Has anyone used a camp toilet instead of a bedside commode? A camp or portable toilet is like a real toilet. They flush and since the opening closes when not in use, there is no smell. The other advantage is that they can hold a week or two of use before needing to be emptied.
Some people even put kitty litter in the commode to absorb smell. Haven't tried that. My gosh, never in my life would I have ever dreamed I would be discussing such things. Haha. I was the free spirit after graduating that would back pack in the mountains with my friends. Geeeez, WTH happened to me??? How did my life end up like this? LOL
I agree that simply throwing away a bag is easy. I've been thinking about a camp toilet for a long time. The one thing that puts me off is the idea of pouring out 5 gallons of pee all at once. Right now, with the diapers, it's solid waste I'm dealing with. No splashing. Based on my experience with pouring out the steam cleaner, there's going to be splashing.
As to where you would empty it, you empty it in your regular toilet. The waste is stored in something that's a lot like a 5 gallon water container. Unscrew the lid and pour it into your toilet.
There are no chemicals. Not needed.
Yes, you can get them at Amazon or pretty much anywhere else that sells camping or RV supplies. They are pretty cheap, mainly $50-$100.
I would have to check height
Check stability
Can it be modified so that arms can be put on it so it makes it easy for someone to get up and off or seated safely?
And where would you empty a weeks worth of elimination.
I am sure there is a chemical element to them and would the cost be more than a commode? Keeping in mind a commode or adaption to a toilet would probably be covered by insurance where a camp toilet would not be.