I am a fisher woman, who just purchased my first boat this year. I looked at the larger boats that had potties on board and plumbed. Upon doing a lot of research, I realized that numerous boaters had a smell issue with their potties and folks found them more trouble than anything. Well, I primarily fish at night and did not want to beach somewhere in the woods and risk fighting numerous bugs or slithering things that would likely be in the vicinity of my butt and lady parts. I am a Disabled Vet with knee issues; so hanging my tail and such over the edge of my boat was a no-go as well.
I remembered reading reading about a guy who purchased his wife a large poncho so she could go on shore and take care of "business." Well as I said above, shoring at night was not an option for me. Long story short...I purchased 3 large ponchos for me and my family along with a Luggable Loo (bucket with a toilet seat).
These ponchos I purchased were very large, long and roomy. I just put my arms on the inside; opened the top to my Loo, making sure my poncho was on the outside of the toilet seat top; I sit down and comfortably do whatever I need to do. I have sit on the smaller, lower porta-potties and they hurt my knees a lot and are awkward to get up from, especially on a boat. However, this setup is fantastic. I have some clumping kitty litter in the bucket and pretty much just smell the litter scent. Just get a small, but durable litter scooper and keep some plastic bags with you. Scoop out the "debris," put it in a bag and dispose of it in an appropriate place...not the woods or in the water. Tidbit...it is best to keep something plastic over the Loo to keep moisture from getting in. We originally did not and caught a wretched mess cleaning the super gooey-clumped litter out of the Loo. It is also best to clean it after each use to be on the safe side. You could also use the bio-enzyme liquid stuff; however, I found that to be very nasty and the liquid would cause a serious mess if the bucket is accidentally knocked over.
Because my poncho is so big, I am also able to do hit the Loo around other boaters who have not idea what I am doing, unless they are watching me like a hawk. It simply looks like I am sitting down with a poncho on. There is plenty of room for wiping and situating clothing before I take off the poncho.
I was recently in Tennessee fishing and bought one of these for me to use, primarily for shore bathroom use...daytime of course. I think hunters, boaters, fishermen, campers and other outdoorsmen or women will find these to be comfortable and very functional. I am an over 200lb chic (big-boned, but still as cute as a button) and the Luggable Loo holds my weight just fine. I feel totally secure and have not had problems at all using it!!! While there may be cheaper solutions out there, this Loo fits my needs absolutely fine and seems durable enough to last a very long time in all sorts of conditions.
I highly recommend these Loos for not just women but for men, kids, the elderly and on land or sea!!!
| Color | Gray |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 13.5"D x 13"W x 15.3"H |
| Material | Plastic |
| Brand | Reliance Controls |
| Item Weight | 3.06 Pounds |
| Installation Type | Floor Mounted |
| Shape | Round |
| Seat Material Type | Polypropylene |
| Manufacturer | Reliance Products |
| UPC | 060823985403 060823985304 772259323642 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00060823985304 |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 16.45 x 14.88 x 14.33 inches |
| Package Weight | 1.62 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 34 x 37 x 32.5 inches |
| Brand Name | Reliance Controls |
| Model Name | Luggable Loo |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Part Number | 9853-13 |
| Included Components | bucket |
| Size | 13.5 inch x 13.0 inch x 15.3 inch |
| Sport Type | Camping & Hiking |
