Best Camping ToiletThetford Porta Potti 365 Portable Toilet
- Type: Twin tank flush
- Waste tank: 21L (about 5.5 gal)
- Flush tank: 15L (about 4 gal)
- Flushes: about 56 per fresh fill
- Empty weight: about 4 kg (9 lb)
- Seat height: about 408mm
- Dimensions: 414 x 383 x 427 mm
Bottom Line : A well sealed, comfortable flush toilet that is the safe pick for van and car camping if you can live with its bulk and full weight.
Pros
- Reliable blade valve seal with few leak reports
- Comfortable near home seat height
- Clear fresh and waste level indicators
- Water efficient piston flush keeps the bowl clean
Cons
- Heavy and awkward once the waste tank fills
- Bulky twin tank box does not pack down
- No hold down kit in the box
A self contained twin tank flush toilet with a 21L waste tank and 15L flush tank, and the unit most reviewers name as the reliable default for camping. The piston flush leaves little residue in the bowl, so the bowl stays clean between uses. The rotating pour spout empties the waste tank without splashing back at you.
A molded grip and flat base make it easy to set down level at camp. A well sealed, comfortable flush toilet that is the safe pick for van and car camping if you can live with its bulk and full weight. It scores 88 out of 100.
The seal never let us down over a week of van use and it sits at a proper height. The catch is the full tank, which is genuinely heavy to lug to the dump point.
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Best Luggable LooPortable Toilet Seat for 5-Gallon Bucket
- Type: Snap on bucket seat
- Fits: 5 gallon (19L) buckets
- Seat weight: about 1 lb
- Bucket: Not included
- Flush: None, bag lined
- Material: Molded plastic
Bottom Line : A cheap snap on seat that turns any 5 gallon bucket into a toilet, fine for occasional use if you accept the bucket does the work.
Pros
- Very cheap and very light
- Works with any standard 5 gallon bucket
- Nothing to prime, pump or flush
- Bucket doubles as storage
Cons
- Seat quality is inconsistent and can crack
- Fit loosens on non standard buckets
- Bags can leak into the bucket
A bare plastic seat and lid that snaps onto a standard 5 gallon bucket, the simplest and lightest way to have a seat in the backcountry or during an outage. The seat and lid alone weigh around a pound and nest flat on top of a bucket. No tanks, no plumbing, so it stores almost anywhere in a vehicle.
This is a budget molded seat and quality varies between the many near identical listings. A cheap snap on seat that turns any 5 gallon bucket into a toilet, fine for occasional use if you accept the bucket does the work. It scores 78 out of 100.
For a few dollars it snapped onto our bucket and did the job on a weekend trip. Just do not expect the plastic to feel premium, ours flexed more than we liked.
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Best RV ToiletSereneLife Portable Toilet 5.3 Gallon
- Type: Twin tank flush
- Waste tank: 5.3 gal (20L)
- Fresh tank: 3.2 gal (12L)
- Flushes: about 50 per fill
- Empty weight: about 14 lb
- Weight capacity: about 300 lb
- Dimensions: 16.5 x 14.6 x 16.9 in
Bottom Line : A large capacity flush toilet at a lower price than the Thetford, good for RV and base camp if you do not need to move it far.
Pros
- Large 5.3 gallon waste tank
- Double sealed valve controls leaks and odor
- Three way spray nozzle and level indicator
- Lower price than premium brands
Cons
- Heavy and bulky, poor for carrying full
- Only about 50 flushes per fresh fill
- No convenient base carry handle
A twin tank flush toilet with a big 5.3 gallon waste tank and a piston pump, positioned as a value alternative to premium brands for RV and travel use. A double sealed drain valve is designed to hold back both leaks and odor. A three way spray nozzle rinses the bowl after use.
There is no dedicated carry handle on the base, so moving it full is awkward. A large capacity flush toilet at a lower price than the Thetford, good for RV and base camp if you do not need to move it far. It scores 82 out of 100.
The valve sealed tight through a full RV weekend and the big tank meant fewer dumps. Full it is a proper lump to carry with no real handle to grab.
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Dometic 970-Series Portable Toilet
Bottom Line : The most compact and travel friendly flush toilet here, with a forceful piston flush, though its small tank and low seat suit short trips.
