We are recent converts to portable toilets. We have a porta potty on our slide on. While it is mainly used by my partner it is great when we are in remotes areas for both of us. A real boon for night time wees for women.
We have used the shovel method for decades and while happy enough with it, cannot ignore that even when we do its properly - deep enough hole, get rid of paper by fire or take it out, there is a lot of litter out there... and nutrients. Some of he spots we camp in, even in most remote areas, have a pretty decent number of visitors. A recent rip to central Australia really brought this litter home to us with some stops - especially popular free roadside stops, quite revolting, with the great Australian white streamer flying from every bit of grass and low tree. Many of the holes were dug up by wild dogs or dingos.
We have use the Porta Potty brand, with the Aldi version of Nappy San as chemicals. Do have to seek out dump points but lasts a week or more between empties. I am looking at biodegradable chemicals in case we have to (safely) bury a load on a longer trip away from such conveniences.
No nasty accidents so far, although we had a near miss on a very rough, steep track... Have modified the securing system for the toilet to make this less likely in future. I highly recommend consideration of a portable toilet for remote travel...
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