{"id":6306,"date":"2020-02-26T15:19:16","date_gmt":"2020-02-26T15:19:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=6306"},"modified":"2025-12-04T09:29:21","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T09:29:21","slug":"portaloo-stool","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=6306","title":{"rendered":"Portable loo, and acutrements."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><span class=\"ux-textspans ux-textspans--BOLD\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=15445\">CarpLife Bivvy Loo<\/a>,<br \/>\n<\/span>Darren drums. <span style=\"color: #99ccff;\">(<\/span><span style=\"color: #99ccff;\">Leak-proof containers).<br \/>\n<\/span>The Pee bottle.<span style=\"color: #99ccff;\"><em><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Portaloo seat.<\/span> (now replaced).<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Our expectations and reasoning behind this.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nThe basic kit.<span style=\"color: #99ccff;\"> (Sorry, this photo needs updating).<\/span><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7598\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_3664a-.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_3664a-.jpg 2487w, https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_3664a--300x230.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_3664a--1024x784.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_3664a--150x115.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_3664a--768x588.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_3664a--1536x1175.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_3664a--2048x1567.jpg 2048w\" alt=\"\" width=\"2487\" height=\"1903\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"ux-textspans ux-textspans--BOLD\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=15445\">CarpLife Bivvy Loo<\/a>. <span style=\"color: #99ccff;\">(the replacement for the Portaloo seat).<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/CarpLife-Bivvy-Loo-01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"5040\" height=\"3354\"><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=22001\">Darren drums<\/a>. <span style=\"color: #99ccff;\">(Leak-proof containers, see <a style=\"color: #99ccff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=5670\">storage<\/a>).<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16537\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Darren-drums.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1086\" height=\"1845\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Darren-drums.jpg 1086w, https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Darren-drums-177x300.jpg 177w, https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Darren-drums-603x1024.jpg 603w, https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Darren-drums-88x150.jpg 88w, https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Darren-drums-768x1305.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Darren-drums-904x1536.jpg 904w, https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Darren-drums-500x849.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Darren-drums-800x1359.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/span><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Pee bottle may require some practice for the ladies. <span style=\"color: #99ccff;\">(the she-wee may be an option).<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7599\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_3713-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1437\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #99ccff;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><br \/>\n<em>Scraped.&nbsp;<\/em> The Portaloo seat,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Now retired as it collapsed.<\/span> (fortunately not in use at the time, see <a style=\"color: #99ccff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=415\">follies<\/a>).<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6305\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_3482-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_3482-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_3482-300x267.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_3482-1024x912.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_3482-150x134.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_3482-768x684.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_3482-1536x1368.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_3482-2048x1824.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Possibly more photos and a full write-up to follow soon.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In-use <\/strong><em><strong>reviews.<\/strong><br \/>\nKeep 1 s &amp; 2 s separate, if possible.<br \/>\nLeak-proof containers, container size dependent on the planned trip. Nappy sacks and double bags. For us, the seat is an optional luxury, but if we have the grandkids with us may for a while be a necessity, along with the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=6077\"> loo tent<\/a>.<br \/>\nLeak-proof containers known as Darren drums in the caving world are used to transport a multitude of items underground (so if they\u2019re in our van, check before opening it might not be my camera kit).<br \/>\nOur van has curtains, so it can be made reasonably private.<br \/>\nPee bottle, dispose of it discreetly ASAP.<span style=\"color: #99ccff;\"> (the contents, not the container).<\/span><br \/>\nIt must be emphasised that it&#8217;s a good idea to know what particular bits of kit are used for. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"smilies\" title=\"Embarassed\" src=\"https:\/\/club8090.co.uk\/forum\/images\/smilies\/icon_redface.gif\" alt=\":oops:\" width=\"15\" height=\"15\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"smilies\" title=\"Laughing\" src=\"https:\/\/club8090.co.uk\/forum\/images\/smilies\/icon_lol.gif\" alt=\":lol:\" width=\"15\" height=\"15\"><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Our conclusions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Other related or affected items.<\/strong><em><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=6077\"> Loo tents<\/a>. <span style=\"color: #99ccff;\">(See <a style=\"color: #99ccff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=16683\">Base camp or longer stay tents<\/a>).<\/span><\/em><br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=4428\">Entrenching tool<\/a><\/em><em>.<span style=\"color: #99ccff;\">&nbsp;(normally stored in the van, <\/span><\/em><span style=\"color: #99ccff;\"><em>see <a style=\"color: #99ccff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=5720\">recovery tools<\/a><\/em><em>).<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><em>Small trawl, paper &amp; lighter. <span style=\"color: #99ccff;\">(see <\/span><\/em><span style=\"color: #99ccff;\"><em>For use away from the van in&nbsp;<\/em><em><a style=\"color: #99ccff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=6046\">Privacy &amp; hygiene<\/a><\/em><em>).<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=6077\">Loo tent<\/a> storage between the Swing-out arm &amp; van. <span style=\"color: #99ccff;\">(possibly canvas.<a style=\"color: #99ccff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=5670\"> see Storage<\/a>).<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=15445\">Bivvy loo<\/a> storage between the arm &amp; van. <span style=\"color: #99ccff;\">(possibly canvas, <a style=\"color: #99ccff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=5670\">see Storage<\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #99ccff;\"><em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Categorie link pages:-<\/strong><br \/>\n&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=48\">Reviews<\/a>.<br \/>\n&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=413\">General use &amp; Camping.<br \/>\n<\/a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=827\">For use with the van.<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=6046\">Privacy &amp; hygiene.<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Portable loo, and accoutrements.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Thanks for reading.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-6760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/avatar-d.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 152px) 100vw, 152px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/avatar-d.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/avatar-d-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/avatar-d-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/avatar-d-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/avatar-d-100x100.jpg 100w\" alt=\"\" width=\"152\" height=\"152\"><br \/>\n.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CarpLife Bivvy Loo, Darren drums. (Leak-proof containers). The Pee bottle. The Portaloo seat. (now replaced). Our expectations and reasoning behind this. The basic kit. (Sorry, this photo needs updating). CarpLife Bivvy Loo. (the replacement for the Portaloo seat). Darren drums. (Leak-proof containers, see storage). The Pee bottle may require some practice for the ladies. (the &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=6306\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Portable loo, and acutrements.&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":827,"menu_order":5,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-6306","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6306","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=6306"}],"version-history":[{"count":23,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6306\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22214,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6306\/revisions\/22214"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/827"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=6306"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}