**UPDATE** since this video was made Leave No Trace Principles have been updated for SUMMER 2022 and LNT is asking that all campers, hikers, etc PACK OUT ALL HUMAN WASTE. Yes, that means bagging your poop just like you would for a dog. PACK OUT YOUR POOP :) Happy Camping!
Heck just were a diaper and discard like a baby diaper. No squatting, then clean and dispose like you do a diaper. Keep the environment clean. Remember to use wipes, not toilet paper.
Be careful doing that, i have a criminal justice degree and you can get charged and have to register as a sex offender. I saw many arrested for peeing outside. I just go into fast food joints to pee. I hang in cities though.
Why are we so ridiculous about something EVERYONE has to do? It's like breathing, blinking, sleeping: a normal part of life, and it's so refreshing to hear you talking normally about it. Thank you for this.
It is natural but the reason human society developed sanitation and sewage systems was because human waste everywhere was a health hazard … it’s lucky that only a minority of people excrete in public places like this . If we all did it doesn’t make a nice thought :(
You are the first person brave enough to really talk about the bathroom issue. Most tubers won't even answer questions about it. Appreciate your candor and real experience.
I worked for Amazon for several months, driving one of those huge blue vans, during COVID . . . when there were no open to customers bathrooms anywhere. I used a pee cup like yours, but modified somewhat. I placed a quart Ziplock bag inside the cup, folding the top couple of inches outside the cup. Inside the Ziplock bag, at the bottom, I placed half of only the absorbent part of a baby diaper (cut the rest of the diaper away with scissors). I bought Dollar Tree packs of diapers - very inexpensive. When done peeing, zip up the Ziplock. Toss when at next trash bin. The portion of diaper absorbs the liquid and ALSO COUNTERACTS ODORS.
Do they give out Nobel Prizes for instructional RUclipsrs? You should get one. You are so clear and fun and fearless, and I'm so glad we're finally grown up enough to talk about stuff without a lot of fluff or unnecessary tap-dancing around the subject. So thank-you!
Ok I just had to subscribe after watching this video. Such honesty. Finally someone is not sugar coating it or glamorizing it. Thank you Brooke. You’re awesome. Your honesty is refreshing. I’m going to binge watch you now. You’re too fun!
Have found pee cup also. For pooping, carry a small stack of newspapers. Put 2 or 3 sheets spread on floor, poop on to newspaper, wipe with adult personal wipes. Place wipes on the poop and carefully fold paper with poop & wipes wrapped tightly inside into a small bundle & throw away in trash can when you stop for gas. If you are nervous about bundle coming apart you can place bundle in a plastic bag after you have finished. The wipes are great for a fresh feeling & clean hands. The newspaper has ink that helps with odor till you get to dumpster.
I was driving a few hours to visit family with my infant and became very "ill". I had cramps that came out of nowhere and had absolutely NO time to prepare, so without any shame, I pulled off and used my son's baby diaper. I already was good at taping them shut right away nice and tight and tossing them in proper receptacles. I advise keeping a few on hand because they will absorb it all (poo, pee, or vomit) and there is no concern regarding spillage. There is no shame in any of this, especially if you are sick. They are also great for your emergency kit if you ever should have to cover a bleeding wound.
I knew a woman that was in her 70s that had been mostly living out of her car for years. She had monthly income but had so many bad experiences renting it was pretty much the choice she had made. We were friends and as such I knew that she had bladder control issues and routinely wore an adult diaper. She told me this and it was because she was tired of having accidents. This meant that she would often have to use a bathroom that was suitable for getting "cleaned up". As an adult one should learn that you have to have respect for people that deal with their own burdens. Turns out she had cancer and was more or less "dying" the whole time I knew her. Found out that something urgent had happened and she went to the hospital for something that wouldn't ordinarily be considered that bad. She never left the hospital under her own power. Rest in peace, Kim. The diaper idea may be a good option for some people especially if you are going to be on an Interstate highway for hours because waiting for an exit ramp leading to a nearby bathroom or even just a place to park may be a mistake.
I started using plastic coffee cans. The ones with a grip, like folgers or maxwell house cans. They have a wide target and a lid. You can fit a bag in them. They are disposable, reusable, the perfect "her-inal" I keep one in my car for emergencies.
I had a really bad case of diarrhea after a Fourth of July potluck picnic and after several weeks of Imodium I took one Pearl size dab horse dewormer and that did the trick. Good to keep in your first aid kit and use whenever you're not feeling so good. A little dabble do ya! Haha! Safest drug that big Pharma ever made. The reason it works so well is that it does not kill the parasites but rather paralyzes them and when you're immune system takes them out it is also taking out all the bacteria and viruses that we're feeding on that still living parasite. I trust horse dewormer because horses have very sensitive stomachs and they're not going to add anything bad. Available at your local feed store without a prescription because the horse Lobby is so strong.
Yes and the biggest scam in American history is the “composting toilet! Not ONLY is there ZERO “composting” happening, but you can’t use a composting toilet WITH diarrhea, vomit, menstrual blood and tissues, or ANY antibiotics or strong psychiatric or chemo medications.. and human feces has OVER 300 TRILLION pathogens! Now that more people are camping as a lifestyle and even homeless, THEY CAN NOT poop in our dwindling forests, woods, land, etc. Pathogens sink into our water tables. The Colorado River which supplies CA with water, is so contaminated people don’t drink the water!
Another tip: While you’re experimenting with methods, you may want to buy some puppy pads, to cover the seat (or floor, depending) when peeing inside your vehicle. The last thing you need is a puddle on the seat, while trying to enjoy the open road. Lol.
Poop in a bag. That's what I came here for. Thank you for the instructions. Diarrhea in the night is one of my biggest fears when starting car living. Thank you! ❤ I've been using a Tinklebell for years now. I can whip it out like a dude and pee standing up. I never see anyone talk about it, but it is a blend of hard plastic and soft silicone while being open for easy cleaning. And you can use it to wipe, negating any need for toilet paper. The edge is smooth so it's not like scraping with hard plastic
Instead of a pee cup I have adapted an ice cube holder that usually would be in the freezer. Its the rectangle plastic container that is 7 or 8 inches high and as long as an ice cube tray. Its excellent. Never fills up, never spills, easy to clean and easy to slip between your legs when you need it, standing or squatting.
You are brave existing the car at night. Once I was in I was in. I always kept kitty litter, trash bags, wipes, soapy water, a bucket from Lowes, and Clorox. Yes, the drinking cups work wonders, but I kept funnels.
Feline Pine pellets are awesome for LNT practices. The pellets absorb all moisture and turn into fluffy, pine scented sawdust that also helps repel insects.
I'm retired and planning to spend the summer exploring the UK, camping in my car. This is an area that I'm currently researching so thank you for your frankness about a subject most people shy away from, even though we all need to do it: I don't really understand the horror people feel when discussing it! Thanks you so much.
While doing a road trip during Covid many restrooms were closed so I made a "potty station" by moving the passenger seat up as far as possible so I could squat on the floor board in the back seat. I used an old ice cream bucket that the pee could be dumped out of easily. That worked better for my balance in a squating position inside the car. I have used a pee cup as well at other times. For BMs (poop) I put a small plastic trash bag in an old ice cream bucket and did my business. I then placed that bag in a very heavy duty zip lock bag. To disguise it, I placed the Ziploc bag in a shopping bag and threw away in an outside trash can when possible. The Ziploc bag helped with odor control as well as spills. The next time I do this, I'll have a second bucket with a lid that I can store the BM filled bags until I can dispose... My dog was a little too interested in the poop bag. LOL
@@lanarkvillageflorida4456Especially if you use Feline Pine Cat Litter. All liquid is reduced to soft pine sawdust and the odor is controlled, including poopy smell. Used FP in a garbage bag lined 5 gallon pail after Katrina until the water was restored. My kitty used it for years. Luckily I had just purchased 2 large bags before the storm hit.😅
For #2 I use a 2 gallon bucket with noodle padding around the rim. I use a disposable bag with the small compressed wood pieces (like the pellets used in a pellet stove) or used in animal cages (purchased at north 40). It absorbs liquid & odor perfectly. I store my roll of disposable bags, TP, & zip-lock bag of pellets inside the bucket with lid when not in use. Works great for me. We use a pop up tent for a changing room/bathroom outside the tear drop if staying a few days.
As a parent I have traveled with a low tech potty training "toilet" and I think it's worth consideration. Some fold up, some are one piece...they are small, but if you are squatting you aren't sitting on them anyway the size is less important. Some of them have a removable bowl that you can put a plastic bag on. Keeping an umbrella (or two) in your vehicle for privacy can be really helpful as well.
