Trash Management in the Field by Mike VonSteuben

In our disposable society we throw away so much stuff that we have become numb to it. When I was stationed in Okinawa, Japan, I was surprised to learn that there are no public trash cans in Japan (there was a terror attack some years ago and they decided to get rid of assault trash cans lol). I had no idea how much trash I generated just walking around in town until I found myself forced to carry it with me.

A patrol is much the same, but with higher stakes. There are no trash cans in the woods, and you can’t leave your garbage around without giving the enemy a Hansel-and-Gretel trail of garbage to follow. This means that you need to pack out your trash and carry it with you until you return to base. In this article I will share with you some tricks that I’ve learned about managing trash in the field.

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  1. Chippy Morbark November 9, 2022 at 16:36

    Trashcans are a construct of the white male patriarchy and all refuse will be redistributed as part of debris equity. (HONk!)
    All clowning aside, keep plastic grocery bags in pockets for trash pick up and in the car.
    They make a good wastebasket liner as well.

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