Thank you for this!!! I can attest to everything you say. As per your recommendation, I used it on my recent 4 day SUV camping trip in Arizona and it worked out GREAT! Thanks for the warning about how much it expands as well. As someone who has always been afraid of extended trips due to the fact that I #1 like every hour, this is a game changer for me. Exceptional absorption and odor control (for 1 and 2) at a great price. Thanks again.
For the purposes of killing odor, scented trash bags are better than nothing... but they're really only suited for holding trash. Non-scented trash bags are safe for water storage and can even be used as a protective garment that keeps fallout from binding to your skin. The scented oils that are sprayed onto scented trash bags will bind to radionucleides or pollute any water stored in them. Stock up on the plain-jane plastic bags! They're useful for anything under the sun
Second comment because I love your channel. Could you please try and prototype/use your current toilet for defecations? This topic is very important to me and I'd really love to find the best way to do this stuff
Yes we have used for #2. I have a kitty litter scoop that I use to cover it with either pellets in the potty or fresh pellets. This helps to keep the odor down. But if you go very frequently, you'll probably find that you need to change the bag more often. Unfortunately, there is no way to tell someone exactly how to use this set up. It really boils down to how often you use the potty. It's just something you would have to give a go at and see what is the best way it will work for you. But I do hope this helps you some.
I had used pine shavings from Tractor Supply for several years in my compost toilet that I keep upstairs for middle of the night duty calls. It worked okay as long as I covered each use well. But I experienced the full "flowery" scent when dumping the bucket in my compost bin. Then I started using the pine pellets. What a difference. No odor whatsoever, even when dumping. I highly recommend them!
@@HappyPlaceCamping I just converted the toilet in my other bathroom into a composting toilet and now I dont have to worry about flushing it if they ever decide to shut the water off for some ungodly reason.
Thank you so much! We've been without toilets for about a week due to a burst pipe. We're using a bedside commode for disabled people, paired with a thick plastic contractor bag and a 5 gallon bucket. This works amazingly well! Our house doesn't stink!
Absolutely this! I am so glad you found actual composting material...it works much better for "our" use. The pellets are especially designed to absorb liquid, so if you have a sealing lid and sprinkle several handfuls in before and after use, you can use the toilet freely both ways for well more than a day for two people without any smell or nastiness. I do try to use outside "facilities" for "liquid dispersal" as much as possible. Use composting 5 gallon plastic bags and just throw them away...to compost with their pine. Pee away! The composting comes after it is gone!
If you're worried about the weight being too much for the bag, use the bucket to transport the tied bag to where you plan to store/dispose of the used pellets. You can also double line the bags and only remove the top one unless there was a tear.
I use the same thing, I solo tent camp a lot in heavy bear country and don’t want to get out in the middle of the night surprising a bear (don’t ask how I know this lol) I add a bit of yeast as well, this helps create good bacteria to decompose safely. No smell but I do change it very often since I go camping for several weeks at a time. 👍🏻
@@carmenmartinez2882 That’s an interesting tip about the yeast and YIKES on the whole bear thing. That thought scares me for tent camping in some areas.
@@HappyPlaceCamping black bears basically are just looking for your food, is because I surprised her or I should say we surprised each other and she had a cub, she warned me but could’ve been worse and yes that was enough to use my toilet at night inside the tent.
Thank you for posting because I was researching kitty litter and it cost more that 40 pound bag. I like the fact that I can line my rv toilet with a bag and use that with the pellets and the pellets control the odor. Then I saw a comment that was in agreement with everything you said and I will get this instead of kitty litter. Thank you again.
Great tip. Following your instructions, I went to Tractor Supply and spent less than $8 dollars on a huge bag of pine animal bedding, and it worked great. It absorbs so well, I am thinking I might not have to divert the urine.
I don’t divert. That was a big no for me. The pine pellets work great and soak it up well. Odor stays down too. Frequency of use will determine how often you need to change it. Around day 4 has been my max length of time. So glad the tip has worked for you. I’m still using the pine pellets because I think they work awesome and huge plus that I don’t have to go in a jar 🤣
@@HappyPlaceCamping I think that traditional waste holding tanks is a dead technology, that most people will end up going the composting route, and the black water tanks will be used to hold more usable potable water. Pine bedding is a real game changer.
Pellet stove pellets is what we use. We wet the pellets before we use them so it's just a nice fluffy powdery material. Yup! Makes your toilet smell like a sawmill! Works Great!!!
I really love the pine pellets and have had many people in the time this vid has been up tell me they do the same or tried the same and were happy with results. If you're going portable and composting, I think it's a great optiont to use the pine pellets. We got an even smaller potty that folds up for the use with the suv/tent overlanding thing. And still using pine pellets with it too :)
Thanks so much for this idea! I've just upgraded my porta potty to a similar setup for the vintage trailer I'm rebuilding and plan to live in, and I wanted a better solution to kitty litter. I also have compostable liners for the bucket. Feels good being a bit more eco-friendly. 🤠
I don't know that that's true, tho. I used a bamboo toothbrush said to be "degradable." Guess what? It's still fully intact in my front yard... See the E.T. Atari video game landfill dump doc. Those games from, what, 1980? Were still all right there, quite a few completely intact under 40 feet of trash. And that was mostly PAPER, btw. You'll also find intact. newspaper down there from as early as the 1940s. So, truth, that's mostly an expensive scam. I'd use it in an emergency, tho.
@@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823Composting requires the right ratio of materials, moisture, and air. Landfills tend to just dump everything all together, so it’s not going to break down optimally.
Have read that biodegradable bags disintegrate, they become small plastics that still pollute the environment....So perhaps something that sounds good, but turns out not to be?
This is a great video, so turns out we use the exact same pellets for our toilet, we also use it as kitty litter for our 4 cats and they also burn well in our little pellet campfire (bluesky). They are also pretty easy to find at TSC or other farm and fleet stores. - Kyle
I have seen your video. And I have no doubt that works great, but I didn't want to do the whole separation thing. I just want to sit and go and dump once later. Now if we were full time, that might be different. Thanks so much for watching 😊
Just discovered your channel while researching composting toilet options, inexp0. As an added bonus, I see the homemade camper in the closing... We've converted a cargo trailer in the beginning back in 2009 as tent camping became less desirable at our ages! Hubs made a homemade truck camper, converted an ambulance, a uhaul moving truck, remodeled a 19 ft and 28 ft travel trailers, most recently buying an older class A. Now to construct compost option...
Very awesome! We love our cargo. We’ve talked about doing a van, but I’m really kind of partial to the cargo. So glad you found us! Good luck in your quest for composting ideas.
Have you thought about putting the top of the plastic bag over your toilet seat instead of under it? - don't have to clean the seat often and if you miss whilst doing #2, the bag catches it all.