I was thinking of this also, after raising kiddos & taking long car trips we always had a potty chair with us, I was wondering why no one else has ever mentioned this option
@@Lynn-zx3th I guess you don’t know anyone traveling with little kids, lol. We still used the potty for my daughter when she was 5 because she wouldn’t go into the outhouse. Everybody poops, and when you gotta go, you gotta go. Some of these ideas are great for peeing while fishing for hours on a boat. My husband uses an empty plastic 2 lb coffee container then puts the lid back on.
I use a 2 gallon bucket in a storage ottoman with a potty chair seat. I can seal the lid on the bucket and the ottoman won’t tip over like a bucket will..Then I have the ottoman to use as well.
So helpful. I have a medical condition that has kept me homebound, but I'm determined to take a road trip to go see my aging mother in law! Your tips gave me a lot of ideas to consider!
The Shewee is great after a bit of trial and error at home in the shower. You just have to be sure to press it up firmly onto your perineum rather than at the front. If you press evenly all round or harder at the front edge, wee can leak out at the back. The front takes care of itself if you press moderately hard at the back. The benefit once you have the nack is you have the option to wee standing up with just your flies down like a man. I put tissue in my pants first then pat dry and dispose. That way you can picnic toilet like a man does and don’t feel vulnerable pulling your pants right down and squatting. You don’t get wee on your shoes and you can also wee into a screw top bottle if you need to go inside the van. Love all these tips, Brooke. Stuff your best friend will tell you… xxx
Go girl is better - the she wee is hard plastic and the she wee is softer plastic so you can hold it to you and it creates a nice seal. I can stand to pee just like a gay now and I use it all the time!
Tried she wee multiple times - first in the shower where it worked pretty well (I think), then while out hiking. Tried pressing firmly, pressing loosely, firmer at perineum looser at front... ...and I peed all over myself every time hahaha.
When camping I use a large yogurt tub to pee -it has a lid and less likely to tip -place inside of a grocery bag -double safe. Love your honesty and common sense. ⛺️
I saw a post awhile ago where someone used a yogurt cup to pee into and then poured the urine into one of the small detergent bottles and secured the cap. She could keep the laundry bottle in a tote and carry it in somewhere she could empty it.
Started w portable potty. Has same condensation issues & kitty litter is added weight to carry(I’m in Subaru Crosstrek). I use female funnel outside. No squatting, can be wearing skirt & no one knows. The freedom of feeling like a boy is amazing!! (Haven’t been in snowy area BUT you know I’m writing my name in snow the 1st time🤣) I practiced practiced practiced in shower to learn pee funnel. In my suv I prefer my Nancy’s 64oz yogurt container. It’s low, it’s wide. It’s lid holds liquid without spillage. Put that doggie pee pad underneath & fold up for reuse when you’ve been "a good, good girl" & haven’t spilled. Just an idea that I use-no tp. None. I bought couple packs of washcloths@Walmart ($6 for 18) in white. I cut each cloth in 1/2. Just throw in with laundry. In my suv, I’ve got my hillbilly bidet squirt bottle to keep clean & healthy. After the Covid TP fiasco of 2020, I decided to save $$$ & the washcloths have actually been great. Also got few packs of black washcloths for, well, you know. You CAN poo in yogurt container, too. I don’t mix poo/pee. Pee is stored in detergent container til I find a public toilet. *IF you’re worried about someone seeing your bare bum peeing in trees-you will NEVER see them again. Stand up straight & proud with your empty bladder & no wet pants&go live your best life! Thanx so much for video.
There is never a time to be embarrassed about having to go 1-2. Been caught pooping in numerous times. By people looking to do the same thing. It’s okay.
I don’t know how you deal with that time of the month. Mine was so bad I cringe to think about not having access to a bathroom. Kudos to you for being so brave and traveling like you do!
My favorite solution is to use a plastic coffee jug with a snap-on lid. I can set it on a surface or hold it under me. Another way I go is to sit forward on the bottom of the cars' door-frame, and go on the ground. It is virtually undetectible as you are shielded by the car door, and have your pants only part-way down.
I do that, sitting on the cars door frame, with both doors open. If I need privacy from open side, I have a shower curtain and I use a magnet to put up the curtain on the doors.
Yes, sitting on the open car door frame works well, some splash back happens but easier to shield from by lifting your feet cause your bum is supported. Saved me many times while traveling for my job!! This country has so many beautiful, wide open areas thankfully. So ya definitely gotta plan to use some kind of toileting options if you are going to travel thru them. 😁👍My friends and family know that toilet tissue is an acceptable gift for me any time! 🤪🤣
Loved this video, I've been a (female) truck driver for 20 years and this has always been a big issue. Nowadays I use a large margarine container, lined with a large ziplock (for #1). This works great, because you can use it a couple of times and no clean up. I'm usually able to go #2 at a rest area or outside on an exit ramp, between my truck and trailer. Anyways appreciate this video, happy trails to you🙋♀️❤
My go one and 2 is, Walmart, RECTANGLE shaped, plastic small trash can. It fits front to back with no splash or miss. Scented trash bag and baking soda..You can also use the hard plastic big gulp 52 oz with hard plastic lid and handle, place it inside the can and then just empty that. It's great for inside the vehicle space and splash back wise.
When traveling a long distance I’m telling you the large cup with a lid has been a lifesaver for years but since c19 and traveling at different states… you learn really quickly how to pack down a car van or suv 🚙 for camping into at times. A hint I advise is when you go to the gas station let them know you need 🧊 and get the largest cup with a top.. they will charge you like 50 cents to 75 cents for the cup. And have some paper towels scented bags and baby wipes 🧻. And ℹ keep the odo ban spray in the truck 🛻 for sanitizing issues and freshing the vehicle from additional odors. Ty for this video 🔥🔥🔥
I love your candor, so good to see someone so happy about pooping in a bag! Not enough people are honest about all the tough parts of this lifestyle. My pee cup is a $1 dog treat container from Dollar Tree, it has a lid and a wide base and mouth. It works great. I really appreciate your approach so much, you are the real deal. I like that you mostly use a tripod, with the embedded action videos, better for those of us who get motion sick with some videos. Glad I found your channel.
As an ex traffic flagger had to go whenever or wherever we could sometimes. For squatting get long funnel for oil changes to avoid slash. Put 🧻 in cup before weeing it helps with smell and you can use multiple times. Keep lid on. Also ladies , keep skirt to help with possible creepy peepers if you need to squat. Lastly to 💩 get medical bedpan with lid, put in paper bag until you can dump it.
I appreciate the zoomed-in parts when she is illustrating a point that might be uncomfortable for some. I loved it and was laughing to myself (out loud in a cafe). I'mma try some of these. ***The late night situations part cracked me up. Never happened to me yet, but had some close calls the morning after. 🌄 All about preparation people! Appreciate the realness and helpful information 👍🏼 👌 🙏🏼
Pooping in a garbage bag really works. Done it at 2:00am in a snow storm blowing sideways. No messing around. Always keep a wide mouth bottle with me. Good tips.
After I had children, the amount of conversation that were about bowel movements and peeing was initially alarming 😂 This conversation is awesome. Thank you for the information. It is also cracking me up that I’m once again in a convo about the potty.
I too just subscribed and will be binge watching - unfortunately, I am looking at being homeless soon and plan on living in my car until I get into income based housing - I love the fact that, not only are you brutally honest but, you also take people like me - mobility issues - into consideration with your ideas and suggestions - thank you!
Also, get a large foldgers coffee container and you can easily line it and dump it out and rinse it out, either or. Works so good no matter where you are. Stuff it in a bag and go into a public restroom and dump it in a toilet or out in nature.
Girl, I feel you with the pee cup. The quart size to-go soup containers are also great and you can toss the lid on too if you have to keep it in the car overnight. I sometimes have 2 ready in case also. I love how raw this video was. I laughed out loud because this was so relatable!
I wholeheartedly agree with you!! This can be a difficult topic for some people to talk about but you did it in a very nice way. Yep the 5 gallon bucket is out, it was annoying me in my Rav 4 last weekend on my very first solo SUV camping trip. It just took too much space. I must admit the kitchen size plastic bag look like a decent solution when necessary. This is the very first video of your channel I watched, it just came up on my feed and I am going to go back to your first video since you travel in your SUV and so on. Thank you lady🙏🌹
Love her brutal honestly about something that anyone breathing has to deal with! Everyone poops & everyone pees. I honestly feel like pooping is powerful! It's apart of life. Love love love how you keep it totally 💯!!! ❤️
I got a smaller bucket at Wal-Mart and bought a child's toilet seat that fit perfect. I use grocery bags and 2 large hand full of saw dust. I prepped 32 bags and used my food sealer and sealed it up. Each morning I open the seal a meal bag and put it in fresh. It's wonderful. I put the toilet by the back door so I could get up easier.
