Which is the Best Portable Camping Toilet? We Review the Top 20 Brands of 2024

The 10 Best Portable Flush Toilets/Cassette Toilets

Portable flush toilets are a bump up from the basic bucket-type toilets and are geared towards bringing as much home to your outdoorsy activities. They bring with them freshwater flushes, toilet paper dispensers (in some) as well as a toilet seat.

They mostly feature a two-compartment design, with the bottom being the waste tank and the top one for fresh water.

You can always use toilet chemicals to liquefy the wastes, but the emptying process tends to be a messy, stinky affair when it comes to flushable portables.

The stored waste, together with the flush tank, especially when full, make the flush toilet heavy and bulky to get around. You will mostly have to set it up in one place and probably use a shower tent housing over the toilet. More appropriately, these types of toilets are better used for RVing.

Below are our very top picks of the best flushable portable toilets:

1. Thetford Porta Potti Curve

• Ideal seat height and design.
• Battery-operated flush plus support for a manual operation.
• Relatively high capacity holding tanks; 4-gallon freshwater tank and 5.5-gallon waste water tank.
• Available in grey and white colors.
• Easy to use and clean.

• Occupies a fairly large footprint; 17.6 inches high, 15.2 inches wide.
• A hold-down kit may be needed to prevent the 5.5-gallon water tank from toppling over especially when in transit.
• The sleek design and added features come at a premium price.
• The battery-powered pump is prone malfuntion.

Deservedly the gold standard when it comes to portable toilets, the Porta Potti Curve from Thetford will be a perfect fit for your camping, traveling and boating needs.

Long gone will be the days of digging cat holes in the wild or dashing 100 meters to the campground toilets at night.

A look behind the curtain reveals that the Curve’s manufacturer, Thetford Corp, is an award-winning company for its innovative yet environmentally conscious products. Besides this, the features on the Curve are just as mind-blowing.

Sleek Yet Functional Design

The Curve comes in a two-part configuration, freshwater tank at the top and waste water tank at the bottom, which easily snap together during assembly. The flushing system is battery-operated, but you can still manually flush the bowl.

You don’t have to second guess whether to refill or empty your tanks as the Curve includes a level indicator which turns red when it’s time.

The waste tank has carry handles to help you transport the tank to an appropriate disposal point preferably a plumbed system. The toilet is also fully sealed so you don’t have to worry about odors and splashing.

Furthermore, the Curve also has extras such as; a hidden toilet paper holder and easy-to-access water tank inlets.

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2. Nature’s Head Portable Composting Toilet

• No any flunky odors thanks to the composting effect.
• Made of durable, stainless steel hardware.
• Offers quick disassembles when it’s time to empty.
• Has a full-sized elongated seat for extra comfort.
• No water supply or sewage hookup needed.
• Environmentally friendly.

• Mold growth can still find its way into your toilet.
• It’s fairly heavy to carry especially when emptying the solids tanks.
• You may require an extra holding bottle for liquids.

A composting toilet eliminates the need for a black tank as it separates the waste into solids and liquids. Though steeply priced, this concept brings about unmatched convenience as you will see with the Nature’s Head composting toilet.

Arguably the best RV toilet one can invest in, Nature’s Head has a maintenance-free and odor-free operation so you can have a worry-free recreational time. It comes with a sealed off composting compartment at the bottom to keep the solids, and a liquid collection bottle.

Unlike your conventional toilet, Nature’s Head toilet minimizes odors the longer it goes without being emptied. Peat moss or coconut coir are used with the toilet to facilitate an expedited decomposition process for the solids. The resulting odor is earthy and devoid of any poo-poo smell.

The 4-gallon holding tank may seem small at first. Surprisingly, you can get as many as 80 uses or even more before having to empty the tank thanks to the decomposition and compacting of the solid waste.

Rugged Design

Originally engineered for use in marine environments, Nature's head is robust and features all-stainless steel hardware on the product. And the latched connections ensure easier time when emptying the tanks.

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3. Alpcour Portable Toilet

• Has a comfortable, well-elevated toilet seat
• Designed for quick, easy, and hygienic clean-ups
• Has a piston-pump flushing system that’s very effective and requires no batteries to operate
• The rotating disposal spout makes it so much easier to empty the waste compartment
• Durable and perfect for most outdoor activities

• The price may be too high for a seemingly entry-level portable toilet
• Waste doesn’t fully drain out and may require more water to clean out
• Minor Annoyances: Men may feel slightly uncomfortable when sitting as the opening is small and circular plus the carry bag is a bit clunky to use.