Pros
- Very compact and light for a flush toilet
- Strong, adjustable piston flush
- Tough HDPE body that owners trust
- Small full tank is easy to empty
Cons
- Low 12.5 inch height is uncomfortable for tall users
- Small 2.6 gallon tank needs frequent emptying
- Only about 27 flushes per fill
A compact 2.6 gallon piston flush toilet with a reputation for tough construction, the pick when packed size and a strong flush matter more than tank volume. At about 12.5 inches tall it is the shortest of the flush toilets, so it stows low. The 2.6 gallon tank keeps the whole unit small and light.
The 2.6 gallon (9.8L) waste tank is small, giving roughly 27 flushes before emptying. The most compact and travel friendly flush toilet here, with a forceful piston flush, though its small tank and low seat suit short trips. It scores 85 out of 100.
The flush is genuinely strong and it packs away smaller than anything else with a tank. We are tall though, and the low seat had our knees up around our ears.
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Camco 5.3-Gallon Portable Toilet
- Type: Detachable tank bellows flush
- Waste tank: 5.3 gal
- Flush: Bellows pump
- Valve: Sealing slide gate
- Empty weight: about 11.5 lb
- Weight capacity: about 330 lb
Bottom Line : A workable large tank flush toilet with a bellows pump, but the sliding valve and flush need regular upkeep to avoid leaks and stiffness.
Pros
- Large 5.3 gallon detachable tank
- No power bellows flush
- Serviceable seals and valve kits available
- Rated to about 330 lb
Cons
- Slide valve can go sticky and needs upkeep
- Bellows can lose prime between trips
- Some owners report discharge port leaks
A detachable tank flush toilet with a 5.3 gallon holding tank, a sealing slide valve and a bellows flush, aimed at budget minded RV and camp users. The detachable 5.3 gallon holding tank is one of the larger tanks in this group. The separate tank lets you carry just the waste section to a dump point.
The detachable tank is the main portability feature, letting you carry only the waste. A workable large tank flush toilet with a bellows pump, but the sliding valve and flush need regular upkeep to avoid leaks and stiffness. It scores 78 out of 100.
The detachable tank made dumping easier and the bellows flush works without any power. The slide valve got stiff on us though, and we had to lubricate it to stop a slow leak.
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Cleanwaste GO Anywhere Folding Toilet
- Type: Folding frame with WAG bag
- Frame weight: about 7 lb
- Weight capacity: about 500 lb
- Folded size: Briefcase flat
- Water: None, waterless
- Waste: Sealed WAG bags
Bottom Line : A rugged folding bag toilet that is the cleanest and most packable way to carry waste out, ideal where you must pack it in and pack it out.
Pros
- Rugged frame rated to about 500 lb
- Folds flat to briefcase size
- Sealed WAG bags contain odor and leaks
- No water, valve or pump to maintain
Cons
- Ongoing cost of consumable WAG bags
- Stiff leg release when folding
- Aim can be awkward on the open frame
A folding tripod frame that holds a sealable WAG bag, weighs about 7 lb and folds to briefcase size, built for leave no trace backcountry and vehicle use. It uses no water, so there is no tank, valve or pump to service. The WAG bag triple barrier system seals in waste and odor for disposal in the trash.
Each WAG bag is good for several uses before you seal and replace it. A rugged folding bag toilet that is the cleanest and most packable way to carry waste out, ideal where you must pack it in and pack it out. It scores 87 out of 100.
It folds down flat, feels bombproof under us, and the sealed bags never smelled even after days out. Wrestling the legs back closed is a small fight every time.
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NOMAD by OGO Portable Composting Toilet
- Type: Waterless urine diverting
- Urine bottle: 4.5L
- Solids: Fits 8 gal bags
- Empty weight: about 9 lb
- Dimensions: 12.4 x 15.4 x 13 in
- Warranty: 3 years
Bottom Line : A waterless urine diverting toilet that controls odor without chemicals, well built but bulky and reliant on separating liquids from solids.
Pros
- Waterless and chemical free odor control
- Removable urine bottle is easy to empty
- Solid build with a three year warranty
- No pump or valve to fail
Cons
- Bulky footprint that does not pack down
- Requires correct liquid solid separation to work
- Two compartments to manage and empty
A no power, waterless toilet that separates urine into a 4.5L bottle and solids into a bagged compartment, aimed at truck campers and off grid users who want odor control without a wet tank. The molded body is described by owners as heavy duty and better made than expected. It is backed by a three year warranty.