Great video Brooke! I just started car camping (in state park) this past weekend. It's part of my grieving process after my wife passed late last year after 39 years together. Eventually, I'd like to car camping in off-grid area, national parks, etc. (for vacation). I appreciate the idea with the ripped trash bag for ultimate #2 (LOL). It's awesome. I think I'm going to add/modify my bicycle rack in the back of my Rav4 with a small tightly sealed container for bathroom waste (temporarily storage) in case digging a cat hole is not an option. Happy Camping Brooke and Pippa!
Thank you Paula. It's the most gut-wrenching pain I ever have to endure. With all due respect to people and friends who tried to comfort me by saying "time heals all wounds", they have no idea what they're saying. The widowers I have talked to including those who have been remarried, they all said the pain never go away! Btw, it has been suggested to me from many friends that I should start my own youtube channel as part of my journey which includes car-camping, future backpacking & boondocking, and post many of my writings including ones I wrote while I was in the hospital room with her. I had to fight for my visitation and overnight stay with her. I was fortunate that the hospital system relented and allowed me to be with my sweet darling to the very end. God bless you and yours.
Excellent video straight talk. You are right about the pee cup, they work well. I camped in a minivan for awhile, the porta potty worked fine for night time peeing, but I managed to do #2 in public restrooms. People need to stop leaving messes and toilet paper in parks and open camping areas or they will all be closed sooner or later.
I have watched a lot of videos about “how to” with all the bathroom questions because if you have not done it or figured it out … you want to know HOW you can do it…. well … I mean to tell you … most RUclipsrs do not explain it … which leaves those of us at home that want to venture out but can’t figure out those possible bathroom emergency situations and it’s holding us back…. You are so informative and the most honest, real person and video I have ever watched!! I subbed immediately after this video… I love your complete honesty, which I have not seen with other RUclipsrs
Thank you for sharing this! I just came across your channel today. My daughter (17) has wanted me to take her car camping forever, and the 2am poop situation is pretty much what's keeping me from doing it! You're a Rockstar! Travel safe, girl!
My teens HATE having to sleep in the car! But there’s 3 of us in a Civic 🤷🏼♀️ We sleep at WMs or truckstops under the lights, in the busiest spot I can find.
Huge fan of my "pee jug". It's a wide mouthed water bottle with a tight lid. Also, my house has 4 people and 1 bathroom so I have utilized a medium plastic cup from the recycle bin in the kitchen on more than one occasion.
First time watching and was happy to hear real solutions to traveling and enjoying the country without worrying about where to pee or poop as I'm almost 80 and had to deal with these issues from time to time. Thank you very much!!
For gig work I used an inflatable bedpan I bought on Amazon. It was a 2 pack for $6. I line it with a bag & a gel pad. Looks like those old school commercial paper towels. I think they’re called commode liners? Those are about $20 for 80. During Covid no one let you use the bathroom. I threw the sun shade in the windshield and have heavy tint everywhere else. Kept a roll of tp in the glove box, and had a giant bottle of hand sanitizer in the cup holder. Slid the bed pan under, pulled my pants to my knees, and sat down. Stood up and wiped, holding the steering wheel while I slid it back out from under me. Pull up pants, tie up bag, sanitize, sun shade, and back to work. Hope this helps. (*not big enough to use for #2!)
@@YeshuaKingMessiah Clearly, WE are not alone either. Maybe you need to spend your time on the channels that shame and poke fun at #vanlife people with your negativity, because it’s not needed here. These are for positive people trying to help each other with SOLUTIONS. No one thinks you’re cute or clever here. Go be “cool” somewhere else. Sorry you didn’t get enough love as a child. May you find peace. Like, why did you even click on it then?? Just LOOKING for negativity?
Great and honest video about a natural bodily function. Thank you. We use a bedside commode but we are fortunate to also travel and camp in a small 14’ camper. My daughter is disabled and is unable to use any public toilets. She is also in a wheelchair. Finding a solution so that we could continue to camp and travel was essential. Even on those trips where we stay in motels I take the potty chair. We can pull over just about anywhere when we have to go. I am sharing the bedside commode because it may be an option for some. If space is a problem there are folding ones. Happy travels.
Thanks so much for this tip! I use a cane and while I want to travel I know squatting isn’t really an option for me. A foldable bedside commode with a pop up privacy tent sounds perfect and I love the support handles :)
Straightforward practical video w smart informative options. I’ve used a pee rag for yrs while hiking and love it…works great and less TP to pack out. Almost purchased one of the pee “pitchers” for extended cat camping but didn’t want to deal w the no lid option forcing me to dump rinse and clean immediately during the night or in bad/cold weather. My favorite solutions are a urinal w female funnel at top that also has a lid or a simple coffee can (or similar) w lid. Just pop on the top and take care of disposal and cleaning first thing in the morning. Like yourself I mostly just pee outside during the day. Oh…and thanks for the tutorials! LOL!
Wow, you are one brave, down to earth lady. Everyone needs to know what to do when traveling and an emergency arises, far from a restroom. Or the right now kind of emergency. It's been real. I learned of many options I didn't know about. Homeless people really need your video. And if a disaster hits and people have to bug out with a backpack, this information is very useful. We can't always count on all the modern conveniences we've all become use to. Look at the people in Texas that lost all power, water and 100 people froze to death. All the emergency fixes for almost every emergency is on utube. For extreme heat, extreme cold, just check out the peppers and homesteaders, it's amazing the things you can learn. Thanks for being real and brave to help others 😆😆😆.
Awesome video. I'm in my 2014 Kia Sorento presently and I will also be going back to using a large coffee cup from the morning coffee, it's got a lid that seals, and can pee a few times per cup. #2 I have one of those hospital square plastic basins ya get when in the hospital, and place a garbage bag in it. The positioning...Front seat passenger side, kneeling facing the back of the car with the cup/ basin directly under. It works for me! I'm going to follow you, I like your style! Stayed in my Murano for 1 1/2 years. Now I have a different vehicle so am getting ready to travel cross country with my 7 1/2 y/o, 75 lb Lab/mastiff x. She's great company. You stay safe and joyous.
Pam Dee : thanks for the "positioning" tip of kneeling on the front seat. I'd much rather be inside the car than squatting outside between open doors; and with a sunscreen in the windshield, it's almost private. I can even imagine sitting on a lined bed pan on a seat to do #2. It couldn't be any harder than using it in a hospital bed!
A pee cup is the best option in car camping. But hold it to your area so no spilling. POO in a walmart double bag. Put bag in a bowl and squat. Works great if you are in need. Thanks for keeping it real.
Good honest information 👍. Thank you. I had only one poop emergency. I pooped in really cheap thrifted, small stainless steel soup pot with lid, together with (from a cheap bag) horse pellets and a little kitty litter in a compostceable bag. I forgot about it for weeks and when I finally found it didn't smell, wasn’t moldy or anything. Stainless steel wouldn't have absorbed the smell like plastic. (I saw this idea on line, I don't remember where, sadly.) I routinely pee in a wide mouth laundry detergent bottle with a screw on lid and handle (spill proof). I empty in public restrooms. Does develop horrible odor. I clean with soap and water daily, when possible and replace periodically.
I have always used a pee cup camping even if the campground had bathrooms! Because at 2am it was easier to use then walking all the way to the bathroom.. I have also used a coffee can 🙂
I love how you're doing this and being very open. LOL not many people feel comfortable talking about pee and poop especially nomads. I am a bigger woman and actually use a tupperware container for peeing. I like the fact that I can actually put a cover on it and depending on the Tupperware it doesn't leak
Agree on your peecup decision.. One fact..pee makes poop stink.. this to keep them separate is important if possible. A plastic foldgers coffee can w top is good for middle of night to poo..if you can manage it. Sawdust over poo can keep smell down it composts it. Can use a bag in can. Then toss. It's a good video sister. Your honesty helps people. Peace and God bless
Great video! The topic of a pee cloth... I have recently started using washable lite day panty liners. I no longer need them for monthly reasons but on the occasion where you sneeze and dribble.... they work great. They don't leak through, they fold up and snap shut and are ready to launder and very discreet. Even has it's own small laundry zip up bag so when you go to a public laundry mat its more private too.
Yes same here! Bonus is (if needed) we can pee outside and just pull up the pants, no need to wipe because of the liners. It’s so convenient! Any small drops are taken care automatically. 👍
@@cynforrest I live in Scotland in the Highlands where shopping for anything out of the ordinary is bought through Amazon... Regn Luxury Reusable Sanitary Pads, absorbing charcoal Bamboo. They come in different sizes for various flow needs. They were about £17 for 6 liners. I like them and would buy again.
