Shower and toilet enclosure thread

[Colorado Ron]

Anyone use this toilet? Looks sturdier than others. Much needed for me!:ylsmoke:

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...ct&cmCat=Related_IPL_516922&id=0043262517641a

 

[StumpXJ]

Ron, I have seen your videos on the new site (nice by the way), and I think its safe to say you and I are very similar in size and build. Im not sure what your luck has been, but I have purchased and destroyed more types of "accordian" chairs and camp do-dads than I care to remember. I refuse to buy anything of that style now, especially if my rear end has to sit on it. I have yet to have that style hold up for more than a few uses.

I have no actual experience with the product you posted, but it looks the same as any other. Its one thing to have one of those accordian chairs collapse while you are sitting around the campfire with your buddies having a beer, but its another to have it collapse while you are using it for whats its intended to "doo-doo".... Just my .02



~James

 

[chuck45]

Ron, I have seen your videos on the new site (nice by the way), and I think its safe to say you and I are very similar in size and build. Im not sure what your luck has been, but I have purchased and destroyed more types of "accordian" chairs and camp do-dads than I care to remember. I refuse to buy anything of that style now, especially if my rear end has to sit on it. I have yet to have that style hold up for more than a few uses.

I have no actual experience with the product you posted, but it looks the same as any other. Its one thing to have one of those accordian chairs collapse while you are sitting around the campfire with your buddies having a beer, but its another to have it collapse while you are using it for whats its intended to "doo-doo".... Just my .02



~James

James, I can tell you that I've had pretty good sized folks (300#) use the PETT with no problems.

But you bring up an excellent point. I a good sized guy myself and don't like the accordian camp chairs either. I've had too many fail. The last few I've got from Sams Club and they've taken them back and replaced them free when they died or bent. The shame is that for another 50 cents per chair they could have used beefier parts that wouldn't break. I've actually considered taking one apart and fabricating some replacements (for the plastic pivot points) out of 14 guage or 1/8" and then using capnuts on threaded steel pins insted of the cheap things they use. I've never had a failure of the aluminum arms - only the pivots.

Or have you found a decent folding chair. I've actually thought of going to Office Depot and getting one of those folding steel chairs. I've never seen one fail and they fold flat. Would look kind of funny around the campfire though.

 

[StumpXJ]

Chuck, I *think* have seen the Pett toilet, but the tri-pod design (if its what I am thinking about) throws me off a little. Is it stable? Also, is it a little short? I think the more I look at them, the regular ole toilet seat on a five gallon bucket and Pett Poo bags are the way to go. Any thoughts?

As for the chair issues, I agree, the plastic connection/corner pieces are always what fails. That and the rivets every now and then. This is what i use curently, and it is holding up GREAT!

Coleman director style chairs. The only gripe is that they dont fold up very compact, but its worth the trade off knowing I wont hit the dirt. Its also nice because its not reclined. Makes it much more comfortable for eating at a table.

 

[FourByLand]

Seems like it would be a great for a foot rest also!

Get it and let us know!

 

[chuck45]

Chuck, I *think* have seen the Pett toilet, but the tri-pod design (if its what I am thinking about) throws me off a little. Is it stable? Also, is it a little short? I think the more I look at them, the regular ole toilet seat on a five gallon bucket and Pett Poo bags are the way to go. Any thoughts?

As for the chair issues, I agree, the plastic connection/corner pieces are always what fails. That and the rivets every now and then. This is what i use curently, and it is holding up GREAT!

Coleman director style chairs. The only gripe is that they dont fold up very compact, but its worth the trade off knowing I wont hit the dirt. Its also nice because its not reclined. Makes it much more comfortable for eating at a table.

The only time I have had a problem with the PETT is when we camped in very soft sand and even then it was OK and useable; the legs just sunk in 3" or so. The Solution is to cut a piece of plywood for it to sit on. And yes it is the three legged thing you are thinking of. I prefer it over the 5 gallon bucket because it folds nice and flat and is easy to transport. As to the height; as strange as it may sound most toilets are too tall, and while it may be a bit indelicate to discuss, elimination is easier on a lower toilet. Heck they even sell surrounds that go around your toilet at home to elevate your feet 3 or 4" and make it effectively lower. So the bottom line is that my wife and I really like the PETT and think it's one of our better purchases. The PETT and one of the cheap Pop-up enclosures get put in the Jeep even on day outings.

I'll take a look at the Coleman chairs. You are correct about the recline of the other chairs. When sitting at a table I end up sitting way forward in them which probably contributes to their failure as all the weight is on the front two legs and none on the back. You know, I wouldn't mind paying more for one of these chairs if it held up. These stupid companys would rather warrantee them than put a little extra into them.

 

[86cj]

Based on all the good info from you guy's and most importantly Gal's. I bought my wife a PETT toilet and Paha Que outhouse for christmas. She has been a real trooper for years but our state has cut back on park maintenance and you can tell.

