TravelJohn Disposable Solid Waste Bags - 3-Pack

This product is my top tip for anyone going caravanning or camping. Forget the unpleasant misery of driving about in a van that smells like a portaloo. Forget the horror of taking out a component of the caravan loo and walking to a smelly area to change it each day. Instead get these super strong bags. Line loo with bag under loo lid and use like a loo at home. You can also do this with a basic camping loo bucket. Also no flushing to wake up fellow campers. There is a magic lining that makes any waste disintegrate and in the morning, remove, zip and drop in bin. Hallelujah. Simple. Stress free.

This is ideal for wild camping where the intention is to leave no trace and I bought these to use used on their own without the seat (which is easy). It is expensive and you could put together a similar product with heavy duty plastic, ziploc bags and absorbent gel. You could do that (and price is the only reason this isn't 5 stars) but the TrvelJohn is well-designed, robust and convenient. It's big enough for probably 2-3 uses and tough enough to carry out in a rucksack with little fear of spilling (although I would personally pack it on the outside - it is only a bought plastic bag after all!). The thick plastic and ability to effectively double bag the contents means that odour is basically nil. I would (and have) recommend(ed) this for bush crafters, wild campers and keeping in the glove box (or back pack) on long journeys.

Haven't had to use as yet - but if they are anything like their liquid waste partners then they will be brilliant. Great for journeys, camping etc where toilets are few and far between. We all get caught short at some time and this is great to have as a back-up so you don't have to worry. Nothing worse than being desperate 'to go' but not being able to find a toilet. Peace of mind :)

I bought to use in my tent while on an 8 day kilimanjaro trek and I found it invaluable.It was cold and dark at night on most of the nights and I used 1 a night. In hindsight I would have bought more to use per night. This is would definitely be the first thing I pack if I was to ever need to spend another night in a tent.

Once you get over the squeamishness related to answering the call for a number one into a bag, this product performs well, no leaks and can hold a surprising amount of liquid. Beats the pants off using a bucket or a trudging to and queuing for a dark smelly germ encrusted portaloo at festivals.

Bought it for a train journey but not used but handy to have in the cupboard or car should I need it. Was very difficult to fond a product that catered for someone who suffers from incontinence.

Have used these twice whilst travelling abroad. Once whilst camping in the desert in Jordan and recently whilst travelling on an overnight train from Beijing to Xian in China. Have recommended these to many travelling friends too. Great to keep in the glove compartment for times when you're stuck in a traffic jam and dying for the loo!

These make camping a lot easier, especially when you've had a lot to drink the night before and don't want to have to stagger out to a far away toilet in a packed field!