{"id":48595,"date":"2022-04-11T12:53:32","date_gmt":"2022-04-11T03:23:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/?p=48595"},"modified":"2023-01-10T16:04:28","modified_gmt":"2023-01-10T05:34:28","slug":"podcast-camp-toilets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-camp-toilets\/","title":{"rendered":"Ep51 \u2013 Taking Care of Business with Camp Toilets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"for-amp wp-block-heading\">Listen to the full episode here:<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"buzzsprout-player-10413821\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t <script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/1259564\/10413821.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-10413821&amp;player=small\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-video-popup-wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-video-popup-close\"><\/div>\n\t\t<iframe class=\"wp-video-popup-video is-hosted is-landscape is-resizable\" src=\"\" data-wp-video-popup-url=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/qt9z5ODxAP4?autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay\">\n\t\t<\/iframe>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"for-amp wp-block-heading\">Or watch the video version here:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ep 51 - Taking Care of Business with Camp Toilets\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qt9z5ODxAP4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Let\u2019s cut the crap.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From roadside long drops to campsite stop-overs, it\u2019s now common for patches of our sunburnt country to appear dappled with a soft, white material \u2013 and news flash, it\u2019s not snow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With camping an increasingly popular activity around the country, portable toilet practices are becoming more necessary than before. Throughout this episode, Ben and Lauren <em>waste<\/em> no time in flushing poor toilet practice down the drain, dumping a detailed discourse on camping toilet options for those stark trips beyond suburbia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Short Cuts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>00:00 \u2013 Intro<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>01:15 \u2013 Toileting on Your Travels<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>06:07 \u2013 How Can We Curb the Turds?!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>07:13 \u2013 Toilet Paper and Wipes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11:23 \u2013 Trowels and Shovels<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12:35 \u2013 Toilet Kits<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>14:42 \u2013 Burning Toilet Paper<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>17:23 \u2013 Shewee Peebol Bags<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>18:39 \u2013 Shewee Female Urination Devices<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>20:00 \u2013 Car Camping and 4WD Touring Toilets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>20:53 \u2013 Thunderboxes, Toilet Frames, and Other Dig-A-Hole Toilets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>24:24 \u2013 Cons of Dig-A-Hole Toilets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>25:47 \u2013 Enclosed Toilets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>30:42 \u2013 Cons of Enclosed Toilets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>31:25 \u2013 Caravan Toilets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>32:07 \u2013 The Final Flush<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mentioned in this episode<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Podcasts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-waste-leaving-no-trace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ep18 &#8211; Camping, Waste, and Leaving No Trace<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-fire-ban-season\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ep45 &#8211; Fire Ban Seasons with the CFS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Blogs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/how-to-choose-a-camp-toilet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Choose a Camp Toilet<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Products:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=Thetford\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thetford Porta Potti<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/aqua-soft-toilet-paper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thetford Aqua Soft Toilet Paper<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/diggar-shovel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bushranger 4&#215;4 Gear Diggar Shovel<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/alloy-pocket-trowel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sea to Summit Alloy Pocket Trowel<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/sling-dry-bag-10l?c=Blue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sea to Summit Sling Dry Bag 10L<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/trashsack-garbage-bag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sea to Summit Trashsack Garbage Bag <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/australian-made-pipsqueak-bag?c=Khaki\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blacksmith Camping Supplies Australian Made Pipsqueak Bag<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/hand-sanitizer-89ml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sea to Summit TSA Hand Cleaning Gel Sanitiser<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/peebol-pocket-sized-toilet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shewee Peebol Pocket Sized Toilet<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/female-urination-device\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shewee Female Urination Device<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/quadfold-toilet-chair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OZtrail Quadfold Toilet Chair<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/jimmys-thunderbox-toilet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aussie Campers Jimmy&#8217;s Thunderbox Toilet<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=portable%20toi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dometic portable tiolets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/thunder-down-under-toilet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elemental Thunder Down Under Bucket