Looking for trail toilet ideas

[oldmopars]

OK, I know that everyone just digs a hole and does what the bears do. However, I travel with my wife and this is not an option for various reasons that are not important right now.
My current set-up is a "Luggable-Loo". I use the Campco bags with the jell powder, but no matter what I try, there is still a foul smell that makes it so I have to haul the thing on the roof rack. I also have a privacy pop-up tent that turns it into a make-shift out house.
The tent works great, the toilet not so much. I have seen other threads talking about this subject, but hey all seem to revolve around different "thrones" but they all seem to use a bag of some sort.
Anyone tried anything else that does not use a bag and could be stored inside the rig? Some kind of Potta-Potty/Cassette toilet?

 

[JDGreens]

Cassete toilet work well for us.

 

[Square Foot]

I don't know how well it works and it's expensive, but here's another concept. Green Wrappon Toilet Wrappon Green Toilet

 

[Road]

Here are some more threads on camp toilets:

Recent, 1 page:

Camp Toilet

Im getting ready to replace mine. What is your favorite brand camp toilet and why. Im looking for something a little taller than normal and sturdy, but able to fold up compactly. While on the subject, what are your favorite toilet bags and where do you acquire them.

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2016-2018, 4 pages:

Toilet Time

Hey all, I am new here and to the overland fun. Camped my whole life but mostly in campgrounds with toilets. I was wondering what everyone has found to be the easiest and cleanest way to handle #2 without leaving a mess? Also if momma is with you I am sure they would like some privacy and was...

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2018, 2 pages:

Camp Poop (sorry for the bluntness but I want to know)

Again, sorry for the bluntness of the topic but I would like to know what to do with human excrement: 1. Pack it out in a plastic bag until; a. you find the first camp ground trash can? b. you get to town and find a dumpster? c. something else..... 2. Dig a hole and: a. put the...

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Over the years I've used about everything, from self-dug cat holes to buckets to luggable loos, gel pack bag affairs, etc.

The most effective at keeping something in the rig and eliminating/reducing offensive odors has been to use peat moss (or coconut coir) in a bucket or more expensive commercial unit and keeping liquids and solids separate.

Seriously, it's the best and simplest and most trouble free, and no gel packs or powder or disgusting odors or offensive bags of waste.

The threads explain it.

 

[FishinCrzy]

Since it's only me, I picked up an easy sealing ammo storage container to put the plastic bag with coconut litter. Hope my accuracy is good or I may end up duct tapping the bag to my ass! I'm also not sure how long my unused coconut husk stash will last. I broke up a couple of dried blocks, maybe 3-4 gallons volume. Soaked one piece in the bag with some water to fluff it up some. I hear pine needles, leaves, sawdust will work to some degree.

 

[Jay McClellan]

In our Jeep we carried a Porta-Potti 335 and were happy with it. It's quite small so it's easy to pack, but it sits low to the ground so that's a tradeoff (the 365 sits higher but takes up more space). No smell at all with it closed up, and easy and clean to dump it in an appropriate location. The two of us mostly used it for #2 anytime and for #1 just at night, and could go several days before dumping. The model 135 is similar and less expensive, but doesn't come with a mounting bracket (for a boat etc.) and it has a lower-end bellows water pump instead of a piston.

 

[oldmopars]

I don't know how well it works and it's expensive, but here's another concept. Green Wrappon Toilet Wrappon Green Toilet

Looks OK, but at $1000 for a camp toilet, I think I will keep looking.

Thanks for all the suggestions. I will look into the Portta-Potties and Peatmoss/coconut options.

 

[RJ Howell]

We use a cassette toilet. Now, basic rule is no poo directly in it or you dump it! Man, they are nasty to dump with poo in there..

Pee is fine and mostly wifey's toilet. Poo we wag bag. So far those plastic grocery bags with a couple cups of cat litter does the trick. If we're backcountry for days, I'll dig a hole.

I like this system so far and it has a feel & flush which it much feel much like home. I'm happy she likes it! Life is good!

 

[ScottEtkin]

Best option for us. Thunderbox Outback Toilet

 

[DMS1]

We use a Cleanwaste Toilet, folds up compact and very sturdy.

 

[Dusther210]

I usually had a Home Depot bucket and some husky bags in the truck for miscellaneous uses. One night I had an emergency and had to improvise quick. I wasn’t in a position to cat hole…
I rapidly emptied out that Home Depot bucket, threw a husky bag in there…
I have a screw on lid for it. This combo has been a life saver. Was quite cheap and no one would guess what I use it for lol.
Also, if I wanted to I could still put things in the bucket (those bags are one time use items).
It was surprisingly comfortable and they sell toilet seat lids for them.
I keep a gallon ziploc of cleanup gel powder, roll of mountain money and the husky bags in the bucket always ready to go

 

[LostWoods]

We use a Cleanwaste Toilet, folds up compact and very sturdy.

Yeah my wife loves this thing and it was enough to get her camping out in the undeveloped areas. Thing fits just about anywhere when folded up and it's sturdy enough for my fat ass.

The CW bags are great as well and we've never had an issue with smell. I carry a little extra of their powder and we typically just use one bag per night, topping off powder as needed.

 

[Autism Family Travels]

We have the luggable loo with doodie bags. Works like a charm. We are now getting a cassette for number 1's and use the loo for number 2s unless I can fit the doodie bags into the cassette toilet for "usage".

 

[RJ Howell]

We use a Cleanwaste Toilet, folds up compact and very sturdy. View attachment 204049

Came real close to buying this one, but the cassette toilet won out due to the flush system. Good wifey's nightly pee runs!

