Inexpensive DIY Overland and Camping Toilet System

[@SleepyWolvy]

This actually a very good DIY tutorial especially for those who are nervous about public toilets especially these days. I laughed when you showed us that the car is your bathroom stall but it makes perfect sense if you're in a car camping campground. There's no real privacy there! Good stuff

[@user-vl7zk9wr3n]

I'm more worried about TP hoarders! 🙄🤣 No, it's not funny...but it SO IS FUNNY!

[@EdwardGomillion]

Great toilet option. I do the same thing with one added step. I line the contractor bag with a tall kitchen bag and then add the litter. When, or after solids are deposited I cinch down the draw string of the kitchen bag and push it down into the bottom of the contractor bag then line it with a fresh kitchen bag. When it is full just tie up the contractor bag and it is all self contained. I wish I knew this when the kids were young.

[@jrpcustomknives]

My wife and I have been using this setup for about a year now. It makes camp trips so much more enjoyable. We also picked up one of the 1-person shower tents and now have our own restroom at campsites.

[@Jett125]

Little tip for everyone, we live in a van with a diy composting toilet that is also just a bucket but with a urine seperater. If you are only doing number 2s and not introducing urine you can just put sawdust in and over the top and it won't smell. No need for chemicals and our 5 gallon bucket will stay smell free for 2 of us for at least 2 weeks before needing to be emptied.

[@SarahWRah]

I've used my lidded, bucket-in-a-hassock porta-potty for years now. I found that PINE PELLETS are much easier to handle and lighter weight than clay cat litter- NO ODOR, NO MESSY FLUIDS and SUPER EASY DISPOSAL in any available waste container. I line the inner bucket with a basic plastic bag, and add only a cup or two of horse stall pine pellets, which are very inexpensive at $6 for 40 lbs.. The pellets absorb the liquid and swell up into light sawdust. Traveling alone, this system lasts me 2-4 days before having to discard the bag. If I have to poop, I might lay a separate bag on top with some pellets for quick disposal. And/or I may sprinkle in POO POWDER, which encapsulates the poop into an odorless gel.

[@suefreivald7031]

works beautifully! thank you so much! We had part of your system in place, but you gave us the finishing touches. I might add that extra-light cat litter is now available, if weight is an issue.

[@vincenzo00]

Oh God, thank you so much for this video. Especially nowadays, most of us are very anxious about using public restrooms etc. I always wondered how campers away from a fixed campsite without facilities coped. Your system definitely takes the fear out of wild camping. Thanks a lot you both.

[@badtchad4935]

I like these videos with the both of you guys together. It’s good to see both perspectives, makes me think about how my wife might feel on one of my crazy adventures.

[@shawnwebster4960]

Thanks for the idea with the blue chemical. Overall i've used something similar for a portable setup, but used pine pellets... biodegradable, lighter when wet and turns to sawdust when damp, smells like a sawmill. Also use pine pellets as cat litter for my cat much less dust and tracking.

[@shirleyhall2716]

I've used these when wandering out west with our pop-up camper, however, the kitty litter is brilliant! I would have never thought of that. Wal-Mart sells bags for porta pottys but I like the contractor bags better. My husband keeps a bucket in his deer stand 😂and he uses a plastic Folgers can with the snap on lid to keep His toilet paper in. Great video. Thanks.

[@randybranch4005]

This was very helpful. We couldn't use our drain system for several days, and I needed to do something in the home for the family. This was spot on.

[@MrFeasterbunny]

Great video as a dad with 3 little girls (5 and 7) this will make my life much easier

[@akaCamo]

Good idea on the short contractor grade bags; I didn't know the short ones existed. I have watched quite a number of your videos now and enjoy them. Thanks.

