The noodle needs to be slightly shorter than the bucket’s circumference so that you’re able to fit it entirely around the rim of the bucket without the edges of the noodle’s ends bumping up against each other.
After you cut open the side of the noodle, use your hands to gently pull the 2 sides of the cut you just made apart. Make sure the noodle has been completely cut open before you move on to the next step.
You can also opt to skip the epoxy adhesive entirely and just make your toilet out of a bucket and pool noodle. However, without the epoxy, the noodle seat will be less secure when you go to sit on it. You can buy epoxy adhesive at any home improvement store. For best results, allow your epoxy to cure for at least 24 hours before using your camping toilet.
If possible, add a second, slightly larger circle around the tracing of the interior hole and plan to cut along this second line so that your piece of plywood is smaller than the actual toilet seat. This will make it less likely for waste to accidentally get onto the plywood.
Your toilet seat most likely came with bolts and nuts that you’re meant to use to install it. If for some reason you’re missing these materials, bolts that are 5⁄8 inch (1. 6 cm) in diameter will probably work for your toilet. If you plan on using a chair for your camping toilet, be sure to drill a hole in the chair that is the same size as the interior hole of your plywood piece.
Drive a nail or a screw down through the plywood piece and into each piece of wood in order to attach them. These wood pieces can be any size or shape, as long as they fit inside of the bucket. For best results, use pieces that are at least 2 inches (5. 1 cm) long and that aren’t wider than the toilet seat itself.
The hinge is the plastic piece on the back of the toilet seat that connects it to the lid.
Be sure to place a bucket underneath your chair before you use your new camping toilet.
If you’re worried about odor, you can also use special odor-blocking garbage bags instead of ordinary bags. You can buy these at any grocery store.
After you use the toilet, pour enough sawdust or cat litter into the bag so that your waste is completely covered. For convenience, keep your absorption medium in a separate garbage bag and use a plastic cup to scoop the medium into your toilet. You can get sawdust from a sawmill or lumberyard or buy sawdust at a feed store.
You can sanitize the inside of the bucket by washing it with dish soap and warm water. Do not simply leave your bag at the campsite when you head home; this is considered littering.
