Author：Ameenah | TIME：February 25,2019 688
Going to the toilet is always great trouble for campers and hikers. Porta potty is a portable toilet or mobile toilet which could be taken outdoors to provide sanitation services. It is totally an independent device that requires no pre-existing services to be provided on-site, such as sewerage disposal. Instead of digging a hole to do your business, camping toilet brings you much convenience when you are going hunting, fishing, camping or any other outdoor activities.
There are many porta potties available on the market, we have reviewed and picked out the best ones that deserve purchasing in order to make things easier for you.
ZIMMER Porta Potty consists of a full-size seat and a tank and the two parts are detachable for convenient use.
The whole portable toilet measures 12”(L) x 13.5”(W) x 16.5“(H) and each part is featured with a handle for dumping and transporting.
It is so easy to use that you just need to fulfill 3 steps after you have done your business. Firstly, fill the freshwater tank. Secondly, press and flush. Finally, pour out the waste.
The fresh water tank is able to hold 3 gallons of water while the wastewater tank holds 5 gallons. The pump allows this camping toilet to flush for 50-70 times before you have to refill the fresh water tank.
There is a slide valve on the toilet which perfectly seals the tank in case of any odors or leakage. If you want to thoroughly eliminate the odor, you could use some chemicals.
Made of heavyweight and durable polyethylene, this porta potty is easy to clean and resistant to crack. With an adjustable height, it is suitable for both kids and adults.
Camco Portable Toilet is designed for camping, RV, other recreational activities or long rides. The strong polyethylene construction makes it heavy-duty but lightweight. This 15.5” x 14” x 16” porta potty weighs only 11.5 pounds but it could hold up to 330 pounds, which is quite convenient and portable.
It consists of a 2.5-gallon flushing water tank on the top and 5.3-gallon waste tank.
The cover of the top tank is removable so as to refill clean water while the bellows pump flush water in to remove the waste.
The sliding gate valve provides extra security to make sure that the two tanks are connected tightly during transportation in case that the odors give out and the wastewater leaks. Whenever you need to dump and empty the waste tank, you just need to remove the cover at the back of the tank.
Both tanks are equipped with integrated handles by its side so as to make it more convenient to bring it around.
Porta Potti has long been a reputable brand for the portable toilet which is suitable for RVs, ships, trunks, medical care, camping or any other outdoor activities.
It is featured with a 4-gallon fresh water tank and a 5.5-gallon waste water tank. The modern design makes it perfectly match your RV when it is not in use. The height of the seat and added bowl size are carefully designed to make you feel the most comfortable.
The flush system is powered by batteries so as to achieve thorough cleaning. The built-in toilet paper holder is equipped at the bottom within reach when you sit on it.
There is a sealing valve that perfectly locks the odor and waste. When you need to empty the tank, just open the rotating pour-out spout which is quite convenient.
The indicator clearly tells you how much remains in the tank so that you could refill it in time. At a full refill, the tank could flush for 56 times on average.
Capacity
The size of the porta potty depends on how many people are and how long you are going to use it. If you plan to spend overnight with your wife or husband, you just need a small camping toilet. If you plan to stay outside with the whole family for a week or longer, you have to think it carefully.
It is also important that how many times your potty could flush before you empty it because it is also closely related to the size of your portable toilet.
Easy to Use or not
As you have to use it at emergency, it does not need to be advanced, cool or complicated. Make sure that it is easy and simple to open, flush, refill and empty. I bet that you would never be willing to struggle with the valve or cover when you have to set it up or clean it.
Size
The size of the porta potty not only decides its capacity but also decides how much space it would take up, especially when you plan to equip it in your RV, truck or ship.
If you take one when you go hiking, it is highly suggested that you should take a compact one.
Privacy
Some camping toilets come with privacy shelter that would make you feel at ease when you do your business, especially for ladies or those new campers.
