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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. 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.
  
-  - simplest:  bucket and liner +  - Simplest:  Bucket and liner. The heaviest-duty and most durable trash bag you can find is a good start. 
-  - comfortable:  add a seat+  - Little more comfort:  [[https://relianceoutdoors.com/collections/basecamp/products/luggable-loo-seat-cover|add a seat]] 
 +  - 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]].   - [[toilet:composting#diy_bucket_system|composting-style]].
  
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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.
  
 ===== common improvements   ===== ===== common improvements   =====
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 A **trash can liner** can make emptying and transporting waste easier and more discreet.  Heavy duty kitchen bags fit the bucket nicely. A **trash can liner** can make emptying and transporting waste easier and more discreet.  Heavy duty kitchen bags fit the bucket nicely.
  
-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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