I'm trying to prepare for emergencies and looking for how to do it. No one seems to think about the toilet if you don't have water. Thank you for sharing the video. I looked at our local Atwoods and the carry the same thing for about the same price. I am going to pick up a bag next paycheck. I have been working on food and water....and this is the next most important thing!
Live next to a very large lake :) that's our plan. We might have quite a few issues in this city, but potable, great water ain't one. :) You can flush any toilet with some grey water. Dishwater. Bathwater. Old fishtank dump water. Plants love it, too.
Hi, a tip would be to use three or four tablespoons of "Snow Powder" after each usage, this will take all the water (urine) and humidity from the no.2 and convert it into dust (kids call it snow), and then use the pine pellets or any other material for smell control. By turning the urine into a powder, it will control a lot of the smell, remember the basic issue with the smell is urine and no.2 together. Hope this tip works for you. Semper Fi
@@freedomexplorer360 Hi Regina YT removed my comments with links to Amazon. Snow Powder is a synthetic, child-safe powder when combined with water (any fluid), will flake out to snow look-alike consistency within seconds, kids use it to play, and when it dries out it reverts back to a powder. Search in YT for snow powder and you will see a few videos. This same material is been used as a "toilet" aid for refugees in camps as a safeguard for women so they don't have to leave their tents at night and go to a latrine and risk been rape. Hope this helped. Semper Fi
I use these pine pellets as kitty litter for the cats,mix in a little fresh step clay litter.It soaks up extra liquids and is very fragrant. It should last 2-3 days.After that, it smells like ammonia. The pine pellets are very light when used (but heavy in the bag not used). Just use like an inch to start, liquid expands it dramatically and turns it to sawdust. The fresh step clay litter is a little expensive but one of the lightest let's and the perfume helps with the outdoor. you only need to add a little bit.
I use pine pellets only (no clay or crystals) in the Arm & Hammer sifting litter box and it works awesome! I have one cat and one $6 bag of pellets lasted five months! Best part is there is absolutely no smell!
I have a small rescue and the pellets work great for all. And off the grid they work for composting toilets. And its better for animals as the kitty litter harms their kidneys if they lick their paws and it gets into their systemn.
thnx for the video. now that I finally got my van. this the kinda thing I need to know for my campervan conversion. what toilet to get n how to manage it is the #1 on my list.
@@HappyPlaceCamping I use them as plant mulch. They absorb next to no water. They don't do anything for moths tho (like dog food/clothing moths). You'd need that Hot Shot spray from Home Depot. 1 can sprays the 900 sf apt maybe 3x. Put everything you or pets eat off of away, covered with newspaper or upside down. Cover fishtanks completely with newspaper. Start from far side of the house and close up each room as you back out to the door, herding all other pets out the door as you go. Anything small, especially birds, should be moved out, I'd think. I only have dogs and fish. Never, ever leave dog food bags/treats/bones or the boxes they're shipped in, in the house. They go immediately in a container or in the fridge. Or both. Of everything, moths are the WORST to get rid of. Roach motel type things DON'T WORK at my house. Hot Shot was the only thing that works.
I use pine for my cats and people ask "why doesn't your cat box stink?" I use a combo of the genetic pellets and the Okocat brand clumping litter. Pine doesn't let things smell as long as they are covered. I would suggest a scoop on top each time of use and less just sitting in bottom. Pine pellets are $7.99 for a 40lb bag. Okocat $19.99 for 19 lb box. I tried walnut shells, not as good.
I'm a little confused by your suggestion to use pine pellets. Pine pellets are what we state in the video that we are using. And we get them for 5.99. We used them on a long trip and the pine pellets worked very well by themselves. We're happy with the switch. Thanks for stopping by.
@@HappyPlaceCamping just verifying that the lack of smell is true and the cost of generic pellets is cheaper than any other brand. The fact that they puff up I'd pour a scoop on top rather than fill bucket.
@@CandycaneBeyond oooooh ok that makes much more sense to me. Haha sorry. Yes we did begin putting less in the bottom because of the poofing. Didn't want them taking over the camper 🤣
I know I watched this before. However we are building out a composting toilet for our rig now. Thanks for sharing some great information on pine bedding.
@Happy Place Camping We are hoping to get back into YT soon. However, it will be different content since we are not traveling full-time now. Do you use this same system for your toilet?
I've been using the horse pellets for over a year now and it is the best option for our needs. It doesn't stink immediately and u can use it several times and it's biodegradable. We get ours at tractor supply and they are only like 6$
Hmmm not sure I’d do that with pine pellets as they expand when in contact with liquid. Plus they would soak up the treatment liquid and not have any absorbency left for urine. That’s what makes using them so great. Can go both 1 and 2 and not have to use a diverter. #2 can be covered with existing pellets or more added on top or even scooped out and disposed of if desired.
This will be fantastic! We have one of these stores in town. I have been using a gelling agent, and it stinks. Plan on picking up a bag when I buy the woodpeckers their suet!
This was a Game Changer! I went straight to Tractor Supply and bought a LARGE BAG of these Pellets which is MUCH CHEAPER than kitty litter and there is no smell or dust and weighs much less. It does swell up for sure. I just tie the bag up, leave it in the 5 gal bucket until I dispose of it. FABULOUS!
So ironic the solution is pine pellets. I've been using this for cat litter instead of the clay because of no dust, (and my current cat deals with Upper Respiratory Infection and flares up with the clay litter). Will use this when I'm ready for nomad life.😁
It has been working great. I need to do an update video to let everyone know what we've learned and how it's all working. Thanks so much for watching!! :)
Great idea! Thanks for sharing. I have an old 5' x 8' Cargo Trailer which I hope to convert to a camper. What size is yours? Thank you & may God bless you!
We have a 6x10. Built it out in 2019. Full remodel in 2023. Absolutely love it. We have a playlist with just our cargo trailer vids. We didn't show the original build in detail because we had only just decided then to start a YT channel, but we do show the gutting and rebuild in detail, if you're interested. ua-cam.com/play/PLZH4u_rNZy_Y0hhU1aDYJPK9xzu_Szvzk.html
@@HappyPlaceCamping Thank you for the courteous & friendly response, as well as the link to all your videos. I look forward to watching them. May God bless you & yours.
I'm thinking about using pine pellets in my potty tent for #1 & #2, i wonder if i should start with just a scoop at the bottom of the bag and then add a small scoop as the "flush" after each use. Thanks for the tip on heftys.
For sure start with some in the bottom of your potty. I generally add in around inch and half deep to 2 inches deep. And definitely cover up #2 with either new pellets or existing fluffy pellets that are already in your potty. A cat litter scoop works quite well.
This is a reliance portable toilet. We purchased through Walmart.com. Believe they were also available on Amazon. Not sure if they still sell them anywhere. We’ve had this for over 5 years now.