Fifteen inches is the standard height for most toilets but for a little more outdoor comfort, you’ll want to go for a toilet height of between 16-inches and 18-inches. The Alpcour Portable Toilet is the closest you’ll get when it comes to comfy outdoor johns.

Its seat is sizable with the surface measuring 14.4 inches wide by 16.3 inches long, all elevated to a height of approximately 16.5 inches. And that’s not all. The Alpcour travel toilet is loaded with tons of features for homey usability and comfort.

Quick Cleans and Multiple Flushes

Alpcour has two compartments:

A 3.2-gallon fresh water tank at the top and a 5.3-gallon waste tank at the bottom.

These two compartments are secured in place with strong tank latches on either side of the unit. The flash tank compartment has enough capacity for over 50 flushes!

Whether used at the beach or at the campsite, Alpcour will suffice for a medium-sized family or a small group of people.

The piston pump flushes with enough pressure for a full 360-degree spray of water around the bowl. And the flushing system doesn’t need batteries or external hookups to operate! Thus, the unit is perfect for those days in the boonies and so much more.

The large-capacity holding tanks mean fewer water refills and emptying trips. But they also mean another thing: heavy hauling weights when it’s time for emptying.

When you do need to empty the waste tank though, the process is easy, convenient, and clean. The rotating spout makes it easy to dump out the waste hygienically while the included sprayer accessory is perfect for spotless cleaning.

Robust, Convenient Design

Weighing about 11 pounds out-of-the-box, Alpcour comes with a carrying bag for optimal portability and storage. And that’s not all. Its durable build can withhold a load of up to 440 pounds! That’s more than the average adult’s weight in the US.

Further, the material making up most of the encasing can stand against the harshness of the great outdoors without compromising on comfort and ease of use.

You also get lots of small features on the product designed for convenience and maximum functionality.

There are two built-in handles to allow for easy carrying, a user manual with easy-to-follow instructions, and a level indicator on the water tank for precise refill notifications. A waste tank lock is also included for sealing in any odors from the unit.

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4. Camco Standard Portable Toilet

• Resembles the everyday residential toilet.
• Easy to clean and maintain.
• Has a manual lever for the flushing system.
• Very sturdy construction; can support weights of up to 330lbs.
• Easy to set up and use.

• The bowl may not be deep enough for most people.
• Burping effect may be experienced when you pull the flush lever too hastily.

On the economic side, we have the Camco’s Standard portable toilet, which packs in the bare essentials to give you home-like commode while in the outdoors. You will get to enjoy its functional two-part configuration, feathery weight and compactness, all that at a friendly price.

Superior Construction

The manufacturer’s choice for going for a polyethylene construction for this toilet delivers exceptional portability. Camco’s portable toilet is compact and weighs only 11 pounds making it especially very easy to transport and store.

The two-part design sets the 2.5-gallon flush tank on top and the 5.3-gallon waste tank at the bottom allowing maximum stability. It also has latches to further secure the two tanks in place.

To overcome the inefficiencies of battery-operated pumps, this portable toilet uses a manual lever to pump water into the bowl.

Hassle-free Cleaning and Maintenance

Most people shy off from using portable toilets due to the hassles involved in cleaning and handling them. Camco’s portable toilet is designed around solving such issues.

Emptying the holding is super easy on this toilet as you only have to unlatch it and carrying using the included handle to a suitable disposal point. With each purchase, biodegradable toilet chemical is included to help dissolve and deodorize the waste.

You can also spot a sliding seal mechanism on the front which is used to lock in the odors and to prevent any leakage.

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5. Camco Premium Portable Toilet

• Multi-directional flushing system that effectively cleans the bowl without spurting out any water.
• Large capacity tanks freshwater tank; 3.75-gallon.
• Easy to clean and use.
• Swivel elbow joint for easy waste removal.

• No power-operated flushing system.
• Dumping out the waste is not at its best.
• A reduced waste tank volume in the newer version; 2.6 gal.

With a slightly larger flush tank, ergonomic features and a sleek new design, say hello to the Camco’s Premium toilet. It essentially improves on the misgivings of its standard version, for instance, its flushing system has been reworked and greatly improved.

Ergonomically Designed

It is evident from the get-go that this a truly “premium” product as the overall design is centered on ease of use and convenience.

Firstly, the two main parts of the toilet can be easily attached and detached thanks to their spring-loaded latches. Plus, the two tanks have a large enough capacity for you to focus on your camping, hunting, and boating activities more.

The toilet also has a swiveled elbow joint so you don’t have a hard time when dumping the waste. There’s also an included sliding gate that is used to tightly contain odors and fluids in the tanks.

Lastly, the bowl’s interior surface is made of high-quality ABS material to ensure nothing clings on it and to make the cleanups less unnerving.

