The pink chemicals are for the clean water tank and flush. It has multiple functions, including removing grime, ensuring a smoother flush, cleaning the toilet and eliminating odour. I’ve had 4 camp toilets in my camping lifetime. Before you think I have a weird camp loo fetish, let me explain. The composting toilet is an eco-friendly alternative to the classic chemical toilet. It’s a ‘dry toilet’ so requires no water or chemicals. Also referred to as a ‘urine-diverter’, composting toilets work by separating solids from liquids, directing each to a specific container for easier management and odour control. But the times they are a-changing. The Covid-19 pandemic has forced everybody to reassess their hygiene habits in a world where it seems like more people than ever are camping or pursuing outdoor hobbies such as fishing, hunting or mountain biking.

Options range from regular commode liners to compostable toilet bags such as these by Better Boat . Your portable toilet uses a variety of chemicals to mask the smell and sight of the waste and also to protect its users from bacteria and potential disease. Although you’ll find all sorts of pop-up and emergency toilets, ranging from stools with a bag hanging underneath, to folding cardboard boxes and chamber pot style containers, for family campers, I believe there are only really 2 sensible camp toilet choices.

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Some chemicals used are more toxic than others and can contain formaldehyde. So if you’re disposing of water that has been treated with formaldehyde, then you must ensure it’s disposed of properly. Failure to do this can cause serious harm to the environment. They can be heavy when full, especially if you go for a camp loo with a large waste holding tank, you can pop them on a rolling trolley though if the carrying weight is a real problem. For more than 2 people, or for camping trips longer than a weekend, I’d recommend choosing a minimum waste tank capacity of 20 litres. 2. Access to chemical toilet disposal points If the toilet is just to be used in moments of desperation then there is no reason why you can’t find a temporary spot inside your tent or campervan to work your magic – we’ve tried this approach and found that it’s a good idea to tell anyone you’re travelling with to keep away in moments like these – danger zone! You can get to know your own family a bit too well under such circumstances!

Remove odour-producing bacteria in the waste, which helps to reduce the smell. Such chemicals are often used to sanitise public areas. Chlorine is the biocide used in swimming pools, for example. Surfactants If you’re limited on space, a collapsible camping toilet such as the Carplife Bivvy loo is a good idea, as this will fold up easily and include a seat and a waste bag. CampingGaz, the ubiquitous supplier of butane/propane camping gas, sells a range of camping gear, including the Campingaz 20L portable toilet. The type of portable toilet you have can make or break your camping trip. On a broader level, there are three types of camping toilets:

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Portable toilets come in all shapes and sizes and you need to decide quite early on in the buying process what exactly you are looking for. Do you want a toilet to hide away, or do you want it to feel more sturdy and closer to the comforts of home? The toilet splits into two sections – the top part consists of the loo seat, lid and a 10 litre tank with manual flush pump. The bottom section contains the waste (also 10 litre capacity). For an average family of three it will last a couple of days between empties.

Failing to comply with the current OHSA standards can lead to fines or an investigation on your project if the issue is reported. So how does it work? Well firstly it has two waste compartments – one for ‘solids’ and one for ‘liquids’ – you could call them number 1 and number 2 if you prefer! Compartment ‘2’ should be lined with a biodegradable liner and after use sprinkled with sawdust or peat or similar – this helps suppress nasty niffs and starts the composting process (a natural degradation of waste by bacteria). With a seat height at 45cm, it’s on the large side, but that could also be a bonus for extended stays and those not able to squat down low. This folds up for easy transport and usually includes a seat and waste bag. • Flushable camping toilet: As mentioned many times on Camping Secrets, we love our little Mercedes campervan . However it does not have an on-board loo which can limit the places we can stay – step forward the Thetford Porta Potti Qube 335 which measures only 31.3 x 34.2 x 38.2 cm and works really well.Because the solids remain dry, odour is limited, then further extracted by the use of coconut coir (husks from the inner shell) and the 12V fan, which you wire into the 12V electrical system, drawing 2W or 0.17A. Regular toilet emptying: Ensure that portable toilets are emptied regularly. Portable Toilets at Hi-Gear