The Best Portable Toilet
We looked at the top 9 Portable Toilets and dug through the reviews from 51 of the most popular review sites including and more. The result is a ranking of the best Portable Toilets.
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Our Picks For The Top Portable Toilets
- The Best Portable Toilet
- 1. SereneLife 3-Way Flush Portable Toilet
- 2. Alpcour Easy Clean Compact Portable Toilet
- 3. Drive Medical Folding Steel Portable Toilet & Commode
- 4. Camco Portable Toilet Bucket With Seat
- 5. Basicwise Removable Pail Travel Toilet
- 6. BLIKA Stainless Steel Folding Commode & Portable Toilet
- 7. Dometic 301097606 Full Size Seat Portable Toilet
- 8. VINGLI Flushing Portable Camping Toilet
- 9. Reliance Products Hassock Lightweight Self-Contained Portable Toilet
Top PickYou'll find this portable toilet is great for camping, boating and long road trips.
Large CapacityNot only is this portable toilet compact, but it also comes with its own travel bag for easy transport.
Durable BuildThis product conveniently folds flat and is equipped with a durable snap-on seat and grey powder-coated lid.
Easy to UseThe 5-gallon bucket is easy to empty and clean.
Why we recommend these portable toilets?
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Our experts reviewed the top 9 Portable Toilets and also dug through the reviews from 51 of the most popular review sites including and more. The result is a ranking of the best of the best Portable Toilets.
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The Best Overall
SereneLife 3-Way Flush Portable Toilet
Our Take
Spending time out in nature is relaxing and therapeutic, but you'll want to travel prepared by grabbing this portable toilet. It features an extra-large 5.3-gallon tank, so you won't have to empty too often. The toilet is also equipped with a splash-free rotating pour spout to make emptying the unit a breeze.
The Best Bang For Your Buck
Camco Portable Toilet Bucket With Seat
Our Take
This portable toilet comes with a seat and lid attachment that snaps securely to the rim of the bucket. Three liner bags are included.
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Overall Product Rankings
9. Reliance Products Hassock Lightweight Self-Contained Portable Toilet
Our Portable Toilet Findings
SereneLife 3-Way Flush Portable Toilet
What We Liked: Spending time out in nature is relaxing and therapeutic, but you’ll want to travel prepared by grabbing this portable toilet. It features an extra-large 5.3-gallon tank, so you won’t have to empty too often. The toilet is also equipped with a splash-free rotating pour spout to make emptying the unit a breeze.
Alpcour Easy Clean Compact Portable Toilet
What We Liked: Setting up this portable toilet takes just a few minutes. The toilet is designed with a 3.2-gallon water tank and a 5.3-gallon waste tank, which significantly reduces the number of emptying trips required. Users will appreciate that the toilet is comfortable and made to resist odors.
Drive Medical Folding Steel Portable Toilet & Commode
What We Liked: This portable toilet opens and folds neatly for easy storage and transportation. It weighs about 6 pounds and comes with a 7.5-quart commode bucket with carry handle, cover and splash shield.
Camco Portable Toilet Bucket With Seat
What We Liked: This portable toilet comes with a seat and lid attachment that snaps securely to the rim of the bucket. Three liner bags are included.
Basicwise Removable Pail Travel Toilet
What We Liked: This portable toilet features a detachable waste pail with a removable cover that seals in odors. A nylon green travel bag allows for easy transporting.
Our Portable Toilet Buying Guide
Outhouse. Latrine. Potty. John. Commode. There are seemingly endless synonyms for the toilet — the universally utilized piece of hardware used for the disposal of human waste.
Having a bathroom with a flushing toilet nearby when you need to go is the definition of convenience, but that may not always be the case, particularly if you’re traveling or in an area without running water when nature calls.
Luckily, there is a variety of portable toilets to satisfy your needs and budget. Whether you’re looking for a private portable toilet for bedside convenience, a van life adventure or an off-the-grid cabin, the options are wide-ranging. These toilets can also be used for natural emergencies, construction sites or to support those with incontinence issues.
The most basic bucket toilet is a canister fitted with a toilet seat and lid (you can even DIY your own) that you line with a plastic bag and empty when necessary (when it is full or starts to smell).
There are many gussied-up versions of the bucket model, which come with features like full-size toilet seats, integrated toilet paper holders and removable waste pails with lids. Meanwhile, there are lightweight portable toilets that fold flat when not in use for easy storage in small spaces, like a home closet or trunk of the car. These resemble a toilet seat on legs, and some require you to purchase your own waste pail.
Portable toilets with flush technology, which are often more of an investment, sport a two-compartment design with separate tanks for water and waste. These models, typically powered by pumps, allow users to flush and rinse the toilet bowl with the touch of a button. Sanitization chemicals can also be added to liquify the waste, and tank level indicators help users know when it’s time to empty.
Toilets with flush features are typically heavier than ones without. Basic foldable toilets weigh roughly between 2 and 7 pounds, while flush toilets can clock in at 10 to 30 pounds. The heavier construction of flush models makes them more popular for use in RVs.
Whether you choose a portable toilet with all of the bells and whistles or the most basic model, all of these products have the same purpose: To help you and your loved ones take care of business in the most comfortable, hygienic manner possible.
DWYM Fun Fact
- American entrepreneur George Harding, co-founder of PolyJohn Enterprises Corporation, secured the first patent for a polyethylene plastic portable restroom in the 1960s. It was described as a portable toilet cabana that would be made out of plastic instead of wood or metal. Harding sold his invention throughout the U.S. and Canada by towing two toilet units across the countries on a trailer behind his car. PolyJohn still manufactures portable restrooms, as well as bathroom accessories, hand sanitizer stations, trailers and more.
- “Everyone Poops” by Tarō Gomi, a book for children up to 3 years old, was originally published in Japanese in 1977. It showcases how creatures throughout the animal world deal with the realities of digestion. The book continues to bring joy to potty-training tots (and their parents) to this day.
The Portable Toilet Tips and Advice
- One thing to keep in mind when shopping for a portable toilet is the tank capacity, which can range from 1 to 9 gallons. The larger the tank, the less frequently the toilet will have to be emptied. If you plan to use it while traveling, consider how many individuals will use the device. Prepare to empty it more frequently if you have multiple users in your group.
- Most portable toilets can support weights between 250 and 440 pounds.
- Only one person can use the portable toilet at a time.
- Keep your portable toilet out of direct sunlight and store it in a cool, dry place.
- Sprinkle a layer of kitty litter on the bottom of the lined pail of your bucket toilet to soak up odors and promote absorption. You can also use wood stove fuel pellets. Do not sprinkle kitty litter or wooden pellets in a portable flush toilet.
- Use your portable toilet on level ground, avoiding rocky areas and slopes.
- Stock up on commode liners or waste bags. If you don’t use them, be prepared for a messier clean-up.
- Always dispose of your waste properly at appropriate dumpsites to minimize the spread of disease (and to ensure you don’t ruin someone else’s day).
- Be prepared to sanitize your hands after using a portable toilet (and after emptying and cleaning the device).
- Mist your portable toilet with a disinfectant spray like Lysol to kill germs and keep it fresh.
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