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Portable Toilet
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Researching so many items it’s insane how much product is out there. I did go ahead and order the Cleanwaste Go with the bags that already have powder. I think she’ll be okay with it. I definitely don’t need or want something fancy. The bags are biodegradable just have to find out where to dispose of it. Thank you
Explorer I
I have a port-a-potty in the truck but definitely only for Number Ones. Number Twos are for public washrooms or if it is an emergency then I use Double-Doodle bag set under the seat of the port--a-potty.
Advocate III
Storage is definitely an issue, one of those things that when you've got to bring it will have to leave something else at home. I'm looking to buy a new topper and RLD has an elevated storage system that is perfect for items you need to bring but rarely actually use so that's likely going to be it's home. Over the years I've packed less and less for my trips so space is increasing while weight is decreasing and I hate adding anything to it but keeping the gals happy goes a long way
madcratebuilder
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Pathfinder I
7 gal buckets are taller than 5 gal, more comfort for the user. Add a snap on seat, bio-degradable liners and you have a ultra low cost port a potty. You can also get a snap on cushion for the bucket for double duty and it can be used for storage.
Enthusiast III
I used to use the Standard Port-a-Potty, but it was large/bulky etc
Here is the system I use now. The picture on the top is the unit, the bags are the picture below it. I think I purchased it on Amazon. Bags are actually two bags in one-the inner bag has the decomposing/deodorant stuff. Easy to use, really stable and folds up nicely.
Here is the system I use now. The picture on the top is the unit, the bags are the picture below it. I think I purchased it on Amazon. Bags are actually two bags in one-the inner bag has the decomposing/deodorant stuff. Easy to use, really stable and folds up nicely.
Contributor II
Thats exactly what I have coming! Seemed compact, quick, easy and has the powder! How did you determine where you can dispose of the waste bags?
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I would be using that but with bad knees and being 6'4" it is to low for me.......I use a folding bedside toilet with the already mentioned bags, love it, cheap, easy for big guys and sturdy:
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yetteldorf
Great question--I attended a OB gathering a few years back, and the group was asked while we were sitting around a campfire, what we disliked the most about Over-landing-general question. I remarked finding gobs of toilet paper, wadded up or blowing around and waster piles just outside of the camping area. The questioner said no one had ever brought that question up -to discuss. Kind of like the elephant in the room I quest. Not properly disposing of waste can be a huge issue in some areas and yet it shouldn't be.
There is a great Aussie take on the issue on You Tube -worth the visit " Toilet duties while camping and responsible disposal of waste" view the comments left by others after viewing the video.
Depending on your remoteness/length of stay etc here what I have been doing:
Definitely using Biodegradable waste bags (I usually place TP in separate zip lock bag)
If I decide to bury the bag, I dig a hole 12", and cover the bag with saw dust or peat moss (I carry a few small one gallon zip lock with both or either) then cover with dirt
I some times carry it out -placing the biodegradable bag in another garbage bag.
I'm presently using the remaining bags of the "Double Doodle" system, they say to dispose of properly (?) but do not go into any detail- purchased on Amazon
There is also another product I might check into-"Restop 2"
I'm going to be purchasing a product from REI called the "Cleanwaste Go Anywhere Toilet Kit Waste Bags"
These appear to be Environmentally Friendly/Landfill approved Go anywhere waste bags, disposed of in regular garbage.
permitted by the US Bureau of Land Management and apparently approved in the Leave no trace program in conjunction with the National Forest Service.
Yes the biodegradable plastic bags do not dissolve completely, but dissolve to smaller plastic pieces, but you have to draw the line somewhere.
I keep thinking about the millions of dogs being walked, daily in local parks, RV parks, state and national parks--- I'm hoping people are using Biodegradable Doggy bags, because these bags are going directly into waste containers all over.
I would recommend one with a 5 gal holding tank. We upgraded from a 2.5 to a 5. Works great, I double up on the pottie juice to make sure there is no oder. Easy to dump anywhere. That’s my job when we get home from a trip. The Pottie Patrol, flush down toilet then rinse out with garden hose. Ours is a Domedic. You can find them on Amazon and Marine and RV sites.
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It is the elephant in the room and although I felt odd bringing it up it is an issue. I purchased the exact Biodegradable bags "Cleanwaste go anywhere kit". Everything I read is exactly what you stated. I should be able to dispose of it easily. I'll bring extra bags for the TP and a shovel.
I would hope the manufacturers of the doggies waste bags make all of them biodegradable. They are everywhere and that is a lot of plastic going into landfills. Thank you so much!
Mitten2Mountains
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I was looking at these same 3 options yesterday...
Need to find a good solution for the wifey!