Improved Flushing System

This portable toilet has a non-operated flushing system that allows the toilet’s use even in the remotest of scenarios. It utilizes a pumping action to drive the water out of the tank and into the bowl.

Additionally, the system also has three directional water spouts which offer an ingenious yet simple way to make sure the bowl is thoroughly cleaned with every flush.

You can also spot a sliding seal mechanism on the front which is used to lock in the odors and to prevent any leakage.

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6. Thetford Corp Porta Potti 345

• Has comfortable toilet height and seat.
• Swing-out spout for easier emptying of the.
• High capacity tanks; 4-gallon freshwater tank and 3.17-gallon waste tank.
• One-unit design due to the seamless connection of both parts.
• Very sturdy; can support up to 250 pounds.

• May require a hold-down kit for extra stability especially when used on boats.
• Possible leakages over time from weak points such as the latches, flush handle, and the holding tank’s seal.

Thetford Corp. is already a market leader when it comes to portable toilets and other outdoor essentials, and the Porta Potti 345 is yet another show of their brilliance and ingenuity.

The Porta Potti 345 is a family-sized flushable portable toilet that features well-thought solutions bound to improve your outdoor activity. For instance, the toilet has a piston pump flushing system, seamlessly connected parts, and a rotating pour-out spout as salient features.

Easy To Use and Clean

This particular Porta Potti comes pre-assembled so you don’t have to worry about going through endless instructions to do the same. It has standard latches at the bottom of the freshwater tank for quick and effortless connections.

Also, the swing-out spout on the holding tank makes it extremely easy and convenient to dump the wastes. Toilet chemical is also included to liquefy and deodorize the waste for easier dumping. Furthermore, there’s an integrated carrying handle to ease the process.

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7. Reliance Products Flush-N-Go Portable Flushing Toilet

• The toilet is easy to use and features a practical design.
• It allows for an easy mess-free emptying process.
• Its large waste tank capacity ensures fewer waste emptying frequencies.
• It’s fairly lightweight and portable as compared to most outdoor flushable loos.
• The T-type flushing system cleans the bowl efficiently without using too much water.
• It has a sturdy hard plastic build that can support a weight capacity of about 325 pounds.

• A bellow pump would have been a better choice for quicker and more effective flushes.
• Odors quickly build up.
• It has a bland design that lacks most of the extra features in similarly-priced portable toilets.
• Freshwater tank capacity is a bit on the lower side.

An expected entrant on our list is the Reliance Products Flush-N-Go toilet, a portable commode with all the functionality but none of the flashy designs. We’re talking grayish and black colors, a manual piston-pump flushing system, and generally a no-frills engineering approach on its components.

Moving past the overall bland design, this portable toilet has a comfortable seat height and is packed with a couple of practical features that are guaranteed to put you at ease when pooping outdoors.

Simple Design

The Flush-N-Go toilet has two main pieces; the toilet seat with an integrated freshwater tank at the top and the waste tank at the bottom. There’s a water inlet at the top left corner of the seat and a rudimentary piston pump on the opposite corner.

The toilet’s 2.5-gallon flush tank and its 5-gallon waste tank will suffice for a few uses when in an RV or outdoors. If you’re a solo camper, you may only need to empty it once a week but be wary of possible odors.

For larger parties, you’ll have to look elsewhere as this toilet would fill up too quickly and the odors would make it impractical to use.

With a height of about 17 inches, the Flush-N-Go toilet is not too far off from your standard home toilet. However, its comfort may vary from person to person as others may opt to raise it higher on a platform or wooden stand.

While its compact form measuring approximately 16.5 inches in length and 16 inches in width won’t eat up much of your car trunk’s space, it can be a bit bulky to carry around for long distances. That said, the unit is still fairly lightweight for a portable flushable toilet weighing only 12 pounds.

Essentially, you’ll want to set-up the toilet in one place at the campsite or where applicable for the best experience instead of moving it around.

There’s also the fact that these types of toilets can be detached into separate pieces for easier portability and emptying.

Speaking of which, dumping out the waste from the Flush-N-Go is hassle-free thanks to the waste level indicator, the detachable bottom compartment, and its orange swivel disposal spout. You get to know when to dump out the waste and the activity is just as worry-free and splash-free.

Concerning durability, the unit is made of hard plastic that is sturdy enough to support a weight capacity of about 325 pounds. Regardless of the fact, you can expect the usual downsides of plastic especially if you plan to use the unit in extreme temperatures.

