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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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 ===== size ===== ===== size =====
  
-The usual size is 5-gallon bucket like the ones found at Home Depot, Lowes, etc.  There are [[http://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]]. +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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 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.  They are typically <$20 in the walmart camping aisle.+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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