Living off the grid doesn’t mean sacrificing hygiene or convenience. Our toilet options are built for self-reliance and sustainability.
If you're looking for the best off grid toilet for your cabin, homesteads, or tiny home, look no further. Off grid living and sustainability go hand-in-hand, and you don’t get a more sustainable, off-grid ready toilet than Cuddy.
Our top pick, Cuddy, is a composting-style toilet that kickstarts the composting process so you can transfer the solids to a proper compost pile to finish breaking down over time. It’s eco-friendly, easy to use, and doesn’t add to your household waste. Perfect for off grid living.
Don’t get us wrong, all three of our toilets are designed to be self-sufficient and sustainable. Each model has its strengths. Cuddy (in our opinion) just happens to offer the best balance of comfort, compostability, and off grid readiness.
Here’s where our other off grid toilets might be a better fit:
Our flagship loo with all the bells and whistles a portable composting toilet can have. With fan-powered airflow, an LED liquid level sensor, and easy-turn agitator, this toilet is a great option for long-term or full-time travel with the least amount of waste.
“The Cuddy has made vanlife so much easier—no smells, no stress!” – A Happy Vanlifer
Stripped down and simplified for an easier bagging experience. No fan, no fuss, just a reliable composting setup for those who like to keep it light. Perfect for camping and shorter trips, or anyone who is looking for the simplest, hygienic, smell-free toilet option.
"Great for weekend trips and no need for power hookups.” – Weekend Warrior
No composting, no chemicals, Li-battery power source, just push-button sealing for instant hygiene. The perfect fit for full time use, short trips, shared vans, or zero-mess campers.
“Like a diaper genie, but for adults. Totally odorless!” – Tech-Loving Nomad
Not sure which toilet fits your needs?
Check out our side-by-side comparison chart to find the best off grid toilet for your cabin or homestead.
Type
Self-contained composting-style with agitator
Composting-style (layering)
Separating sealing
External Power Needed
Minimal: 12v fan operation only
None
Rechargeable battery with any 12v power source
Composting Capability
Kickstarts composting: solids can be transferred to compost pile
Solids can be bagged and disposed or transferred to compost pile
None – wraps and seals waste
Odor Control
Excellent – separation + fan + optional external venting
Excellent – separation + cover material
Excellent – separation + fully sealed bags for solids
Emptying Frequency
Solids: every 2–3 weeks Liquids: 2–3 days
Solids: every 1–2 weeks Liquids: 2–3 days
Solids: sealed after each use, Liquids: 2-3 days
Disposal Requirements
Liquids outside or to greywater, Solids to compost pile or appropriate disposal
Liquids outside or to greywater, Solids to compost pile or appropriate disposal
Liquids outside or to greywater, Bagged solids with regular household waste or composted if using compostable bag
Best For
Cabins, full-time tiny homes, homesteads
Seasonal cabins, tiny homes without power
Part-time cabins, those wanting no handling of waste
Limitations
Requires compost pile or solids disposal plan
More frequent emptying
Need bad liner refill cartridges.
Off grid living and composting go hand-in-hand. With Cuddy and Cuddy Lite, solids can easily be added to your home compost pile, provided it’s managed correctly:
Not one from CompoCloset. All of our toilets are urine diverting toilets. Mixing urine with #2 is what creates that gross sewage smell. No mixing liquids and solids = no smell!
Yes! That’s why we love Cuddy for off grid use so much. Composting toilets are the perfect solution for off grid toilet needs.
Yes, with the right setup and patience, humanure composting is a great option for off grid living. Keep in mind that if you are using compostable waste bags, they do not compost the same in a home setup.
Liquids can be dumped every few days, solids every 1–3 weeks depending on use. For the S1, sealed bags are disposed of as needed.
Learn more about where to empty a composting toilet.
Absolutely. Our toilets divert liquids separately for odor control into an easy-to-empty container. There’s even a light indicator that comes on when it’s time to empty! No fears of overflows.
Cuddy is our top choice, especially if you want a long-term, compostable solution. But any of our models work great off grid.
Still have questions? Contact us and we’ll be happy to talk toilets with you.