I'm 70 and my knees refuse to squat any more. I much prefer toilets, however grungy, but in emergencies or semi-private places, I set my camp chair between two open car doors, and poop in a lined two gallon bucket on the chair, holding myself up with the chair arms. Very comfy and looks natural to casual viewers, especially if you wear a loose midi skirt, lol.
You are freaking awesome! Hands down one of the best, most real videos ever. You have a new subscriber. You had me rolling laughing having done some of this camping.
Hi! I just discovered this channel. Thanks for your candor about bathroom issues. I too pee outside on my 17 acres but do not use toilet paper. I have several “pee rags” ( cut bandanas)). After use hang on a tree branch or even a car handle and the sun will dry and sanitize the rag. Then just throw into the laundry as needed. Happy travels for you and your pup!
I use the same system at home. I came up with the idea of peeing in a quart-size yogurt container, and using small squares of an old 100% cotton sheet instead of toilet paper when I retired from work two years ago, for two reasons: (1) my income was suddenly half of what I made when working; and (2) I was no longer getting 40 hours a week of free access to my employer's toilet paper and flush water. Water is expensive where I live, and stores are sometimes out of t.p. with so many people hoarding it. So now I only use paper and flush the toilet for poop; the pee gets poured in the sink drain, and the cloths get a quick rinse, tightly wrung out, and draped over a hanger. The humidity is low where I live, and the cloths are dry in a couple of hours. I have a separate half-bathroom for guests, so no one is alarmed or grossed out by my eccentric behavior.
@@varonadee6980 thanks for sharing, looks to me like your system works well for you...I think we just have to get creative when resources are less...and in a way, it is good for us too
What a great video! Thanks Brooke for tackling a delicate issue. I like your transparency and honesty. For me, I haven't camped from my car yet, but I carry a quart-sized yogurt container with a lid for emergencies. I've used it in the city many times when I can't get to a public facility. I can actually pee into it without spilling a drop while seated behind the wheel. Sometimes I squat in the back seat. I've done this in sparsely used parking lots, etc. So happy to hear that you found the same solution after spending money on those other gadgets. I like the pee-rag option for at- home use too. I'm trying to not use toilet paper except for #2 at home. Saves money as saves on clogging the sewer or septic system. Thanks so much! Keep on with posting your tips. Much appreciated.
I love that you have shared your experience on this topic! I live on a semi truck several months at a time. I do not get off the truck just to use the bathroom. I have a plastic office garbage bin that is about 2.5 to three feet tall. I line the top edges with foam pipe insulation and double bag with strong, 13 gal kitchen garbage bags. I put a cup or two of livestock bedding pellets in the bottom that are exactly like Feline Pine pellets, only cheaper. I will immediately find a garbage can after going #2 but will wait 24 hours if it's only #1. The pellets smell great. I disagree about the availability of suitable garbage cans. You can use rest areas, gas stations at the fuel island, camp grounds, and any truck stop or travel plaza. There are many more to choose from. I also do this in my rv. I don't like black tanks or blue chemical. I might try pee powder in the future. Looking forward to more of your videos. 😁
Hands down the best camper advice videos... Time stamping is fantastic and advice is so practical and realistic. Love your personality. Brilliant delivery. I use a portable men's urinal like disabled people use. Is wide enough for women. Had a secure lid and hold nearly a litre.
Awesome tips! I have a long commute and the pee cup is definitely a great solution! I've also had a Folgers red plastic lidded container with kitty litter in the car in case of emergencies for #2, but the bag is a great solution as well.
I love a pee cup also! This weekend I had a problem while car camping. No place to poop and it was an emergency.(diarrhea).I had some dog pee pads in the car and squatted down on them and it did work for my emergency. Kind of gross but it worked
Yes, kitty litter or sawdust work wonders for containing waste and reducing odor. Sawdust can be inexpensive or free but kitty litter isn't usually too pricey depending on budget.
Hi Brooke, I absolutely love this video. Thank you for being so open and honest with us. I am glad to know that there are a few bathroom solutions available out there. Thank you for posting. Stay safe!
Loved all the options! I have been using a modified luggable loo, I use a plastic coffee canister to pee in while on the toilet seat and put the lid on and store it inside the luggable loo until I can empty it. And reserve the pressed wood chips for #2 only. I like the stability of an actual toilet seat. Thanks for all tips !
I have used something similar for pee. I use an old Tupperware plastic bowl container I line it t with a garbage bag and use wood pellets..The pellets dissolve to sawdust and no odor.
Love this transparency and the emphasis on leave no trace. There’s nothing worse than seeing used TP and feminine hygiene products in our open lands. We have a RV with a black tank but to be able to dry camp longer, we use the empty nut jars from Costco. The screw on lids are great to prevent leakage and they hold a lot of pee.
Yes! I hate seeing waste trash scattered, especially because my dog loves to try and get into it! Wow great tip on the nut jars! I might have to find one, I love my pee cup, but I’m always down to know what others are using!
I'm glad we're talking about this. One of my biggest fears is being in a minor collision and the contents going everywhere. I invested in some period panties awhile back and I love them.
I’ve used the nut butter jars w screw lids and they work well. Only downside is the capacity. I graduated to a large tall glass pickle jar (more capacity, no drip lid) and am a happy camper! I can get a number of uses out of it before it needs emptying. Happy times!
In my camper van I use a rectangular plastic container. Place a used produce bag in it , put it in the toilet and close the toilet lid. Out of sight out of mind! Just tie it up and toss then replace the plastic bag. I do this even in RV parks because I don't like having to use the dump station. The black tank stays clean most of the time and I never have an odor problem in the tiny bathroom.
Thank you for your honesty and putting it all out there. I've been pooping in bags while living fulltime in my van for the past 2 years and it's been the cleanest way I've found. Leave nothing behind. Great video , happy travels
I have used the plastic bag have a collapsable basin which gets opened out. Plastic bag is put over it. Can hold sides of basin which helps aim. If necessary plastic bag is then put into screw top container. Poop smell does creep through a couple of layers of plastic bag. Hence the screw top plastic container. Happy pooping Thank you for the very practical video and first class demonstrations
I’ve been through a similar journey starting with the bucket and then the folding chair and now I’m at the pee cup & cloth method too. My pee cup is the larger cocoa powder containers, has a lid if needed and doesn’t tip over.
Tip: When using The Luggable Loo type of toilet, I’ve found that using the self cleaning cat litter crystals is best, this can get you through when you don’t have time to dump for a while. Just a suggestion:) thank you 😊
Another #2 option is a dog pee pad. They're usually 2ft square and provide a large target. They have absorbent material with waterproof backing. Fold up afterwards and stow away in a bag for disposal.
I have been thinking of using the doggie wee pads underneath a wee container in case of spills - never would have thought to use them for ‘number 2’. Great idea
**UPDATE** since this video was made Leave No Trace Principles have been updated for SUMMER 2022 and LNT is asking that all campers, hikers, etc PACK OUT ALL HUMAN WASTE. Yes, that means bagging your poop just like you would for a dog.
PACK OUT YOUR POOP :)
Happy Camping!
Yuck
Heck just were a diaper and discard like a baby diaper. No squatting, then clean and dispose like you do a diaper. Keep the environment clean. Remember to use wipes, not toilet paper.
Yes.. that’s what I would do… no difference from picking up my dogs poop..
I cleaned out and reused a large peanut butter jar. The mouth of it is large enough and the lid can be used when necessary.
Be careful doing that, i have a criminal justice degree and you can get charged and have to register as a sex offender. I saw many arrested for peeing outside. I just go into fast food joints to pee. I hang in cities though.
Why are we so ridiculous about something EVERYONE has to do? It's like breathing, blinking, sleeping: a normal part of life, and it's so refreshing to hear you talking normally about it. Thank you for this.
It is natural but the reason human society developed sanitation and sewage systems was because human waste everywhere was a health hazard … it’s lucky that only a minority of people excrete in public places like this . If we all
did it doesn’t make a nice thought :(
That was my thought also.
I have ALWAYS thought this!!! Like everyone does it!
You are the first person brave enough to really talk about the bathroom issue. Most tubers won't even answer questions about it. Appreciate your candor and real experience.
Nonsense, have you ever aimed for the baggie in a bucket and squirted instead of a solid coil exiting???
I appreciate you acknowledging that a lot of people physically can't squat, so many people don't ever think about that.