I have been using "Wheat Mill Run" from Big R for about twenty years for my cats and I can tell you it is better yet than the pine pellets! It clumps and totally control odors, you can scoop it and the rest stays totally clean so the waste will be even less, and it can also be flushed! It is about 15$ for a huge 40# bag!
@@HappyPlaceCamping It is made by Manna Pro, it is high protein calf food, bran really. BigR is a competitor of Tractor Supply in the Western US at least. Take care! 🍀
Hello, friend. May I make a suggestion? For your liquids, it will pretty much eliminate smell if you use a formaldehyde free, more natural black water tank treatment. I lived in a camper one summer and just used a Porta potty for liquids and emptied it about once every 2 weeks. Each time I emptied it, I added a teaspoon of Happy Camper powdered waste treatment into the empty 5 gallon waste collection. Directions say to use more, but that's for large black tanks. Anyways, my Porta potty was outside in a shower tent and even on really hot days, I couldn't smell the urine. So whether Porta potty or compost toilet liquids, this works great! Not sure for solids in a collection compost container. I think an occaisional light sprinkle is worth trying, though. You can also use the compost toilet vent fan Thanks for doing so many awesome videos! Cheers! 😊
My last trip I just used dirt from the supermarket. Before I used to mix it with my wood pellets that I also use for my heating system. And with pellets definitely smells a lot less.
We toss them in the back of our truck. For a weeks worth of boondocking we would end up with probably three bags to dispose of. If we happen to be overlanding, we have a bag on the back of our hummer for trash. They would have to go in there.
Yeah we have a 5 gal bucket with a lid and for the camper I use the small kitty litter jug so it takes up less space. If we're going to be on an extended trip, we just take the 5 gal bucket too. Works out great :)
Cool stuff. Hey when it comes to the potty you have to do what you have to do. Have y'all looked at composting toilets? If you do look at the Airhead. They last a long time for the number 2's and you get a good amount on the number 1's. Great share.
We've been using this in our bucket toilet and in our kitty's litter for years...used to use sawdust, but this is more compact to carry and have on hand.
I'd go with a jar and dump it once I got to indoor plumbing. Jmo. Pickle jars are just about the right size, and even women shouldn't need any special pee "scoop" to get it in there.
the carbon in the wood attracts the nitrogen in the urine and binds to it , keeping the nitrogen from degrading into ammonia ,thus keeping the smell down
Oh I know what you mean. That's the main reason I wanted a potty. That middle of the night going is not something I want to do outside or have to walk to lol.
I use Lasyl or other poo gels. They don't take up any space and solidify everything. You don't even need to separate solid and liquid because there is no liquid.
Hi, I have a question. Where can I buy the plastic container that you have in the video with the toilet seat? Who sells that kind? Thanks for your information.
We bought ours from Walmart online. But they also used to be available at Amazon. It’s a Reliance Hassock Portable Toilet. It came with all of it. The shel, lid and inside removable bucket.
Had to see what all the fuss was about. I use my potty only after dark. But I empty every morning. I use copious amount of toilet paper. In fact I throw on any paper napkins, paper towels or tissue I've gone through during the day to absorb the contents. I might have to try the pine pellets, so I can boondock for more than a night. Good video.
Haha, right! I don't get it!! I don't think you'll be disappointed in the pine pellets. I went four days on it last time we went out. I was pushing on purpose to see how long I could go. I think maybe I could have gone one more day, but didn't want it to backfire on me. So went ahead and changed it out. Also, time frame will depend how much it's used. Someone that doesn't go real often could probably go much, much longer.
After using it and adjusting over time, for us, about 2 inches in the bottom is sufficient and will last 3-4 days or possibly longer depending on how much it gets used.
Great vid! It's been 2 years since i last watched this video, and I'm still using pine pellets. I first used them for my bedside commode. Then, last year, i took a 6 month road trip in my converted DGC camper across the US. And I gotta say, this method never failed me! My only drawback was that i didn't have space to store my TS 40-pound bag, so i ran out of the supply i packed. However, while on the road, i found that i didn't have any problem finding the 20 lb or less bags of the "Feline Pine" brand in Petco and Petsmart. Though more expensive than the TS brand, it was still worth the cost for me to keep the odor away and have the ease of disposal that this method offers. Recently, i ordered a product called LaSyl. it is supposed to be a super absorbent powder. I will experiment with that at home and see how that works out. Hope it checkout because it would take up so much less space. I would literally be able to carry a years supply without any issues. But, if it doesn't work out, i always have my trusted pine pellets😁.
Awesome! So glad you’ve had a good experience using the pellets. It is handy that they can be purchased pretty much anywhere. Definitely cheaper, I’m sure, at farm stores. But still nice that they’re available in other stores too. We’re around 4 years using the pellets and still use them to this day 😁. Thanks for coming back and updating us on how they’ve worked for you.
No I do not add any pine pellets. However, if I do go number two I will cover it. I use a plastic utensil. A litter scoop would work better, I'm sure. I don't use it for #2 if I don't have to. I mostly use for liquid as that's what I do much more often.
Thanks so much for the tip. Went out and grabbed a bag the next day. No smell, no leaky bag, and didn’t have to use a lot of it. So ok, I change out my bag every day because I can’t deal so yes I’m a weirdo. I was playing with essential oils for odor masking, now I don’t have to! Yip! 🙏🏽✌🏽💖
I find that poo pourri stuff works, but the smell can be VERY strong. Just use the tiniest bit. Keep it upright and well wrapped in plastic, because some things tend to escape their containers and I still haven't figured out how. Like Tire Wet for the sidewalls. Had a full bottle undisturbed and upright. Not anymore.
Thanks for the info. I have a cassette toilet that arrived today, but not a lot of room in the van for that. Planned on putting it in the 2 horse trailer for poo and have a bucket inside for nightime tinkles.
I was thinking about using pellets or something different in our liter box. I am also going to but a bag like that in my liter box. great ideas! Thanks for sharing this! great Ideas!
Depends on the area. If we don’t have an area that allows for it, it will remain in our truck bed until we find an appropriate place. Similar to throwing out a dirty diaper or dog/ cat potty stuff.
Thank you. I'm 80 years old and my septic system needs a complete re-do... although the plumber keeps it working so far. But when the washing machine sends water up through the two toilets because the line is clogged I need YOUR backup plan. EXCEPT.. when the system "goes down" I can get all the water out of one of the toilets . . . line the toilet with two 13 gallon heavy duty plastic bags . . . and continue the process from there.
Yes it does work for #2. But I would recommend you have a scoop or something to cover up with the existing pellets in order to keep the smell down. Depending how often you use it will determine how long it will last.
Thanks for this! Im heading out in my van this weekend for the next 9 months and am staring at the cat litter choices in walmart. 😅 Gonna try this out instead!
