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Portable toilets

Portable toilets give you a bathroom in a van, car or tent without needing plumbing. The main types are cassette toilets (a flushing toilet with a sealed waste tank you empty at a dump station or regular toilet), composting toilets (which keep liquids and solids apart and need emptying less often, with less smell), and simple bucket or bag toilets. Size and weight matter a lot in a small space, so measure where it will go, and think about how often you can get to a place to empty it. Popular brands include Thetford, Dometic, Camco and Nature's Head.
47 products
Portable toilets compared
47 productsCore specsFeaturesPhysical AttributesWarranty & Certification
Product Price Reviews Brand Model Description Manufacturer page User manual Popular brand Toilet type Flush type Uses before emptying Waste tank / solids bin gal Waste tank / solids bin (L) L Flush water tank gal Flush water tank (L) L Urine container gal Urine container (L) L Ventilation fan External vent connection Waste level indicator Power sources Rotating pour-out spout Floor mounting kit Consumables required Seat height in. Seat height (mm) mm Max user weight lbs Max user weight (kg) kg Weight lbs Weight kg Length in. Length mm Width in. Width mm Depth/Height in. Depth/Height mm Housing material Warranty
$149.95
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Alpcour
APC-PT22W
A cassette toilet with the largest waste tank in the category at 5.8 gal, plus a 3.20 gal flush water tank, a manual piston pump rated for 60+ flushes per fill, a level indicator and a rotating pour-out spout. It needs no power and is a mid-to-low priced option. Weight and dimensions are not listed, so it suits buyers who prioritise fewer trips to empty.
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Cassette (flushing, sealed holding tank)
Manual piston pump
60+ flushes per fresh water fill
5.8
22.0
3.20
12.11
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None (no electronics)
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$89.99
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Camco
41531
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Cassette (flushing, sealed holding tank)
Bellows pump
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2.6
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2.50
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330
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11.00
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16.25
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14.00
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12.38
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Limited 1 Year
$120.07
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Camco
41535
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Cassette (flushing, sealed holding tank)
Manual pump flush
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2.6
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4.00
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11.00
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18.40
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16.20
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13.80
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ABS
One Year Limited
$109.99
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Camco
41541
A cassette toilet with a detachable 5.3 gal holding tank, a 2.50 gal flush tank and a bellows pump flush. At 11.50 lbs it is lighter than most cassette toilets of similar tank size, and its 330 lbs maximum user weight is average for the category. It is one of the lower-priced cassette models, suiting budget-minded van and RV owners with access to a dump station.
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Cassette (flushing, sealed holding tank)
Bellows pump
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5.3
20.1
2.50
9.46
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11.50
5.22
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14.31
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16.88
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12 Months
$141.10
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Camco
41544
A cassette toilet with a detachable 5.3 gal holding tank and a manual pump flush from a 4.00 gal fresh water tank, which is among the larger flush tanks listed. At 11.70 lbs it is of similar weight to the other 5 gal cassette models, though its 18.63 in. length is longer than most. It costs more than the other 5.3 gal Camco and suits longer stays between water refills.
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Cassette (flushing, sealed holding tank)
Manual pump flush
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20.1
4.00
15.14
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11.70
5.31
18.63
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16.31
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17.13
435
ABS
1 Year
$850.00
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Compo Closet
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A composting toilet with a 3.9 gal main bin, a 12V fan with carbon filter, a manual mixer handle and a light that signals when to empty. At 27.00 lbs it is among the heaviest toilets in the category and is priced towards the premium end. Few specifications are listed for it, so it is best compared by size and weight with the OGO Origin and Separett models.
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27.00
12.25
17.00
432
15.20
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16.50
419
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2 Years
$650.00
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Compo Closet
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$212.20
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Sealand
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$151.33
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Dometic
972
A compact cassette toilet with a 2.6 gal holding tank, push-button flush with hand air pump, tank level indicator and rotating pour-out spout, with no power needed. Its tank is about half the size of the 5 gal class of cassette toilets, but it is the same capacity as the Porta Potti 92860, and it is among the lower-priced options. It suits solo travellers or short trips where space is tight.
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Cassette (flushing, sealed holding tank)
Push button, hand air pump
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2.6
9.8
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None (no electronics)
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Holding tank deodorant (and toilet paper)
12.5
318
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12.00
5.44
15.25
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12.50
318
ABS
1 Year
$149.49
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Dometic
976
A cassette toilet with a 5.0 gal holding tank, push-button flush with hand air pump, tank level indicator and rotating pour-out spout, with no power needed. Its capacity is in line with most larger cassette toilets, roughly double the Dometic 972, and it is among the lowest-priced options. At 12.00 lbs it suits van and RV owners with regular access to a dump station.
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Cassette (flushing, sealed holding tank)
Push button, hand air pump
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5.0
18.9
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None (no electronics)
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Holding tank deodorant (and toilet paper)
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12.00
5.44
15.50
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13.50
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16.50
419
ABS
1 Year
$139.48
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Dometic
