Free Online Event: The call of nature: Dealing with the four P’s in the outdoors

In collaboration with Vampire Outdoors and CampWild, join Anastasia Allison, a former US park ranger and seasoned backpacking instructor (and the founder of Kula Cloth) for an unforgettable hour of laughter, inspiration, and practical wisdom on the 4 P's of outdoor adventure:

• PEEING
• POOPING
• PERIODS
• PERSONAL HYGIENE

Anastasia has over a decade of backpacking and mountaineering experience and is eager to share an unforgettable… possibly unpredictable hour of tips, tricks, and stories that may not include toilet paper (but will likely include dancing)… leaving you feeling confident and inspired for your next outdoor adventure.

ONLINE EVENT

12th November, 19:30 GMT.

Book your FREE place by clicking the 'Book your free place' button below.

 

What You're In For:

• Tales of forgotten toilet paper (because who hasn’t)
• Confessions of stealing toilet paper from tent mates (because desperate times, take desperate measures)
• A hilarious ode to pooping and peeing in the woods (It’s a poetic masterpiece)
• A feeling of confidence about how to handle the 4 Ps in the backcountry
• A new way of looking at hiking, backpacking and wild camping trips
• Tips and tricks from somebody who has been teaching backpacking for over a decade, has summited all five of Washington’s volcanoes and has been hiking and mountaineering for most of her life.

There will also be:

• Q&A where you can ask Anastasia anything
• Laughter and fun with other people who are excited about spending time outside
• Permission to feel joyful and hopeful about the adventures you want to create in your life
• The chance to dance to one song (if you want)

Anastasia’s approach to backpacking and hiking is different than most – instead of focusing on all of the things that could go wrong, she has devoted her life to focusing on all of the things that can and will go right. You will leave this session feeling empowered about handling the 4 Ps in the outdoors… and hopefully feeling a bit of inspiration about finding a bit more peace and connection in your life. Her sister, Mare, often says that she is the only person who can write a poem about pooping and peeing and end up rhyming about the meaning of life by the end of it.

About Your Instructor: 

Anastasia Allison is a former park ranger and police officer turned full-time entrepreneur. She is also a Wilderness First Responder and has been a volunteer backpacking instructor with Washington Outdoor Women for nearly 10 years. She is also the Seattle Trail Scout and Gear Tester for Backpacker Magazine.

Inspired by her obsession for the wilderness and her passion for Leave No Trace ethics, Anastasia invented the Kula Cloth™ in July 2018. She has been featured in Backpacker Magazine, Outside Magazine, The Dyrt, CNN, USA Today, King 5 News, Treehugger.com, Adventure Journal, the She Explores Podcast, Washington Trails Association Magazine and many more publications and journals around the world.

She lives in a cabin on a lake in Washington State, USA, surrounded by granite cliffs with her husband Aaron, who plays the ukulele, and their three cats, Niko, Cinder and Esa. When they aren't performing music together, they try to spend as much time as possible in the backcountry in a tent.

About Vampire Outdoors:

Founded by outdoor access advocate Rebecca Dawson, Vampire Outdoors helps people get outside with clothing and gear that improves their experience. Her mission is to make hiking and camping more comfortable and more accessible - especially for women and people with bigger bodies.

Rebecca scours the globe for products that help her community, Vampire Outdoors specialises in outdoor hygiene products (including Kula Cloth!), plus size clothing and large size camping equipment.

About CampWild:

Founded by Tom Backhouse and Alex Casper, CampWild opens the gate to 100,000s of acres of wild beauty across private land, making it possible for anyone to responsibly access extraordinary places to sleep under the stars.

Tom and Alex are ensuring that these experiences aren’t just for the privileged few, but for everyone, no matter who you are or where you come from. They believe that when we experience nature, we become its advocates and champions. And that’s why they’ve made it their mission to build a community that connects with, respects, and cherishes these wild spaces for generations to come. It’s about community, conservation, and the belief that experiencing nature should be open to all.