Yes! Try this for sure. So much better than kitty litter. We’re still using pine pellets and couldn’t be happier that we made the switch! Have an amazing and safe time on your trip!
In a grid down or other protracted plumbing outage, how or where do you dispose of the filled bags and their contents? I presume the bags are not biodegradable and shouldn't be buried... Thanks for any tips!
The ones I use are not biodegradable. As long as there is no local restrictions against dumping, it goes in the garbage same as a baby diaper, cat litter or doggy doo. However, if in a restricted area, we would carry it in the truck bed until a place that allows for that type of waste is allowed to be dumped can be found. You can dump and bury the contents of the bag and then put the bag in the trash. As long as you’re somewhere that allows for burying. Some peeps I’ve heard will start a compost pile. Which in an off grid situation where you’re not mobile/traveling, that may be the best option.
If you have access to a compost pile, that’s always a good place. Otherwise any place that allows for dumping of this type of material. Every place/state has different rules on dumping. Would be responsibility of each person. But the majority will say, it’s no different than throwing out a dirty diaper.
Thank you for this!!! I can attest to everything you say. As per your recommendation, I used it on my recent 4 day SUV camping trip in Arizona and it worked out GREAT! Thanks for the warning about how much it expands as well. As someone who has always been afraid of extended trips due to the fact that I #1 like every hour, this is a game changer for me. Exceptional absorption and odor control (for 1 and 2) at a great price. Thanks again.
Oh yay!!! I love that it has worked well for you. And thank you so much for letting us know. It is for sure a game changer, in my opinion 😊.
Thanks for your comment. Your post helped me make up my mind to use this.
For the purposes of killing odor, scented trash bags are better than nothing... but they're really only suited for holding trash. Non-scented trash bags are safe for water storage and can even be used as a protective garment that keeps fallout from binding to your skin. The scented oils that are sprayed onto scented trash bags will bind to radionucleides or pollute any water stored in them. Stock up on the plain-jane plastic bags! They're useful for anything under the sun
Second comment because I love your channel. Could you please try and prototype/use your current toilet for defecations? This topic is very important to me and I'd really love to find the best way to do this stuff
Yes we have used for #2. I have a kitty litter scoop that I use to cover it with either pellets in the potty or fresh pellets. This helps to keep the odor down. But if you go very frequently, you'll probably find that you need to change the bag more often. Unfortunately, there is no way to tell someone exactly how to use this set up. It really boils down to how often you use the potty. It's just something you would have to give a go at and see what is the best way it will work for you. But I do hope this helps you some.
I had used pine shavings from Tractor Supply for several years in my compost toilet that I keep upstairs for middle of the night duty calls. It worked okay as long as I covered each use well. But I experienced the full "flowery" scent when dumping the bucket in my compost bin. Then I started using the pine pellets. What a difference. No odor whatsoever, even when dumping. I highly recommend them!
Right! They are awesome. I'm so glad our friends told us about them 😊
The pine pellets can be used on puke and pee accidents as well. Spills of all sorts can be soaked up!
Are the pine pellets flammable?
I have been using Pine Pellets as cat litter for 10 years. Game changer when you have cats.
@@HappyPlaceCamping I just converted the toilet in my other bathroom into a composting toilet and now I dont have to worry about flushing it if they ever decide to shut the water off for some ungodly reason.
Awesome! I have the bucket with the seat cover but didn't know where to go from there.
It's definitely a great system! We're still using pine pellets. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.
Thank you so much! We've been without toilets for about a week due to a burst pipe. We're using a bedside commode for disabled people, paired with a thick plastic contractor bag and a 5 gallon bucket. This works amazingly well! Our house doesn't stink!
That's awesome!! Love to hear that it's working for you.
Absolutely this! I am so glad you found actual composting material...it works much better for "our" use. The pellets are especially designed to absorb liquid, so if you have a sealing lid and sprinkle several handfuls in before and after use, you can use the toilet freely both ways for well more than a day for two people without any smell or nastiness. I do try to use outside "facilities" for "liquid dispersal" as much as possible. Use composting 5 gallon plastic bags and just throw them away...to compost with their pine. Pee away! The composting comes after it is gone!
Exactly! We’re on the same wavelength. Thanks so much for your comment.
Thanks!
You’re welcome. Thanks for watching. 😊
If you're worried about the weight being too much for the bag, use the bucket to transport the tied bag to where you plan to store/dispose of the used pellets. You can also double line the bags and only remove the top one unless there was a tear.
Awesome! Those are great tips!! Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and watching :)
Exactly what I do. It works great, I add a tad of yeast as well to help create good bacteria that’ll decompose contents a bit safer.
I use the same thing, I solo tent camp a lot in heavy bear country and don’t want to get out in the middle of the night surprising a bear (don’t ask how I know this lol) I add a bit of yeast as well, this helps create good bacteria to decompose safely. No smell but I do change it very often since I go camping for several weeks at a time. 👍🏻
@@carmenmartinez2882 That’s an interesting tip about the yeast and YIKES on the whole bear thing. That thought scares me for tent camping in some areas.
@@HappyPlaceCamping black bears basically are just looking for your food, is because I surprised her or I should say we surprised each other and she had a cub, she warned me but could’ve been worse and yes that was enough to use my toilet at night inside the tent.
I’ve used the pine pellets as well. They work great and really take care of the odor.
Thank You for a great tip, for using the pine chips, Enjoy Your travels, GOD Bless You all.
You’re very welcome. Thank you for watching 😊
Toilet videos, nobody wants to talk about them.... everybody needs one.....LOL. That's a good tip
Haha right! Gotta be done. Thanks for watching 😊
Thank you for posting because I was researching kitty litter and it cost more that 40 pound bag. I like the fact that I can line my rv toilet with a bag and use that with the pellets and the pellets control the odor. Then I saw a comment that was in agreement with everything you said and I will get this instead of kitty litter. Thank you again.
I think you'll be very happy with it. I know we are!! Thanks so much for watching and commenting. 😊
Oh my gosh! This sounds like exactly what we have been looking to find. We can’t wait to see if it works for us as well! Thanks for sharing!
You're welcome! We've been super happy with this switch. Hope it works for you, as well.
Yes, pine pellets rock!!! I just discovered these for my Luggable Loo.
Right! They work very well!
Thank you so much !!!😊
Thanks so much for watching and commenting.
Great tip. Following your instructions, I went to Tractor Supply and spent less than $8 dollars on a huge bag of pine animal bedding, and it worked great. It absorbs so well, I am thinking I might not have to divert the urine.
I don’t divert. That was a big no for me. The pine pellets work great and soak it up well. Odor stays down too. Frequency of use will determine how often you need to change it. Around day 4 has been my max length of time. So glad the tip has worked for you. I’m still using the pine pellets because I think they work awesome and huge plus that I don’t have to go in a jar 🤣
@@HappyPlaceCamping I think that traditional waste holding tanks is a dead technology, that most people will end up going the composting route, and the black water tanks will be used to hold more usable potable water. Pine bedding is a real game changer.
