Camping Toilet - April Idea of the Month

Ever been out camping and had no where to go when nature calls? 

Here is the perfect redneck solution!

Oftentimes, camping stores will have small bucket toilets 

or regular camping toilets that are just too small. 

Using a regular toilet seat at a regular height is so much more comfortable.

This “toilet” is made from a plastic 55 gallon drum, 

and a toilet seat from a hardware store (the bolts come with the seat).

To make:

1.       Mark the drum, measuring from the bottom up to your preferred height. I chose to make mine 18 inches high, so I marked the drum at that height and drew a line on the drum. Then cut around the entire drum with a skill saw.

2.       Drill two holes where you want the toilet seat to be mounted on the bottom of the drum, then bolt it on. 

3.       Drop the seat and trace along the inside rim. Then, lift the seat up and cut out that hole with a jigsaw.

To use:

             1. Dig a hole approximately 12 inches in diameter, and the 
              depth that you desire. 

             2. Set your "toilet" over the hole and it is ready for use!

It is easy to clean; but most importantly, 

it's enclosed so you don't get splashes on your leg! (eeeeek!)

It also doesn't take up too much space in storage. 

The amazing thing about this setup is when it is cleaned, disinfected, and in storage, you can put other preparedness equipment inside such as cleaning supplies or toilet paper therefore using all available space.