Portable Bathroom for Camping

by Safiyyah Lanier

Going on a camping trip is supposed to be a natural experience, but some things can be a little too natural. If you’re like me, you don’t enjoy searching for bushes to squat in or the idea of not being able to shower for days on end, so here are some affordable portable products you can bring on your next trip.

This is a portable toilet that is used by the FBI, FEMA, and the military. It’s a Phillips Environmental PETT Portable Environmental Toilet and it looks a lot like a regular toilet; it even folds up into a briefcase (easy to pack and unnoticeable). There is a little baggie underneath that is easily removable, so make sure to do so before folding! Also, the baggie is environmentally friendly and keeps all waste inside to minimize contamination.

There’s nothing like being able to take a shower out in the wild. This is a Bivouac Buddy portable shower that comes with an on/off switch, overhead reservoir, plastic floor and a towel rope. You can easily hang it up on a tree branch and the process of getting it up and running is very quick. It holds 8 gallons of water, which will offer a 12-minute shower – no electricity needed (just heat the water in your camper or with a solar heater). The curtain isn’t only great for showering privacy, but you can also use it as a private area for your port-a-potty.