Pellet stove pellets is what we use. We wet the pellets before we use them so it's just a nice fluffy powdery material. Yup! Makes your toilet smell like a sawmill! Works Great!!!
We’re still very happy with the pellets. Getting close to 5 years now. Haven’t regretted the switch.
Thank You!!! I don't RV yet but this is one of the biggest concerns
I really love the pine pellets and have had many people in the time this vid has been up tell me they do the same or tried the same and were happy with results. If you're going portable and composting, I think it's a great optiont to use the pine pellets. We got an even smaller potty that folds up for the use with the suv/tent overlanding thing. And still using pine pellets with it too :)
Thanks so much for this idea! I've just upgraded my porta potty to a similar setup for the vintage trailer I'm rebuilding and plan to live in, and I wanted a better solution to kitty litter. I also have compostable liners for the bucket. Feels good being a bit more eco-friendly. 🤠
So glad it was helpful for you. We've been pleased with using the pine pellets. Hope it works for you too. Thanks so much for watching 😊
I don't know that that's true, tho. I used a bamboo toothbrush said to be "degradable." Guess what? It's still fully intact in my front yard...
See the E.T. Atari video game landfill dump doc. Those games from, what, 1980? Were still all right there, quite a few completely intact under 40 feet of trash. And that was mostly PAPER, btw.
You'll also find intact. newspaper down there from as early as the 1940s.
So, truth, that's mostly an expensive scam. I'd use it in an emergency, tho.
@@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823Composting requires the right ratio of materials, moisture, and air. Landfills tend to just dump everything all together, so it’s not going to break down optimally.
Have read that biodegradable bags disintegrate, they become small plastics that still pollute the environment....So perhaps something that sounds good, but turns out not to be?
This is a great video, so turns out we use the exact same pellets for our toilet, we also use it as kitty litter for our 4 cats and they also burn well in our little pellet campfire (bluesky). They are also pretty easy to find at TSC or other farm and fleet stores. - Kyle
Awesome! We’ve been very happy with using the pellets. They’re pretty simple to take along when we overland too 😊
Thanks. Stay safe camping.
Thank you very much! 😊
Great Video, I haven't tried this. I use coconut core for the #2, no smell but I have a diverter for urine.
I have seen your video. And I have no doubt that works great, but I didn't want to do the whole separation thing. I just want to sit and go and dump once later. Now if we were full time, that might be different. Thanks so much for watching 😊
Wow this is gonna really make a difference for us! Thanks so much for sharing it! ☺️
Awesome! Glad it will help. It’s been about 4 years and I’m still using the pine pellets. Love how well they work 😁
Just discovered your channel while researching composting toilet options, inexp0.
As an added bonus, I see the homemade camper in the closing... We've converted a cargo trailer in the beginning back in 2009 as tent camping became less desirable at our ages! Hubs made a homemade truck camper, converted an ambulance, a uhaul moving truck, remodeled a 19 ft and 28 ft travel trailers, most recently buying an older class A. Now to construct compost option...
Very awesome! We love our cargo. We’ve talked about doing a van, but I’m really kind of partial to the cargo. So glad you found us! Good luck in your quest for composting ideas.
Have you thought about putting the top of the plastic bag over your toilet seat instead of under it? - don't have to clean the seat often and if you miss whilst doing #2, the bag catches it all.
Interesting. Had never thought about it. Nice tip.
@nanniecath528 I'll try it. Excellent idea. Many poop thank yous. 💩💩💩💩
I'm trying to prepare for emergencies and looking for how to do it. No one seems to think about the toilet if you don't have water. Thank you for sharing the video. I looked at our local Atwoods and the carry the same thing for about the same price. I am going to pick up a bag next paycheck. I have been working on food and water....and this is the next most important thing!
Hope that it works for you. We've been doing this for close to a year now and still are very pleased how it works. Thanks so much for watching.
Live next to a very large lake :) that's our plan. We might have quite a few issues in this city, but potable, great water ain't one. :)
You can flush any toilet with some grey water. Dishwater. Bathwater. Old fishtank dump water. Plants love it, too.
Hi, a tip would be to use three or four tablespoons of "Snow Powder" after each usage, this will take all the water (urine) and humidity from the no.2 and convert it into dust (kids call it snow), and then use the pine pellets or any other material for smell control. By turning the urine into a powder, it will control a lot of the smell, remember the basic issue with the smell is urine and no.2 together. Hope this tip works for you.
Semper Fi
Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching 😊
what is snow powder? Kitty litter?
@@freedomexplorer360 Hi Regina YT removed my comments with links to Amazon. Snow Powder is a synthetic, child-safe powder when combined with water (any fluid), will flake out to snow look-alike consistency within seconds, kids use it to play, and when it dries out it reverts back to a powder. Search in YT for snow powder and you will see a few videos. This same material is been used as a "toilet" aid for refugees in camps as a safeguard for women so they don't have to leave their tents at night and go to a latrine and risk been rape. Hope this helped.
Semper Fi
@@PedroMartinez-nl1gr ¹
@@freedomexplorer360 Hi, no you can find it in amazon just like that "snow powder".
I use these pine pellets as kitty litter for the cats,mix in a little fresh step clay litter.It soaks up extra liquids and is very fragrant. It should last 2-3 days.After that, it smells like ammonia. The pine pellets are very light when used (but heavy in the bag not used). Just use like an inch to start, liquid expands it dramatically and turns it to sawdust. The fresh step clay litter is a little expensive but one of the lightest let's and the perfume helps with the outdoor. you only need to add a little bit.
Yes the pellets have been working amazing. Good tip on the fresh step kitty litter. Thank you so much for watching and leaving us a great comment.
I use pine pellets only (no clay or crystals) in the Arm & Hammer sifting litter box and it works awesome! I have one cat and one $6 bag of pellets lasted five months! Best part is there is absolutely no smell!
This makes so much sense. We have used pellets as kitty litter for years. Thanks for opening our eyes.
Yay! We’ve been doing this for over 2 years now and still love the results. Thanks so much for watching! 🙂
We use the Pine Pellets for kitty litter. It works great for all.
Totally agree. We've been super happy with using them. Thanks so much for watching 😊
I have a small rescue and the pellets work great for all. And off the grid they work for composting toilets.
And its better for animals as the kitty litter harms their kidneys if they lick their paws and it gets into their systemn.
thnx for the video. now that I finally got my van. this the kinda thing I need to know for my campervan conversion. what toilet to get n how to manage it is the #1 on my list.
Oh so glad it was helpful. Congratulations on getting a van. Hope you have many great adventures in your conversion 😊
So awesome for you guys to see your video hit over 100K. Never say it doesn't pay to poo! Haha. Congrats Felix and Jessie! Well deserved!