[@indycharlie]

Nice system . If I know I will be gone on a long BP-ing trip I take a stripped down , THIN toilet seat . It is just the seat of a cheap seat from Wally . Lid removed , hinges removed and MANY holes drilled into it for weight savings . Then I take some Bio bags from Kroger that degrade underground in 30 days . Leave camp and find stump or log of the right height . Cut some legs for the FRONT that I attach thru some of the holes towards the front with screws . Works stellar !! No squating and spraying your legs or feet when having problems . Have used it MANY times on stacked rocks in Colorado , The whites , Pictured Rocks and many others . After the first time I sprayed my pants , socks and shoes . I never wanted that to happen again . Yes , I do have to carry a BP-ing shovel . GUESSING with all the drilled holes to reduce weight and making MANY screw hole options . I'd say it weight MB a 1/2 lb . Am glad to carry it !! I'm going to try S&L's system for truck camping and hunting now though . Thanks S&L . Another good one !! Forgot to say . The sons and I carry our own bags and Sanitary wipes . We have all used this seat happily for a few days while staying in the Mtns of Colorado . We each clean the seat when done , and clean the seat before each use . We use the RED Wet Ones that kill 99.9 % :D ... Gubs

[@janicestanford8682]

We have been using this same system for a year or so. I had a problem with how short it was. No problem, just stack another couple of buckets and viola the height was up by 2 inches. Was wonderful when my knees gave me problems. I highly recommend everyone going to this solution. There are so many beautiful areas being trashed by cat holes and TP left all over the grounds. Some don't bother digging cat holes so you have that mess and the TP. They will start shutting these BLM areas down. Thank you the information in this video.

[@susanvaughan4210]

OMG, I think you just made it possible for me to have a needed hip replacement. My only bathroom is upstairs. Blessings!

[@MomCheeto4]

Exactly, Susan Vaughan! I have stiff knees and no bathroom on the 1st floor. So, a set up perhaps in a den/study/office area is great if you're on a level of your home (for most of the day) that doesn't have a toilet!

[@andystegner]

The milk crate for stability is genius!

[@stephenspringer2316]

This is the best DIY system i have seen to date. Thanks for sharing. I will be adding this to my tool box ❤

[@jameskirk5887]

Hey Luke and Susie! Great video. I would much rather use something like that than use a public toilet these days.

[@elkmontb10]

We have used this system for many years. One thing different. Instead of using the crushed rock kitty litter which doesn't absorb that much liquid we used the PAPER PELLETS kitty litter. The paper absorbs a lot more. I bought the big bag of it and divided it up into quart ziploc bags for each use.

[@jpisme9082]

Good system. Just pop the top and let'er drop. Lol Used a similar system for many years of truck driving all over this beautiful country.

[@Hello-sd2jm]

Life saving technique while traveling! I am soooooo happy to learn this because I hate using public restrooms, especially since COVID. Thanks a million!

[@Eric-ew8jt]

Being a Prepper I made something similar in terms of the most basic functions needed. I put it together about 1 year ago you never know when the water won’t come out of the taps anymore, thanks folks great video as always

[@propertydwell]

Very nice review luke you and susan both are awesome

[@ironmandan2246]

Too funny! I've had a Dometic 972 quickie-strapped down in the exact location of my Tundra since mid-March! My wife and I love it and refer to it as the "backseat bathroom". Thanks for showing a lower cost option. I highly recommend the concept!

[@itsanorristhing3825]

My hubby said thank you Luke and Susy you guys just saved him 950.00 on a natures head that he is now does not have to buy for our bus conversion! We love ur vids and your ideas!! ❤❤🐾🐾

[@chuckrf1502]

I have a setup like this in my truck now. I am going to add cat litter though, good idea. I also use the milk crate to hold my 20 pound LP gas tank on longer camping trips. It is much more stable than the base I had previously. Thanks for the tips.

[@murphragous]

Just a thought on the condensation issue. In between uses you could pop the seat off and twist or fold the bag closed to keep all the moisture in the bag rather than on the bottom of the seat lid.

[@Guy_de_Loimbard]

Then you have to handle a moist bag to re-seat it around the bucket edge. I'm not sure that's an improvement.

[@carolpascua1848]

That's awesome! I once got stuck in traffic for 3 1/2 hours after downing lots of liquid and it was TORTURE. Thank you!

[@durid5968]

I personally prefer to squat in woods with entrenching tool in hand when on overland trip, just to prevent using one-time plastic bags and producing plastic waste. BUT, this is a great utility for prepping, as you can can use this during water shortages etc... great content as usual, keep on Luke! :) Regards form Slovakia!

[@joeykerr5517]

Wow! That's great! I didn't know you could do so much with a bucket toilet. I never even thought about kitty litter lol! I've actually been thinking about making one at home. I'm in a mobile home court with horrible water pressure so things like to clog easily... 😂 Also a good prepper item to have if you lose water for some reason.