Toilet<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=toilet%20detergent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Toilet detergents<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=ensuite%20tents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ensuite tents<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/portable-toilet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Companion Portable Toilet<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/au\/app\/dump-point-finder-aus\/id1457942245\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dump Point Finder AUS app<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Toileting on Your Travels<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn\u2019t the first time Ben and Lauren have talked crap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A previous episode titled \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-waste-leaving-no-trace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Camping, Waste and Leaving No Trace<\/a>\u2019 discusses waste and rubbish considerations when camping, including approaches to toileting and the use of bog roll in the bush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Roughly ten years ago, the expected process of outback toileting was to dig a hole measuring approximately 30 centimetres deep. Nowadays, many sites specify for campers to be entirely self-sufficient \u2013 that is, to carry their waste away with them upon departure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Lauren\u2019s experience so far this year, most camping areas have been peppered with used toilet paper, seemingly without any attempt to bury or cover it over. As humans, we all need to go\u2026and sometimes, we can\u2019t control when or where we do so. That said, everyone despises a crappy campsite \u2013 yet many out there still contribute to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So why are campers failing to apply proper toileting practices at the campsite?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is it taboo?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is it too off-putting to bear our business in the backseat between stops?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those with young children may argue that it\u2019s no different from carrying used nappies. Nonetheless, it requires a shift in mindset \u2013 and ultimately, there are ways to take care of business in a relatively discreet, odourless, and hygienic manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those who continue to litter loo roll will only contribute to the cause of why many camping grounds are closing down. With this in mind, Ben and Lauren settle on some of the more suitable camp toilet options that should be considered on a trip away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Can We Curb the Turds?!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So \u2013 what can we do as a community to help prevent this (d)ungracious behaviour? Ben and Lauren want your feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned, increasingly more campgrounds are closing based on this sole display of misconduct. These include the more accessible sites that are typically convenient for quick weekends away. Despite this, disposing of standard rubbish seems to be a simpler task for some than doing so with their own waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EP51-Body-Image.jpg\" alt=\"A white, stout, portable toilet sits in the middle of a green field dotted with yellow dandelions.\" class=\"wp-image-48598\" title=\"There are ways to take care of business in a relatively discreet, odourless, and hygienic manner.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EP51-Body-Image.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EP51-Body-Image-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EP51-Body-Image-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EP51-Body-Image-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>There are ways to take care of business in a relatively discreet, odourless, and hygienic manner. Credit: Shuttershock<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Toilet Paper and Wipes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Lauren\u2019s research, toilet paper can take anywhere between one and three years to break down \u2013 even within a hole in the earth. This includes multi-ply, single-ply, and recycled variations, still surfacing even after a couple of months. While particularly cold, wet, or dry soil slows down decomposition, it is apparent that soil of a moist, loamy, and healthy consistency promotes the process at a faster rate. To achieve a similar effect, Ben and Lauren also suggest scattering sticks and bush debris on top of your waste and toilet paper before covering it with earth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With every camper burying bog roll in the bush over the course of three years, the volume of toilet paper only multiplies and the chance of digging it up again becomes more likely. When entombed to at least 15 centimetres underground, biodegradable wipes have been found to decompose more efficiently than toilet paper. This doesn\u2019t refer to the standard plastic-based, wet, or compostable wipes &#8211; instead, &#8216;biodegradable&#8217; wipes are the way to go, often bamboo-based. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=Thetford\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thetford Porta Pottis<\/a>, it\u2019s recommended to utilise their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/aqua-soft-toilet-paper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">separately available toilet paper<\/a> in conjunction. Though not a luxurious three-ply structure, the paper is nonetheless designed to do the job and decompose with waste. Standard, wet, or perfumed wipes tend to be less effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Trowels and Shovels<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While some may not enjoy the idea of incorporating a large shovel into their camping kit, there are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/diggar-shovel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lighter, more compact designs <\/a>available that detach into separate parts for easy packing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further to this, Ben owns a small, three-part <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/alloy-pocket-trowel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">trowel that folds out<\/a> \u2013 a design perfectly suitable for preparing a hole for toileting purposes. Some trowels and more lightweight and compact still, boding better for hiking trips that demand lighter