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[@WheelchairWonders]

Hi Marina... You did this very well.. thank you... To help you feel better about pooping in a bag, I have to do this all the time, every day for all of my life, because I have a colostomy stoma, which is essentially the same as having to do that. I also have a urostomy stoma, which is weeing in a bag. I think I am being as brave as you have been by saying this. (Phil).. xxx

[@janeevans1309]

Wheelchair Wonders 👏putting pooping in a bag into perspective. There’s no shame. I admire your bravery and honesty ✌️

[@maryknowles55]

Wheelchair Wonders Well Said! 👏

[@peacefulwife5199]

Wheelchair Wonders, I took a glance at your leather work vids. Very nice. Very interesting. Back in 1977 as a young woman, (teenager) I took "Shop Class" my favorite part was leather work. My Dad's birthday was in September and I wanted to make him a trio set. A wallet, key case and belt. My shop teacher saw my talent. When the rest of the class moved on to cars and metal shop he was gracious and allowed me to continue my leather projects. I had the key case finished by his September 22 birthday. I had his wallet and 42 inch belt finished by Christmas. I enjoyed those projects so much. Watching a few of your leather vids brought back some very wonderful memories. For that, I kindly thank you!! My Dad was buried in that belt. It's what he wanted. I wish you joy, health and blessings in all that you choose to do. 😃😁😃

[@aliciabrillante]

God bless you and thank you for sharing!

[@rachelr3113]

Bless your honesty and openness. 🙏No shame . Best wishes

[@garys4756]

If you need to pee in a bottle a few drops of white vinegar in the bottle will neutralise the smell, trust me I'm a Lorry driver.

[@vincentdeguard4726]

...question is ...do you throw it out the window/dump by the kerbside at the lay-by or dispose of it more considerately

[@garys4756]

@V C a coffee jar with a wide neck is a good way of doing it👍😀

[@garys4756]

@@vincentdeguard4726 personally I dispose of it in a more considerate way,although most dont😦

[@Simon-390]

Me too , will give it a go .

[@jo-annel.wright2975]

@V C google SHEWEE or P..Precise. They are very easy to use and especially useful for less than clean public toilets.

[@steveelkins52]

You are a lovely lady, and that was a difficult subject, well handled. As an older person with grandchildren, I always keep a couple of plastic bags with a little cat litter in them, in the car for emergencies!

[@michellematthews773]

Steve Elkins cat litter is a great tip!

[@thetrueoneandonlyladyprinc8038]

Plants are sacred and pure beings - humanz’ grhx secretions do not belong anywhere on the ground, let alone close to plants, which is beyond ofsv to nature.

[@thetrueoneandonlyladyprinc8038]

I am THE only Lady and lovely - edit out the misused big terms lady and lovely!

[@thetrueoneandonlyladyprinc8038]

...all womyn are the exact opposite of lady/lovely/girl/other big term!

[@thetrueoneandonlyladyprinc8038]

...the contents of the bottles must only be _ in a public 🚽

[@CatMilton1]

Chuckled aloud at the admittance that sometimes pooping in a bag can be more pleasant than some public facilities. Sooo true!

[@Simon-390]

As a uk lorry driver I couldn't agree more .

[@brigitalarsen7335]

Bosnia has the most sparkling clean gas station bathrooms I’ve ever seen anywhere in the world.

[@wildcamper1082]

Yeah

[@wildcamper1082]

@@brigitalarsen7335 yeah?

[@brigitalarsen7335]

Wild Camper Yes, seriously.

[@sylviapage8572]

I don’t think you have anything to worry about, it’s natural and we all do it! I had a narrowboat on the canal and it’s very common for boaters to talk about their toilets and lots of people are now opting for a composting toilet which is really just a bottle and bucket with dry material, sawdust, coco coir or even cat litter. They can then pour away the urine and the solids can be bagged a disposed of in waste bins. They are probably the most environmentally friendly toilets as they don’t waste water or use chemicals. As always, thanks for sharing your experience.