[@amyfletcher4749]

I started keeping a bucket and wood shavings in the back of my truck for the last couple years. Nice to know when you really gotta go NOW!

[@jonothandoeser]

Wood shavings and straw work best. Humanure!

[@zerocool212121]

wood chips is how homesteaders do it and then they just make a compost pile set for a year and its perfect soil, with wood/sawdust if done right there will be no smell also

[@jonothandoeser]

@@zerocool212121 Nitrogenous waste and a carbonic waste with a 3 to 1 mixture ratio. No smell and the mixture turns into soil within a year.

[@johnbarclay88]

This video was like a breath of fresh air.

[@Carbonsteal]

I actually had a system almost just like this ready to go but didn't know what kind of chemicals to use with the bucket. This answers that! Thanks for the info.

[@strykern8r]

I just noticed that you guys have almost the same truck as me, a gen 2 Toyota Tundra! I am getting ready to build a truck camper for this summer. I already had the idea to make the sleeping part, but was wondering about the toilet part because of my wife. Thanks for sharing this information!!

[@jeffmcgovern5674]

How can people give this video a thumbs down? It is very useful info. People truly are just haters.

[@CanadianCampPurr]

Designing my camper shell, for sure i'll try this system out.

[@lauratibbles6598]

Oh my god OMG what a great pot a potty idea this is great I’m going to get one of these for my truck I have gotten poison ivy from squatting in the woods the fact that I don’t like public toilets they aren’t always as clean as they should be this is such a great system thank you for sharing this great set up

[@finerbiner]

My wife and I use a portable toilet with fold down legs. It utilizes bags that have some chemical powder in them that treats poop so you can throw the sealed bag in any garbage. That is a HUGE benefit as we do not carry around poop. Just put a bag over the rim and under the seat, do business, seal the bag with the sticky tape and fold the toilet legs back up. A little more expensive but worth every penny!

[@chrisbarker270]

Awesome guys. Real people.

[@cinnamongmc5430]

Just seeing this video. Great job covering the subject everyone does, but no one wants to talk about. I'll bet many wish they had a setup like that a few days ago when stuck in traffic on I-95 in Virginia snow for hours and hours and hours and hours and hours.

[@katlyn57inParadise]

Great Info to have. EVEN for keeping on hand at my house out in the Country. When the ICEAGE came to Texas a couple of years ago, with no electricity, my water well of course could not run. THAT would have been a game changer to have had for the potty situation. Its just me here SO I am going to buy all these pieces to have on hand JUST IN CASE. ❣

[@kim9477]

That was an excellent DIY video. Nice job! Thank you.

[@georgelaurie2302]

I have something similar to this and it works great my wife dont like camp ground bathrooms and the kitty litter is a super cool idea im going to add some next time we use our porta potty thanx for sharing!

[@freezinweasle1]

While looking at systems I stumbled across this video. I already am subscribed but was pleased to see this one. Good ideas. I have everything I need except the blue packs and a good seat for my bucket soon to be remedied. Only problem with the backseat is, I have a 2022 Taco and the seats fold down. At 6'2" that would be really cramped unlike your Tundra. But, that is what crew cab doors are for. Stay safe and God bless.

[@cgriggsiv]

Both of you enjoy your day and hope to see you out on another trail with one of your videos

[@marieangeli3333]

From a full timer. Ditch the chemicals. Use cedar or pine pet bedding instead of kitty litter. Separate poop and pee. Dump the pee on a plant(they will thank you). Save up the poop for several days by using the pet bedding. Then dispose of it like getting rid of a doggie bag. Contractor bags on outer layer. Doubled grocery store or kitchen bags interior get thrown away. Easy peasy.

[@badderthanyou]

How do you seperate pee exactly?

[@zofiamroz3852]

@@badderthanyou Pee into a different container, like a plastic box like thing made for hospital use then pour it into a small bag with absorbent jell powder that turns the whole mix into a jell. That prevents the bag from leaking, which you throw into any trash container found along your route.

[@michaelholbrook4401]

I have found pelletized pine shavings to work better than cat litter. It can be purchased at a farm/ranch store, we get ours at Tractor Supply Co. Just look for the livestock bedding.

[@vickilindberg6336]

The crate idea is brilliant! There are smaller systems but they're not as useful to us older prople whose knees dont work well. Thanks

[@Barbara-cr5zj]

Also good for public outages of utility companies - societal collapse, electric, water, gas outages, etc. Good plan!

