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Best Portable Camping Toilets (And How to Avoid a Hygiene Horror When Using Them)

There are a lot of good reasons for wanting a portable toilet for camping.  You can’t squat, hate using outhouses, the campground bathrooms are too far away and you want something closer…  Also, if you camp with kids , it’s not fun to run to the bathroom in the middle of the night.

A portable toilet can solve all of these problems.  But, if you don’t know how to use it properly or get the wrong type, the portable toilet can be incredibly gross.

Here I will go over the best portable toilets for camping by type, as well as info on how to use and empty them without it getting gross.

Best Portable Camping Toilets

Below are the best camping toilets, broken down by type.  There are actually a lot of different models (obviously I haven’t tried them all myself).  I only included ones which I’ve tested or other campers actually recommended.

Portable toilets without a lid did not make the list. You need a lid to contain smells and keep insects away.  Toilets with small waste chambers also didn’t make the list because you have to empty them frequently and splashing can occur when the chamber is really small!

5 Gallon Bucket Toilets

Choose If: You want something simple and cheap.

What they are: These are the simplest camping toilets: they are a 5-gallon bucket with a toilet seat attached to them.  Make sure the toilet seat has a lid you can put down to reduce smells and keep insects away.  I’ve heard them called “rocket boxes” before too.

Because they have a small base, bucket toilets aren’t very stable. You need to be somewhat careful when sitting down and getting off of one so it doesn’t topple over.  However, 5 gallon buckets are usually very strong.  Since they are designed to be stacked, most can easily support over 300lbs

• Hold lots of waste
• Weight limit of ~500lbs
• Same height as standard toilet seat
• Not very stable
• Bulky; take up lots of space

Recommended:

Reliance Products Luggable Loo Portable 5 Gallon Toilet Gray, 13.5 inch x 13.0 inch x 15.3 inch

• Nice seat design
• Metal handle
• 5-year warranty

Camco Portable Toilet Bucket

• Comes with 3 liners
• Lid snaps closed

Portable Toilets

Choose If: Stability matters, such as if you have mobility issues that make it hard to get on/off the toilet.

What they are: These are the most similar to real toilets in terms of comfort and appearance.  They consist of an outer chamber with a lidded seat on it. There is a separate bucket inside the chamber for holding waste.

Compost toilets (like the BOXIO toilet) also fall into this category. The difference with these is that they have a urine-diverter which funnels liquids into a separate chamber.  This makes cleanup a LOT easier since you can just dump the urine onto the ground or into a toilet.  Since there aren’t any liquids mixed in with the solids, it doesn’t turn into a sloshy gross mess.

• Comfortable
• Sturdy, even on uneven ground

Playberg Portable Travel Toilet

• Toilet paper holder
• 300lb weight limit
• Small (~2 gallon) bucket
• Bucket has fitted lid
• Weighs 5.5lbs
• 17x16x14" (WxDxH)

Tiktun Portable Travel Toilet

• Toilet paper and phone holder
• 44lb weight limit
• Small capacity (~1 gallon)
• Weighs 6lbs
• 19x9x15" (LxWxH)

BOXIO Toilet

• Built-in urine diverter separates liquids to make cleanup easier
• 1 gallon solid and 1 gallon liquid capacity
• Weighs 8.3lbs
• 15x12x11" (LxWxH)
• Made in Germany
• Pricy option but great for vans

Folding Toilets

Choose If: Your main priority is saving space.

What they are: There are several styles of folding toilets.  The original ones were just folding chairs which have a hole cut out of the seat.  You attach a bag to the seat to catch waste. I do not recommend these ones.  The waste bag just hangs underneath, which is pretty gross and opens you up to the possibility of leaks.  And they aren’t the most stable.

There are also newer designs of folding toilets which are essentially folding buckets.  They are larger and many have lids. However, the bag still hangs inside the toilet.  In theory, you could put a bucket inside the toilet, but that defeats the entire space-saving feature of these.

