It Actually Worked
Finally got to do a proper
test on a new Loo on our recent desert trip.
Our remote area trips usually have nothing but a spade but its becoming time for the next step up and the older girls have some difficulty in squatting in the bush.
Just having a
seat is a big help , however in the past we have seen many
toilet versions in use , none of which is completely right.
This one also has its issues , but like all products it has to be considered in light of your own requirements.
This product has provide ideal for quick stops by the roadside when something needs to be set up and put away quickly, and in this mode is usually used for a quick wee straight onto the sand.
Unlike some other quick chairs it has a wider more stable footprint with bigger feet and has proved to be effective.
In an
overnight camp situation in is used normally with a bio-degradable plastic bag.
The bag was used in 2 modes either with bottom cut out over a hole in ground , or as just a bag which is buried later.
I think it worked better in the second mode.
The top part of the
seat is attached with velcro and comes off to fit the bags.
I found it better to use masking tape to assist with holding the bag in place as they could become heavy.
Its a little harder to use
toilet paper with this
seat because it does move a little, but ok with practise.
The flap sits at the front of the
seat reducing potential splash and also clips up and over the
seat keeping flies etc out when not in use.
The almost see thru plastic bags do however look a bit unsightly and I would like to find a soucre of dark bio-begradable plastic bags.
Space in our car is limited when on the move so products have to work and this one does justify its place in the car.
One has to overcome some mental reservations here , but with the flap over the hole it can even be used as a spare
seat and on another day I even placed our jacking plate on it making a sort of second table !
To make things quicker we modified the chairs carry bag by removing the string widening the seam and attached velcro for a quick packup.
Ours was around $25 from BCF.