What goes in a first camp bathroom kit

We build frames, liners, and shelters for camp rigs. Here is the order of what goes in the trunk and what gets set up first at the site.

Start with the base frame

Pick between a foldable frame and a bucket. A foldable model packs flat under sleeping pads while a bucket holds loose gear inside the rig until you stop. Check the latch on our collapsible models before setting anything on dirt. Place the base on flat ground away from direct footpaths. If the ground slopes, clear small rocks until the bottom rim sits level. A stable base keeps the entire setup steady through the night, which saves you from adjusting parts in the dark.

Drop in the primary liner

Liners go on before anyone uses the setup. Stretch a liner over the rim and press the bottom down into the bucket cavity so it does not pull loose when weighted. We make compostable and biodegradable liners with a drawstring top. Add a gelling packet to manage liquid contents, or drop in a charcoal pouch before the lid goes down. Keep the spare roll in a dry pocket of your duffel so damp morning air does not stick the plastic together.

Add a funnel for standers

A silicone funnel gives camp members an option that skips the full seat. Our retractable and foldable funnel shapes rinse clean with camp water and shake dry fast. Keep the funnel in a mesh pouch on the outside of your kit container so it dries in the breeze. When someone needs it, they reach for the pouch without digging past the main bucket. Store it flat once the camp breaks down to protect the silicone shape from hard corners in your car trunk.

Raise shelter when trees run out

A privacy tent creates a dedicated space if your pitch lacks brush or tree cover. Our pop up shelter springs open and pegs down at the corners. Use the internal mesh pocket for extra liners and hang a camp shower from the top loop if your trip calls for one. Close the zipper door when winds kick up dirt. The shelter gives you an outhouse floor plan anywhere you park, keeping wind off the frame and keeping waste supplies out of common camp sight.

Pack it out in the trunk

Everything returns to the trunk in reverse. Knot the drawstring on the used liner, close the bucket lid tight, and stow the waste bag in a sealed travel bin until you hit a proper roadside trash can. Never bury a plastic liner. Wipe down the silicone pieces, fold the shelter back into its disc shape, and pack the foldable frame flat against the trunk wall. Keeping the kit together means your next camp departure takes almost no prep time.

Test the pop up shelter and the frame latch in your yard before driving out. Check that your trunk kit has enough liners and gelling packs for every night on your route. Pack out every bag you use.

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