Right! Guess we should have known it would be a popular subject. I mean everyone has to do it lol
*thanks for the tip I am go to try this today going to find some now*
Awesome. Hope it works for you. We've been happy with the results. Thanks so much for watching 😊
We started to use cedar wood chips from tractor supply they worked well in our off grid Rv! Thanks for sharing! God bless!
Tony n Lee Ann
We have a friend that uses cedar chips. But not sure how well it would absorb liquid. So we went with pellets. Thanks for watching.
@@HappyPlaceCamping it worked pretty good for us! But I like the pellets they seem more absorbent than the chips! God bless guys!
Tony n Lee Ann
@@HappyPlaceCamping I use them as plant mulch. They absorb next to no water.
They don't do anything for moths tho (like dog food/clothing moths). You'd need that Hot Shot spray from Home Depot. 1 can sprays the 900 sf apt maybe 3x.
Put everything you or pets eat off of away, covered with newspaper or upside down.
Cover fishtanks completely with newspaper. Start from far side of the house and close up each room as you back out to the door, herding all other pets out the door as you go.
Anything small, especially birds, should be moved out, I'd think. I only have dogs and fish.
Never, ever leave dog food bags/treats/bones or the boxes they're shipped in, in the house. They go immediately in a container or in the fridge. Or both.
Of everything, moths are the WORST to get rid of. Roach motel type things DON'T WORK at my house. Hot Shot was the only thing that works.
Haha! Look what popped up in my suggestions today! Hey Felix and Jesse.
Haha that’s awesome!!!
What a great idea, best Idea that I have heard so far.
Thank you. We still use pine pellets and are quite happy with them. 🙂
Very useful infi. Thanks
You're welcome. Thanks for watching.
Many thanks 👍
You're welcome. Thanks for watching 😊
Yep, pine pellots... sure does the job... oder control is great.. i dug a pit in the pine forest wala !
It really does work very well. Going on 5 years and still using this method. Thanks so much for watching.
I use pine for my cats and people ask "why doesn't your cat box stink?" I use a combo of the genetic pellets and the Okocat brand clumping litter. Pine doesn't let things smell as long as they are covered. I would suggest a scoop on top each time of use and less just sitting in bottom. Pine pellets are $7.99 for a 40lb bag. Okocat $19.99 for 19 lb box. I tried walnut shells, not as good.
I'm a little confused by your suggestion to use pine pellets. Pine pellets are what we state in the video that we are using. And we get them for 5.99. We used them on a long trip and the pine pellets worked very well by themselves. We're happy with the switch. Thanks for stopping by.
@@HappyPlaceCamping just verifying that the lack of smell is true and the cost of generic pellets is cheaper than any other brand. The fact that they puff up I'd pour a scoop on top rather than fill bucket.
@@CandycaneBeyond oooooh ok that makes much more sense to me. Haha sorry. Yes we did begin putting less in the bottom because of the poofing. Didn't want them taking over the camper 🤣
I use wood pellets, similar
I know I watched this before. However we are building out a composting toilet for our rig now. Thanks for sharing some great information on pine bedding.
Hey that’s awesome! Does this mean you’ll be getting back into YT?
@Happy Place Camping We are hoping to get back into YT soon. However, it will be different content since we are not traveling full-time now. Do you use this same system for your toilet?
@@LivingCoast2Coast yup sure do. Hasn’t disappointed me yet.
These pine pellets bedding are amazing. I've heard Horse pellets are amazing too. Probably similar stuff. Thanks for sharing!
Yeah I would think same thing. The last bag we got had a horse on it. We've been very happy with the results. Thanks so much for watching.
I've been using the horse pellets for over a year now and it is the best option for our needs. It doesn't stink immediately and u can use it several times and it's biodegradable. We get ours at tractor supply and they are only like 6$
Great video, ive seen other videos where they recommended using Tank Treatment Liquid after doing #2
Hmmm not sure I’d do that with pine pellets as they expand when in contact with liquid. Plus they would soak up the treatment liquid and not have any absorbency left for urine. That’s what makes using them so great. Can go both 1 and 2 and not have to use a diverter. #2 can be covered with existing pellets or more added on top or even scooped out and disposed of if desired.
This will be fantastic! We have one of these stores in town. I have been using a gelling agent, and it stinks. Plan on picking up a bag when I buy the woodpeckers their suet!
Awesome. We still use the pine pellets and are still happy with them. Hope they work for you too!
This was a Game Changer! I went straight to Tractor Supply and bought a LARGE BAG of these Pellets which is MUCH CHEAPER than kitty litter and there is no smell or dust and weighs much less. It does swell up for sure. I just tie the bag up, leave it in the 5 gal bucket until I dispose of it. FABULOUS!
Right! It works very well. Been around 5 years and we’re still using this method.
Thank you.
You're welcome!
So ironic the solution is pine pellets. I've been using this for cat litter instead of the clay because of no dust, (and my current cat deals with Upper Respiratory Infection and flares up with the clay litter). Will use this when I'm ready for nomad life.😁
We're happy with the pine pellets. We've noticed several use them for their kitties. Love things with dual purpose. Thanks for watching 🙂
Thay is exactly what I have been planning to use for our composting toilet. Good info.
We're happy with our decision of switching to pellets. It's been less hassle and no odor! It's been so great! Thanks so much for watching!
I was just wondering, Where do you dump your waste after the bag is full?
Thank you ☺️
We dump ours in the regular garbage, bag and all.
Same place where used Diapers go
Thank you!
Thanks for watching 😊
Do you use that with number two as well? What about toilet paper or wipes? Do you cover over each go with more pellets?
Yes I've done both. I use a cat little scoop to cover #2 with existing pellets. I do not add more. Tp goes in the potty too. Thanks for watching 😊
Sounds like a good idea and pine should camouflage a lot of scent glad to hear it’s working out for you.
It has been working great. I need to do an update video to let everyone know what we've learned and how it's all working. Thanks so much for watching!! :)
Great idea! Thanks for sharing. I have an old 5' x 8' Cargo Trailer which I hope to convert to a camper. What size is yours? Thank you & may God bless you!
We have a 6x10. Built it out in 2019. Full remodel in 2023. Absolutely love it. We have a playlist with just our cargo trailer vids. We didn't show the original build in detail because we had only just decided then to start a YT channel, but we do show the gutting and rebuild in detail, if you're interested. ua-cam.com/play/PLZH4u_rNZy_Y0hhU1aDYJPK9xzu_Szvzk.html
@@HappyPlaceCamping Thank you for the courteous & friendly response, as well as the link to all your videos. I look forward to watching them. May God bless you & yours.
@@Georgecobb-s1v Aw you're so welcome. We truly appreciate you watching and commenting. We hope you have a wonderful and blessed day, as well!