[@elfbell]

Thanks Marina I follow so many people who live in their vans and it is one of the most asked about topics. Your bravery for tackling the subject is appreciated. lol x

[@johngerrard8912]

Marina, did you learn to speak English in Scotland? There are so many Scottish inflections in your speach. It is wonderful.

[@logothaironsides2942]

You did well there! Dont forgoet the hand sanitizer. The gel that dries on its own is very convenient and you can get little bottles that fit in a pocket.We have a bucket in our van for number 2 and use coconut coir to cover it which is excellent because there is zero pong and it dehydrates the you know what. The pee bottle gets emptied whenever possible and a tree is a good place as dogs have demonstrated since forever.

[@callingcelt9015]

Hi ,Marina. Your vid regarding toiletry is both informative and dignified. Your sweet and sensitive manner overcame any embarrassment in a very ladylike way.

[@yvonnetomenga5726]

👍I ❤ this video. It's not just that you provide good, practical information; it's your honesty in explaining you're uncomfortable with the topic because that's how you were raised. Well, girl, you're not the only one who was raised that way so we can understand your reluctance while admiring the way you carried it off. Best wishes to you for good health and happy travels from the USA. 🇺🇸✌🖖

[@jojn5433]

Marina is a beautiful and interesting girl who never relax but busy give her viewers nice video about her exciting trip in van and with her bike.Love ♥️

[@seniorlocalguide]

And you pulled this off so gracefully... Mamma mia… Good to know that your Van journey didn't stop...

[@intuitiveDominique]

Thank you for tackling this. I am having to travel while extremely disabled to see specialist surgeons. You would probably not think you would be helping someone like me who has to figure out how to feel safe getting 8 hours away!! It would take an extra hour or more to transfer from the van and take all my “spoons” or energy for the day when I still need to check into lodging and figure out the new environment. Also, I need to be EXTREMELY careful to avoid picking up an infection, like from a public toilet. So, a whole bunch of us have to tackle and talk about poop and pee in respectful but direct ways!

[@delpallot40]

Marina, You worry too much about what other people think of you. Be yourself because we love you for it. Although you did make me laugh when talking about poop you said bear in mind ( what do bears do in woods ) lol.

[@peem1244]

Hi Marina, hope you are well and happy as you can be. Your discomfort was quite endearing but you did a fine job, no pun intended, of presenting a sometimes difficult subject. We all do it but when you are in a conventional home i think we take it for granted, So well done. Take a bow. Stay safe and keep up the good work.

[@johnc7396]

Marina you are one in a million. You have such a lovely soul. Your aura is crimson by the way. So much respect to you xxx

[@robertastbury6364]

A brilliant talk on a very not talked about subject. You handled it very well. Stay safe

[@deanallen8343]

Are you going back on the road anytime soon? If your ever in Southampton, England there's a beer with your name on it. Lovely videos marina. My wife follows you too now, she loves your genuine personality.

[@gailjackson6557]

When we went camping with my dad, he always firstly take top turf off for about shoe box size. Dig out the soil leave it in a pile beside dampened turf. Put a wind breaker around the hole for privicy. Do your thing in the hole, put a bit of the soil on top. When you move on, fill hole with surpless soil, put the dampened turf back on top. UK

[@tom-erikthomassen8746]

I kind of like your soft turn this toppic, but let's be honest guys! Every singel one of you! It's just like the most natural thing we do, next to eat.. Come on. Nothing to be ashamed of:) Thank you so much my Dear to rellease this video:) Hi from a dude in Norway who tryied to get get you here, but you thought it was to expensive but it's not really.. If you compare the fuel-prices to Checkia it's almost the same:)

[@swamiasango1112]

I like your video. I always have a bucket with me including a bag and cat litter. eeeeeeasy

[@LunaWolfbane]

Me too!

