Dometic 301097406 Portable Toilet 2.6 Gallon w/Stainless Steel Hold-Down Brackets, Gray

I'll never go back to "dig & squat" camping again after using this portable toilet! First, packing out waste is a component of Leave No Trace, so I've been researching options around that for some time. I settled on this over seat+bag options and I believe this is superior for sanitation and handling waste with minimal smell. Second, space was a big consideration for us as we camp in a small pop-up and the 5 gal toilet is still small enough to fit easily in our setup.I highly recommend the port-a-pak tablets for the holding tank as 1 tab is sufficient for a whole trip of 3-4 nights between 2 people. The holding tank has an indicator for how full it is, but at 5 gallons we haven't had an issue with the capacity. The toilet's design is good for separating the flush mechanism from the tank for both use and maintenance. PLEASE flush a cup of water into the bowl before use as this helps keep the bowl clean - this requires a little more pumping before you sit, but is totally worth it for keeping clean. We have run out of flush water as it's only a bit more than a gallon in reserve, but it's easy to fill from our extra water tanks. Emptying the tank after a trip is nasty work, either at a chamber toilet or at home, but the tank spout and general design make it as easy as possible.

it is small but works great for me. i am175 pounds and perfect and would buy again if needed

I have put on some weight over the past twenty years of sedentary living, (150 extra pounds) and I tried to make sure when we ordered this potty, it would handle my weight. The wife thought it was just perfect height, size, etc. etc., I was a bit concerned about the volume it could handle, as both of us run to the bathroom a lot, and several times (or more) in the night. The unit operated as described, and handled a full two days/nights of use, and we emptied it in the dump station at the camp grounds, and they had one of those handy spray hoses to help flush everything well.No undue leakage from any one area, just some handling residue from the way we handled it, the top 2.5 gal of water with the tank chemicals came together and separated from the waste tank just fine, the turn-out spout didn't leak and by opening the center chute device it allowed us to use the park water clean out hose to really get it cleaned out well. Note: Take some disposable gloves with you for this messy task.The wife thought the toilet lid was a bit quirky to open to reach the seat, but it didn't present too much of a problem (don't recommend sitting on the lid, or pressing it closed too tightly, if you want to avoid this).Overall I dropped it one star for the overall size; but then again I knew what size I was ordering, and this size was a lot easier to use then one of the 5 gal, which could weight a lot and cut into valuable space when packing in/out and filling up the water tank. The flush portion needed an extra cup of water from time to time to aid flushing oversize solid waste, but every thing else, could be handled by the pumped up pressure and the flusher.

i have waited almost 3 months to write a review for this item, i wanted to have some time to use it and learn any quirks about it. honestly i would recommend one of these without hesitation. i have a 5 year old son that stays with me most of the time at my cabin and he can use it properly and easily, he had one slight problem when we first got it. the slide handle for the flush mechanism went beyond the stop and i had to really work to get everything re-aligned and put back together properly. even with that minor setback (and losing a rubber washer for the vent holes into the holding tank) it has exceeded expectations, durability is excellent, and the materials used to manufacture the unit are very easy to clean.size wise, if you are over 6 feet tall, you might want to build a small stand for it to sit on, otherwise it's a long way down lol. but for every negative there is a positive too, because of the compact size it takes up almost no room storing it.as for emptying it is an unpleasant task to say the least, what goes in must come out, but it does not take long to do, it is very easy and no worries about spilling. everything is sealed very tight even after 3 months nothing leaks at all so transporting to a dump station isn't nerve wracking worrying about a spill in the truck (or trunk of a car)an honest review is very important when making a purchase and i wanted to give an honest review for anyone interested in one of these. hope this helped make a decision.

I actually really liked it. I don’t know if it is fully worth what I paid for it to me personally for how little I use it, but if you’re using this often I’d say it’s worth it. Mine is more of an emergency toilet. That being said, it’s a great product and high quality. Easy to take the top off the tank and easy to dump/dispose of waste. I never experienced any leaking from it and the lid seals pretty well. Once you close the tank off from the toilet bowl you can’t smell any odor.

The plunger to pressurize the tank makes an incredibly loud noise when you use it, and eventually stopped working. Now, after a couple months of use, its beginning to leak.

Great addition to my Chevy Express extended work van, for when there is no nearby "facility." Takes up minimal space and is simple to use. It already saved my butt (pun intended) on the first day of use. I got the 5 gallon unit for added capacity and less times to empty. It seems very sturdy and compact. I read reviews where people complain about the size of the seat. I'm 5'10" and slim. It was perfect. I'm not using it to sit and watch TV from. Only taking care of business. Not much else to say about it other than I might get a second one for my other van. I can already tell it will be a great addition for those long road trips when you don't want to stop at some sleazy convenience store. Oh, keep some hand sanitizer nearby and you are "good to go!"