I worked for Amazon for several months, driving one of those huge blue vans, during COVID . . . when there were no open to customers bathrooms anywhere. I used a pee cup like yours, but modified somewhat. I placed a quart Ziplock bag inside the cup, folding the top couple of inches outside the cup. Inside the Ziplock bag, at the bottom, I placed half of only the absorbent part of a baby diaper (cut the rest of the diaper away with scissors). I bought Dollar Tree packs of diapers - very inexpensive. When done peeing, zip up the Ziplock. Toss when at next trash bin. The portion of diaper absorbs the liquid and ALSO COUNTERACTS ODORS.
@JulieTorrono
Genius!
Have you ever heard of a SHE WEE ...? Made in NZ I think and women can pee like a man standing up .
This is a testament to your ingenuity, but not much to amazon
ditto on the genius comment!
Add some vinegar to kill the smell.
Do they give out Nobel Prizes for instructional RUclipsrs? You should get one. You are so clear and fun and fearless, and I'm so glad we're finally grown up enough to talk about stuff without a lot of fluff or unnecessary tap-dancing around the subject. So thank-you!
yes
Ok I just had to subscribe after watching this video. Such honesty. Finally someone is not sugar coating it or glamorizing it. Thank you Brooke. You’re awesome. Your honesty is refreshing. I’m going to binge watch you now. You’re too fun!
Thank you! Welcome to Brooke and Pippa world lol
@Jean West I totally agree "refreshing and not glamorizing" binge here I come too. lol
Same!
haha, Me too, LOL!!!
Have found pee cup also. For pooping, carry a small stack of newspapers. Put 2 or 3 sheets spread on floor, poop on to newspaper, wipe with adult personal wipes. Place wipes on the poop and carefully fold paper with poop & wipes wrapped tightly inside into a small bundle & throw away in trash can when you stop for gas. If you are nervous about bundle coming apart you can place bundle in a plastic bag after you have finished. The wipes are great for a fresh feeling & clean hands. The newspaper has ink that helps with odor till you get to dumpster.
A good plastic rain poncho makes a good privacy 'screen'
That's a great idea!
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I was driving a few hours to visit family with my infant and became very "ill". I had cramps that came out of nowhere and had absolutely NO time to prepare, so without any shame, I pulled off and used my son's baby diaper. I already was good at taping them shut right away nice and tight and tossing them in proper receptacles. I advise keeping a few on hand because they will absorb it all (poo, pee, or vomit) and there is no concern regarding spillage. There is no shame in any of this, especially if you are sick. They are also great for your emergency kit if you ever should have to cover a bleeding wound.
So what ARE the "proper receptacles?"
Great idea.
They also work as a sanitary pad in a pinch
Adult ones too.
@@lisalu910 I was wondering about that, too.
She keeps it real and it is sanitary mad respect for this lady.❤
I knew a woman that was in her 70s that had been mostly living out of her car for years. She had monthly income but had so many bad experiences renting it was pretty much the choice she had made. We were friends and as such I knew that she had bladder control issues and routinely wore an adult diaper. She told me this and it was because she was tired of having accidents. This meant that she would often have to use a bathroom that was suitable for getting "cleaned up". As an adult one should learn that you have to have respect for people that deal with their own burdens. Turns out she had cancer and was more or less "dying" the whole time I knew her. Found out that something urgent had happened and she went to the hospital for something that wouldn't ordinarily be considered that bad. She never left the hospital under her own power. Rest in peace, Kim. The diaper idea may be a good option for some people especially if you are going to be on an Interstate highway for hours because waiting for an exit ramp leading to a nearby bathroom or even just a place to park may be a mistake.
Good suggestion. Hopefully it is never needed but better to be prepared.
Hospitals will kill us if they can!
I have not used doctors for 12 years ( two exceptions), and I am 77, I believe, from avoiding medical advice.
I started using plastic coffee cans. The ones with a grip, like folgers or maxwell house cans. They have a wide target and a lid. You can fit a bag in them. They are disposable, reusable, the perfect "her-inal" I keep one in my car for emergencies.
Cool. But what if you don't drink coffee
@@ASMRyouVEGANyet Dump the coffee out. They're not very expensive.
Oh this is genius and I will try this.
@@ASMRyouVEGANyet Give me all the coffee. LOL.
@@ASMRyouVEGANyet give the coffee to someone and keep the container!
I've watched dozens of RUclips videos on this subject, and this is the most comprehensive guide I've seen. Great job!
Thank you!
Finally someone admits to having diarrhea while camping. Thanks for your honesty and all your great ideas.
I had a really bad case of diarrhea after a Fourth of July potluck picnic and after several weeks of Imodium I took one Pearl size dab horse dewormer and that did the trick. Good to keep in your first aid kit and use whenever you're not feeling so good. A little dabble do ya! Haha! Safest drug that big Pharma ever made. The reason it works so well is that it does not kill the parasites but rather paralyzes them and when you're immune system takes them out it is also taking out all the bacteria and viruses that we're feeding on that still living parasite. I trust horse dewormer because horses have very sensitive stomachs and they're not going to add anything bad. Available at your local feed store without a prescription because the horse Lobby is so strong.
Yes and the biggest scam in American history is the “composting toilet! Not ONLY is there ZERO “composting” happening, but you can’t use a composting toilet WITH diarrhea, vomit, menstrual blood and tissues, or ANY antibiotics or strong psychiatric or chemo medications.. and human feces has OVER 300 TRILLION pathogens! Now that more people are camping as a lifestyle and even homeless, THEY CAN NOT poop in our dwindling forests, woods, land, etc. Pathogens sink into our water tables. The Colorado River which supplies CA with water, is so contaminated people don’t drink the water!
I was grateful for that one too! Life happens.
Thats where Pippa has it easy she goes where she likes and when she needs to .No hassles at all.
Another tip: While you’re experimenting with methods, you may want to buy some puppy pads, to cover the seat (or floor, depending) when peeing inside your vehicle. The last thing you need is a puddle on the seat, while trying to enjoy the open road. Lol.
Lol so true
Puppy pads in the bottom of your camper toilet helps to prevent messes.
Great idea. After my hysterectomy aim is impossible. 😂😂 TMI but I was concerned about this.
Poop in a bag. That's what I came here for. Thank you for the instructions. Diarrhea in the night is one of my biggest fears when starting car living. Thank you! ❤
I've been using a Tinklebell for years now. I can whip it out like a dude and pee standing up. I never see anyone talk about it, but it is a blend of hard plastic and soft silicone while being open for easy cleaning. And you can use it to wipe, negating any need for toilet paper. The edge is smooth so it's not like scraping with hard plastic
Carry puppy pads and cut one in half, put it in the bottom of a grocery bag and hold a handle in front and a handle in back. Then use baby wipes.
Instead of a pee cup I have adapted an ice cube holder that usually would be in the freezer. Its the rectangle plastic container that is 7 or 8 inches high and as long as an ice cube tray. Its excellent. Never fills up, never spills, easy to clean and easy to slip between your legs when you need it, standing or squatting.
You crack me up!! 😂😂 I carry a black garbage bag too so my white bag poop carrying isn’t visible.
THE WIND SIMULATING A GIANT FILLING O' THE BAG, WAS EPIC PERFECTION !!!🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍@ "my diarrhea nights..."!!!💖💖💖
You are brave existing the car at night. Once I was in I was in. I always kept kitty litter, trash bags, wipes, soapy water, a bucket from Lowes, and Clorox. Yes, the drinking cups work wonders, but I kept funnels.
Feline Pine pellets are awesome for LNT practices. The pellets absorb all moisture and turn into fluffy, pine scented sawdust that also helps repel insects.
It's what I use, after trial and error with other products
That's the best! I love the pine smell, and it's inexpensive.
You are the first person I have watched who has talked about options for people with bad knees.
I'm retired and planning to spend the summer exploring the UK, camping in my car. This is an area that I'm currently researching so thank you for your frankness about a subject most people shy away from, even though we all need to do it: I don't really understand the horror people feel when discussing it! Thanks you so much.
While doing a road trip during Covid many restrooms were closed so I made a "potty station" by moving the passenger seat up as far as possible so I could squat on the floor board in the back seat. I used an old ice cream bucket that the pee could be dumped out of easily. That worked better for my balance in a squating position inside the car. I have used a pee cup as well at other times.
For BMs (poop) I put a small plastic trash bag in an old ice cream bucket and did my business. I then placed that bag in a very heavy duty zip lock bag. To disguise it, I placed the Ziploc bag in a shopping bag and threw away in an outside trash can when possible. The Ziploc bag helped with odor control as well as spills. The next time I do this, I'll have a second bucket with a lid that I can store the BM filled bags until I can dispose... My dog was a little too interested in the poop bag. LOL
Ice cream bucket with a bag liner and just a scoop of kitty litter solved that problem for me.
