I have been doing a lot of ‘wild’ camping over the last few years- often in places where poo-ing in porcelain is just not an option.

The rudiments of alfresco defecation have been dealt with in great detail in this book, so I will not revisit them here- much (I am sure) to your blessed relief.

However, I saw this product today, and it made me laugh…

Introducing- the iPood!

The strongest, lightweight, compact camp trowel in the world. Use it to deposit solid human waste in a hole dug 10-15 cm deep and at least 100 metres from water-bodies, camp, tracks, and watercourses. Being collapsible and lightweight, you can carry it anywhere and it even comes with a its own sack. It’s cleverly designed handle can store a gas lighter – or more realistically toilet paper. So don’t be shy, poo with pride!

Surely litigation is inevitable? Perhaps they should have a strapline like this-

Dump on those overpriced shiny electronics- get yourself a gadget guaranteed to supply the best downloads ever!

Suitable alternative toilet related captions gratefully accepted!

(I would like to make it clear that in no way does thisfragiletent endorse this product- should Apple decide to send their lawyers in my direction!)