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$169.99
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Kohree
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$119.99
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Kohree
KR3127
A cassette toilet with a 5.3 gal waste tank, a 2.64 gal flush water tank and a manual piston pump, rated for up to 90 flushes per fill. Its 440 lbs maximum user weight is the highest listed in the category, and at 13.00 lbs it is slightly heavier than most 5 gal cassette models. It is a low-priced choice for larger users or longer stays where a dump station is within reach.
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Cassette (flushing, sealed holding tank)
Manual piston pump
Up to 90 flushes per fresh water fill
5.3
20.0
2.64
10.00
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13.00
5.90
14.10
358
16.10
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16.90
429
HDPE
12 Months
$119.99
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Kohree
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$1,192.00
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Laveo
DF1045A
A dry flush toilet that seals waste in bags, giving 15-17 flushes per cartridge, or 28 with Pee Powder, with a 12V battery included and an optional AC adapter. It needs no water, tanks or composting, but at 29.00 lbs it is the heaviest toilet in the category and the highest priced. It suits buyers wanting a full-size, odor-contained toilet who accept ongoing cartridge costs.
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Dry flush (sealed bags)
Electric dry-flush bag sealing (one button)
15-17 flushes per cartridge (28 with Pee Powder)
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12V DC battery (included), optional AC adapter
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Refill cartridges (bag); optional Pee Powder
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29.00
13.18
20.00
508
16.00
407
18.25
464
LDPE
2 Years
$899.99
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LOO SEAL
R1808
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Dry flush (sealed bags)
Electric dry-flush bag sealing (one button)
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12/24V DC (9-30V), built-in 55.5Wh battery
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330
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21.38
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14.40
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17.40
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$729.99
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modiwell
LE-310
A dry flush toilet that seals waste in bags with one button, powered by a built-in 57.5Wh battery with a 12V car adapter available. It gives about 60 uses per refill pack, has no tanks to empty or water to carry, and includes a floor mounting kit. At 16.50 lbs it is lighter than the Laveo dry flush toilet but costs more than most cassette toilets, and it needs ongoing bag refills.
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Dry flush (sealed bags)
Electric dry-flush bag sealing (one button)
60 uses per refill bag pack (2 rolls of 30)
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Built-in 57.5Wh battery, charger 100-240V AC (14V/2A); optional 12V car adapter
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Refill bags and coagulant pouches (60 uses per pack)
17.6
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16.50
7.48
17.50
445
16.00
406
10.75
273
Stainless steel, plastic
18 Months
$1,035.00
Mostly positive
Nature's Head
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Urine-diverting composting (dry separating)
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Solids 60-80 uses (about 1 month for 2 users)
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2.20
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12V DC (110V AC adapter sold separately)
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Coco coir compost medium
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23.00
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19.00
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19.00
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21.00
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5 Years
$199.99
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OGO
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$899.99
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OGO
OGO Origin
A urine-diverting composting toilet with a 2.40 gal urine bottle, a solids bin rated for about 25-30 uses, a 12V ventilation fan with external vent connection and a waste level indicator. It has a compact 15 in. by 16 in. footprint, but at 28.00 lbs it is one of the heaviest toilets here and sits at the premium end on price. It suits full-time van or boat use with 12V power.
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Urine-diverting composting (dry separating)
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Solids bin about 25-30 uses
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2.40
9.08
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12V DC (110V AC adapter sold separately)
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Coco coir compost medium
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28.00
12.70
15.00
381
16.00
406
18.38
483
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$179.90
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Porta Potti
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$137.45
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Porta Potti
92814
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Cassette (flushing, sealed holding tank)
Manual piston pump
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12.0
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15.00
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3.80
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$168.13
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Porta Potti
92820
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Cassette (flushing, sealed holding tank)
Manual piston pump
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21.0
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15.00
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$117.54
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Porta Potti
92860
A compact cassette toilet with a 2.6 gal waste tank, a 3.00 gal flush water tank, bellows pump flush, level indicator and rotating pour-out spout. At 8.00 lbs it is one of the lightest cassette toilets here, and its tank matches the Dometic 972. Its small tank means more frequent emptying, so it suits solo travellers or short trips with little storage space.
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Cassette (flushing, sealed holding tank)
Bellows pump
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2.6
9.8
3.00
11.36
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None (no electronics)
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12.8
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3.63
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Reliance
9824-21W
A folding three-leg bag toilet that uses liner bags sold separately, with no flush, water or power needed. At 4.50 lbs it is the lightest toilet in the table apart from the bucket toilet, and it is the lowest priced of its kind. It has no tank, so it suits emergency use, tents and occasional trips rather than daily living in a van.
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Folding bag toilet (liner bags)
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Double Doodie liner bags (sold separately)
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2.04
14.50
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368
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5 Years
47 products