• Cheap options
• Often don’t have a lid for seat
• Questionable sturdiness
• Bucket may not fit underneath

Portable Toilet for Camping, Folding with Lid, Waterproof Porta Potty Car Bucket Adults, Travel Camping Hiking Boat Trips Beach

• 400lb weight limit
• Includes carrying case
• Compatible with 6-8 gallon bags
• Folded size: 2.3x11x13"
• Unfolded size: 13x11x11.8" (LxWxH)
• Weighs 3.2lbs

BLIKA Folding Toilet

• 350lb weight limit
• Can fit 2 or 3 gallon bucket underneath
• Seat lid not attached 
• Folded size: 3.2x11.4x23.2"
• Unfolded size: 11.4x10.4x16" (LxWxH)
• Weighs 4.4lbs

Cleanwaste GO Anywhere Portable Folding Toilet - Plus Bonus Original Wag Bag Kit - Camping, Travel, Medical, Emergency

• 500lb weight limit
• 14" seat height
• Folded size: 19x15x4"
• Weighs 7lbs
• Legs tend to stick

Cassette Toilets (aka van or RV toilets)

Choose If: You will also use it indoors, such as in a van or RV, and don’t mind dumping nasty waste.

What they are: These are multi-chamber portable toilets. The top chamber is the toilet bowl.  Some models even have a flush feature for helping to empty the bowl.  When you “flush,” the waste goes into a second chamber below.

This second chamber has an outlet for dumping the waste.  A lot of people put chemicals inside the chamber to help breakdown the waste and reduce smells. There is an outlet which you open up to dump the waste in a toilet or RV dumping station.  It is absolutely disgusting to watch your waste flow out of the tank and splattering definitely can occur!

You’ll need to use special biodegradable RV toilet paper with one of these toilets.  However, it’s best not to put paper inside the toilet at all.  It can get stuck in the chamber and then you’ll have to clean out by sloshing water inside it and dumping.  Yuck.

The main benefit of these portable toilets is that the chamber contains smells.  This matters when your toilet is in a confined space like a van, but less so when camping outdoors.

• Good for long-term camping
• Features like flushing
• Chamber contains smells
• Gross to empty
• Toilet paper can get stuck in chamber

Alpcour Portable Toilet

• 5.3 gallon waste tank
• 3.2 gallon water tank
• 360 degree flush
• Hand sprayer
• 16.3x14x16.5" (LxWxH)
• Weighs 15lbs

Dometic Portable Toilets

• Lots of models available
• 2.6 or 5 gallon capacities
• Pressurized water tank with flush
• Tank level indicator 

Thetford Porta Potti

• 5.5 gallon waste tank
• 4 gallon water tank
• 16.8x15x16.3" (LxWxH)
• Weighs 9lbs
• Smaller models also available 

How to Use a Camping Toilet (So It Isn’t Gross)

If you don’t want your camping toilet to get gross, you should:

1. Line the Bucket with TWO Bags

If the inner bag leaks, then the outer bag will catch it. When it’s time to throw away the waste, tie up just the inner bag.  If you notice leakage when you lift out the bag, then throw away both bags.  If there isn’t any leakage, then just toss the inner bag.

2. Pee in the Toilet as Little as Possible (better yet, don’t pee in it at all!)

The average person produces 2.8 to 7 cups of pee per day but only produces a small quantity of poop. The pee by itself isn’t gross and doesn’t smell too bad.  However, when pee and poop get mixed together, it creates a nasty slurry.

When the waste is full of liquid slurry, there’s a higher likelihood of leaks.  It also starts to smell bad quickly.

Compost toilets (like the Boxio one recommended above) actually have a urine diverter for this very reason. They are expensive though. If you don’t want to buy a toilet with a urine diverter, you can use the two-bucket toilet system instead.

3. Cover poop with sawdust, shredded paper, cat litter or a bio-gel.

Each time you poop, cover the feces with a bit of absorbent organic material.  There are a few brands which sell bio-gel or “poop gel” specifically for this.  Reliance is the most popular brand. It works amazingly well but is fairly expensive.  If you are on a budget, just get some sawdust (pet shops sell it). You can even use shredded-up newspapers, but who reads newspapers anymore? 🙂

Again, it really helps to keep pee and poop separate.  Otherwise you’ll have to add a LOT of sawdust/bio-gel to turn the slurry into a solid.

Where to Dump Waste Bags?

