This thread is epic. snowflake, thanks for the laughs.... Seriously, though... This is an issue that is well documented in hunting & camping circles. It's said the first 3 days, no one can drop a deuce. I mean, if they can, then so be it, but.... No one can. I think it's the issue of getting acclimated to our surroundings. We are so used to things and we are so relaxed that things go smoothly. When in the woods, we are "Uptight" if you will. Even if we aren't, we are. We're enjoying it, but we're worried about the big buck, or the turkey and we just can't relax enough. After a few days, we are back in the routine and we are okay to poop again.
Back in the days, I would dig a hole, about 2-3ft away from a STRONG sapling. I would drop my drawers to my ankles and lean back. Your tail will actually be behind your heels, pants, & all. A hunting buddy of mine shared the idea with me and I thought it was nuts until I tried it.
No matter what though, it has to be FAR, like 50yds or more from the site, and there has to be hole dug & it has to be covered up.