[@dexaria]

Cat litter is a really cool idea! I’ll be using this

[@LunaWolfbane]

Bin bag, with sawdust based cat litter, in a bucket, with a toilet seat on top. Job done :o)

[@johnarmlovesguam]

Your message of respect for all is spot-on. Thanks for reminding us to take responsibility. Its always pleasant to see you and hear you speak. You are beautiful, intelligent, charming and have great hair. Stay strong.

[@Fizz511]

Check out portable composting toilets - I thought they sounded disgusting until I watched a few videos on them 😉 Love that you’ve popped Odie into the corner of your videos. He, of course, would wonder what all the fuss was about pooping, lol x

[@saniakhan1996]

Those toilets r very exp.

[@thetrueoneandonlyladyprinc8038]

I am the only Lady / Ladies and the only girl / girls etc - all womyn are the exact opposite of lady/girl/other big term!

[@thetrueoneandonlyladyprinc8038]

Plants are sacred and pure beings - humanz’ grhx secretions do not belong anywhere on the ground, let alone close to plants, which is beyond ofsv to nature.

[@freyawyttthegoddessandchip7764]

I am the only Lady / Ladies etc!

[@freyawyttthegoddessandchip7764]

...all womyn are the exact opposite of lady/girl/other big term.

[@ericdale3282]

Wow, I thought not many people worried about this to the point of staying home too much, so glad to learn it's not just me.

[@GraceHappens]

We backpackers deal with this all the time while in nature - the good, the bad and the ugly. It's natural and you can't stop it, have to deal with it. Thank you for reminding people about the "leave no trace" principles. Take care!

[@steveswan5714]

Hi Marina well done girl you handled the subject very well👍 wierd but I just came from my toilet and while doing my business I was thanking God that have my own home with a toilet when a large part of this world population don't even have running water 🙁 but as for you talking I could listen to you all day 😊 you have a very soothing manner 😬 I don't say that lightly as I fell in love with my wife because of her voice ❤️ you should look into doing audio story books 🤔 I think you would be great God bless 😇🙏❤️

[@paxvenus6476]

I agree pooping in a bag is much more pleasant, as some public toilets are so bad you don't want to spend even a second in them. Also thank you for stressing how important it is to not leave your business lying in the open air - I read that when human feces dries, some pathogens can become airborne, so it's a serious health hazard (it's become a huge issue in SF & LA where the huge number of homeless people means everyone doing their business on the sidewalks and parks.)

[@JK-zq9vw]

I heard so,done say that 24 hour gym memberships are absolutely amazing for Van life. A large chain with lots of locations is not only a place to go to the bathroom, but also shower 24/7. Maybe even get a workout in …

[@penguinchick6563]

It's much easier to watch than talk about...none of us thought poorly about you. And so many asked me this for years...till i got my RV...now they all know i have a "proper" bathroom! LOL you did good. ✌🐧

[@janeevans1309]

I always wondered about this aspect of van life especially in a little van like Pam. When you gotta go, you gotta go!

[@sunshinemysticmoon6142]

A good idea is a 5-gallon bucket and you put a kitchen trash bag over it and then what we use is the little puppy pads we cut those and put those in the bottom to catch all the moisture or whatever goes in there. And then we can close it up and back it up and throw it away.

[@kroneditor9266]

Good job Marina (and very brave of you as well). Love your expressions on this challenging subject!

[@bilindacurran9228]

Hello From Dapto Australia 🐨 loving all your videos & I really loved the way You put your own kitchen in 👍

[@pilgrimsvoyage798]

Great video, nothing disgusting, important information!

[@glynhewitt441]

Pardon the pun but nice to see you up and running again!!!!!!

[@mellifluousfable]

Having said in the last vid that it was the first time I'd commented.. I'm back again. Informative yes but also simultaneously the funniest and weirdly (given the subject matter) the cutest thing I've seen for a while watching you trying to cover what is clearly an awkward subject for you! 🙈 Keep up the good work Marina, you'll be reaching national treasure status in no time! 😂👍

[@starouterspace4320]

Some things are hard to talk about,but us kiddies that like to go out camping or on long day trips need to put our human waste in the right place to do our bit for our environment,you explained things very well... Thanks & happy adventures🤗🙂

[@ericdale3282]

"Toilet Tips" hard to discus but appreciated non the less.

