| No longer is a portable camping toilet merely | | | | home toilet as reasonably possible. |
| considered a luxury option or nice-to-have accessory, | | | | This impressive design includes a built-in freshwater |
| reserved only for the most severely pampered | | | | container as well as a waste tank that can be easily |
| camper. The modern day camping toilet is compact, | | | | removed for simple and seamless cleanup. The |
| clean, hassle-free, and amazingly affordable which | | | | downside to such a well designed toilet is that the |
| moves them from the nice-to-have camping | | | | portable flush toilet is generally larger and more |
| accessory of yesterday, to the must-have outdoor | | | | cumbersome to lug around than the other camping |
| necessity that they are today. | | | | toilet options like the bucket toilet and the collapsible |
| Many camping sites in public areas offer restroom | | | | toilet. This could be important if planning to travel on |
| facilities, but most are horribly constructed and rarely | | | | long trips with limited auto space. Another |
| (if ever) cleaned. While there is no question that a | | | | consideration to keep in mind is home storage. This |
| portable camping toilet is the perfect solution for | | | | toilet does not collapse and reduce much in size, so |
| such problems, there is still the issue of choosing the | | | | storage space must be larger. |
| right type and model to best suit the specific needs | | | | For those interested in a more compact solution, |
| for you and your family. | | | | either the bucket toilet or the collapsible toilet are |
| Size is one of the first considerations to evaluate | | | | good options. Both offer easy and hassle-free |
| when choosing your camping toilet. Size can affect | | | | functionality at very reasonable prices. |
| several things: | | | | Bucket Toilet |
| | | | The bucket toilet is by far the simplest design. Its |
| 1. Transportation Storage: Obviously choosing a | | | | basic features consist of a bucket and a toilet seat. |
| portable camping toilet requires that you consider | | | | This solution is one of the most budget friendly |
| where you will be taking the toilet, what vehicle will | | | | solutions and has a simple, easy to clean design, |
| most commonly be used to transport it (car, truck, | | | | especially when used in conjunction with a disposable |
| SUV, or RV), and how much space you are willing to | | | | liner. |
| allot for it during transportation. | | | | Collapsible Camping Toilet |
| 2. Home Storage: Will this toilet be stored in a garage | | | | A collapsible toilet is the ultimate in a transportable |
| or separate storage facility or will you be finding it a | | | | camping potty. When not in use they fold down to a |
| storage home inside your house? A camping toilet | | | | minimum size that makes them ideal for packing |
| should be small enough (if planning to be stored in | | | | when available space is limited. They range in styles |
| your home) to fit in a closet, or collapsible to store | | | | from modified 4-legged folding-chair-styles to ultra |
| nicely under a bed, perhaps with other camping | | | | stable 3-legged models that fold into a convenient |
| supplies. Once you have considered the appropriate | | | | briefcase. Like the bucket toilet, a collapsible toilet can |
| size you are looking to use for your new camping | | | | also be used with disposable liners that virtually |
| toilet you then need to consider the type or | | | | eliminate the need to ever do any cleaning. |
| functionality that best suits your needs. There are 3 | | | | Regardless of your style of camping or size of your |
| basic types of camping toilets: the Portable Flush | | | | family, there is a camping toilet that will suit your |
| Toilet, the Bucket Toilet, and the Collapsible Toilet. | | | | needs and make your outdoor experience more |
| Portable Flush Camping Toilet | | | | comfortable and more enjoyable for everyone. Be |
| A portable flush toilet is arguably the most technically | | | | sure and research several products before making |
| advanced camping toilet model. This style of portable | | | | your final selection. Compare size and weight against |
| commode has been designed to look, feel, and | | | | convenience and comfort. Consider quality versus |
| function as much like your standard, comfortable | | | | price. |