Recent Price:  $149

The Dometic 970 series portable toilet is similar to the Camco toilet, and it also has both a 2.6 gallon and 5 gallon model. It’s also widely used at camp sites, boats, cabins, and backyards.

Compared to the Camco, the Dometic toilet seat is a little smaller, so keep that in mind. And when you’re deciding between the smaller or larger tank, the larger one will need less emptying, but it can also be quite heavy to carry. Just imagine what it’s like carrying a 5 gallon bucket.

The Dometic does have a nice feature, which is a pressure flusher. The pressure holds for a few flushes, so you don’t have to continually pump it. All in all, this is a fantastic, affordable option if you’re looking for a portable toilet.

There are quite a few very similarly designed portable toilets out there, including this Earthtec toilet that has a non-stick surface for easier cleaning, and this Palm Springs model which is maybe the cheapest version of a basic, no frills portable toilet. If you need to buy one for every tent at an event, the cheaper Palm Springs toilet may be the answer.

The Thetford Porta Potti has a battery-powered electric flush that holds 4 gallons of fresh water, and beneath that there’s over 5 gallons of waste water. In total there’s over 50 flushes per tank.

If you’re building out a backyard tent guest house, then maybe you’ll want to create a more permanent wood structure, like a cabin-esque porta potty. Alternatively, you could go with the Cleanwaste GO Anywhere, which comes with a portable privacy shelter.

The GO Anywhere privacy shelter looks a bit like a tall tent, and it’s setup just like a traditional tent too. It has a 4x4 foot base and is a little over 5 feet tall.

So while it’s convenient for standing, you’ll still probably want to sit down. The front of the shelter has a zipper that can be closed when in use.

The GO Anywhere system also comes with the toilet and replacement bags that can be sealed and dumped at a later time.

At the opposite end of luxury are the simple camping toilets that don’t have batteries or flushers or anything complicated at all.

For example, the Basicwise Portable Travel Toilet is a no frills toilet that has an integrated toilet paper holder, a removable waste pail, and that’s pretty much it!

You can line the waste pail with disposable waste bags for easy cleanup. The company also markets the toilet as a convenient camping seat, when the lid is closed. So yeah, clearly this toilet has a lot going for it!

Stansport makes this portable camp toilet that sits a little higher than most portable toilets, so you don’t have to constantly be squatting. It also has a weight capacity of 350 lbs, which means it’s capable of supporting a wide variety of adults.

Another super simple toilet is the Reliance Luggable Loo ($30), which is essentially a toilet seat that snaps on top of a 5 gallon bucket. You line the bucket with a garbage bag, plus some cat litter, and voila. That’s it!

The simplicity of the Luggable Loo, along with its dependability, snapping lid, handles, and easy to use liner system has made this a favorite for budget-minded campers.

Reliance also makes the extremely popular Hassock Portable Self-Contained Toilet, which is a more compact version of the bucket system and only about $40. The Hassock has a lid and even a toilet paper dispenser built in, along with a padded seat.

Many Hassock users have found that sprinkling Pine Kitty Pellets in the toilet makes the Hassock completely odor-free. It’s so stink-proof that you can keep it in your tent. After a couple days, the waste and TP breaks down into dust, which you can then dispose of in the trash, or flush, or even bury. Yes, really.

We bring this folding toilet by TRIPTIPS with us on road trips. It folds down into a very compact bag, and is easy to set-up. You’ll want to purchase disposable toilet bags of course, but we’d also suggest bringing along some port-a-potty gel powder to help absorb the organic material in the bag. Note that this folding toilet is a bit short to the ground, but for emergency purposes and portability, it is a solid choice! Don’t forget a privacy bathroom tent.

Reliance makes a third type of simple toilet that is more compact and packable than either one mentioned above. The Reliance Fold-to-Go collapsible toilet ($50) has little legs that fold up when you are ready to set it up for use. Then you can place a bag underneath - without a bucket - for easy cleanup later.

The beauty of the Fold-to-Go is in how incredibly compact it is. You could place this thing anywhere, even in the back of a car. It can also be folded for backpacking, and then bury the waste. To be honest, everyone should probably have one of these as backup for any camping or road trip or even a backyard tent. It’s really cheap, and much better than squatting.

Finally we get to the creme de le creme of portable toilets. If you took this thing camping, you may never want to let it out of your sight. Not only because it’s so aesthetically pleasing, but also because it’s so costly you wouldn’t want to risk someone taking it!

The Nature’s Head composting toilet is made in the USA, and was originally designed for sailors, meaning it meats all “no discharge” regulations and is U.S. Coast Guard approved.

This is a perfect toilet a glamping event, or to setup in your backyard next to your Bell tent rental. The toilet is completely self-contained and is water less, odorless, made with all stainless steel, and designed for harsh conditions.

Built into this composting toilet is an air circulation fan, which recycles the air and makes the toilet odorless. You can connect the vent fan to an RV battery if you don’t have an outlet nearby.

The porta potty is probably the most well known and ubiquitous portable toilet out there. Most people have used one, whether at a festival or town party, a construction site or park, or at one of the thousands of camping spots that have a porta potty available for guests.

So if you’re planning an event with a guest tent site, or even a backyard party, a porta potty rental may be simplest and best route for you. The average cost is about $125-175 per day, or $100-$500 per month for long-term rentals, depending on how many you order, and the quality of the porta potty.