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Description
A short description of the product and how it compares to others in its category.
Manufacturer page
A link to the manufacturer's product page.
User manual
A link to the official user manual for this product, or a page on which the user manual can be found. Usually a PDF file.
Popular brand
Products with this designation are popular and well-known in their category.

Core specs

Toilet type
How the toilet handles waste: cassette (flushing with a sealed holding tank), urine-diverting composting, dry flush (sealed bags or cartridges), or a simple bucket or bag toilet. This decides how you empty it, how often, and how much it smells.
Flush type
How the bowl is rinsed or sealed: bellows pump, piston pump, battery-powered electric flush, push button, dry-flush bag sealing, or none.
Uses before emptying
The manufacturer's estimate of how many uses, or how many days for a stated number of people, before the tank, bin, bag or cartridge must be emptied or changed. It helps when you can't often get to a dump station.
Waste tank / solids bin (gal)
How much the waste holding tank (cassette) or solids bin (composting) holds. A bigger tank means fewer trips to a dump station, but it is heavier to carry when full.
Waste tank / solids bin (L) (L)
The metric version of the waste tank or solids bin capacity, as European brands such as Thetford and Trelino publish it.
Flush water tank (gal)
How much clean flush water the top tank holds. This only applies to flushing (cassette) toilets, and together with the flush type it decides how many flushes you get per fill.
Flush water tank (L) (L)
The metric version of the flush water tank capacity.
Urine container (gal)
The size of the separate urine bottle on a urine-diverting composting toilet. On these toilets the urine bottle fills up first, so its size sets how often you empty the toilet day to day.
Urine container (L) (L)
The metric version of the urine container capacity.

Features

Ventilation fan
Whether a built-in fan pulls air from the solids bin to control odor and dry out the waste. This is common on composting toilets.
External vent connection
Whether a vent hose can be run from the toilet to outside the vehicle or cabin. You need to know this before you plan an install.
Waste level indicator
Whether a gauge, window or sensor shows when the waste tank or urine bottle needs emptying, so it doesn't overflow.
Power sources
Supported inputs, such as 12/24V DC, 100–240V AC and solar. Shows whether it runs in a vehicle, at home and off a solar panel.
Rotating pour-out spout
Whether the waste tank has a rotating spout for emptying it cleanly into a toilet or dump station without splashing.
Floor mounting kit
Whether hold-down brackets or a mounting plate are included or offered, so the toilet stays put in a moving van or boat.
Consumables required
What you have to keep buying to use the toilet, such as chemical tank treatment, a composting medium, liner bags, dry-flush cartridges or gelling powder. This affects running cost and how long you can stay out.

Physical Attributes

Seat height (in.)
The height from the floor to the top of the seat. A low seat is hard to use for taller or older people, while a full-height seat feels like a home toilet.
Seat height (mm) (mm)
The metric version of the seat height.
Max user weight (lbs)
The heaviest person the toilet is rated to hold. This matters most for light bucket, folding and bag toilets.
Max user weight (kg) (kg)
The metric version of the maximum user weight.
Weight (lbs)
Item weight in pounds. May be rounded from actual weight.
Weight (kg)
Item weight in kilograms. May be rounded from actual weight.
Length (in.)
Item length in inches. When comparing products, note that measurements may not be consistently assigned. For example, "length" might just be whichever dimension is largest, regardless of the item's orientation when you use it. A different product might refer to length as a different side. Refer to product manuals and images if you are uncertain.
Length (mm)
Item length in millimeters. When comparing products, note that measurements may not be consistently assigned. For example, "length" might just be whichever dimension is largest, regardless of the item's orientation when you use it. A different product might refer to length as a different side. Refer to product manuals and images if you are uncertain.
Housing material
Shell material, usually plastic or metal. Metal is tougher for truck beds and overlanding but heavier.

Warranty & Certification

Warranty
Manufacturer warranty information. Note that for some products, the warranty may only cover certain parts, or registration with the manufacturer may be required to activate or extend the warranty. Check warranty details before purchase.

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