Today we're talking about a shitty topic. The camping toilet seems to be very important to many people. Or why else is this topic discussed in almost every vanlife forum? That's why we've dedicated a separate packing list to this topic.

Porta Potti

The most common portable toilet for campers is probably the Porta Potti. We had it with us on our 1st tour in the California. What can I say? It works. I think the holder is important so that the thing doesn't slip while driving and the cover so that it can be used as a fabric stool. It also looks nicer. This model 335 is the smallest and lightest, the floor bracket is already included. Alternatively, it fits into the base cabinet of the VW California.

Works like a boat toilet:

Open and close the slider once to allow excess pressure to escape. Pump water into the bowl. If necessary, place a sheet of toilet paper in the middle before the big business, saves cleaning work. Open the slider after the business. When everything is gone and clean, close the slide and close the lid. Finished.

Please note that normal toilet paper must not be used, only special toilet paper that decomposes particularly quickly with the camping liquid, otherwise the toilet will clog. This is available here in small quantities or the bulk pack on Amazon.

By the way: Even if the liquid is biodegradable, please only empty it at the designated stations.

Tip: Think about which liquid you want to use before using it for the first time. The bio-liquid only works if there were no chemicals in it beforehand.

Bivvy Loo

For those who want it even smaller, the Bivvy Loo the right thing. The smallest pack size ever. This ring is quickly unfolded, bag inside and it's ready to go. Works like a dog waste bag. The stated maximum load is 140 kg. At first we were skeptical as to whether it would really deliver what it promises. But Marc stood on it, even jumped slightly and it held up. Ecological bags and toilet paper are included.

Only the good old folding spade is even smaller and closer to nature. But here's a tip: traveling with a van is wonderful. Wild and free parking is the best. To keep it that way, everyone should stick to the rules.

We are the last ones to stand there with our index finger raised when Someone goes into the countryside to relieve themselves. But leaving your excrement and toilet paper everywhere degrades you to the status of a pig. And it's obvious that there are also quite a few pigs among Vanlifers. So either dig, collect stones or carry one of the alternatives mentioned above. 

We have installed a toilet in our current SpaceCamper and no longer need the models mentioned above.

Tip: Cat litter does a good job.

Toilet paper bag

I don't know what you think about toilet paper always being visible in the van. Of course you can pull grandma's crocheted cap over it. If you want a little more design, use the black Mil-Tec bag for toilet paper. The roll is inserted through the main opening with zipper after the inner cardboard roll has been removed. This makes it easy to remove the paper from the inside out. There is a carrying handle with press stud and loops on the side for fastening in the van, camper, van & co. A Molle carabiner is included. We hang it on the passenger's headrest. So the toilet paper is always to hand, but not visible.

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