Manual yet Effective Flushing System

The Flush-N-Go comes with a simple piston pump flush system whose efficiency is greatly enhanced by the T-type nozzle. It’s not lost on us that manual piston pumps are as cheap and as basic as they come but it does get the job done on this particular unit.

The T-type flush nozzle performs spectacularly as the water is flushed in three directions all around the bowl. However, you’ll want to operate the pump handle gently to avoid splash-backs and to allow air pressure to do most of the work.

Although a minor issue, we noticed that the valve sometimes comes slightly undone when you separate the two compartments during emptying. This means more odors to suffer through and equally increased risk of leakages. Sure, you will want to get some enzyme toilet deodorizers for good measure.

As with most similarly-designed toilets, we found the slider to add an unnecessary complication to using the toilet. Before sitting on the throne, you must first open the exhaust valve else you will be in for a messy clean-up.

You’ll also want to operate the puller lever for the slider valve gently to avoid damaging it.

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8. SereneLife Portable Toilet

• Has a piston pump flushing system.
• Has an included carrying case.
• Has large-capacity tanks.
• Made of durable high-density Polyethylene.
• Secures the parts tightly and disassembles easily when needed.

• Leaks may occur from the water pump.
• The emptying spout is inconveniently located at the top.
• The seat is a bit small for some people.

Practically designed, the SereneLife’s portable toilet still maintains a spectacular boxy design with grooves and recess for handholds and latches.

It has most of the features found in good quality portables, but the piston pump flush and rotating emptying spout stand out the most.

The waste tank in this model holds a capacity of up to 5.3 gallons, which will definitely go a long way before you need to empty. The freshwater tank holds a capacity of up to 3.2 gallons that translates to slightly over 50 flushes.

Easy To Clean and Maintain

The integrated three-directional flushing system will leave your SereneLife toilet clean and sparkling. As we found out, the water jet from a pump action system is enough to get rid of the solids from the bowl without requiring too many flushes.

Dumping the waste is further expedited and made mess-free by the included rotating pour-out spout.

Sturdy Build

The SereneLife’s portable toilet comes ready to face the harsh outdoors due to its sturdy, durable materials. The toilet is made of high-density Polyethylene, which in itself is corrosion-resistant and easy to clean.

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9. TidoHome Portable Toilet & Sink Combo

• Effective pump system and the three-way flushing nozzle enhance toilet bowl cleaning.
• Comes as a portable toilet and sink combo for double the functionality at a fraction of the cost.
• The recovery tank has a good-enough capacity.
• The toilet’s swivel spout allows for mess-free, no-splash waste disposal.
• Comes with innovative features such as a waste level indicator, a soap dispenser, and a hand towel/tissue paper rack.
• The combo set is eco-friendly as you can use the wastewater from the sink to flush the toilet.

• While the toilet is quick and easy to set up, the sink is not as easy to assemble. Plus, having to detach the three main components of the sink every time you need to move will quickly become tedious.
• For taller people, the sink may require you to bend slightly when washing your hands.
• The unit is made of hard plastic (High Density Polyethylene) that feels a bit delicate on the sink.

A portable toilet and sink combo, TidoHome offers most of what you would need for a worry-free camping trip. The set comprises of a greyish portable flushable potty and a sink to wash your hands in.

Interestingly, the sink drains all its wastewater into the toilet’s flushing tank, which means fewer water refills for you and a plus on water conservation.

Say goodbye to your flimsy DIY bottle-soap washing stations and hello to this movable sanitation system perfect for your car camping or RVing lifestyle. Well, not just yet as this combo also comes with some heftiness and a few shortcomings.

More Than Standard Flushing Toilet

The toilet itself has all you’d expect in a good quality portable flush toilet; detachable top and bottom compartments, a seat of standard height, a piston-pump flushing system, a waste level indicator, a waste disposal spout and agreeable capacities for holding tanks.

Pretty much like a dozen other portable flushables in the market, TidoHome toilet has a compact cube-like form factor. It measures 16.3 inches in length, 14.4 inches in width, and 16.5 inches in height.

However, what truly separates TidoHome from the rest of premium porta potties on our list is the fact that for an almost similar price, you get a hand-washing sink as an extra. Extra because, well, the toilet is detachable from the sink unit and you don’t have to carry both if you do not wish to.

5.3 gallons is pretty standard for waste-holding tank capacities as far as portable toilets go. What isn’t standard is TidoHome’s 2.6 gallons of freshwater tank. A bit conservative in volume, the freshwater tank will see you refill it about twice before the waste tank is due for dumping.

The toilet’s high-injection piston pump, together with its T-type flushing nozzle cleans the bowl with every flush. Now we all abhor the sight of a not-so-clean toilet bowl after flushing.