[@leeandrews3074]

I love what you do! So beautiful. You encourage freedom ❤️

[@andypennybrown6848]

Giggle giggle! Well done, successfully completed! ;-)

[@kaylaspangle9148]

The pooping in a bag, is nicer sometimes then public bathrooms is very true! Some bathrooms are so disgusting! I LOL at this when you said it.

[@antonetteulloa102]

I've been in that situation where I was parked in an area where I can't drive just anywhere and had to use the bathroom but there are no public restrooms around for miles. I used a bucket and lined it with small trash bags and I did use biodegradable wipes and tissue. I found that many used small liquid fabric softener or laundry detergent container for urine and just wash it out at the next bathroom pour the urine into the toilet. Carry a little liquid soap to clean the container.

[@jimmcgettigan1326]

Glad all is well with you and looking forward to your future adventures. Stay safe.

[@womblingsimian]

You got so comfortable saying 'poop' by the end. :)

[@jennysroad]

When I was living on the Suwannee River in my pop up camper, I had no facilities. I got used to the bucket very easily. I was worried about it because I have IBS but it really wasn't bad. I used a 3.5 L bucket, tripled the bags in case of holes, and a bit of cat litter. Very easy to dispose of and no one was the wiser. I would have gone outside but there were too many people traveling up and down the river at any given time and I was too afraid to be spotted.

[@valkylva]

I’m in a small van and I tend to have emergencies A LOT like when I have to go I just have to go. So I went to the dollar store and bought a bucket and garbage can liners. If you get larger bags you can triple wrap it just tie a knot near the bottom after you do your thing and use the excess of the bag to wrap around again and tie another knot until you run out of material. Also keep air freshener in your car lol

[@selwyntracey3871]

Well done. You don't have to be living in a van to have this to deal with. I work remotely where there are usually no toilet facilities. You get things done.

[@tomc2781]

I could listen to u all day... And night x

[@cameronlewington3005]

Well done lovely lady, that took courage, love from Cam xx

[@vincentdeguard4726]

...no vanlifer vlog is complete without the "toilet" video

[@jonfisher9214]

Having spent many years camping with small children, a portable potty lined with a bag was the best solution we came up with. If you're wild camping and burying poop it's not just dogs, foxes will dig it up unless as you say it's over 30cm deep

[@vantheman3857]

1# Laundry detergent bottle w/handle ~cut out spout w/exzacto knife. 2# Wal-Mart. Bucket + toilet seat made 4 bucket+bags (I prefer Costco Kirkland thick and cheap) 3# there's 7.5 billion pp on earth some of them toss diapers & dog poop in the trash. Travel & live your life now. If u say eww it not for u. 🙇‍♂️✌

[@rogerhearn7109]

Marina.. You did Very well on this subject, Don't feel shy about what Has to be done it is a fact of life, anyway you have now get that subject over with now so you can relax. You are enjoying the life now that I will be starting in the new year, just Please take care, Be Safe, and ALL The very best to you in your travels, your a very pretty woman so please be carefull

[@joni22262]

Your a sweet kind environmentally aware girl. Love the baskets do you sell them.

[@irene8564]

Well, it is an important topic too. But I understand it, its a bit an unconfortable topic. Greetings from Switzerland!

[@alishagrezlik]

i am in the military - they have things called 'wag bags' that you place over a very tiny toilet that barely sits off the ground and it's just to collect the #2 in a bag. you can actually buy them at outdoor stores and sometimes, if you have the room there is a little tent to put around it like people do for showers. I do not think you should receive hate for this. it is what it is!

[@robatsea2009]

This puts an entirely new spin on the expression "the glass is half-full" ;)

[@daveevans2261]

Brave girl it's a tricky subject, well done.🌹

[@GoldenArrow297]

Pleasant way to explain an unpleasant topic.