@@lanarkvillageflorida4456Especially if you use Feline Pine Cat Litter. All liquid is reduced to soft pine sawdust and the odor is controlled, including poopy smell. Used FP in a garbage bag lined 5 gallon pail after Katrina until the water was restored. My kitty used it for years. Luckily I had just purchased 2 large bags before the storm hit.😅
For #2 I use a 2 gallon bucket with noodle padding around the rim. I use a disposable bag with the small compressed wood pieces (like the pellets used in a pellet stove) or used in animal cages (purchased at north 40). It absorbs liquid & odor perfectly. I store my roll of disposable bags, TP, & zip-lock bag of pellets inside the bucket with lid when not in use. Works great for me. We use a pop up tent for a changing room/bathroom outside the tear drop if staying a few days.
As a parent I have traveled with a low tech potty training "toilet" and I think it's worth consideration. Some fold up, some are one piece...they are small, but if you are squatting you aren't sitting on them anyway the size is less important. Some of them have a removable bowl that you can put a plastic bag on.
Keeping an umbrella (or two) in your vehicle for privacy can be really helpful as well.
I was thinking of this also, after raising kiddos & taking long car trips we always had a potty chair with us, I was wondering why no one else has ever mentioned this option
@@Gina-Psalm139 hmm I’ve never heard of people traveling with a potty chair before.
@@Lynn-zx3th I guess you don’t know anyone traveling with little kids, lol. We still used the potty for my daughter when she was 5 because she wouldn’t go into the outhouse. Everybody poops, and when you gotta go, you gotta go. Some of these ideas are great for peeing while fishing for hours on a boat. My husband uses an empty plastic 2 lb coffee container then puts the lid back on.
I use a 2 gallon bucket in a storage ottoman with a potty chair seat. I can seal the lid on the bucket and the ottoman won’t tip over like a bucket will..Then I have the ottoman to use as well.
This is actually a brilliant idea! Thank you!
So helpful. I have a medical condition that has kept me homebound, but I'm determined to take a road trip to go see my aging mother in law! Your tips gave me a lot of ideas to consider!
Yes! I hope you can take that trip!
🙏❤️🙏👵
Another way to travel is by train, Amtrak. I'd recommend that you book out a few months in advance for the best rates.
The Shewee is great after a bit of trial and error at home in the shower. You just have to be sure to press it up firmly onto your perineum rather than at the front. If you press evenly all round or harder at the front edge, wee can leak out at the back. The front takes care of itself if you press moderately hard at the back. The benefit once you have the nack is you have the option to wee standing up with just your flies down like a man. I put tissue in my pants first then pat dry and dispose. That way you can picnic toilet like a man does and don’t feel vulnerable pulling your pants right down and squatting. You don’t get wee on your shoes and you can also wee into a screw top bottle if you need to go inside the van. Love all these tips, Brooke. Stuff your best friend will tell you… xxx
Thanks for providing technical tips and Shewee recommendation!
You're adorable! Love all your tips!!
Go girl is better - the she wee is hard plastic and the she wee is softer plastic so you can hold it to you and it creates a nice seal. I can stand to pee just like a gay now and I use it all the time!
@@a.w.thompson4001 go girl is the better version,
Tried she wee multiple times - first in the shower where it worked pretty well (I think), then while out hiking. Tried pressing firmly, pressing loosely, firmer at perineum looser at front...
...and I peed all over myself every time hahaha.
When camping I use a large yogurt tub to pee -it has a lid and less likely to tip -place inside of a grocery bag -double safe. Love your honesty and common sense. ⛺️
I saw a post awhile ago where someone used a yogurt cup to pee into and then poured the urine into one of the small detergent bottles and secured the cap. She could keep the laundry bottle in a tote and carry it in somewhere she could empty it.
I used that too! Yes, much less likely to tip and bigger hole.
Great tip! 🏕
@@judiwilliams1854Yes! And add to a detergent bottle. Another great idea.
Thanks for honestly talking about a subject we all seem to avoid. Also thank you for promoting the leave no trace principles.
Started w portable potty. Has same condensation issues & kitty litter is added weight to carry(I’m in Subaru Crosstrek). I use female funnel outside. No squatting, can be wearing skirt & no one knows. The freedom of feeling like a boy is amazing!! (Haven’t been in snowy area BUT you know I’m writing my name in snow the 1st time🤣)
I practiced practiced practiced in shower to learn pee funnel. In my suv I prefer my Nancy’s 64oz yogurt container. It’s low, it’s wide. It’s lid holds liquid without spillage. Put that doggie pee pad underneath & fold up for reuse when you’ve been "a good, good girl" & haven’t spilled.
Just an idea that I use-no tp. None. I bought couple packs of washcloths@Walmart ($6 for 18) in white. I cut each cloth in 1/2. Just throw in with laundry. In my suv, I’ve got my hillbilly bidet squirt bottle to keep clean & healthy. After the Covid TP fiasco of 2020, I decided to save $$$ & the washcloths have actually been great. Also got few packs of black washcloths for, well, you know. You CAN poo in yogurt container, too. I don’t mix poo/pee. Pee is stored in detergent container til I find a public toilet.
*IF you’re worried about someone seeing your bare bum peeing in trees-you will NEVER see them again. Stand up straight & proud with your empty bladder & no wet pants&go live your best life!
Thanx so much for video.
There is never a time to be embarrassed about having to go 1-2. Been caught pooping in numerous times. By people looking to do the same thing. It’s okay.
Plastic rain poncho (not a clear one)🤣 or any poncho type of garment makes squatting more private!! 😉
I really appreciate the way you keep referring to the ability to squat to be inclusive of people with disabilities
I don’t know how you deal with that time of the month. Mine was so bad I cringe to think about not having access to a bathroom. Kudos to you for being so brave and traveling like you do!
She has a pressurized shower from REI with a spray nozzle.
@@rebeccawatters1207What is REI?
You are PhD level in the art and science of body waste collection and disposal. Enjoying your approach to car camping.
Brooke you are so awesome. This is exactly what we need. Detailed information about what others have trouble talking about. Keep on keeping on.
My favorite solution is to use a plastic coffee jug with a snap-on lid. I can set it on a surface or hold it under me. Another way I go is to sit forward on the bottom of the cars' door-frame, and go on the ground. It is virtually undetectible as you are shielded by the car door, and have your pants only part-way down.
I do that, sitting on the cars door frame, with both doors open. If I need privacy from open side, I have a shower curtain and I use a magnet to put up the curtain on the doors.
I have done this in this is definitely an excellent idea and works very well,
I have done this and it is practically undetectable in a basically remote area.
Yes, sitting on the open car door frame works well, some splash back happens but easier to shield from by lifting your feet cause your bum is supported. Saved me many times while traveling for my job!! This country has so many beautiful, wide open areas thankfully. So ya definitely gotta plan to use some kind of toileting options if you are going to travel thru them. 😁👍My friends and family know that toilet tissue is an acceptable gift for me any time! 🤪🤣
@@mrspumpkin36 Great idea! Lots of shower curtains have magnets already attached at the bootom, just turn it upside down.
The most honest RUclipsrs out there tbf. We appreciate you 🙏
Loved this video, I've been a (female) truck driver for 20 years and this has always been a big issue. Nowadays I use a large margarine container, lined with a large ziplock (for #1). This works great, because you can use it a couple of times and no clean up. I'm usually able to go #2 at a rest area or outside on an exit ramp, between my truck and trailer. Anyways appreciate this video, happy trails to you🙋♀️❤
What do you mean, outside between my truck and trailer? Who cleans this up?
My go one and 2 is, Walmart, RECTANGLE shaped, plastic small trash can. It fits front to back with no splash or miss. Scented trash bag and baking soda..You can also use the hard plastic big gulp 52 oz with hard plastic lid and handle, place it inside the can and then just empty that. It's great for inside the vehicle space and splash back wise.
I forgot about baking soda!
When traveling a long distance I’m telling you the large cup with a lid has been a lifesaver for years but since c19 and traveling at different states… you learn really quickly how to pack down a car van or suv 🚙 for camping into at times. A hint I advise is when you go to the gas station let them know you need 🧊 and get the largest cup with a top.. they will charge you like 50 cents to 75 cents for the cup. And have some paper towels scented bags and baby wipes 🧻. And ℹ keep the odo ban spray in the truck 🛻 for sanitizing issues and freshing the vehicle from additional odors. Ty for this video 🔥🔥🔥
I love your candor, so good to see someone so happy about pooping in a bag! Not enough people are honest about all the tough parts of this lifestyle. My pee cup is a $1 dog treat container from Dollar Tree, it has a lid and a wide base and mouth. It works great.