[@squirrelhunter4life909]

Been using the Luggable Loo version of this portable potty for 20 years, more comfortable toilet seat than Camco seat, Have one in each of my vehicles, way better than just the ground, great video guys

[@spuriouseffect]

People online are saying that the luggable loo does not have a snap on lid like the camco seat. The lid just closes on top of the seat and doesn't snap on or seal. Is yours different?

[@squirrelhunter4life909]

It is like a real toilet seat. the seat snaps on a 5 gallon bucket with a hinged lid that raises and lowers but it does not snap closed, works great, hope this helps.

[@spuriouseffect]

@@squirrelhunter4life909 Thank you. The Camco snaps shut doesn't it?

[@mommaice]

Genius!! Great idea for anyone with kids who just have to go on the go. Thanks for sharing.

[@c.boozerboozer4565]

As always I learned from your videos thank you

[@helidude3502]

I actually use something similar full time at home. Only one bathroom in my house downstairs, and I’m upstairs. Originally got it for “emergencies” when the other one was occupied or for storms. It works well enough that I use it full time. I have a “luggable loo” and whatever random bucket that was available at the time. ( basically same equipment) I don’t have the crate, but great idea👍 I use tidy cats litter and don’t notice a smell myself unless I have neglected something. Using an empty laundry soap bottle for urine will also help with the smell as it doesn’t react with solid wastes and the residual soap floats on top further reducing smells. I did as an experiment one time see how long I could go without changing the bag and was able to fill the bucket with no issues. ( it’s good to know capabilities of your equipment before an emergency requires it ) I prefer flush toilets myself, but this is a very inexpensive and easy option that works for camping, rvs, or any other situation that you might find yourself in.

[@JB50713]

Wow that’s a perfect set up for a pick up truck! Great idea guys.

[@vvogt4252]

Fantastic Video, got one in my hay shed for when someone is using the house toilet and you just gotta Go!

[@scable-eq7bp]

Cool video, I use to use the bucket system, but now I used a small composting toilet for #2 and the closes tree for #1. I like the composting system better can go longer without dumping and absolutely no smell and this unit fits nicely in the corner of my Nissan NV converted cargo van.....

[@mindymcintosh9865]

I use cat litter too. Works great.

[@RomeoEdward]

Thank you for this great informative video. I have used the bucket system before but had not thought about using the milk crate and didn't know about the deodorant packets. I'm getting some of those. The back seat of the truck was also amazing. I didn't realize all the room you had there.

[@dta97392]

Do you know the size of the crate used? Thx

[@nowakezoneforever6021]

In public campgrounds I camp in a 10x14 pop up tent and use a set up just like yours except you’ve added two great ideas. The milk crate for stability, and the reliance blue things. I’ll order those from your link. I tend to do as cats do, add a little bit of litter to cover up what I just added. TMI...? Yeah, probably. I’m sure when you two started using it you were as amazed as I was about the volume and mass of the waste we produce. Gross, I know, but still remarkable. Great job with this video!

[@mrwes100]

Brilliant DIY on a topic that needed it.

[@jayrpyne7067]

Good demonstration. Well though out. Thanks.

[@karinheart]

I do know how clean and neat you both could be so I have no problem with that I think it sounds like a good idea and I get system thanks for sharing

[@earlshaner4441]

Thank you for sharing everything you all

[@CurtisSimpson]

At last I found your wonderfully informative video! Thanks so much for this. I had seen alot of other videos about this topic and none of them came close to what you provided here. I've got cats but never thought to use litter for myself. Ha ha, makes perfect sense. I'm ready to go camp!!

[@johnthompson9601]

Like a child I cracked up when you said heavy dooty bags. lol

[@azclaimjumper]

Good one, although I suspect Luke didn't realize the pun when he said it.

[@renabarnett2238]

I thought I was the only one! I was instantly transported back to second grade. 😂

[@coppers615]

I too spelled it in my brain differently than he intended (notice how I avoided using the word 'head' in this context) and let out a well deserved 2nd grade chuckle...I feel more comfortable knowing I'm not alone.

[@aunchante3372]

I am not a tree hugger or anything But I just think about all of the Heavy duty bags and how long they take to decompose. I know they say those bags can take over 10 years.

