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toilet:bucket [2017/10/09 09:51] frater_secessus [similarity to composting toilet] |
toilet:bucket [2023/08/28 02:24] princess_fluffypants [Bucket toilet] |
====== Bucket toilet ====== | ====== Bucket toilet ====== |
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| A bucket toilet is a simple toilet for //solid// waste when boondocking; ((Urine must be collected separately.)) The bucket can be dead simple or a bit more complex. |
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A bucket toilet is a simple toilet for solid waste when boondocking.((Urine must be collected separately.)) | - Simplest: Bucket and liner. The heaviest-duty and most durable trash bag you can find is a good start. |
| - Little more comfort: [[https://relianceoutdoors.com/collections/basecamp/products/luggable-loo-seat-cover|add a seat]] |
The simplest bucket toilet consists of a bucket and dry media to cover solids after each use. The media dessicates and isolates the solids; this prevents unpleasant smells. | - More compact: [[https://relianceoutdoors.com/collections/basecamp/products/hassock-portable-toilet|A specialized portable toilet]] (it's really just a fancy bucket with a removable inner bucket, but it is a good deal smaller which can be convenient. You'll still want a plastic bag liner.) |
| - Even more compact: [[https://relianceoutdoors.com/collections/basecamp/products/fold-to-go-portable-toilet|Folding portable toilet]]. Needs to be used with some bags to contain everything. Very heavy duty garbage bags are a good start, or [[https://relianceoutdoors.com/collections/basecamp/products/double-doodie-br-with-bio-gel-waste-bags|specialized bags]] that also have absorption media are available specifically for it. |
| - [[toilet:composting#diy_bucket_system|composting-style]]. |
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| Remember that [[toilet:intro#in_the_van|liquid waste must be dealt with separately]]. |
===== use ===== | ===== use ===== |
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Yes these are instructions on how to poop in a bucket. | Yes these are instructions on how to poop in a bucket. |
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- Each time you empty the bucket **add a layer of media to the bottom** right away. This will ensure deposits are completely surrounded by the drying media. | - Pee before using the bucket toilet, even if you feel like you don't have to. It is hard for your body not to pee when you relax, and **urine in the bucket toilet will cause it to stink** and it will **make a huge mess**. |
- Pee before using the bucket toilet, even if you feel like you don't have to. It is hard for your body not to pee when you relax, and **urine in the bucket toilet will cause it to stink** and it will **make a huge mess**. | - Remove and dispose of the liner. Or, if compost-style, cover each deposit with the media after use. Close the lid. |
- Cover each deposit with the media after use. Close the lid. | - When you are ready to change media in compost-style buckets, tie off the top of the liner, pull/pour out the closed liner and transport to a suitable recepticle. Re-line, and add media to the bottom. |
- when you are ready to change media, tie off the top of the liner, pull/pour out the closed liner and transport to a suitable receptable. Clean, allow to dry, re-line, and add media to the bottom. | |
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Remember that if you have guests you will have to instruct them how to use the bucket. | Remember that if you have guests you will have to instruct them how to use the bucket. |
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| ===== size ===== |
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| The usual size is 5-gallon bucket like the ones found at Home Depot, Lowes, etc. There are [[https://web.archive.org/web/20171111200305/https://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-Smaller-bucket-for-Luggable-Loo-seat|reports]] that some smaller buckets also fit the [[https://amzn.to/3tQWUSs|Luggable Loo-style seats]]. |
===== media ===== | ===== media ===== |
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* cat litter (can be very heavy) | * cat litter (can be very heavy) |
* small animal pine/cedar shavings | * small animal pine/cedar shavings |
| * [[https://relianceoutdoors.com/collections/basecamp/products/bio-gel-waste-gelation|Bio-Gel]] - particularly useful for those unfortunate times when your solid waste isn't quite solid. |
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===== common improvements ===== | ===== common improvements ===== |
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A **trash can liner** can make emptying and transporting waste easier and more discreet. | A **trash can liner** can make emptying and transporting waste easier and more discreet. Heavy duty kitchen bags fit the bucket nicely. |
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A **makeshift seat** can be made with a pool noodle (slit and bent in a circle). **Commercial bucket seats**/lids ("[[http://amzn.to/2y9TlLW|luggable loo]]") resembling residential toilet seats are available. | A **makeshift seat** can be made with a pool noodle (slit and bent in a circle). **Commercial bucket seats**/lids ("[[http://amzn.to/2y9TlLW|luggable loo]]") resembling residential toilet seats are available. They are typically <$20 in the walmart camping aisle. Some people use split pool noodles to cushion the bucket rim. |
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===== similarity to composting toilet ===== | ===== similarity to composting toilet ===== |
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A bucket toilet is basically the solids portion of a [[toilet:composting|DIY composting toilet]]. | A compost-style bucket toilet is basically the solids portion of a [[toilet:composting|DIY composting toilet]]. |
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