Thanks to the slider valve which can be opened or closed using the conveniently-placed pull lever, the funky odors stay locked away in the black tank.

Wheeled Sanitation System

As most outdoorsmen will agree, washrooms while away from home can be a huge hassle to hack together. Many people usually opt for a simple portable toilet and a DIY hand washing system in place of shared facilities like community centers or the dreaded gas station washrooms.

Enter TidoHome Combo set; the new state-of-the-art “portable washroom” for the great outdoors.

The portable sink has six main parts – the two stand columns, flexible drain hose, washbasin, liquid soap dispenser, steel faucet, and base tank – which can all be set up in a couple of minutes.

Noticeably missing on this newer model is the swivel rack on the washbasin, which came in handy for placing hand towels or tissue paper rolls.

We found setting up the sink to be slightly laborious as compared to the toilet. You have to connect the two stands with the water reservoir and washbasin. And the threads at the bottom of either stand and the base tank aren’t as smooth as to quickly secure the sink in place.

Further, the columns need to be twisted just right so that they can align with the two slots at the bottom of the washbasin.

The base tank is larger this time and it can hold up to 8 gallons of water, which can be pumped up through the pipe using the foot pump. The faucet will squirt out about 180 milliliters of water with each pump while the liquid dispenser has a capacity of about a gallon.

In this new model, you also get to choose where to install the faucet as the outlet pipe can go in either of the holes in each corner of the washbasin.

The faucet still lacks a manual switch to control the water stream so you’re left with only the foot pedestal and air release cap mechanisms.

The saving grace for this upgraded model is perhaps its mobility, large sink, and high-capacity base tank. At 21.7 inches long and 15.7 inches wide, the washbasin is a huge improvement over the older model as you can now have a thorough wash without worrying about over splashes.

However, we do hope later alterations to this combo will include a sink with a deeper washbasin for a near-home washing experience.

That said, the whole combo will be a good complement to your pop-up outdoor shelter. The included wheels, handles, detachability, and the ability to fold greatly enhance the portability of this mini-sanitation set.

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10. Sanitation Equipment Visa Potty Toilet

• Has detachable compartments hence easy to empty and clean.
• Has a larger toilet seat suitable for plumpy guys as well.
• Multi-directional flush piston.
• Easy to read the flush water and waste tank levels.

• Its main raw material is low-quality plastic.
• Makes lots of noise while flushing.
• Lacks pour-out spout for directing waste while emptying.

Sanitation Equipment Visa Potty Model toilet has a deep bowl that enhances the comfort of its user. Now, if you are familiar with toilet flush water splashing on your butts as you drain your bowel, this is what I mean. This toilet model attempts to avoid such discomforts by providing a deep bowl that ensures the waters don’t splash onto your behinds.

Secondly, this toilet model is a flush toilet with a replicable piston pump. It has a two-directional rinse which enhances bowl surface coverage, hence ensuring highest level of hygiene (now we all hate that sight of waste remains on the bowl surface after flushing).

Easy to Clean

Another feature worth noting for this model is the easiness of cleaning for the waste storage compartment. This compartment is detachable for the purpose.

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Top 6 Bucket-type Portable Toilets

In the crudest of definitions, a bucket-type toilet is basically a bucket or pail used to collect excrement. These types of portable toilets are usually a quick solution to emergency situations or for when you’re on the road.

It’s also a step in the right direction for anyone getting into composting. Make sure to use disposable toilet waste bags on the bucket for a fully no-mess experience. Also, be mindful of where you dispose of the waste, preferably, this should be done at designated dumpsites.

The biggest issue with this kind of portable toilets is that urine and fecal matter is collected in the same pail, thus leading to a lot of funky odors. Some cat litter can come in handy in eliminating the odor as well as absorbing fluids.

Pine needles and grass also work just as effective in minimizing odors. Another tip on combating the odors is to place a diaper at the bottom of the bag as it will absorb most of the fluids.

Bucket-type toilets require no electricity or water to function. Some good-to-have features for your new bucket-type toilet include; tight lid and urine diverting seat.

Here are our top picks of the best bucket-type portable toilets:

1. PLAYBERG Portable Travel Toilet for Camping

• Great height.
• Multipurpose.
• Has a wide base for improved support.
• Removable pail and lid; allows for easy and non-messy cleanups.

• Made of plastic thus components might break or crack over time.
• No doodie bags included with purchase.
• The removable lid on the pail must be removed to be able to use the toilet.

The PLAYBERG travel toilet is the only john in our list that adds some style to the basic bucket-type design. It features a removable pail housed underneath the actual toilet ensuring you bring a little hominess with you when exploring the outdoors.