I can't give any feedback on the outhouse yet, but can say due to a plugged sewer and plumbers busy unthawing pipes we broke out the PETT already. I found it to be just as comfortable as our house toilet. As long as you remember it has 3 legs and don't lean to far (you can lean) when finishing up, it is very stable and the height seems just right to me.

I also sprung for two MSR 10L Dromedary bags with shower kits for a sun shower. I chose them based on being able to use the bags to transport water in the Jeep on rough trails while it warms up. I just did not see the typical sun showers holding up to transporting water. I have no idea how Dromedary bags will work for a shower but will pass on how they work when I use our new bathroom....

 

[atavuss]

has anyone thought about using a portable toilet like one of these? sure looks like they would be sturdier and more comfortable than a PETT toilet. disadvantage is that they are bulkier. you could probably substitue locking pins instead of bolts and wingnuts to take it apart.
http://www.qualitymedicalinc.com/invacare_commodes.htm

 

[CanuckMariner/Nomad]

Absolutely outstanding thread on one item of trailing equipment...a place to be by yourself for a few minutes (OK some of you literally hours) chatting with nature. The enclosure for privacy if one needed any in a natural setting and a seat to ponder life's woes. Excellent...just shows how we could organize the rest of the camping and other misc. gear we chat about so well and help each other get to a new level of camping bliss.

Hence my reason (in Admin Section) requesting a "Trail Gadgets" section....oh not to cover the same old stuff but neat kool little devices that make life on the trail fun, easier, better, more comfortable...well you know!

We used the Porta Privy while at SnT 08 as a convenient pisser, and every morning the neighbours who supplied it, put their used coffee grounds on it and it deterred any smell. Worked great, lots of people used it, held up better than that Frenchy tent next door did when it got real windy one afternoon and through the night. So much so, the owner got a Porta Privy afterwards. They go up in seconds and down in seconds. Light weight, dry fast, and have much of the features of the expensive ones, towel strings, shower hose hole and hook, pockets for toiletries, etc. not bad for under $40! Sometimes you ca get them on sale at |Costco for 29.99.

OK who's going to organize the next item? This was great!

 

[mrlocksmith]

Absolutely outstanding thread on one item of trailing...a place to be by yourself for a few minutes (OK some of you hours) chatting with nature. The enclosure for privacy if one needed any in a natural setting and a seat to ponder life's woes. Excellent...just shows how we could organize the rest of the camping and other misc. gear we chat about so well and hep0 each other get to a new level of camping bliss.

Hence My reason (in Admin Section) requesting a "Trail Gadgets" section....oh not to cover the same old stuff but neat kool little devices that make life on the trail fun, easier, better, more comfortable...well you know!

We used the Porta Privy while at SnT 08 as a convenient pisser, and every morning the neighbours who supplied it, put their used coffee grounds on it and it deterred any smell. Worked great lots of people used it, held up better than that Frenchy tent next door did when it got real windy one afternoon and night. So much so, the owner got a Porta Privy. The go up in seconds and down in seconds. Light weight, dry fast, and have much of the features of the expensive ones, towel strings, shower hose hole and hook, pockets for toiletries, etc. not bad for under $40!

OK who's going to organize the next item? This was great!

Jan:

Actually It was my Porta Privy shelter that did not hold up well in the wind at SNT. The center hinge on the tent - pole bends in the wind. So I went and out an "Outback" Privy shelter wich did fine in the wind as you can see in this photo at SNT08 with about 20MPH winds. The porta privy is in the back and the outback is in the front.

Mark

 

[CanuckMariner/Nomad]

Jan:

Actually It was my Porta Privy shelter that did not hold up well in the wind at SNT. The center hinge on the tent - pole bends in the wind. So I went and out an "Outback" Privy shelter wich did fine in the wind as you can see in this photo at SNT08 with about 20MPH winds. The porta privy is in the back and the outback is in the front.

Mark

I think you may have it backwards, the Porta Privy (Jeb's as I recall) is in the foreground and your unit by PETT called "The PUP" (http://www.thepett.ca/products/pup.html) is the background bent over. As I recall even you agreed that the Porta Privy from Cabelas stood up better (and was cheaper) to the wind than yours did and that you were going to get one. Sorry for the correction.

 

[Corey]

My PETT privy was bowing down too in the winds I encountered while camped at Mt. Rainier last August.

 

[mrlocksmith]

Jan:

My bad, that will teach me not to drink beer while posting :smilies27

Mark

 

[CanuckMariner/Nomad]

Jan:

My bad, that will teach me not to drink beer while posting :smilies27

Mark

No problem mate, understand completely!

 

[EricGagne]

Has anyone tried the "outback like" Trekker that Cabelas' now sells ? They don't seem to have the Outback anymore. I got mine today, it looked good in the living room but I live in Quebec so I can't really try it outside for another 2 months.

I'd like to know what others think about it and would particularly welcome comments from people who have seen it and the Outback. I'd like to know if it's the same tent sold under different names or if one is better.

My Fold-A-Privy in the living room

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...ct&cmCat=Related_IPL_516922&id=0066855518958a