Space Chick Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 (edited) I am going to try my hand at camping Basically reading the collective views of my lovely chicken friends has made me think, why not!! I have bought a modest tent, sleeping bag, blow up mattress etc etc. I have now started looking at toilet tents, as would like to also have my own loo facilities. The thing is, that I have a tiny smart car to carry all my stuff in, so I do not have room for a luggable loo, I need something folding, so have thought of adaptations I could make to a folding chair to turn it into a commode My question is (if you are still with me), any ideas on what bags I could use to collect the wee? I would hope not to do a number 2 Mods - I think this is a suitable family forum question, feel free to delete it if not Edited June 27, 2010 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 @ you fitting everything in your Smart car. Sorry I know that isn't very constructive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Sorry Debs, but you've just had me crying with laughter. What about Lesley's Sheewee? I'd just use the undergrowth, but then I don't enjoy camping these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 You might be better staying at a camp site that has it's own toilet facilities for your first time camping Cleaning chemical loos isn't a nice job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted June 25, 2010 Author Share Posted June 25, 2010 I have seen the shewee and the whizz freedom, but a girl likes to sit in comfort whilst she relieves herself You might be better staying at a camp site that has it's own toilet facilities for your first time camping You are right... although my first time camping will be in docsquids woods in the Omlet meet, so no facilities to speak of. A lovely friend is loaning me a toilet tent for this occasion. @ you fitting everything in your Smart car. Sorry I know that isn't very constructive You'd be amazed what I have fitted in, in the past. My tent is a folding pop up one, so thats tiny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 What about Lesley's Sheewee? I'd just use the undergrowth, but then I don't enjoy camping these days. I knew the sheewee would rear its ugly head in this thread. We've had some very illuminating posts on these in the past. Can't quite expunge the mental image of Space Chick 'tethering the horse' from my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 don't know anything about portable loos but all the sites we've stayed on have superb facilities. If you haven't been camping before, you'd probably be pleasantly surprised at how good the facilities are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Oh thank you Debs! I've been having a rotten day and that's just made me cry with laughter!! Sorry I haven't any constructive advise to add.. too busy clutching my sides Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 don't know anything about portable loos but all the sites we've stayed on have superb facilities. If you haven't been camping before, you'd probably be pleasantly surprised at how good the facilities are.... but not in Docsquid's woods, lovely though they are! Must admit I either hang on till morning, get up and use the facilities or in a 'wild' situation, use the undergrowth! I have friends however who just use a good old-fashioned bucket. Personally I think the risk of kicking over said bucket during the night is greater than the inconvenience of getting up. Perhaps someone else who is going might let you use their loo! Afraid your description above of the folding chair/commode has made me laugh though ... do let us know what you come up with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 I think you should just dig a hole under your chair then all is sorted for any situation (Sarah did say that was alright, not saying to randomly do this anywhere ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted June 25, 2010 Author Share Posted June 25, 2010 I think you should just dig a hole under your chair then all is sorted for any situation Splash back potential on my chair Lewis Am thinking nappy sacks with water absorbing crystals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Oh stop it, please, my ribs hurt ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 I think you should just dig a hole under your chair then all is sorted for any situation Careful! DH once sat down on a director's chair, the seat split and he went straight through and ended up sitting on the floor wiggling his feet in the air. I'd hate for him to land in his hole Actually, no I wouldn't I'd just hate to clear up and do the washing :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyhenSG Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 How about one of these? I hear they're supposed to be good. http://www.bumperdumper.com/bumper2.htm Failing that, a bucket lined with a carrier bag with some cat litter in the bottom, and a kiddies toilet training seat on top for comfort? (my preferred option based on cost, instant availability and experience of roughing it/camping over the last 20 years or so!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 I love the name Bumper Dumper! Still sticking with a bush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Is the Bumper Dumper for real? The pictures are hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Noooooo! that's like one of those really bad dreams, imagine you're sitting on a loo in full view being towed along by a car .... ok I know it's not meant to be used while the car is moving, but do people honestly use this? in public? I need a lie down, excuse me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Sorry no use at all Debs, just wondering how people find some of these sites We used to have a kiddies toilet trainer thingy...like a blue bucket with a yellow seat arrangement on the top when we went camping, essentially for the children, but if we were brave and desperate, it sufficed for us parents too....I always used to put a Pampers bedmat or equivalent underneath to catch any spills & splashes .........and send DH off on emptying duties in the morning Sha x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 A bumper dumper!!?!?! Behave! I am getting a stitch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 But everybody, it's the only travel loo patented to fit a standard toilet seat for comfort...................come on, please Sha x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Who comes up with these names? Bumper Dumper fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Now trying to be serious oh no stop it Ok now trying to be serious if theres no loo and you don't like al fresco, my daughter has a potty thing with bags that fit it. Now you can just buy the bags but in fact a good quality nappy sack with a thick pad such as a maternity pad int he bottom surfices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Loving the bumper dumper! I believe the plastic bag with cat litter in the bottom is very popular! What about the Kampa Khazi? ***here*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted June 25, 2010 Author Share Posted June 25, 2010 Not foldable for the smart car snowy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 I agree with Debs, it's amazing what you can fit in a Smart car....I do miss our little Four Two ...but love the 500c I have in her place, much more practical when I have to take 3 bods & little else......and the roof goes right back .......and 4 cars really is a little greedy Good luck with the loo-hunt Debs Sha x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