 

[roots66]

We keep it simple, yet it's very effective. 5.2 gallon BOS Amazing Odor Sealing Disposable Bags inside a Harbor Freight 5 gallon bucket with a snap on toilet seat lid. Put a layer of odor absorbing cat litter in the bottom and a layer on top after each use. Works so well we can even keep it in the tent at night without any smell so we don't have to go outside at 0-dark-30. When not camping, we use this same setup in the shed next to the pool so we can use the bathroom without needing to go into the house soaking wet.

 

[grubworm]

a walmart bag and a slingshot....

 

[BCMoto]

We have the luggable loo with doodie bags. Works like a charm.

We use this and its been just fine, 5gal bucket is a little short but some 2x4 for a platform is good or get a 6gal bucket

 

[LONO100]

I've had this Dometic cassette toilet for quite a few years that I purchased from a Boat supply company called West Marine. My wife and I orignally bought it for our boat when we would go on all day/night Sturgeon trips. We would always dig holes and at first I never brought it because I liked to keep my gear light and figured a shovel was already doing the trick, but two years ago, we decided to bring it once our young son started going into the woods with us. Man, I cannot recommend this thing more to anyone who wants to go out into the outdoors and have a comfortable place to drop a dook.

I doesn't take up much room, has plenty of capacity for about 3 days before you need to find a vault or toilet to empty it, and the de-odorant you put in the black water tank is very cheap and effective for keeping the smells down. At first I thought it would be a nightmare dumping one of these into a vault or in a toilet, but I've developed such a good technique for dumping it out that to me, it is way more easy to dump this thing once or twice per trip, than to constantly be digging holes everywhere, especially when my wife used to wake me up in the middle of the night to go with her into the woods. I usually bring our small utility tent we use for taking showers in and put it in there once we setup camp. There were a few occassions where we were in such a remote area, I just set the thing up on the side of my truck. I actually enjoyed taking an open air dump while rwatching a beautiful sunset. Sounds like I'm making a joke, but that's the best way I can describe it.

With all of the new people coming out to overland, I really want to make it a trend for people to make one of these part of their loadout. It will really keep things clean, and hopefully lower the amount of times I've come across human feces that hasn't been properly buried. Below is the link to the one I have. I really like it, and it's pretty sturdy too. My sister accidentally ran mine over while we were setting up camp and I had it on the ground with her JKU, and it took the bump, rolled a couple times and still works perfectly. I left a link below to the one I have.

Sanipottie 976 Marine All-in-One Portable Toilet | West Marine

Check out our Sanipottie 976 Marine All-in-One Portable Toilet and more from West Marine!

www.westmarine.com

I don't think 120 bucks is too much to spend for the kind of convenience and sanitation this thing provides. It's been especially handy for my son as well. He is very young, and I couldn't imagine having him use some of the vault toilets I've seen. I can see if anyone is rolling around in an SUV and you may not want to have it inside the cabin with you, but anyone with a pickup truck should have one. It's an awesome investment.

 

[madcratebuilder]

7gal bucket, it's about 4" taller. snap on toliet seat for bucket, waste bags. bag of cat litter for liquids. About $30 total.

 

[PCO6]

I've had this Dometic cassette toilet for quite a few years that I purchased from a Boat supply company called West Marine. My wife and I orignally bought it for our boat when we would go on all day/night Sturgeon trips. We would always dig holes and at first I never brought it because I liked to keep my gear light and figured a shovel was already doing the trick, but two years ago, we decided to bring it once our young son started going into the woods with us. Man, I cannot recommend this thing more to anyone who wants to go out into the outdoors and have a comfortable place to drop a dook.

I doesn't take up much room, has plenty of capacity for about 3 days before you need to find a vault or toilet to empty it, and the de-odorant you put in the black water tank is very cheap and effective for keeping the smells down. At first I thought it would be a nightmare dumping one of these into a vault or in a toilet, but I've developed such a good technique for dumping it out that to me, it is way more easy to dump this thing once or twice per trip, than to constantly be digging holes everywhere, especially when my wife used to wake me up in the middle of the night to go with her into the woods. I usually bring our small utility tent we use for taking showers in and put it in there once we setup camp. There were a few occassions where we were in such a remote area, I just set the thing up on the side of my truck. I actually enjoyed taking an open air dump while rwatching a beautiful sunset. Sounds like I'm making a joke, but that's the best way I can describe it.

With all of the new people coming out to overland, I really want to make it a trend for people to make one of these part of their loadout. It will really keep things clean, and hopefully lower the amount of times I've come across human feces that hasn't been properly buried. Below is the link to the one I have. I really like it, and it's pretty sturdy too. My sister accidentally ran mine over while we were setting up camp and I had it on the ground with her JKU, and it took the bump, rolled a couple times and still works perfectly. I left a link below to the one I have.

Sanipottie 976 Marine All-in-One Portable Toilet | West Marine

Check out our Sanipottie 976 Marine All-in-One Portable Toilet and more from West Marine!

www.westmarine.com

I don't think 120 bucks is too much to spend for the kind of convenience and sanitation this thing provides. It's been especially handy for my son as well. He is very young, and I couldn't imagine having him use some of the vault toilets I've seen. I can see if anyone is rolling around in an SUV and you may not want to have it inside the cabin with you, but anyone with a pickup truck should have one. It's an awesome investment.

That's the one we have too. I was quite surprised by how easy it is to use and that it's odour free. It and a privacy tent are a good combination.