face the daunting task of washing them. Ew. But if it hits the fan, I'll have all we need without having to worry about running out.
Moving on to where to go, and what to do with the by product when you've gone.
My family and I went camping, not long ago. We took with us TP, and plenty of plastic shopping bags. We lined a large old crock pot (something we'd never use for food again) with three layers of bags, placed a layer of new paper inside the bags, and that's where we went potty. Now, we had a trash can near by to put our waste, and it would be picked up at the end of the week. In a SHTF situation, it's not going to be that easy.
I suggest you invest in a shovel or two, and bury that poop. If you line the bags with enough paper/dirt, you should also be able to go number one, without making too big of a mess.
Of course, you could always invest in one of those fold up port-a-pottys, chemicals included... But a deep enough hole will be a better idea, since those chemicals will eventually run out. You don't even need bags, if you've got a large enough bucket, and empty it two or three times daily (and clean it out, because you don't want it to stink any more than it has to).
I suggest not setting the bucket up anywhere near the general living area, or food prep area.
Once you go, you'll want to wash your hands. Coconut oil is a great disinfectant, and can be used for cooking (at low temps). You could also mix it with a little salt and have a good scrubby disinfectant. I prefer soap and water, or hand sanitizer, but these things can run out, so I thought I'd offer an alternative for if/when that happens.
Along with this article, I'd also like to caution everyone: Be sure to get clean (bathe) on a regular basis. I know water may be scarce. However, if we don't bathe a few times a week, at least, our clothing will eventually cause abrasions, which will cause infections. In a SHTF situation, we'll be short on medical solutions (eventually). It's way too important to keep yourself and your eating surfaces clean, so as to stave off infections. If you get sick, you will not be the only one to suffer from it. Others will have to care for you, and they may get sick, as well.
So, lets review: Poop in a bag/bucket and bury it. Stay clean. Keep your eating surfaces clean.
Next time: Entertainment for the kiddies.
And now, our moment of video joy--
Private Snafu
Over and Out,
V.
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