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long drop
What does long drop mean?
An outdoor non-flushing toilet over a deep pit, common at baches, campsites and huts.
"There's just a long drop at the hut, so bring your own paper."
Origin
New Zealand term describing a pit toilet with a 'long drop' to the pit below.
Frequently asked questions
What is a long drop toilet?
It's an outdoor non-flushing toilet built over a deep pit, common at New Zealand baches, campsites and back-country huts.
Why is it called a long drop?
Because waste falls a long way down into the deep pit below the seat, giving the toilet its 'long drop'.
Where would you find a long drop?
Typically at rural huts, campsites and holiday baches where there's no plumbing or flushing toilet.
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