[@KijkEenVogel]

This is probably the most funny and yet practical video about van life I've ever seen :) I'm planning a roadtrip in the near future in a mini van like yours. Never thought about having a poop on my trip :P

[@GG-gotr6]

I don't think I'm alone with this - I enjoy taking my time doing a number 2. It gives me space to be alone to think, read or do Sudoku. Public toilets don't give you that freedom, there will be people banging on the door! A toilet of any sort in the van would be an essential requirement for me, it's also more hygienic.

[@Dontstaylonely]

This was a great video! Very informative, useful for camping etc too!

[@mycrazylifewfawnlisette3582]

Thanks for this video! I know and follow these "rules" when I'm camping but recently I had camped in the mountains and ended up sharing the spot I found, I told the other campers to help themselves to my shovel if needed and also asked them to throw pee wipes in the fire but don't you know when I was walking down the path there was t/p right there! So gross!

[@WildSheGoes]

Oh, this really drives me mad. I'm thinking of making a video specifically on this topic, there's TOO many people that think it's no big deal and just use the outdoors as a big public toilet. I feel everyone should own a shovel and keep it in their backpack and also car when they are driving around! Just spent a few days at the beach and despite there being a toilet 5mn from it people still felt it was ok to leave poop and plenty of toilet paper all the way there. Makes me furious!

[@mikefellows3901]

Hi Marina :o) You did this very awkward subject superbly well !!!! Much respect ... as always :o)

[@luisgatmaitan9897]

Nice to hear a very sensitive and decent person like you.in my country people in slum area poop anywhere ,anytime with ease you can see asses hangging out near the river and competing how fast they can poop.

[@pieretteturner822]

Hi Marina, well done. Maybe the answer is popping in a compostable kitchen waste bag which is the small bags and tied up, these small bags are used to go in a composed bin and then this can be buried in the ground and it will root down naturally. I have done this and its very clean and enviromentally friendly. X

[@ElizabethLopez-jy7cz]

As a child in America when my parents took us to a drive-in ( outside movie) . Mom brought a coffee tin can, that’s where we did our business as kids. 😂

[@sharongriffin342]

Thank you for dealing with this difficult subject. Anyone who has been out camping or hiking with nowhere to "go" understands. The others probably won't until it happens to them. :-)

[@nicolasgermain2629]

Thks Marina for having unburied such a delicate topic 😁

[@johnrees5148]

Very informative! You always make me smile!

[@soniabutler6280]

Brave and helpful. Such good points. Thanks.

[@Simon-390]

Slightly off topic , but where I sleep in my van , I picked up all the rubbish this morning and put in in a public bin . I don't want people to think it is me chucking it about and I don't want to get moved on , its an easy tip ;-)

[@WildSheGoes]

great thing to do Simon!

[@Ansedelargissement]

Thanks for the link to johatsu. "Faire tomber la guillotine au boudin" 😂 sounds much nicer than "p**p"

[@tallulahthetalbot5609]

Well done Marina, Very funny, with a serious note to it! Pee & pooping is a very serious issue that you have dealt with well....god you made me laugh 😂😂

[@lindalucia970]

Oh and I would love a video about waste in general. I always try to recycle while travelling but I'm also more wasteful because of practicalities. How do you deal with that?

[@demonhighwayman9403]

Also please stick to paper bags or biodegradable plastic bags and use the bins for dog poop if available.

[@peacefulwife5199]

Well done on a very real topic. You know what they say, "It" happens, lol. Being a responsible, considerate human being about it is first and foremost. I agree with you, when the inopportune time or stomach/intestinal illness happens you just gotta "Doo" what you gotta "Doo". On another topic: You look great, your glow is back. I hope each day becomes easier and easier for you. Can't wait for your next adventure. Stay well ! ❤

[@hanswattens4284]

If you like german toilets you will love those in the swiss. ...And yes I confess, it was quite amusing seeing you struggling on this one. :)

[@annrobinson9336]

And Icelandic toilets-always clean!

