The space outside the chum is laid out in the same way at every chum site. Sledges and caravans are arranged in half-circles around the chum, with the sledges for supply and women’s belongings more in front of the chum and male belongings more behind it. The sacred sledge should always be behind the chum and pointing directly at its centre. Toilets are situated away from the chums and separated into male and female areas. The Nenets will often take a stick with them to the toilet to fend off any over-friendly reindeer that are in search of salty fluids.