Portable toilets

The Best Portable Toilets to Go Anywhere With Comfort

Whether you’re camping in the wild, traveling in your van, or looking for an easy on-the-go toilet for seasonal cabins, our portable toilets deliver convenience, hygiene, and freedom.

WaterlessChemical-freeUrine-divertingNo black tank
The Best Portable Toilets to Go Anywhere With Comfort
Best pickCuddy Lite Portable Composting Toilet

Composting

24 reviews

Cuddy Lite is a no-fuss, easy-to-manage option that’s perfect for people who are looking for a straightforward composting toilet for occasional trips.

Compact & Lightweight Pre-Bagged Waste System User-Friendly Easy Toilet Paper Disposal Easy to Clean Ideal for Part-Time Use
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Cuddy Composting Toilet

Composting

32 reviews

Meet Cuddy, the best composting toilet for your lifestyle. Perfect for long-term adventures, off-grid living, or anyone who requires a more sustainable solution with minimal maintenance.

Self-Contained System Reduced Emptying Agitator Mechanism Odorless Condenses Waste
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Sold outS1 Dry Flush Sealing Toilet

Dry flush sealing

7 reviews

The S1: Push a Button. Waste Disappears. Traditional dry flush toilets just mix everything together and hope for the best. The S1 doesn’t.

Push-button sealing system No composting required No powders needed
S1 Dry Flush Sealing Toilet – 12V (No Battery)

Dry flush sealing

This version of the S1 Dry Flush Sealing Toilet has no internal battery and runs straight off your rig’s power. There’s nothing to charge and nothing to remember.

Runs off your 12V system Nothing to charge Same footprint as Cuddy
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Sold outThe Cuddy Travel Bag

Accessory

100% Australian Made at Aussie Canvas The Cuddy travel bag is the perfect solution for overland and adventuring....

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Bamboo Seat Cover

Accessory

12 reviews

Crafted from sustainable bamboo, this seat cover not only adds a touch of warmth but is also built for...

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Why Cuddy Lite is the Best Portable Toilet

Cuddy Lite’s simple design makes it perfect for short trips, off-grid adventures, emergencies, and anywhere you need a grab-and-go toilet solution.

Ultra-Lightweight & Compact

Easy to carry, move, and store.

No External Power Needed

Only needs one 9V battery.

Odor-Managed

Urine diversion eliminates smell.

Quick Setup & Emptying

Ready to use in minutes, with simple solids and liquids disposal.

Budget-Friendly

Affordable without sacrificing quality.

Upgradable

Start out simple, upgrade to a sealing toilet later with our dry flush adapter kit.

Cuddy composting toilet with the lid open to show the agitator inside
Composting

Other Portable Toilet Options

Cuddy: For Longer Trips & Lower Maintenance

If you want more time between empties and the option to compost your solids, Cuddy adds a solids agitator and fan to kickstart the process for you. It’s ideal for extended use on the road, in a tiny home, or even on a boat!

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Compare Our Portable Toilets

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Cuddy
Cuddy Lite
S1 Dry Flush
Weight & Portability
Compact but slightly heavier
Lightest & easiest to carry
Portable but heavier due to the sealing mechanism
Power Needed
Minimal: 12V fan only
No power or wiring needed (a 9V battery runs the urine indicator light)
S1 12V: runs off your 12V system, no battery
Odor Control
Excellent: separation + fan + optional external venting
Very good: separation + covering medium
Excellent: separation + fully sealed bags for solids
Emptying Frequency
Solids: 2–3 weeks · Liquids: 2–3 days
Solids: a fresh bag every 8–12 uses · Liquids: 2–3 days
Solids: each #2 sealed, bin emptied every 2–3 uses · Liquids: 2–3 days
Best For
Extended trips, liveaboard RVs, boats, and vans, homesteads
Short trips, off-grid camping, seasonal cabins
Occasional to full-time use, no-handling preference
Price
Mid-range
Most affordable
Higher-end

FAQ

Common FAQs about Our Portable Toilets

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What makes Cuddy Lite the best portable toilet?

Cuddy Lite is our lightest, most compact model. It needs no power or wiring (a 9V battery runs the urine indicator light), is easy to carry, and simple to set up anywhere. With urine diversion to reduce odors and quick emptying, it’s ideal for camping, van travel, hunting trips, and seasonal cabins.

How does Cuddy Lite control odor without a fan?

As a urine diverting toilet, it eliminates the mixing of solids and liquids, which is the primary culprit of that icky sewage smell.

How often do I need to empty a portable toilet?

It will depend on how many people are using it. On average, Cuddy Lite needs a fresh bag every 8–12 uses, and Cuddy lasts two people 2–3 weeks. The S1 seals about 20–25 #2s per liner roll, and you empty its solids bin every 2–3 uses. For urine, you’ll need to empty every 2-3 days (more often if more people are using it). With the urine indicator light on all three models, you’ll never have to worry about the urine bottle overflowing!

Can I use a portable toilet indoors and outdoors?

Yes! That’s the beauty of our portable toilets. Since there’s no smell, they are the perfect toilet for indoor use and for using outdoors.

Can I use a portable toilet long-term?

Yep! Although Cuddy Lite requires more frequent emptying, many people prefer the simplicity and use it for their full-time toilet in their RV, campervan, or tiny house.

What’s the difference between Cuddy Lite and the regular Cuddy?

The main differences are:

  • Cuddy Lite: Lighter, no fan, no agitator, no external power needed, lowest price, most portable.
  • Cuddy: Ventilation fan (must be connected to an external power source), built-in agitator, longer time between empties.
How do I dispose of a portable toilet’s contents?

For CompoCloset’s portable toilet models, urine goes down a toilet, at a dump station or onto soil by a mature tree. Check local rules.

Depending on your model, solids are either emptied into a compost pile, bagged and disposed of responsibly, or bagged and sealed and added to regular household waste.

→ Learn more about how and where to empty a composting toilet.

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Ready to Go Freely with a Portable Toilet?

From quick weekend getaways to months-long adventures, our portable toilets fit every need. But if you want the lightest, simplest, most portable choice, Cuddy Lite wins every time.

Still have questions? We love talking toilets! Contact us and we’ll answer.

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Cuddy Lite Portable Composting Toilet is easy to carry and perfect for off grid camping.