[@hanswattens4284]

@@annrobinson9336 But I heard Icland isnt very van friendly. Is it true?

[@annrobinson9336]

@@hanswattens4284 I don't know about that. When I was there, it was ok to camp anywhere though.

[@PilotZCoyfox]

Thanks for this :) not the most glamorous subject but you tell the truth!

[@lynross3650]

Happy you pressed on and shared your points on this touchy subject 💞

[@marmac567]

When I go in the wild, and bury it, I always chuck a couple old nuts and bolts in with it , just incase any metal dectectorists are about🤣... I enjoyed your lavatorial musings. Well done.

[@stephdow29]

LOL...oh no, my metal detecting career is over before it's even started....!! 🙈 crushed. 🤣

[@Pearlwig]

A friend of mine takes a bucket.bags and sawdust when out in her camper van on long trips.

[@tinybit6749]

Ahhh ,,, The elegance & style French women behold is so lovley.

[@lIvlongbalive]

She's Italian 😀

[@jo-annel.wright2975]

I have an app...Where is Public Toilet. Very useful. I have a 10 litre 'laundry' bucket and the travel toilet seat clips on perfectly if we are ever caught out. I saw another youtube where a smaller bucket, lined with a bag, was placed inside the bigger bucket, also lined with a bag just in case. I plan to have plenty of newspaper on hand to line the small bag as well as use it to parcel up my poop rather than double bagging it. I assume it will take a bit of practice to find the correct position of bum over bucket.

[@MakeDoAndMend1]

In answer to your question. = Well wee open the toilet door lift the seat and sit down. When buying a van it was the number one and number two on our list. Cheers from George and Jane.

[@joewoodchuck3824]

I love the humor in your comment!

[@SuzannesSimpleLiving]

I understand your nervousness about this subject but we all have to go....we have to be grown up about it 😁 🧻 🌳Well done....I think you did great 👍🏅

[@aliciabrillante]

This was a great informative video. Thank you for sharing because these are important things to know.

[@GoldmineVideo1]

Thanks for the poop talk, glad we've got that out of the way.

[@marioneal]

While you were talking about poop, you were beinging watched by a duck 🤣 (left shoulder) And..i never knew pooping could be so interesting 😅

[@PurityVendetta]

Having lived in a van I know this stuff and worked it out for myself but I still just had to watch 🤭 It occured to me that it's a bit sad that you have to explain to people to be considerate. I do remember some Route National toilets which made pooping in a bag the preferred option 😂

[@wilderness_vl]

Thank you!!!! This is something I always wonder about!

[@olf777f]

Gordon Bennett great vid, just got a composter toilet at the allotment so well sorted.

[@nealeburgess6756]

Delicately covered Marina. If you have sufficient space a "Nature's Head" composting toilet is very good for number 2s. No smell. The faeces (another word for poop) is mixed in with garden peat, and doesn't need emptying for a long time. 1 - 2 months for one person.

[@WildSheGoes]

i'd love to get one of those one day but I'd definitely need bigger van for that! they look really cool.

[@nealeburgess6756]

@@WildSheGoes Hi Marina, Yes, it would be hard to find room in Pam. They are a little taller than normal caravan toilets I believe.

[@ald7157]

Well that was an awkward watch! We got through it! Well done Marina! We can all poo and wee all we want now!

[@phillipajessop1879]

Hi Marina l am a new subscriber love your videos xx

[@davidgolding3457]

Hi Marina that was a delicate subject to talk about, but you handled it admirable. 😂👍

[@eg348]

As an empath I'm honestly as relieved as you that the video is over!!!😂😂

[@eg348]

Good job though!!

[@CH3825]

Great video, honest but not crude

[@johnsparkman1126]

Marina you're awesome thanks! stateside there are many videos by both guy's and gal's on this subject. An Amazon gel product is frequently used in vanlife too. Great to see your posts! when is your Canada trip? There is a company who rents 4x4 Sprinters there too. ✌