loads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, there are more uses for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/alloy-pocket-trowel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">trowel<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/diggar-shovel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">shovel<\/a> than simply digging a bog hole \u2013 and with so many options available, there are even fewer reasons why campers shouldn\u2019t dig a hole for the sake of considerate outback toileting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Toilet Kits<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When roadside pullups are inevitable, a toilet kit in the trunk is ideal. This can simply take the form of a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/sling-dry-bag-10l?c=Blue\" target=\"_blank\">dry bag<\/a> holding a small <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/alloy-pocket-trowel\" target=\"_blank\">pocket trowel<\/a>, a roll of toilet paper, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/hand-sanitizer-89ml\" target=\"_blank\">hand sanitizer<\/a>, and a cigarette lighter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideally, the kit should be easy to use and a receptacle to simply throw your used toilet paper in, roll up, and transport to the nearest bin. Lauren suggests the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/trashsack-garbage-bag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sea to Summit Trashsack Garbage Bag<\/a> as an option too. Already lined with a bin bag, its slight size is adequate for stashing toilet paper. Alternatively, campers can replace the bin bag with a scented supermarket type, or apply bi-carbonate soda to the existing bag to help reduce odour. The sack then allows for simple removal of the bin bag for disposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ben uses a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/australian-made-pipsqueak-bag?c=Khaki\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blacksmith Camping Supplies Australian Made Pipsqueak Bag<\/a> and packs it with a toilet paper roll, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/alloy-pocket-trowel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mini shovel or trowel<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/hand-sanitizer-89ml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hand gel<\/a>, cigarette lighter, and a plastic bag for potential wet weather protection. That said, he hopes to eventually incorporate some form of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/sling-dry-bag-10l?c=Blue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">drybag<\/a> for carrying used toilet paper beyond a campsite facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Burning Toilet Paper<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No, we weren\u2019t taking a random, sporadic tangent in mentioning a cigarette lighter as part of a toilet kit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given ash is likely to degrade at a faster rate than bulk toilet tissue, Ben explains that burning toilet paper can also help reduce its build-up at a campsite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(No Lauren, not in the communal campfire \u2013 in the bog hole!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, it\u2019s important to ensure the space surrounding the hole is clear of bush debris, as flames can surpass the edge of the hole. Note too that in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-fire-ban-season\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fire Ban Season<\/a>, this paper-burning approach would be prohibited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Shewee Peebol Bags<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/peebol-pocket-sized-toilet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Shewee Peebol bag<\/a> is essentially a pocket-sized toilet that takes the shape of a plastic bag holding biodegradable granules, like a nappy. Campers can simply urinate into the bag, where the liquid waste transforms into a solid, gel-like substance. Once sealed, the bag can then be disposed of normally. Bags alike are those found on airplanes for motion sickness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/peebol-pocket-sized-toilet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Peebol bags<\/a> cannot be utilised more than once, this option isn\u2019t the most cost-effective and are instead ideal for emergency situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Shewee Female Urination Devices<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite their popularity, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/female-urination-device\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shewee Urination Devices<\/a> (commonly known as Shewees) are not referred to enough as useful toilet options away from civilization. Easy, effective, and compact \u2013 Shewees are a no-fuss, fresh option for females!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Car Camping and 4WD Touring Toilet Options<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wheeling into the weekend? There are two toilet alternatives when car camping or 4WD-ing: digging a hole at each site and fixing a toilet frame over the top, or bearing a sealed, enclosed unit in the the boot (such as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/portapotti-qube-365\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Porta Potti<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Within the former, options include simply digging a hole and free-squatting without a seat, positioning a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/quadfold-toilet-chair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">toilet frame or seat<\/a> over the hole, or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/jimmys-thunderbox-toilet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thunderbox<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Thunderboxes, Toilet Frames, and Other Dig-A-Hole Toilet Options<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/jimmys-thunderbox-toilet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thunderbox<\/a> is a sturdy box-like structure built with galvanized steel and hinges that allow it to fold in on itself. When expanded, it appears as a square-shaped chimney, where the wooden top lowers and locks into place as a seat. On particularly long, extended holidays with her family, Lauren brings a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/diggar-shovel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">large shovel<\/a> to entrench a hole at least