You can use 4-8 gallon waste bags on the bucket without much hassle.

A lightweight toilet system, this unit can be easily transported in its carry case; however, the option that comes with the carry case costs about 10 bucks more.

Stylish yet Functional

Despite being made of plastic, the PLAYBERG toilet is aesthetically appealing without forgoing functionality. It has a custom-made removable pail that has a removable lid to contain any odors.

This toilet is full-sized just like your regular toilet and the bottom is wide enough to offer maximum support. There’s also an integrated toilet paper holder so that you have everything at hand before getting down to it.

Versatile

This product can double up as a regular seat, especially by small children, when the lid is closed. Although not suited for the use, you can always remove the removable bucket and use the toilet for catholes.

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2. Reliance Products Luggable Loo

• Economically priced.
• Has a Snap-on lid that conveniently latches on the bucket toilet.
• Includes a metal handle for easy transport.
• Has a standard hinged seat and cover that can be fit on most industrial pails.

• The snap-on lid doesn’t seem to latch in securely, thus may be ineffective in wadding off odors.
• The toilet seat is a bit small for most people.
• Made of plastic material thus components may easily break.

In the midst of all the hydration and sanitation products that Reliance Products makes, the Luggable Loo stands out quite a bit. At first glance it looks like a typical bucket, but it’s actually more than that.

The Luggable Loo is a bucket-type portable toilet that can be used in tent trailers, boats, and basecamps, as well as during fishing and hunting activities.

Ease of Use

Operating the Luggable Loo is quite easy owing to its innovative yet functional design. It features a fairly wide base, which ensures that it won’t tip over or sink into the ground.

Usage is as simple as inserting a disposable bag and sealing it in place with the Snap-On lid. While the lid can lock in odors, it is important that you consider using cat litter or a mix of pine needles and grass to absorb fluids and neutralize odors.

The Luggable Loo has an ideal height for most people, so you won’t have to crouch or sit awkwardly as you do your business.

Versatility

This bucket-type toilet is an excellent portable choice to cater for emergency situations or to bring along your camping trip.

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3. Camco Portable Toilet Bucket

• The seat shuts tightly on the rim of the bucket; no spillovers in case it’s knocked down.
• Lightweight.
• Made of UV-resistant, durable material.

• The seat is not very ergonomically designed to suit males.
• The seat shuts too tightly, might even require to tool to pry it off.
• Bags sold separate, but 3 free samples are included.

Staying true to its brand, the Camco’s portable toilet is a bucket with a toilet seat for a lid that is meant for all kinds of outdoor recreation. Whether it be camping, hunting, tailgating, fishing and even during emergency situations, the Camco toilet is probably a must have.

The smooth interior of the bucket ensures easy cleaning without much need for scrubbing and emptying of contents. Additionally, the bucket’s 5-gallon capacity will be more than adequate for the whole family without much inconvenience on portability.

The seat and lid won’t fade or be affected severely by sunlight as they are made of durable, UV-resistant polypropylene material.

Disposal of Waste

To lock everything in, the seat snaps tightly over the rim of the bucket and there’s an included lid attachment to shut in the odors. Furthermore, you also get three bags upon purchase to help contain everything in a mess-free manner.

Easy Portability

The Camco bucket-type toilet is lightweight and easy to store and carry around. To further improve on this; a carry handle is also included.

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4. Restop Commode Bucket Toilet

• Easy to set up.
• Comfy foam seat.
• The Gamma Seal lid effectively contains the smells and contents while in transit to a disposal point.
• Has easy to clean components.

• The seat is not fully secured on the rim of the bucket thus making it hard to hold the liners in place.
• Not very sturdy especially when in use.

Restop, a division of the American Innotek Inc., focusses on making portable and disposable solutions like the Commode. With a height of 16 inches from the ground, using the Commode will feel just like using your home toilet.

The toilet has a comfy seat and a tight-seal screw-on gamma lid to contain the contents and smells when out and about.

The Commode can be bought with their included supplies bundle or as a solo product. Some of the products in the supplies bundle include the Restop 2 containment bags, storage pouches, toilet paper, and pre-moistened antiseptic wipes.

Comfortable Seat

The manufacturer goes all out with regards to the design of the Commode’s seat. It features a flexible foam seat that rests on top of the edges of the bucket. The foam is soft and allows the seat to be folded up quite easily for storage.

Furthermore, it won’t be much of a hassle transitioning to this kind of portable toilet as it is the height of standard-low toilet (16 inches).

The manufacturer also claims that the toilet can withstand 300 pounds of pressure as tested over a period of ten hours. While this is definitely impressive, we recommend that you try it out first before making any conclusions.

