How do you minimize garbage?
Sometimes will strip cardboard or other excess packaging from prepared foods before placing in camper, either at home or the store. We use cloth instead of paper where we can. We try to eat less generally on our trips, consume all the food prepared and have meals that produce less waste and are easy to clean up. More boiling, less frying or sauces. For eg , broth based, one pot meal. Empty store bought, broth tetra pak container is the garbage. It reseals and is easy to store.
What types of containers do you use and where do you store them?
Always carry small resealable food containers. These can be used for nasty stuff (also put in a plastic bag) and might go back in the fridge, short term. Otherwise reuse plastic grocery bag placed in a small ridge plastic waste bin hanging inside camper. Have lockable, outside storage on vehicle if needed.
Does the camper get smelly?
Let's cover that in a future hygiene thread. ..
We avoid certain foods like fish, depending on where we are (in the bush or not). If going bush long term then for sure you'll need a plan but for us a few days in, we're fine. Even avoiding settlements between camp spots, we usually come across roadside garbage disposal for "tourists" etc
Is paper burning legal and acceptable at times?
I see "fire slaves" serving at all times and in all conditions so prob acceptable. Legal ?, may depend. Personally, we avoid fires whenever possible.
Can vegetable and meat scraps be discretely composted in a safe area? I can use these strategies at our Camp but I'm not sure of the etiquette and rules on Public land.
Good question. IDK if it's sanctioned but who hasn't tossed an apple core into the bushes? Composting could be better but volume might be a concern and the possible attraction and subsequent digging up by animals might pose a risk to other people. I'm interested in this question also.
Thanks!
Elliott