I'm thinking about using pine pellets in my potty tent for #1 & #2, i wonder if i should start with just a scoop at the bottom of the bag and then add a small scoop as the "flush" after each use. Thanks for the tip on heftys.
For sure start with some in the bottom of your potty. I generally add in around inch and half deep to 2 inches deep. And definitely cover up #2 with either new pellets or existing fluffy pellets that are already in your potty. A cat litter scoop works quite well.
I really appreciate the knowledge of this product, thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
good tip thank you much.
You're welcome. Thanks so much for watching :)
I use the same system I like peat moss in the bucket its cheap and easy to gets well as smelling good, I'll never use a black tank again. Great info
We've never had a black tank, but can't imagine it being easier than this method.
Peat is a non renewable resource. Have you considered coconut coir? Gardeners use it as an alternative to peat moss.
Thank u for putting this information it sounds like a great idea , I will try it once I get my camper build & go in our first adventure
You’re very welcome!! We’re still using this method and haven’t been disappointed yet! Thanks so much for watching and commenting 🙂
Hi where did you get the bucket and lid thanks
This is a reliance portable toilet. We purchased through Walmart.com. Believe they were also available on Amazon. Not sure if they still sell them anywhere. We’ve had this for over 5 years now.
@@HappyPlaceCamping ok thanks
@@TraceyJones-tw1kk You're welcome
O wow! Excellent idea of using pine pellets instead of kitty litter.. ❤❤
It works super great!
thanks Felicity. Excellent information even for our minivan camping!
Oh for sure. It would work in any type of camper using bucket/compost type potty. Glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.
I have been using "Wheat Mill Run" from Big R for about twenty years for my cats and I can tell you it is better yet than the pine pellets! It clumps and totally control odors, you can scoop it and the rest stays totally clean so the waste will be even less, and it can also be flushed! It is about 15$ for a huge 40# bag!
Interesting! I’ve not heard of this. I may look into it. Not sure what Big R is, but maybe one of our farm stores will have it.
@@HappyPlaceCamping It is made by Manna Pro, it is high protein calf food, bran really. BigR is a competitor of Tractor Supply in the Western US at least. Take care! 🍀
@@eleonorabartoli2225 Ah ok. Thank you :)
great idea!
Thanks. Would love to take credit, but all a friends idea. 😊
THANKS
You are very welcome!
How well does pine pellets handle #2?
Works well. I do suggest having a scoop to cover it with existing pellets or adding more on top after going.
Hello, friend. May I make a suggestion? For your liquids, it will pretty much eliminate smell if you use a formaldehyde free, more natural black water tank treatment.
I lived in a camper one summer and just used a Porta potty for liquids and emptied it about once every 2 weeks. Each time I emptied it, I added a teaspoon of Happy Camper powdered waste treatment into the empty 5 gallon waste collection. Directions say to use more, but that's for large black tanks.
Anyways, my Porta potty was outside in a shower tent and even on really hot days, I couldn't smell the urine. So whether Porta potty or compost toilet liquids, this works great!
Not sure for solids in a collection compost container. I think an occaisional light sprinkle is worth trying, though. You can also use the compost toilet vent fan
Thanks for doing so many awesome videos! Cheers! 😊
Thanks for sharing the tip. I’m pretty happy with the pine pellets, but your experience may be of interest to others. Appreciate you sharing it.
@HappyPlaceCamping yeah, it sounded like you found your solution - but hey, we all help each other in sharing our tips. 😊
@@dontworrydehappy7104 absolutely! Thank you 😊
Good to info to share. Trying to see if an alternative like this would work for me. Do you still use this method?
Yes we do. And still love how well it works. 🙂
My last trip I just used dirt from the supermarket. Before I used to mix it with my wood pellets that I also use for my heating system. And with pellets definitely smells a lot less.
Interesting. Never really thought to use soil. Thanks for sharing that bit of info.
When boon docking for a week or so, what do you do with the bags if used pellets?
We toss them in the back of our truck. For a weeks worth of boondocking we would end up with probably three bags to dispose of. If we happen to be overlanding, we have a bag on the back of our hummer for trash. They would have to go in there.
Gonna try this asap! Thanks!
Awesome. Everyone that we know of that's used pine pellets are super happy with the results. Hope they work for you too. Thanks so much for watching.
One bag fills two of the square kitty litter buckets, which makes it really convenient for storage.
Yeah we have a 5 gal bucket with a lid and for the camper I use the small kitty litter jug so it takes up less space. If we're going to be on an extended trip, we just take the 5 gal bucket too. Works out great :)
Cool stuff. Hey when it comes to the potty you have to do what you have to do. Have y'all looked at composting toilets? If you do look at the Airhead. They last a long time for the number 2's and you get a good amount on the number 1's. Great share.
Well unfortunately, we don't have room for one at this time. But if we ever go bigger, we may consider that.
Great idea! Sounds like it works a lot better than kitty litter. 😊
It really does. Super glad we made the switch.
Thank you
Thanks for watching 😊
@@HappyPlaceCamping you are welcome
We've been using this in our bucket toilet and in our kitty's litter for years...used to use sawdust, but this is more compact to carry and have on hand.
That’s awesome! Yes, I feel it’s likely much easier to deal with than sawdust. Plus. I don’t have an easy way to obtain sawdust.
@@HappyPlaceCamping it’s another bedding material obtained at farm fleet stores. Or, from my carpentry shop. LOL
@@setsailatnoon ha well that would be super handy!!
Thank you for the toilet tip!! We use black colored bags. Black hides the mess inside.
Nice tip! Thanks 😁
Helpful! We try to only use #1 but definitely good to have for emergency situation😁
It's great for boondocking. With the pine pellets we've gone 3 days with no odors. Works very well :)
I'd go with a jar and dump it once I got to indoor plumbing. Jmo. Pickle jars are just about the right size, and even women shouldn't need any special pee "scoop" to get it in there.
the carbon in the wood attracts the nitrogen in the urine and binds to it , keeping the nitrogen from degrading into ammonia ,thus keeping the smell down
Interesting info. It does work well.
Going tent camping and was worried abt going 50x to the bathroom at night. Ty for the video.
Oh I know what you mean. That's the main reason I wanted a potty. That middle of the night going is not something I want to do outside or have to walk to lol.
I use the same tractor supply bedding pellets, good enough for a horse/critters in a stall, good enough for me! ( it does work very well).
Haha agreed! It does work very well.
I have used pine pellets with success. However, I found that Lasyl powder is less bulky and holds more liquid.
Oh. I’ve not heard of that.
I use Lasyl or other poo gels. They don't take up any space and solidify everything. You don't even need to separate solid and liquid because there is no liquid.
@@MonicaHernandez-yn8ct That’s awesome
Hi, I have a question. Where can I buy the plastic container that you have in the video with the toilet seat? Who sells that kind? Thanks for your information.
