Task · part of 4. Leave No Trace, waste, cleanliness and campsites
4(b). Human waste, other waste, and staying clean
Required
Proper methods for handling waste on a trek, and then the importance of and means to assure personal cleanliness. Two things in one part.
Where this step comes from
- Backpacking Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-09-19), Requirement 4(b)