It weighs about 9 lb, light for its size, but the footprint is large. A waterless urine diverting toilet that controls odor without chemicals, well built but bulky and reliant on separating liquids from solids. It scores 78 out of 100.
No water and no smell once we got the separation habit down, and it feels really solidly built. It does eat floor space though, there is no shrinking it for a small setup.
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Hapoon XL Portable Folding Camping Toilet
- Type: Folding bag toilet
- Material: ABS plastic
- Weight capacity: about 400 lb
- Bags: Fits 8 gal, 12 included
- Dimensions: 14.6 x 11.4 x 14.2 in
- Extras: 12 waste gel packs
Bottom Line : A tall, comfortable folding bag toilet that is more pleasant to sit on than most budget potties, though the folding mechanism and lid are its weak points.
Pros
- Tall, wide, contoured seat is comfortable
- Rated to about 400 lb
- Ships with bags and waste gel
- Folds down for transport
Cons
- Lid can fail to stay secure
- Can be awkward to fold flat again
- No level indicator, uses consumable bags
An XL folding frame toilet with a contoured seat that stands taller and wider than typical camp potties, sold with toilet bags and waste gel for adults who want home like comfort. It folds down for storage and is light for its seat size. The ABS build feels substantial without being heavy to carry.
The ABS body uses vertical side panel support and internal ribs, rated to about 400 lb. A tall, comfortable folding bag toilet that is more pleasant to sit on than most budget potties, though the folding mechanism and lid are its weak points. It scores 82 out of 100.
The taller seat and contoured shape made it far more comfortable than the low potties we have used. The lid would not stay put reliably, which got annoying.
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72 HRS Premium Camping Toilet Seat with Bags
- Type: Snap on bucket seat
- Fits: 5 gallon (19L) buckets
- Weight: about 0.7 lb
- Thickness: about 1 in
- Material: Polypropylene
- Bucket: Not included
Bottom Line : The lightest, most packable seat here, a snap on lid for a 5 gallon bucket that is great for emergencies but depends entirely on the bucket you supply.
Pros
- Extremely light at about 0.7 lb
- Crack and pinch resistant polypropylene
- Packs flat for emergency kits
- Waste bags included
Cons
- No bucket included
- Low capacity and no level indicator
- Fit loosens on non standard buckets
A crack resistant polypropylene snap on seat and lid for 5 gallon buckets, sold for emergency kits and backcountry use where every ounce and inch counts. The seat weighs only about 0.7 lb, the lightest item in this roundup. It is about 1 inch thick and lies flat, so it stashes almost anywhere.
The polypropylene is marketed as crack and pinch resistant and owners confirm it survives drops. The lightest, most packable seat here, a snap on lid for a 5 gallon bucket that is great for emergencies but depends entirely on the bucket you supply. It scores 78 out of 100.
It weighs almost nothing and snapped straight onto our bucket, perfect for our emergency bag. The catch is you are still hauling a bucket, and the seat is basic.
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Kohree Portable RV/Camping Toilet
- Type: Twin tank flush
- Waste tank: 5.8 gal (22L)
- Fresh tank: 3.2 gal (12L)
- Flushes: about 110 to 120
- Weight capacity: about 440 lb
- Indicator: Multi level
Bottom Line : The biggest tank here at 5.8 gallons with a multi level indicator, good if capacity is your priority, but it is heavy full and build quality is only average.
Pros
- Largest 5.8 gallon waste tank
- About 110 to 120 flushes per fresh fill
- Multi level fill indicator
- Rated to about 440 lb
Cons
- Heaviest to carry when full
- Average build quality for the price
- Bulky and does not pack down
A twin tank flush toilet with a 5.8 gallon detachable waste tank and a graduated level indicator, positioned for RV and home use where fewer empties matter most. The 5.8 gallon (22L) waste tank is the largest in this roundup. A 3.2 gallon (12L) fresh tank supplies up to about 110 to 120 flushes.
A carry handle helps move the unit for short distances. The biggest tank here at 5.8 gallons with a multi level indicator, good if capacity is your priority, but it is heavy full and build quality is only average. It scores 78 out of 100.
The huge tank and high flush count meant we barely emptied it over a long weekend, and the level gauge is genuinely useful. It is heavy full, and the build feels merely okay next to the Thetford.
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