[@AliciaInJeep]

Thank you for sharing these tops. I was wondering how to solve this and this video is very helpful. 👍🏻

[@speedygonzales9993]

Awesome! Best illustration/explanation, ever.

[@cathywilson1273]

I have cats and when I thought of a DIY bucket, I too thought of kitty litter. I'm glad to see that I'm not alone in thinking this way! Thank you for sharing! :-)

[@donnaroberts164]

Thank y'all for this video!!

[@Creamy_Lemon]

Thanks so much for this! I was wondering how this system worked.

[@aucourant9998]

Very clear explanation. Great tips. Thanks.

[@dangerdoberman]

Oh dang. Nice set up!!!!!!

[@phyllisullery9963]

Thanks for this great idea 💡. All the best to you both. 😁

[@MichaelGhost]

My father taught me to always have a widemouth battle under the driver seat for long trips. If you know what I mean. But women are different so thanks for all the info you have.

[@MightiestArm]

Thank you for giving me some great ideas

[@montanadivacreations9267]

This is totally how I GO in the woods. I use the EcoGel and Double Dootie bags from Reliance a but more expensive. I will try the Blu with the Kat Litter. Hubby just goes in the woods but I have pop up potty tent and can use my set up for 3 - 4 days since only I am using it. I will have to check out the Contractor bags.. but the Double Dootie Bags are pretty great and worry free.

[@bigfoot2950]

what better way than to do your needs this way the civilized way,and a good price too.

[@mikerobbins5049]

I’ve been using the cat litter for years. I used to use the blue stuff in my camper toilet. Hadnt thought of using it in the bucket... thanks for the tip

[@titanpreparedness]

Well when you gotta go you gotta go. Make sure you have a way to go. Great video. Lots of things ive never thought of

[@mikebonnett7730]

that is a a great system we used a similar system for over 30 years then I discovered what Cabela’s calls the WAG system stands for waste alleviation and gelling like your system it can handle multiple users and be changed every day or be single use change each time it is a two bag system the outer bag is sealable the inside bag comes with a powder already in it that turns liquids into a gel and it makes solids breakdown quickly and covers up odors and when it is time too change bags you just seal it up and dispose of it in the regular garbage they are a little pricey at 12 for $30.00 each bag also includes toilet paper and wet wipes but I prefer my normal tp it is a little easier and faster and you don’t have to carry anything extra like the bio blue and the cat litter just another option for you and your listeners

[@noonenowhere6920]

Very clever use of cat litter. Bet that works WAY better than sawdust like I use in my "Honey pot"

[@chrissyforanimals]

Wow just wow thank you for sharing...

[@JimBurwellsPetiquetteHouston]

Excellent process! If your dispersed camping for a week or so, where would u begin to stow ur waste bags?

[@kimberlyg3190]

I would like to know this too

[@tannenherz]

High you both, it is very good, that you talk on this theme. Kindly Fiete

[@lesoutside]

That is so awesome! Thanks for all you kids do!

[@arlendavis]

Tractor Supply Pine Pellet animal bedding, 40 lb. Works even better than kitty litter. You can use it all by itself.

[@streetrulz2863]

Great video ,very well thought out, thank you for sharing 👍🏻

[@josephmallon4054]

thx you both. very helpful. you two make a good team. Cheers

[@MutsPub]

Excellent Idea. Thank you for all the "details".

[@MrButterpantz]

Terrific idea thank you for sharing. I'm definitely doing this.

[@shamismail4266]

TQVM for the tips and tricks shared.

[@ericacanapp9211]

Great job guys!! You Rock!! Look poop happens!! Better to be prepared!! 👍🏻👍🏻✅✅

[@lindawoods6841]

That is such a great idea for a toilet.. Cool system!

[@trailtrashoutdoors8173]

Great Idea yall! You can save on the seat by cutting a pool noodle half way horizontally and sliding it on the lid of the bucket

[@Q-BinTom]

What a great DIY. thanks for sharing your system and the links. Yall rock!

[@RickLestrat]

KZbin Gold! Video of the Year!

[@JamesJReid]

Thank you, we will try this set up for our camp toilet

[@m.redleg252]

If you have the room, a small coffee can also works for TP.

[@Will-Parr]

Well done guys. I’ve just about died more than once looking and waiting for a public toilet. Most are pretty bad.