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Super Simple

Four steps. A couple of minutes a week.

1. Line with a bag

Any 8/9 gallon bag lines the solids bin. Add a ¾" layer of coco coir or wood chips to the bottom.

2. Go normally

For #1s the built in urine diverter redirects liquid to a dedicated 1.7-gallon bottle. #2 open the covering pates and relax. Cuddy Lite's large dropzone means no aiming. Solids land on the layering material. Liquid + solid never mix.

3. Add a sprinkle after each #2

A small sprinkle of coco coir or wood chips after each use keeps things fresh. The same bag typically lasts a couple of days / 8–12 uses.

4. Tie and bin

When the bag is about ⅔ full, tie it off and bin it. Swap in a fresh bag. That's it.

What to use for layering: Coco coir bricks are the most popular — compact to store, widely available, no prep needed with wood chips. Pine pellets (horse bedding from Tractor Supply) are another favourite. Any carbon-rich organic material works. "Wood chips are easier and less messy since you don't have to rehydrate them first." — Bearfoot Theory


Cuddy Lite vs Other Toilets

Other Toilets

Retractable solids cover — hides contents and blocks odour between uses

One-way valve for the urine bottle — ammonia odor stays sealed in

Black opaque urine bottle — discreet to carry and empty in public

LED pee full indicator light — no guessing, no overflow

Hinged seat stays upright — hands-free when emptying

Flush-wall hinge — lid opens flat, fits the tightest van spaces

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Common Questions

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  • Coco coir is the most popular — compact to store, widely available, and easy to use. Wood chips work well too and don't need rehydrating first. Pine pellets (horse bedding from Tractor Supply) are a popular budget option. Any carbon-rich organic material works fine — Cuddy Lite isn't fussy.

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  • Every couple of days for 2 people — roughly 8–12 uses. The retractable cover means the same bag stays fresh between uses. When it's about ⅔ full, tie it off and bin it. Takes under a minute.

  • No external power or venting required — just a standard 9V battery for the LED urine indicator. That's one of its biggest advantages for van builds where you don't want extra wiring or holes in your van.

  • The Cuddy has an agitator and a full composting system — waste breaks down over time, meaning you can go up to 2–3 weeks between empties for 2 people. Cuddy Lite has no agitator — you bag and bin every few days instead. Cuddy Lite is simpler and needs no power. Cuddy is better for full-time living where longer hold capacity matters.

Simple. Clean. Off-grid.
This is Cuddy Lite.

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