We bought ours from Walmart online. But they also used to be available at Amazon. It’s a Reliance Hassock Portable Toilet. It came with all of it. The shel, lid and inside removable bucket.
Had to see what all the fuss was about. I use my potty only after dark. But I empty every morning. I use copious amount of toilet paper. In fact I throw on any paper napkins, paper towels or tissue I've gone through during the day to absorb the contents. I might have to try the pine pellets, so I can boondock for more than a night. Good video.
Haha, right! I don't get it!! I don't think you'll be disappointed in the pine pellets. I went four days on it last time we went out. I was pushing on purpose to see how long I could go. I think maybe I could have gone one more day, but didn't want it to backfire on me. So went ahead and changed it out. Also, time frame will depend how much it's used. Someone that doesn't go real often could probably go much, much longer.
Pee is sterile. So you could use a camping pee rag if you ran out.
So how much do you recommend putting in the 5 gallon bucket so it doesn't expand so much?
After using it and adjusting over time, for us, about 2 inches in the bottom is sufficient and will last 3-4 days or possibly longer depending on how much it gets used.
Two words regarding this video: Bless you!
Oh gosh. Thank you. I’m still using the pine pellets and love how they perform. Thanks so much for watching 🙂
Great vid! It's been 2 years since i last watched this video, and I'm still using pine pellets. I first used them for my bedside commode. Then, last year, i took a 6 month road trip in my converted DGC camper across the US. And I gotta say, this method never failed me!
My only drawback was that i didn't have space to store my TS 40-pound bag, so i ran out of the supply i packed. However, while on the road, i found that i didn't have any problem finding the 20 lb or less bags of the "Feline Pine" brand in Petco and Petsmart. Though more expensive than the TS brand, it was still worth the cost for me to keep the odor away and have the ease of disposal that this method offers. Recently, i ordered a product called LaSyl. it is supposed to be a super absorbent powder. I will experiment with that at home and see how that works out. Hope it checkout because it would take up so much less space. I would literally be able to carry a years supply without any issues. But, if it doesn't work out, i always have my trusted pine pellets😁.
Awesome! So glad you’ve had a good experience using the pellets. It is handy that they can be purchased pretty much anywhere. Definitely cheaper, I’m sure, at farm stores. But still nice that they’re available in other stores too. We’re around 4 years using the pellets and still use them to this day 😁. Thanks for coming back and updating us on how they’ve worked for you.
Would LOVE to know your reviews and thoughts on using the LaSyl. (Space to store the TS pine pellets is a concern for us, too.) Thanks in advance!
So after every use do u add the kitty litter/pine? Or whatever is in there should take care of it? Talking about #2 thank u for answering!
No I do not add any pine pellets. However, if I do go number two I will cover it. I use a plastic utensil. A litter scoop would work better, I'm sure. I don't use it for #2 if I don't have to. I mostly use for liquid as that's what I do much more often.
Thanks so much for the tip. Went out and grabbed a bag the next day. No smell, no leaky bag, and didn’t have to use a lot of it. So ok, I change out my bag every day because I can’t deal so yes I’m a weirdo. I was playing with essential oils for odor masking, now I don’t have to! Yip! 🙏🏽✌🏽💖
Awesome! I love that it's working great for you. And hey, nothing wrong with changing it every day if you want. 😊
So the pine pellets don't have a smell at all?
I find that poo pourri stuff works, but the smell can be VERY strong. Just use the tiniest bit. Keep it upright and well wrapped in plastic, because some things tend to escape their containers and I still haven't figured out how. Like Tire Wet for the sidewalls. Had a full bottle undisturbed and upright. Not anymore.
Thanks for the info. I have a cassette toilet that arrived today, but not a lot of room in the van for that. Planned on putting it in the 2 horse trailer for poo and have a bucket inside for nightime tinkles.
That's a good idea. Thanks so much for watching.
I was thinking about using pellets or something different in our liter box. I am also going to but a bag like that in my liter box. great ideas! Thanks for sharing this! great Ideas!
So glad you found the info useful. Thanks so much for watching 😊
When you are out camping and need to dispose of the filled bag, what do you do with it?
Depends on the area. If we don’t have an area that allows for it, it will remain in our truck bed until we find an appropriate place. Similar to throwing out a dirty diaper or dog/ cat potty stuff.
Thank you. I'm 80 years old and my septic system needs a complete re-do... although the plumber keeps it working so far. But when the washing machine sends water up through the two toilets because the line is clogged I need YOUR backup plan. EXCEPT.. when the system "goes down" I can get all the water out of one of the toilets . . . line the toilet with two 13 gallon heavy duty plastic bags . . . and continue the process from there.
That’s great that this works for you. I sure hope you can get a permanent fix on your system soon. That would be no fun to deal with.
I didn't see an update where you used the pellets for #2 deposits. Does it work for feces as well as urine?
Yes it does work for #2. But I would recommend you have a scoop or something to cover up with the existing pellets in order to keep the smell down. Depending how often you use it will determine how long it will last.
Glad it worked !!!
Thanks for the advice. It's worked great. 😁
Awesome. Thanks.
Hope you find the info helpful. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for this! Im heading out in my van this weekend for the next 9 months and am staring at the cat litter choices in walmart. 😅 Gonna try this out instead!
Yes! Try this for sure. So much better than kitty litter. We’re still using pine pellets and couldn’t be happier that we made the switch! Have an amazing and safe time on your trip!
In a grid down or other protracted plumbing outage, how or where do you dispose of the filled bags and their contents? I presume the bags are not biodegradable and shouldn't be buried...
Thanks for any tips!
The ones I use are not biodegradable. As long as there is no local restrictions against dumping, it goes in the garbage same as a baby diaper, cat litter or doggy doo. However, if in a restricted area, we would carry it in the truck bed until a place that allows for that type of waste is allowed to be dumped can be found. You can dump and bury the contents of the bag and then put the bag in the trash. As long as you’re somewhere that allows for burying. Some peeps I’ve heard will start a compost pile. Which in an off grid situation where you’re not mobile/traveling, that may be the best option.
We use wood shavings in our composting toilet and they are pine shavings. That also works well
I've heard of many using shavings. I was afraid shavings might not absorb the liquid well enough. So we never did try them.
Yes! And on the bottom layer throw in the horse bedding pellets! Extremely absorbing 🤗
Where do you dump thebag?
If you have access to a compost pile, that’s always a good place. Otherwise any place that allows for dumping of this type of material. Every place/state has different rules on dumping. Would be responsibility of each person. But the majority will say, it’s no different than throwing out a dirty diaper.
Great info!!👍👍
Thanks for watching
How long does it take for the pine pellets to decompose or does it decompose ?
I have no clue. But since it’s all natural and from a tree, I would say it would have to at some point.