If you use the two-toilet system to keep pee and poo separate, you can just dump the pee in the campground toilet.  Or, if backcountry camping, dump it on the ground somewhere far away from camp.  Do NOT dump pee at a campground campsite.  It will start stinking quickly!

As for bags of poop, you have to dump these in a trash can.  Do NOT dump poop bags in outhouses/pit toilets.  Even “biodegradable” poo bags shouldn’t go in these.

Pro Tip: Get a vinyl bag for holding the poo bags while you walk or drive to the dumpster.  If you have an RV, you can get a Trasharoo bag which attaches to your spare tire.

Important: Not All Campgrounds Allow Portable Toilets!

Be sure you check whether a portable toilet is allowed before you make your reservation.  A lot of campgrounds don’t allow them.  I’m guessing they don’t like cleaning up all the “splash” from people emptying their cassette toilets in the campground toilets.

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Diane Vukovic grew up camping and backpacking in upstate New York. Now, she takes her own daughters on wilderness adventures so they can connect with nature and learn resiliency. With dozens of trips under her belt, Diane is an expert in minimalist camping, going lightweight, planning, and keeping her kids entertained without screens.

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7 Best Travel Potty Seats and Chairs for Toilet-Trained Tots

Even if your little one has been successfully potty training for a while, it might be a shock to your super-duper pooper when they venture out of the house and suddenly, urgently, have to go. Holding it—especially for long stretches—is not a realistic option for young toilet trainers. Plus, using a bathroom that’s not their own can feel pretty intimidating or uncomfortable—and those automatic flushers can be scary! That’s why having a travel potty at the ready can be so crucial for those on-the-go bathroom breaks. Below, we’ve detailed the types of travel-friendly toddler potties out there and what you should look for when shopping. Plus, check out our list of the best travel potty options on the market.

Types of Toddler Travel Potties

If you’ve been potty training your little one, you’re probably well-versed in the world of potty chairs and potty seats . Travel potties more or less come in the same styles but are made easier to tote around and dispose of or pack up in a pinch. There are three main categories of travel potties on the market today: travel potty chairs, travel potty seats and portable urinals. All of them let your child relieve themselves when a restroom isn’t accessible or when said restroom is available but not what your little mini had in mind to do their business. Below, check out the pros and cons of each:

Travel potty chairs

A potty chair is often the first type of toilet your sweetpea will take for a spin. This standalone setup sits on the floor, is easy to lift and can be moved from one room to another with little issues. The “traditional” potty chairs you’ll use at home come with a removable basin (and affixed splash guard) that you can pop out to empty the contents into your larger toilet once your little one finishes up. These can be rinsed with water and wiped clean afterward. A travel potty chair is more lightweight and usually features legs that can be folded away for compact portability. It also replaces the traditional basin with a disposable bag that attaches or clips onto the seat. After your child relieves themselves, you can grab the baggie, tie it up and throw it in the nearest trash. One potential drawback: It isn’t functional without a plastic bag to insert—so be sure to remember those bags when you leave the house!

Travel potty seats

Travel potty seats are designed to sit on top of regular toilets, providing a smaller “shelf” for your tiny one’s tush. Most are made of hard plastic (which is simple to wipe clean), but others are crafted with foam for a more ergonomic and comfortable feel. What’s more, a number of these travel potty seats come equipped with special grips or suction cups to stabilize the seat and prevent it from shifting around. You’ll also appreciate how they’re often ultra compact and portable; many versions can be folded up and slipped seamlessly into a travel bag or Ziploc.

However, there are also a few downsides to consider. Newly trained toddlers who haven’t yet “graduated” from the potty chair to the potty seat might not feel comfortable sitting on a standard toilet. And, even if they are newly-minted potty chair users, you’ll have to help lift your little one and keep them steady. Finally, the seat can get dirty and germy in no time, so you’ll need to keep sanitizing wipes handy for quick post-bathroom cleans.

Portable urinals

Travel urinals for toddlers are much simpler, and—apart from being a reservoir to collect pee—look nothing like their public restroom porcelain predecessors (or even the at-home toddler options like the viral Frog Potty Training Urinal . The toddler travel version is basically a large plastic cup with a soft funneled opening that your child can pee into when needed. These also work for toddlers no matter their sex: Boys and girls have different funnel attachments to align with their unique anatomy (a circular opening for boys and a heart-shaped opening for girls). On the downside, if it’s been a while since your toddler last peed, they could potentially overfill the cup. And, of course, portable urinals are only suitable for number ones—so they aren’t the most versatile.

