Camping is definitely lots of fun. However, there is one issue that needs your attention even before you get out of the house, and that is where to do your business when nature calls.

A camping toilet is a solution. It allows you to answer nature’s call and dispose responsibly of the results later on.

Another issue is what to do about hygiene if you will be roughing it out in the woods for an extended trip.

A camping shower allows you to clean yourself in privacy even in the middle of nowhere.

Camping Toilet and Shower

 

Let us delve into these matters as we review 2 of the best camping toilets and 3 of the top camping showers you will find in the market today.

Top 2 Best Camping Toilet and Top 3 Best Camping Shower

 

Camco 41541 Portable Travel Toilet

The Camco 41541 Portable Travel Toilet is a great companion for camping, boating, or any other outdoor activity, and an emergency option during long road trips.

It measures 16.38” long, 13.75” wide, 6.13” high. It weighs a mere 11.5 lbs. when empty but is strong enough to support up to 330 lbs. Its total seat width is 13”.

It has a rugged polyethylene construction that is both lightweight and compact. Its top-half houses the toilet with a lid, seat, bowl, and flush tank that can hold 2.5 gallons of freshwater.

You can fill the flush tank by removing the cap on top of the toilet. The reverse side houses the bellows-type pump to flush the water into the waste tank for waste removal. The sides have latches to secure the toilet to the waste tank.

The bottom half houses the 5.3-gallon capacity waste tank and is equipped with a sliding gate valve for taking out the waste, and when closed, creates a seal that is odor and watertight. The whole ensemble has handles for easy transport.

Reliance Luggable Loo Portable Toilet

The Reliance Luggable Loo is a simple and ultra-affordable bucket-style portable toilet with a seat and cover combination that easily snaps on and off. It is great not only for camping, fishing, and hunting expeditions but for disaster and emergency preparedness, as well.

It measures 12.8” long, 14.57” wide, and 13.39” high. It weighs just 2.38 lbs. but can hold up to a maximum weight of 300 lbs. It has a 5-gallon or 20-liter capacity.

The snap-on lid minimizes odors while the metal handle allows for easy transport.

Its dependability, simplicity, and budget price have made the Reliance Luggable Loo a favorite among budget-conscious users.

For a totally no-fuss, no-mess experience, this toilet is recommended to be used with the Reliance Double Doodie Toilet Waste Bags.

Reliance backs this toilet with a 5-year guarantee against materials and manufacturer defects from the date of purchase.

Nemo Helio Portable Pressure Camp Shower

The Nemo Helio Portable Pressure Camp Shower is an innovation in camp cleanliness. It is an award-winning portable and pressurized shower and sprayer that allows you to shower, do the dishes, rinse off equipment, even wash your dog.

It does not rely on gravity like the gravity camp showers that are hung overhead. The Helio 2.9-gallon tank can be quickly pressurized with a foot pump to deliver 5 to 7 minutes of strong water pressure.

Its unique folding panel design allows you to set it up fast and easily. When packed up, it becomes even smaller for ultra-portability and easy storage. The tank, pump, hose, and nozzle pack neatly in the ventilated carrying case.

Craving for a warm shower? Just place the full tank directly under the sun or you can fill it with hot water.

It has a 7-foot neoprene hose that is long enough to use as an overhead shower or to get into all the nooks and crannies of gear, wetsuits, and muddy paws.

The Helio is backed by Nemo’s lifetime warranty against materials and workmanship defects.

VIGLT Camping Shower Bag

The VIGLT Camping Shower Bag is a portable solar shower bag that is easy to carry around during hiking, camping, and other outdoor activities.

It measures 18.5” x 19.7”, and weighs 8.98 ozs. The package includes a 5-gallon shower bag, a hanging strap with hook, a hard tube, a tap head, a flexible hose, and a showerhead.

The shower bag is made from a durable ruimeer black PVC material that is flexible, non-toxic, lightweight, and wear- and leak-resistant. It efficiently absorbs solar energy to heat the water inside to temperatures of 113°F or 45°C in 3 hours when exposed to direct sunlight.

This shower bag can hold 5 gallons of water so you can shower up to 8 minutes at a time. You can easily set it up with the PVC balance tube support, sling, and hook included in the package. It folds away in a small package for easy transport and storage.

If you are on a tight budget but want some means to freshen up during camping trips or any other outdoor activities, the VIGLT portable shower bag is your best bet.

Texsport Instant Portable Outdoor Camping Shower

If you want to splurge on a camping shower, the Texsport Instant Portable Outdoor Camping Shower is the one for you.

The shower bag has a 5-gallon capacity that uses solar energy to heat the water.

What sets the Texsport apart from the others we previously reviewed is that comes with a deluxe privacy shelter, which measures 4’ 6” on all sides and is 87” tall.

Its amazing features include heavy-duty Tafetta walls, polyurethane-coated rainfly with see-through skylights, removable rip-stop polyethylene floor, and 2 no-see mesh roof panels.

The see-through rainfly allows for ample visibility while the no-see mesh roof panels give you sufficient ventilation.

The shelter is also flame-retardant in accordance with C.P.A.I.-84 standards.

It is equipped with rust-proof ¾-inch diameter chain-corded steel poles with molded joints, sturdy speed clips to secure the shelter to its frame, a zippered D-style front door, a removable hanging towel bar on the outside, and a mesh shower rack inside to organize your toiletry.

It also comes with stakes, an instruction manual, and a carrying and storage bag.

Many users are satisfied with the shelter frame of the Texsport. It is sturdy enough that it did not collapse on them when they hung the 5-gallon shower bag, highlighting the fact that this is a high-quality camping shower and tent.

Things to Consider When Buying a Camping Toilet and Shower

 

When buying a camping toilet, portability, ease of use, and capacity are key factors you need to think about. A camping toilet that is lightweight, easy to set up, and holds just enough to get you through your usual trip will be worth its weight in gold.

We have found that the same basic features of portability, ease of use, and capacity hold true when buying a camping shower, as well. You need to be able to bring it along easily, set it up just as quickly, and hold enough water to clean everything you have to clean.

In both instances, being able to do your personal ablutions outside is a big step towards making any of your outdoor activities as enjoyable as possible.

Privacy screens or shelters are not necessities but can be an additional source of comfort for you and your companions at camp.