I really appreciate your approach so much, you are the real deal. I like that you mostly use a tripod, with the embedded action videos, better for those of us who get motion sick with some videos. Glad I found your channel.
I think I bought the same jug. I test drive it with a cup of.water...it failed.hands down..I use a sealable coffee jug. Two thumbs up..
I use a plastic Pringle can. Has lid also easy to hold because of shape of bottle.
As an ex traffic flagger had to go whenever or wherever we could sometimes. For squatting get long funnel for oil changes to avoid slash. Put 🧻 in cup before weeing it helps with smell and you can use multiple times. Keep lid on. Also ladies , keep skirt to help with possible creepy peepers if you need to squat. Lastly to 💩 get medical bedpan with lid, put in paper bag until you can dump it.
Funnel and a skirt-good tips!
Thank you so much! I use a “Portable Bidet” at my cat hole, then there’s less dirty TP to carry back to the trash.
I appreciate the zoomed-in parts when she is illustrating a point that might be uncomfortable for some. I loved it and was laughing to myself (out loud in a cafe). I'mma try some of these.
***The late night situations part cracked me up. Never happened to me yet, but had some close calls the morning after. 🌄 All about preparation people!
Appreciate the realness and helpful information 👍🏼 👌 🙏🏼
Pooping in a garbage bag really works. Done it at 2:00am in a snow storm blowing sideways. No messing around. Always keep a wide mouth bottle with me. Good tips.
Bless you😊
Omg 😂😂😂😂
After I had children, the amount of conversation that were about bowel movements and peeing was initially alarming 😂 This conversation is awesome. Thank you for the information. It is also cracking me up that I’m once again in a convo about the potty.
I too just subscribed and will be binge watching - unfortunately, I am looking at being homeless soon and plan on living in my car until I get into income based housing - I love the fact that, not only are you brutally honest but, you also take people like me - mobility issues - into consideration with your ideas and suggestions - thank you!
So sorry Barbara. We shouldn't ever lose our home. Never
I wish you luck and love as you start a new chapter in your life...stay positive.
Good luck taking control of your finances xxx
I hope it is going ok.
Also, get a large foldgers coffee container and you can easily line it and dump it out and rinse it out, either or. Works so good no matter where you are. Stuff it in a bag and go into a public restroom and dump it in a toilet or out in nature.
Girl, I feel you with the pee cup. The quart size to-go soup containers are also great and you can toss the lid on too if you have to keep it in the car overnight. I sometimes have 2 ready in case also. I love how raw this video was. I laughed out loud because this was so relatable!
I wholeheartedly agree with you!! This can be a difficult topic for some people to talk about but you did it in a very nice way. Yep the 5 gallon bucket is out, it was annoying me in my Rav 4 last weekend on my very first solo SUV camping trip. It just took too much space. I must admit the kitchen size plastic bag look like a decent solution when necessary. This is the very first video of your channel I watched, it just came up on my feed and I am going to go back to your first video since you travel in your SUV and so on. Thank you lady🙏🌹
Welcome to the channel!
Same here! I just stumbled onto this site. I'm going back to view all of Brooke's videos now. Tks!
Love her brutal honestly about something that anyone breathing has to deal with! Everyone poops & everyone pees. I honestly feel like pooping is powerful! It's apart of life. Love love love how you keep it totally 💯!!! ❤️
I got a smaller bucket at Wal-Mart and bought a child's toilet seat that fit perfect. I use grocery bags and 2 large hand full of saw dust. I prepped 32 bags and used my food sealer and sealed it up. Each morning I open the seal a meal bag and put it in fresh. It's wonderful. I put the toilet by the back door so I could get up easier.
great ideas!
Not only are you giving sound, necessary advice, you give free demonstration walk-throughs as well. Awesome! (Much needed information!!)
The pooping demonstration was epic! Thanks! lol
Great video Brooke! I just started car camping (in state park) this past weekend. It's part of my grieving process after my wife passed late last year after 39 years together. Eventually, I'd like to car camping in off-grid area, national parks, etc. (for vacation). I appreciate the idea with the ripped trash bag for ultimate #2 (LOL). It's awesome. I think I'm going to add/modify my bicycle rack in the back of my Rav4 with a small tightly sealed container for bathroom waste (temporarily storage) in case digging a cat hole is not an option. Happy Camping Brooke and Pippa!
You will get to see some amazing places camping off grid! I highly recommend it!
So sorry for you loss of your sweetheart 💔🙏
I'm so sorry for your loss but am happy that you're doing this for yourself. God bless you.
Thank you Paula. It's the most gut-wrenching pain I ever have to endure. With all due respect to people and friends who tried to comfort me by saying "time heals all wounds", they have no idea what they're saying. The widowers I have talked to including those who have been remarried, they all said the pain never go away! Btw, it has been suggested to me from many friends that I should start my own youtube channel as part of my journey which includes car-camping, future backpacking & boondocking, and post many of my writings including ones I wrote while I was in the hospital room with her. I had to fight for my visitation and overnight stay with her. I was fortunate that the hospital system relented and allowed me to be with my sweet darling to the very end. God bless you and yours.
@@Raminakai thank you.
Excellent video straight talk. You are right about the pee cup, they work well. I camped in a minivan for awhile, the porta potty worked fine for night time peeing, but I managed to do #2 in public restrooms. People need to stop leaving messes and toilet paper in parks and open camping areas or they will all be closed sooner or later.
I have watched a lot of videos about “how to” with all the bathroom questions because if you have not done it or figured it out … you want to know HOW you can do it…. well … I mean to tell you … most RUclipsrs do not explain it … which leaves those of us at home that want to venture out but can’t figure out those possible bathroom emergency situations and it’s holding us back…. You are so informative and the most honest, real person and video I have ever watched!!
I subbed immediately after this video… I love your complete honesty, which I have not seen with other RUclipsrs
Thank you for sharing this! I just came across your channel today. My daughter (17) has wanted me to take her car camping forever, and the 2am poop situation is pretty much what's keeping me from doing it! You're a Rockstar! Travel safe, girl!
My teens HATE having to sleep in the car!
But there’s 3 of us in a Civic 🤷🏼♀️
We sleep at WMs or truckstops under the lights, in the busiest spot I can find.
The plastic bag method sounds like a good idea. Thanks.
Huge fan of my "pee jug". It's a wide mouthed water bottle with a tight lid. Also, my house has 4 people and 1 bathroom so I have utilized a medium plastic cup from the recycle bin in the kitchen on more than one occasion.
First time watching and was happy to hear real solutions to traveling and enjoying the country without worrying about where to pee or poop as I'm almost 80 and had to deal with these issues from time to time. Thank you very much!!
This video is so helpful for gig workers like myself that can’t find a bathroom when working at night.
For gig work I used an inflatable bedpan I bought on Amazon. It was a 2 pack for $6. I line it with a bag & a gel pad. Looks like those old school commercial paper towels. I think they’re called commode liners? Those are about $20 for 80. During Covid no one let you use the bathroom. I threw the sun shade in the windshield and have heavy tint everywhere else. Kept a roll of tp in the glove box, and had a giant bottle of hand sanitizer in the cup holder. Slid the bed pan under, pulled my pants to my knees, and sat down. Stood up and wiped, holding the steering wheel while I slid it back out from under me. Pull up pants, tie up bag, sanitize, sun shade, and back to work. Hope this helps. (*not big enough to use for #2!)
I drive for gig work
No way either the vid or the comment above is working for me lol
@@YeshuaKingMessiah so what DOES work for you? My first guess is nothing. You just don’t use a car option, period. Right?
@@safetyfirst3132 nope lol hence I said it doesn’t work for me
Im not alone in this
Glad u have the option
@@YeshuaKingMessiah Clearly, WE are not alone either. Maybe you need to spend your time on the channels that shame and poke fun at #vanlife people with your negativity, because it’s not needed here. These are for positive people trying to help each other with SOLUTIONS. No one thinks you’re cute or clever here. Go be “cool” somewhere else. Sorry you didn’t get enough love as a child. May you find peace.
Like, why did you even click on it then?? Just LOOKING for negativity?
This has been the very best video I have ever watched on this topic. Bravo u nailed it.
Great and honest video about a natural bodily function. Thank you.
We use a bedside commode but we are fortunate to also travel and camp in a small 14’ camper. My daughter is disabled and is unable to use any public toilets. She is also in a wheelchair. Finding a solution so that we could continue to camp and travel was essential. Even on those trips where we stay in motels I take the potty chair. We can pull over just about anywhere when we have to go.
I am sharing the bedside commode because it may be an option for some. If space is a problem there are folding ones.
Happy travels.