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5. Stansport Easy-Go Portable Camp Toilet

• Lightweight and fairly small in size
• Sturdy - made of high-quality, durable materials
• Has a comfortable toilet seat with a full-size opening
• Its garbage-bin style is a good camouflage for the outdoors

• It’s tricky to use for males as the opening is quite minimalist
• Despite the large encasing, the unit has a very low capacity of fewer than two gallons and thus will require frequent emptying.
• Minor Annoyances: the small round-bottomed bucket is hard to pry out of the unit or even rest on a flat surface during cleanups, and its low-profile design may not be friendly to tall people.

The Easy-Go Portable Toilet is a fresh take on the classic bucket-type toilet design. Seeking to make your nature calls that more hassle-free and homier, this camping toilet is comfortable, convenient and easy to use.

Perhaps best known to Stansport as Item Model Number 273-100, Easy-Go has a trash-can design from afar. If you have no plumbing in your cabin, this bucket-type toilet will blend in there just perfectly.

Its full-size seat and lid are not only comfy but also sturdy and will easily keep you in balance. However, males may have some trouble fitting all their parts in the seat as it’s not that accommodating.

That said, when you’re all done at camp, it has built-in handles for hassle-free portability and storage.

Simple, Rugged Construction

The Easy-Go portable toilet is built to withstand a weight load of slightly over 275-pounds without buckling or toppling. Even though the manufacturer lists a weight-bearing capacity of up to 350 pounds, I would strictly take that as a marketing gimmick and stick to the value of 275.

On the positive side though, its low-profile design and high-quality plastic build ensure that it stays firmly planted on the ground while being used.

Its simple design free of knobs, buttons, and lever controls makes it the best on-the-go toilet when exploring nature.

Further, it occupies a small footprint of about 14-inches by 14-inches thus would be a good add-on to your privacy shelter at the campsite. Plus, unlike most bucket-type portable toilets, you don’t have to constantly be reminded that it’s a toilet thanks to its garbage bin form factor.

User-Friendly and Convenient

The Easy-Go portable toilet has a small 1.3-gallon bucket just under the toilet seat and lid. You’re to use disposable waste bags on the bucket for quick cleanups and odorless “operations”. The unit comes with at least one disposable bag to get you started.

There’s a miniature storage for your disposable bags and other toiletries at the bottom and can be accessed via the small flip-open front door.

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6. Reliance Products Hunter’s Loo

• Adequate 5 gallons capacity.
• Lightweight and compact.
• Has plastic/metallic handles for easy carrying.
• Has a Snap-on hinged strong seat with a replaceable lid.

• It’s essentially just a bucket with a toilet seat.
• The bucket can tip over quite easily.

A minimalist, portable human litter box, the Hunter’s Loo effectively implements the bucket loo concept so you can enjoy your recreational activities longer. Plus, it also comes with some added camouflage patterns for the hunter self in you.

Lightweight and Easily Portable

The Hunter’s Loo is very lightweight, weighs less than 3 pounds, and features a metallic or a plastic handle to help you carry it around with ease.

This bucket-type loo has the traditional Snap-On hinged seat and cover that seals off the contents so you don’t have to worry about any spillages or odor-leaks.

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The 5 Best Foldable Camping Toilet Seats

Also commonly referred to as a folding toilet or a backpacking toilet, there exists an even more minimalist, lightweight, portable toilet than the bucket-types. The folding chair toilet basically provides a comfortable seat for you to do your number twos.

A waste bag is used to collect the excreta.

The folding toilet seats can be set up in seconds and are very flexible when it comes to mobility. It is extremely important that you go for a sturdily-built seat as you risk falling onto your own mess if the seat is weak.

1. Cleanwaste Go Anywhere Portable Folding Toilet

• Collapsible with a carrying handle for easy portability.
• Great weight bearer; weight rating - 500 lbs.
• Made of heavy-duty, durable material.
• Comfortable toilet seat.
• Mesh bag to hold waste kits is included.

• Slightly heavier compared to other foldable toilets.
• Requires use of doodie bags which will make you incur additional costs.
• Leg release is not that all hassle-free.

What if your briefcase would – upon the call of nature – unfold to allow you to respond to the call? What if I told you there’s such a possibility? Well, not exactly but a semblance of it.

A Compact Folding Toilet

From design to the ergonomic handle, Cleanswaste is a foldable toilet that resembles a briefcase when folded. As a matter of fact, one would easily mistake you for a CEO, only to frown when they see what you choose to do with your “briefcase”.