What to Look for in a Travel Potty

When you’re shopping for the best travel potty, there are several important factors to keep in mind: portability, ease of use, ease of cleaning up and—perhaps most importantly—your child’s comfort. If your toddler refuses to use the travel potty, then it won’t be much use—so give careful thought to your toddler’s preferences and which type of potty is most likely to have them relaxed enough to “let go.”

Next, think about your travel needs. If you’re buying a travel potty to have on hand whenever your tot needs to go and there’s no bathroom in sight—for example, to stash in your car trunk for when you need to pull over stat, or stow in your stroller for lengthy excursions—a travel potty chair is probably the way to go. On the other hand, if your destination is a hotel room or Grandma’s house, a travel potty seat enables your kiddo to make use of the existing toilet.

There’s also something to be said for waste. Travel potty seats are the most sustainable option since you don’t have to throw anything out; as long as you have a toilet to put the seat on, everything will be flushed away. Travel potty chairs that use disposable plastic bags to catch number ones and twos need to be deposited in the trash, so you’ll always need plastic bags or liners to use these types of toilets.

Best Travel Potty Options to Shop

Ready to shop for a portable travel potty? Here, browse the just-in-case commodes we’ve used and loved with our own kids and ones parents say they couldn’t survive on-the-go adventures without.

Overall best travel potty chair

• Small, lightweight design
• Straightforward to set up and break down
• Comes with three disposable bags with absorbent pads and a carry bag
• May rock slightly when placed on a standard toilet
• Some parents say splash guard doesn’t work well
• Must be used with a plastic bag

When it comes to naming the best travel potty chair, this completely versatile option from OXO Tot is seriously the best pot for your tot. Thanks to the sturdy legs that pop out quickly and easily, it can be used as a standalone potty chair. When your little one needs to go, just slip a plastic bag into the center (using the flexible flaps to hold the bag in place) and let your child do their business. Then dispose of the bag, fold the legs back up and slip it into the included carry bag. Another highlight: This 2-in-1 option can also be used as a travel potty seat —the legs extend flat and lock in place to balance on standard toilet seats. No wonder our product tester’s feedback earned this potty a place in our Best of The Bump roundup —you get the best of both worlds with this pick!

Dimensions: 11” (L) x 11” (W) x 2.5” (H) | Weight: 1.5 lbs.

“I would for sure recommend this to anyone that’s potty training. This type of seat is the best in my opinion because it’s perfect for at home, public restrooms, the car—literally anywhere! The size is great and it’s easy to keep it clean.”

Best travel potty seat

• Folds up into itself with the “dirty” side inside
• Made from BPA-free materials
• Travel bag fits into diaper bags or purses
• Some parents say it’s difficult to remove from public toilet seats
• No built-in splash guard

With thousands of positive ratings to back it up, the Jool folding travel potty seat really stacks up. The versatile design fits most standard and public toilets and is equipped with eight strong suction cup grips on its underside to keep your child balanced. The lightweight toilet topper folds easily and packs away into the travel bag it comes with. Plus, once your toddler finishes their tinkle, you’ll appreciate that the the soft, smooth surface is a cinch to clean. Our product tester raved about how easy this chair was to use, wash and move from room to room. It’s no wonder this pick was featured in our Best of The Bump roundup of the best potty chairs!

Dimensions: 10” (L) x 7.2” (W) | Weight: 9.9 oz.

“This potty has significantly helped with potty training and it’s very easy to move from room to room. It’s also very easy to fit in a diaper bag or even a purse in some cases. It was completely painless to set up away from home.”

