Did you know that if you live to 78.6 years old you will spend a total of 92 days on the toilet (and men spend 4 more minutes on the toilet than women daily)
(source: here)
No wonder some people really worry about going to the toilet when camping – it’s a big part of our daily lives as the fact above attests!
You might know of someone who won’t go camping because of the lack of toilet facilities – I know I do! A few people who are horrified by the no full flushing toilet scenario, who just shake their head in bewilderment, and go “no way” to the camping concept!
If you are a bit afraid of going camping, because you think you will have to dig a hole (not that there’s anything wrong with that, and the preferred method of many who go bush camping, but not acceptable in caravan parks), then you should know, that there are lots of alternatives to the digging hole business.
You can see, 31 ways to go to the toilet when outdoors – from the basic to the bizarre; minimalistic to mammoth sized – there is a toilet option for everyone who goes camping or spends time outdoors.
The Bucket Options
Using a household bucket is a timeless toilet option. Big or small, with some additions, you have a place to go!
(1) For the organised person, who knows what they are doing in advance.
(2) Toilet seat and plastic bag addition to this nappy bucket, gives you a fast toilet.
(3) For the home handyperson, using PVC pipes and a bucket. Assembly required.
(details on how to make this can be found here at Instructables.com)
(4) A popular toilet, featured on our Facebook Page – using a pool noodle as a seat
Up Market Bucket Options
Want more than a bucket? Then these buckets have had the posh treatment!
(6 ) The humble plastic garden chair gets a makeover.
(7) Bucket not included, but I think it would be beneficial and less messy.
(Photo source: Unknown)
(8 ) BYO bucket to this location and enjoy nature as you sit.
(9) Hide the common bucket with a milk crate. Flowers optional.
(Photo source: Unknown)
(10) Rustic bucket toileting. This is for the rugged campers.
(11) Bucket toilet camping escalated to new level (from our Facebook Page)
The Innovative Options
A little more fancy than the humble bucket, these camping toilets provide an alternative way to use the toilet.
(12) The pop up pooper - just pop and you are ready to poop
(seen here)
(13) The Bumper Dumper - Attach to back of your vehicle (when ignition is off!) – dig a hole, or use a bucket!
(Details at: Bumper Dumper)
The Traditional
We couldn’t not include the traditional camping toilet…..The Porta Potty. A friend to many campers around the world.
(14) You can read the review of the Thetford Porta Pottie here
The Less Common
(15) Found on internet – somewhere – and it’s for the seasoned traveller, who likes to bring everything they need for a fulfilling time on the loo, in a suitcase.
(16) The Seaparett Camping Toilet with Urine Diverter. To know more about the diversions, read the link below.
(Details at Littlehouse.co)
(17) When space isn’t an issue for camping…….
(18) If you have a powered site, the electric incinerating toilet will impress neighbours! No water needed, just burn up your waste.
Fire restrictions might cramp your incinerating requirements.
(Details at: http://www.incinolet.ca/)
19) I have no idea what this is, but its some toilet device. I have a feeling it may only be for men…….
(20) No bucket available? Then a traffic cone will do the job.
(21) Inflate a potty.
Inflates in seconds, and when you are done, you can deflate and keep in your pocket – just remember to empty it first.
(Details here: http://www.safetycentral.com/inflateapotty.html)
Plastic Bag Option
This option has grown in popularity over the years, and we are seeing a lot more of it in the marketplace – where a certain product is added to the bags to minimise odor and turn liquid to solid.
(22) Ezygonow toilet products – pop up toilet kit, with plastic bags. Easy to carry, and store!
(details at: https://www.ezygonow.com.au/)
(23) Bog in a Bag – another similar concept to the above, but smaller. Once again, special plastic bags which contain a granular powder, are needed.
(details at: http://boginabag.net.au/index.html)
Plastic Bag option – the Homemade sort
For those who are wanting a less hygienic way of using plastic bags, then we have come across this one….pretty sure, there are many variations on this.
(24) This is just the commode chair, with a garbage bag attached.
The Australian Option
The Australian Dunny. What more can you say? It’s a classic.
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(image source and details here)
“What happens when it gets wet?” option
Good aim a must with these camping toilets. If they go soggy, you could be in trouble.
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(29) Cardboard and plastic combined in this one….
For the children option
If you have little people in your life, and don’t want them disappearing down any of the options shown, here are few children inspired toilets for camping.
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Toilet Paper Options for Campers
We couldn’t just leave you without some ways to wipe your butt when outdoors.
You could try this one…..Shittens. I love the name so much, I just had to include in this list.
If you go out to the toilet at night, you’ll find the toilet paper easily, when it glows.
(read more about glow in the dark paper here)
Mother Nature’s way....no fuss option, just choose your leaves carefully.
Don’t let lack of a flushing toilet deter you from camping! Just pick one of the above options above, and get outdoors!
PS. The sign below is still sort-of true, despite all the toilets mentioned above!
