Cleanwaste Go Anywhere Complete Portable Toilet System - Full Bathroom Solution in a Backpack with Toilet, Privacy Shelter, Waste Kits & Trash Bag (Camping, Military, Emergencies)

In planning our RV trip to Burning Man, we decided to invest in a Cleanwaste system to bring our bathroom experience to the next level. We knew we didn't want do #2 in the RV as a week's worth of dookies from six guys would stink up our precious sleeping space. The alternative was to use the provided porta-potties, but those were not close to camp and known to be mildly traumatic (thanks, desert heat). The Cleanwaste system came through - big time!First off, the engineering is top notch. The privacy tent has a slick joint system that makes it easy to set up and tare down while providing super strength even in strong winds. The toilet seat folds out of a compact pizza box shape to create a throne capable of holding even large people (I'm 230 lbs). The disposable waste kits have a large bag that lines the toilet and a zip lock pouch that holds the waste bag when your done with your business. There's even a wet wipe and toilet paper included in the kit, but we had additional wet wipes and a big hand sanitizer dispenser so these didn't get used much. Then there's also the NASA-developed kitty-litter like powder that lines the bags and gels up liquid waste for easy handling. All these well conceived elements fit together into a back pack that makes it super easy to transport the system.Then there's the experience this product creates - blissful relief! My buddy said that we should aim for "dumping with dignity", and the Cleanwaste system delivered exactly this. We could relieve ourselves with confidence and even dare I say joy. We felt like a million bucks coming out of the privacy tent.There are two caveats to be aware of. First, the waste kits are not cheap at over $2 each off Amazon. I suspect you could use trash bags and kitty litter if you wanted to save some cash here, but, personally, I think the kits still deliver a good value proposition. Second, disposing of a bunch of used kits is not as easy as you might think. None of the people running dumpster services on our way back to Reno would accept our human waste, which led to humorous drop off of a duffle bag of dookie sacks at a buddy's house.Even with these considerations, I fully recommend the Cleanwaste system! It was a major success with our crew, and the folks that designed the system should be mighty proud.

If you are considering buying this system, i highly recommend it! We had a camping trip this weekend with four ladies (along with our men). A couple of us are getting a little too old to squat, and in my experience, you always get some splatter or it runs into your shoes, so we just decided originally that we'd just have to drive the 2 miles to the bathroom each time we needed to go (there also wasn't a really good spot to hide for this anyway). Then I found this gem!! I'm SO glad that this toilet system came in before we left for the trip! It seemed that none of us ever had to go to the bathroom at the same time, so we would have had a lot of trips to the bathroom. Also, what a lifesaver, when i woke up at 4 am and didn't have to wake anyone by starting up the truck up to go! I love this system!!A few things to note:I was worried that it would be too low and be hard to get off of, but it really wasn't bad at all. If you have knees that won't bend (like after knee replacements), it might be a little tricky though (but not impossible).We could really only go a couple of times with the amount of poo powder that is in the bag -anything more and it didn't gel right. I highly recommend getting the small tub of poo powder to sprinkle in so that you can get a couple more in before you change the bag (just make sure you have some extra toilet paper as the tiny bit they give you doesn't do much even for one use). You probably also want to hang a grocery bag or something to hold the used toilet paper as the poo powder doesn't work as well with the paper in there. When anyone went #2, we just asked that they go ahead and change the bag (make sure you keep the extras in the pocket or somewhere in the shelter!). It's a good idea to show everyone how to do it when you are setting up camp. When you go to change the bag and put the big bag into the smaller bag with the zip lock closure, make sure you don't have any air in the bag (grab it as low as you can) before you tie it, or it won't fit into the smaller bag easily. A few times, i was thinking "this isn't going to fit into that small bag, but since it's still a bit liquidy, if you get part of it in there, you can usually move it around and it will take the shape it needs to in order to go in.Don't forget if you take a lantern with you at night to turn it off when you go potty or everyone will see your silhouette (unless you don't mind or you are behind a tree). Also, in certain light during the day, it looks like you may could see a little bit -if you are in a busy place (like tailgating at a game), you might want to bring an extra tarp to throw over it just in case (think it's only when the sun is directly behind it or something).It really helps if you take off the cover to the potty and put it under the back two legs. It keeps the legs from sinking into the ground too much.Opening up the legs on the potty was easy. Closing them -not so much. I'd recommend practicing at home when you first get it -as there are certain points on the legs that you have to press really hard in order to get it to close (which is good because it is certainly sturdy when you sit on it). I think some people just force it closed, but i wasn't able to get it to work that way and i was afraid I'd wear down the areas that are supposed to keep it open when you are sitting on it. One of the legs you have to press in a different spot than the others, but you can just look at them closely and tell where those points are. It also helps to put it down on a table or another surface in front of you. Sometimes i had to try different angles in order to have enough strength to push the in. That's why a little practice is good.Getting the shelter up is easy to figure out -you just look down in the middle for the rope/string that is attached to the round center base and pull up and lock all the joints starting with the ones on the top. it's easier (if you are short) if you lay it on it's side and keep rotating it to get all of them, then stand it up once they are all locked.Taking the shelter down was a little more challenging. Again, if you are short, it's easier to lay it on it's side so you can reach the top ones easier. The only thing that made it harder was the instructions say to just pull the "collar" down and it would unlock, but for me, anyway, they were a bit tight and didn't want to budge -they have grooves that look kind of like threading on them (i guess to help keep it from slipping out too easily). You have to pull pretty hard or try to twist back and forth a little to get them out. Once you figure out how best to hold your hands, and how they come off, it's not so bad -just takes a little strength and a little practice. The other joints are easier once you get the top one. The middle one is a little different and is super easy -sometimes it just unlocks itself after you do the first one.

This is a wonderful addition to anyone's camping gear. With a little practice the enclosure went up with ease and the toilet itself was literally a snap. The backpack kept everything together with enough left over room for more than twenty waste bags. It was especially good for my five year old when she suddenly became shy and self conscious. The enclosure held up well to some pretty severe winds with the included stakes and guy lines. I added large rocks to the flaps around the bottom for extra security. My only complaint if I had to add one is that the enclosure is a little small. But then again I'm 6'5", 260# and built like a brick sh*t house so most things are too small for me.We used this at an improved campground(i.e. with porta potties) and everyone in our group was very relieved to have it available. If you'll pardon the pun. Definitely more comfortable and sanitary than sharing two stinky porta potties that would even make a construction worker turn up his nose in disgust. Especially after the chili eating contest. Enough said. So in conclusion, get this great package. You wont regret it. It'll all come out good in the end.

Much more pleasant to use than expected and the cleanup is super easy. Stable and reliable it works great. No nasty tank to clean out. Bags with stabilizer inside also great and are Ziploc sealed.