Featuring 3 sturdy legs and ample top dimensions, this foldable toilet has a whopping 500 lbs. weight rating. Finally, a portable toilet seat for the big people. The strong, durable plastic used in its construction won’t for a moment let it crush under whichever weight.

Additionally, you will appreciate the locking mechanism that the legs feature and the additional support that this toilet’s cover offer against the ground. Aptly, this is a toilet for many terrains, the even and the uneven.

Comfortable and Sanitary

This toilet’s seat and bowl massive dimensions, coupled with its favorable height off the ground, are everything that bright your home bathroom to the wild. Forget about those toilets that see your knees kissing your chin every time you use them.

Featuring only in the Cleanwaste toilet, the mesh holder for the wag bag is a clever inclusion that ensures sanitary operation. The seat tucks the bag in the rim ensuring that it doesn’t fall under the weight of your waste. A peace of mind much, right?

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2. Green Elephant Portable Toilet Seat

• Lightweight, easily foldable and portable.
• Has a standard-sized toilet seat.
• Very Sturdy.

• Short for some people.
• Collapsing it back down may require some extra effort.

Backed by an ambitious 2-year guarantee, the Green Elephant’s toilet seat will be there when you really need to go. It is extremely lightweight, weighing at only 3.5 pounds, and folds easily for enhanced portability.

To use the toilet seat, just unfold it and unwrap the plastic bag around it then get down. Alternatively, you can go the eco-friendly way and dig a hole beneath the chair and drop your twos.

Comfortable Toilet Seat

The throne is 15.3 inches off the ground and measures 15 inches and about 15.8 inches from front to back. The seat is comfortable and can support people of all ages, heights, and sizes.

The toilet seat is secured to the four-legged frame with screws so you can do your business in a relaxed manner.

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3. TripTips Folding Toilet

• Extremely portable due to its litle weight and folded size.
• Multiple color choices.

• Smaller height than most standard toilets.
• Smaller size and weight-bearing capacity limits its usage for all people.

Foldable, portable, comfortable. That would be the precise description of the TripTips toilet. But it so badly begs for another description: small.

Perhaps an improved mirror-toilet of the Hassock, this thing is tiny! So tiny that, without the lid, its folded-down form fits into the side pocket of a backpack. Yes, that’s how close this portable toilet comes to being a truly backpackable option, a dream for every outdoor enthusiast.

But you can’t just use it without its lid, can you?

What if the manufacturer designed an equally foldable lid? A tough call, but not entirely insurmountable.

Because I see the possibility of a truly backpackable toilet for the boonies. But until then, let’s be content with the slight portability this cylindrical package offers. Perhaps its miniature weight, the included carrying pouch, and its three-color variations are the consolation we need to accept this piece of a toilet. And you can grab it in either black, grey, camo, or blue hues.

Not for the biggies!

Its small size is a welcome feature for portability. Except for one thing:

You really can’t use this toilet if you’re big. Its 100Kg (220lb) weight-bearing capacity is commendable but only for the bells.

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4. Reliance Products Fold-to-Go Portable Toilet

• Sturdy legs and frame.
• Very lightweight and portable.
• Comes with a compostable double doodie bag.
• Secure locking mechanism for the legs.

• Tricky leg locking mechanisms.
• Low profile stature.

Yet another solution from Reliance Products, the Fold-to-Go portable toilet is a clear winner when it comes to folding toilet seats. Two factors that really stand out about this toilet seat are; the integrated carrying handle and the lockable foldable legs.

You can use a compostable waste bag with the toilet or go the ecological way by digging a hole underneath the seat. It won’t matter what recreational activity you’re engaged in and as long as you weigh less than 300 pounds, the Fold-to-Go will be there for you when nature calls.

Very Lightweight and Portable

At about 5 pounds, Fold-to-Go toilet is one of the most lightweight foldable toilet seats. This, together with the integrated carrying handle enhance its portability. Additionally, you can set up and fold away the toilet in mere seconds.

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5. Hovermaster Hands-Free Portable Camping Toilet

• The most lightweight portable toilet.
• Delivers the said hands-free experience.
• Made of sturdy materials; strong enough to support heavy weight.

• Requires digging a hole beneath and collection of the waste if needed.
• Cleaning up after use can be extremely dicey.

Lastly, we have the Hovermaster 4000, which takes things a little further in an effort to deliver a hands-free portable toilet. It essentially helps you to assume a sitting or squatting position as you do your business into a dug hole beneath. Not quite a toilet seat, but we had to force it into this category for convenience.

Interesting Design

The “device” comes in a zippered Cordura-made pouch and includes a heavy-duty webbing used to support your weight against a tree or any other belaying object. The pouch also has side pockets to hold some toilet paper, wipes and sanitizers.

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