Best travel potty for the car

• Nesting design easily stows away
• Smooth surface for easy cleaning
• The plastic bag is secured under the seat
• Disposable bags not included
• No handles to hold or suction cups to keep it sturdy

Road trips with kids can be a lot, to say the least. And when you’ve got newly potty-trained tikes in tow, driving long distances can be even more challenging. At least with the Skip Hop travel potty for the car, you can keep things moving smoothly. The clever design triples as a standalone potty chair (it’s got a removable basin and pour spout), a potty seat (that fits most standard size toilets) and a travel potty when you’re out and about (with a disposable plastic bag). We love the bonus “nesting design” for space-saving portability, and also how easy it is to clean. While it’s not small enough to toss into a diaper bag, it’s perfectly sized for the trunk of your car.

Dimensions: 11.7” (L) x 5.9” (W) x 13.7” (H) | Weight: 2.2 lbs.

Best simple travel potty for toddlers

• Signature splash guard is free from gaps
• Includes a carrying bag and three leakproof disposable liners
• Available in a number of gender-neutral colorways
• Legs must “click” when you set it up, to prevent collapsing
• Too short for a tall toddler to use regularly
• Disposable bags stretch out over the potty, which can be slippery

Potty training can be a long process, so simpler potties may work better for younger toddlers while they’re still figuring things out. That’s why we love the Potette Plus 2-in-1 travel potty and training seat. It can either be placed on top of standard toilets or on the ground as a standalone travel potty with fold-out legs. We especially love the rubberized legs that provide stability and prevent slipping. It’s approved for toddlers as young as 15 months and up to 50 lbs, so it’s definitely one that can grow with your family—from one potty-training tot to another.

Dimensions: 10.5” (L) x 9.7” (W) x 2.9” (H) | Weight: 13.6 oz.

Best fun travel potty for toddlers

• Secure, water-tight seal
• Convenient carry handle
• Available in several fun designs
• Some reviewers say it can be tricky to open at times

Does your little one get anxious using toilets away from home? Then this fun travel potty for toddlers is sure to brighten their day. The cute penguin design looks like a backpack , thanks to its convenient top carry handle. But, inside, you’ll find a portable potty chair, complete with a large, comfy seat and a tall splash guard. Other standout features include the secure locking mechanism, the water-tight seal and the non-slip feet—all of which make this a great travel option. What’s more, it’s available in several other sweet designs, like a dinosaur , a ladybug and a cow , as well as solid colors .

Dimensions: 10.2” (L) x 9.3” (W) x 4.3” (H) | Weight: 1.9 lbs.

Best portable urinal for toddlers

• Small size makes for easy portability
• Quick and convenient to use
• Affordable price point
• Only suitable for number ones

The most portable option on our list, this potty urinal is lightweight and easy to take with you wherever you go. Its design looks like a cup, but its top-notch sealing—which holds urine securely until you’re able to dispose of it—is what sets it apart from the crowd. The lid that your little one pees into comes in multiple animal-themed options that’ll make potty time away from home much more fun and comforting. Between both the convenience and cuteness of this portable potty, it’s a surefire winner in our books!

Dimensions: 11” (L) x 7” (H) | Weight: 2.4 oz.

Best disposable travel potty

• Small, portable design
• Comes in convenient multipacks
• High weight capacity
• Not the most environmentally friendly option

Yes, disposable travel potties exist! Our top pick is this option from Nuby, which is super portable and easy to use. The special construction is lightweight, doesn’t easily tear or squish and can accommodate children up to 60 pounds—so in an emergency situation, even your toddler’s older sibling can take a turn. You’ll just want to toss this one out as soon as you find a garbage can, as having a bag filled with waste can get messy really easily, of course.

Dimensions: 4” (L) x 1” (W) x 7” (H) | Weight: 5.3 oz.

How We Chose the Best Toddler Travel Potties

We get it—parenting requires a lot of gear, from infancy to toddlerhood. To help you find the best travel potty for your kiddo, we browsed dozens of options from leading retailers, so you don’t have to spend hours scrolling. When choosing which products to feature in our roundup, we considered several factors, like ease of use, quality, comfort, size and how simple they were to clean, to name a few. We also read user reviews to get the lowdown on how these products work for real families, and didn’t consider anything with less than an average four-star rating. What’s more, some of these travel potties were reviewed by our team of independent product testers, providing additional insight for our roundup.

Interested in learning more about our editorial process? Read about how our team develops and reviews all articles here .

Plus, more from The Bump:

Potty Training: How to Get Started—and Making It Work

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