a metre deep, places the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/jimmys-thunderbox-toilet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thunderbox<\/a> over the top, and seals it away as well as she can. When the soil has a clay-like consistency, she applies water and packs it firmly around the base of the box to create a stiff, cement-style seal. Collapsed, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/jimmys-thunderbox-toilet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thunderbox<\/a> slides in flat and compact with her camp tackle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, the top of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/jimmys-thunderbox-toilet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thunderbox<\/a> is MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard), which can swell after making contact with water. While this doesn\u2019t impact its usability, Lauren notes it as a consideration and precaution. In the case of severe damage, the top of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/jimmys-thunderbox-toilet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thunderbox<\/a> can be easily replaced via a simple DIY effort that involves re-using the hinge and tracing the original toilet seat shape onto a new slab of wood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, Ben owns the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/quadfold-toilet-chair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OZtrail Quadfold Toilet Chair<\/a> that features a flap of material at the front as a splash guard. While it does the job, Ben aims to eventually upgrade to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/jimmys-thunderbox-toilet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thunderbox<\/a> given its sturdier build and ability to be lodged firmly into the soil. Unlike the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/jimmys-thunderbox-toilet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thunderbox<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/quadfold-toilet-chair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Quadfold chair<\/a> can become unstable if positioned over a hole dug too wide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, the benefits of both the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/jimmys-thunderbox-toilet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thunderbox<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/quadfold-toilet-chair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OZtrail Quadfold<\/a> are that they\u2019re relatively inexpensive, require no chemicals, and are as simple as a toilet seat over a hole in the earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cons of Dig-A-Hole Toilet Options<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While it\u2019s clear that dig-a-hole toilets are effective \u2013 we can\u2019t just go around digging holes anywhere and everywhere. Some areas will either forbid it, or the terrain will be impossible to excavate \u2013 such as rocky surfaces typical of hiking trails and mountain slopes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if our wonderbox-<a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/jimmys-thunderbox-toilet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thunderbox<\/a> doesn\u2019t suffice\u2026what else is there?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Enclosed Toilet Options<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=portable%20toilet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enclosed, sealed toilet options<\/a> are likely to become more prevalent with the increasing number of campsites requiring campers to be fully self-sufficient in their toileting. Brands stocking such options include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=portable%20toilet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thetford<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=portable%20toilet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dometic<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While these choices are larger, heavier, and more awkward to incorporate into our camp kits, they remain the easiest solutions when holes aren\u2019t an option. Put simply, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/portapotti-qube-365\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Porta Pottis<\/a> mirror caravan toilets, and can be emptied at authorized dumping points or into a domestic toilet attached to a sewerage system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dumping points can be located via the <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/au\/app\/dump-point-finder-aus\/id1457942245\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dump Point Finder app<\/a>, or through Wiki Camps. On the other hand, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/portapotti-qube-365\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Porta Pottis<\/a> should not be emptied into long drops or toilets on a septic system. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=toilet%20detergent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">chemicals<\/a> used in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/portapotti-qube-365\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Porta Pottis<\/a> eradicate the bacteria needed to carry out the microbiological processes the septic system relies on to function. For more information, check out one of our previous blogs, &#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/how-to-choose-a-camp-toilet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Choose a Camp Toilet<\/a>&#8216;. <br>Alternatively, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/thunder-down-under-toilet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bucket toilets<\/a> don\u2019t involve added <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=toilet%20detergent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">detergents<\/a> and so can be tipped into normal toilets, offering a viable option for those who aren\u2019t keen on the additional chemical necessities of a Porta Potti.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid travelling too far beyond the campsite at night too, enclosed toilet options are ideal (especially for children). Given they\u2019re relatively odourless, simply keep it within the tent after dark and relocate back to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=ensuite%20tents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ensuite tent<\/a> in the morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other options include bucket toilets with an internal bag, where those without a bag would simply require rinsing afterward. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/portable-toilet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Open seats on a frame with bags suspended beneath<\/a> can also eliminate the need to dig a hole \u2013 although a free-hanging bag in the open also has it prone to animal and wildlife interference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately \u2013 sealed camp toilet options can be used anywhere, don\u2019t require a hole, keep waste out-of-sight-out-of-mind, and enable easy sealing for transit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cons of Enclosed Toilet Options<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With every pro, there\u2019s a con \u2013 and the pitfalls of enclosed camp toilets include their cost, size, and frequent requirement of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=toilet%20chemicals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">chemical solutions<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/jimmys-thunderbox-toilet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thunderbox<\/a> is also an investment, it\u2019s built to battle the outback brutality and bog roll, lasting a lifetime. In the case of an enclosed toilet option, Ben suggests spending the money on a superior model to avoid issues with leakage in cheaper designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Caravan Toilets<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Much like an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/jimmys-thunderbox-toilet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">enclosed portable toilet<\/a>, caravan toilets are more elaborate with their toilet seat and a cartridge that mirrors the base of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/portapotti-qube-365\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Porta Potti<\/a>. Caravan toilets are removed from the side of the caravan and wheeled to a dumping point for disposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Essentially \u2013 if you have a caravan, you likely gain one thing and lose another: the former is a pre-existing toilet system, while the latter is a reason to leave toilet paper about the place!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Final Flush<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A toilet plan on a camping trip is important for both the environment and consideration for other campers who follow. It can be easy to believe that we\u2019re the only group at an empty campsite, though it\u2019s likely that a family passed through only hours before. Eventually, poorly treated campsites will close down in their protest against cleaning up our crap \u2013 literally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thanks for listening, tune in again for next week\u2019s episode!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks for tuning in to this week\u2019s episode of the Snowys Camping Show Podcast. Don\u2019t forget to subscribe to us on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCgpO6k-UyaYgwyLg0ESceCg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/0wy9b822eekXe00bAIqPbX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spotify<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/au\/podcast\/snowys-camping-show\/id1527530990\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iTunes<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/music.amazon.com\/podcasts\/db56692e-96e7-418d-929d-88c5fde70b1a\/Snowys-Camping-Show\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon Music<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iheart.com\/podcast\/269-snowys-camping-show-79675943\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iHeartRadio<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/pca.st\/z1mx2k64\">Pocket Casts<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/podcastaddict.com\/podcast\/3281467\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Podcast Addict<\/a>, or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stitcher.com\/s?fid=618483\">St<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stitcher.com\/s?fid=618483\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">i<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stitcher.com\/s?fid=618483\">tcher<\/a>&nbsp;so you never miss an upload.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions for Ben and Lauren, make sure you head over to our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/snowys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook group<\/a>&nbsp;and let us know as we\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Catch you out there!<\/p>\n<div class='watch-action'><div class='watch-position align-left'><div class='action-like'><a class='lbg-style1 like-48595 jlk' href='javascript:void(0)' data-task='like' data-post_id='48595' data-nonce='067321fe8a' rel='nofollow'><img class='wti-pixel' src='https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/wti-like-post\/images\/pixel.gif' title='Liked it' \/><span class='lc-48595 lc'>3<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div> <div class='status-48595 status align-left'><\/div><\/div><div class='wti-clear'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With camping an increasingly popular activity around the country, portable toilet practices are becoming more necessary than before. Ben and Lauren flush poor toileting approaches down the drain and discuss the camping toilet options for those stark trips beyond suburbia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1638,"featured_media":48600,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1569,1572,854],"tags":[1300,1302,1301,1298,1297,1296,1299],"class_list":["post-48595","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-podcast-camping","category-podcast-caravan","category-podcast","tag-camptoilet","tag-camptoiletoptions","tag-camptoilets","tag-dunnies","tag-portabletoilets","tag-portapottis","tag-takingcareofbusiness"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48595"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1638"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=48595"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48595\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":52157,"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48595\/revisions\/52157"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/48600"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=48595"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=48595"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=48595"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}