Thanks so much for this tip! I use a cane and while I want to travel I know squatting isn’t really an option for me. A foldable bedside commode with a pop up privacy tent sounds perfect and I love the support handles :)
Appreciate your courage in handling such important issue...
The duct tape cup holder is a great idea 👍🏼
It works so well! And who doesn’t benefit from some extra duct tape lol!
but would still want it to be a cup with a screw on lid, like a coffee cup
Straightforward practical video w smart informative options. I’ve used a pee rag for yrs while hiking and love it…works great and less TP to pack out. Almost purchased one of the pee “pitchers” for extended cat camping but didn’t want to deal w the no lid option forcing me to dump rinse and clean immediately during the night or in bad/cold weather. My favorite solutions are a urinal w female funnel at top that also has a lid or a simple coffee can (or similar) w lid. Just pop on the top and take care of disposal and cleaning first thing in the morning. Like yourself I mostly just pee outside during the day. Oh…and thanks for the tutorials! LOL!
Wow, you are one brave, down to earth lady. Everyone needs to know what to do when traveling and an emergency arises, far from a restroom. Or the right now kind of emergency. It's been real. I learned of many options I didn't know about. Homeless people really need your video. And if a disaster hits and people have to bug out with a backpack, this information is very useful. We can't always count on all the modern conveniences we've all become use to. Look at the people in Texas that lost all power, water and 100 people froze to death. All the emergency fixes for almost every emergency is on utube. For extreme heat, extreme cold, just check out the peppers and homesteaders, it's amazing the things you can learn. Thanks for being real and brave to help others 😆😆😆.
Awesome video. I'm in my 2014 Kia Sorento presently and I will also be going back to using a large coffee cup from the morning coffee, it's got a lid that seals, and can pee a few times per cup. #2 I have one of those hospital square plastic basins ya get when in the hospital, and place a garbage bag in it. The positioning...Front seat passenger side, kneeling facing the back of the car with the cup/ basin directly under. It works for me! I'm going to follow you, I like your style! Stayed in my Murano for 1 1/2 years. Now I have a different vehicle so am getting ready to travel cross country with my 7 1/2 y/o, 75 lb Lab/mastiff x. She's great company. You stay safe and joyous.
Pam Dee : thanks for the "positioning" tip of kneeling on the front seat. I'd much rather be inside the car than squatting outside between open doors; and with a sunscreen in the windshield, it's almost private. I can even imagine sitting on a lined bed pan on a seat to do #2. It couldn't be any harder than using it in a hospital bed!
@@varonadee6980 Lolol, hey, sometimes details matter! Glad I could shed light. Stay Safe and Free.
A pee cup is the best option in car camping. But hold it to your area so no spilling. POO in a walmart double bag. Put bag in a bowl and squat. Works great if you are in need. Thanks for keeping it real.
You can line the bowl with a bag and then drape a small puppy pad inside to poop on and it keeps everything clean and easy to tie up for disposal.
Good honest information 👍. Thank you.
I had only one poop emergency. I pooped in really cheap thrifted, small stainless steel soup pot with lid, together with (from a cheap bag) horse pellets and a little kitty litter in a compostceable bag. I forgot about it for weeks and when I finally found it didn't smell, wasn’t moldy or anything. Stainless steel wouldn't have absorbed the smell like plastic. (I saw this idea on line, I don't remember where, sadly.)
I routinely pee in a wide mouth laundry detergent bottle with a screw on lid and handle (spill proof). I empty in public restrooms. Does develop horrible odor. I clean with soap and water daily, when possible and replace periodically.
I have always used a pee cup camping even if the campground had bathrooms! Because at 2am it was easier to use then walking all the way to the bathroom.. I have also used a coffee can 🙂
I love how you're doing this and being very open. LOL not many people feel comfortable talking about pee and poop especially nomads. I am a bigger woman and actually use a tupperware container for peeing. I like the fact that I can actually put a cover on it and depending on the Tupperware it doesn't leak
Thank you so much for this video! Seriously! You being so real and open is SO helpful!
You are welcome! I want to show the real behind the fun of travel life, even if you have to poop in a bag 😂
Agree on your peecup decision..
One fact..pee makes poop stink.. this to keep them separate is important if possible. A plastic foldgers coffee can w top is good for middle of night to poo..if you can manage it. Sawdust over poo can keep smell down it composts it. Can use a bag in can. Then toss.
It's a good video sister. Your honesty helps people.
Peace and God bless
Great video! The topic of a pee cloth... I have recently started using washable lite day panty liners. I no longer need them for monthly reasons but on the occasion where you sneeze and dribble.... they work great. They don't leak through, they fold up and snap shut and are ready to launder and very discreet. Even has it's own small laundry zip up bag so when you go to a public laundry mat its more private too.
Yes same here! Bonus is (if needed) we can pee outside and just pull up the pants, no need to wipe because of the liners. It’s so convenient! Any small drops are taken care automatically. 👍
What’s the commercial/brand name for these please?? Thank you.
@@cynforrest I live in Scotland in the Highlands where shopping for anything out of the ordinary is bought through Amazon... Regn Luxury Reusable Sanitary Pads, absorbing charcoal Bamboo. They come in different sizes for various flow needs. They were about £17 for 6 liners. I like them and would buy again.
I'm 70 and my knees refuse to squat any more. I much prefer toilets, however grungy, but in emergencies or semi-private places, I set my camp chair between two open car doors, and poop in a lined two gallon bucket on the chair, holding myself up with the chair arms. Very comfy and looks natural to casual viewers, especially if you wear a loose midi skirt, lol.
Omg sister! I love your channel. Thank you for keeping it real & answering all of the questions we have but might be too afraid to ask. ❤
You are freaking awesome! Hands down one of the best, most real videos ever. You have a new subscriber. You had me rolling laughing having done some of this camping.
Best wishes to you Brooke and thanks for all the helpful and honest advice.
Hi! I just discovered this channel. Thanks for your candor about bathroom issues. I too pee outside on my 17 acres but do not use toilet paper. I have several “pee rags” ( cut bandanas)). After use hang on a tree branch or even a car handle and the sun will dry and sanitize the rag. Then just throw into the laundry as needed. Happy travels for you and your pup!
thanks for the tip about pee rags, great idea about hanging in the sun...one day soon we may not have TP and this will be a good alternative
I use the same system at home. I came up with the idea of peeing in a quart-size yogurt container, and using small squares of an old 100% cotton sheet instead of toilet paper when I retired from work two years ago, for two reasons: (1) my income was suddenly half of what I made when working; and (2) I was no longer getting 40 hours a week of free access to my employer's toilet paper and flush water. Water is expensive where I live, and stores are sometimes out of t.p. with so many people hoarding it. So now I only use paper and flush the toilet for poop; the pee gets poured in the sink drain, and the cloths get a quick rinse, tightly wrung out, and draped over a hanger. The humidity is low where I live, and the cloths are dry in a couple of hours. I have a separate half-bathroom for guests, so no one is alarmed or grossed out by my eccentric behavior.
@@varonadee6980 thanks for sharing, looks to me like your system works well for you...I think we just have to get creative when resources are less...and in a way, it is good for us too
What a great video! Thanks Brooke for tackling a delicate issue. I like your transparency and honesty. For me, I haven't camped from my car yet, but I carry a quart-sized yogurt container with a lid for emergencies. I've used it in the city many times when I can't get to a public facility. I can actually pee into it without spilling a drop while seated behind the wheel. Sometimes I squat in the back seat. I've done this in sparsely used parking lots, etc. So happy to hear that you found the same solution after spending money on those other gadgets. I like the pee-rag option for at- home use too. I'm trying to not use toilet paper except for #2 at home. Saves money as saves on clogging the sewer or septic system. Thanks so much! Keep on with posting your tips. Much appreciated.
For at home or in a public bathroom I use a portable bidet. Was only 13. Awesome
Lrg yogurt container!!! Girl you are talented! 😂 Good go'in.
I love that you have shared your experience on this topic!
I live on a semi truck several months at a time. I do not get off the truck just to use the bathroom. I have a plastic office garbage bin that is about 2.5 to three feet tall. I line the top edges with foam pipe insulation and double bag with strong, 13 gal kitchen garbage bags. I put a cup or two of livestock bedding pellets in the bottom that are exactly like Feline Pine pellets, only cheaper.
I will immediately find a garbage can after going #2 but will wait 24 hours if it's only #1. The pellets smell great.
I disagree about the availability of suitable garbage cans. You can use rest areas, gas stations at the fuel island, camp grounds, and any truck stop or travel plaza. There are many more to choose from.
I also do this in my rv. I don't like black tanks or blue chemical. I might try pee powder in the future.
Looking forward to more of your videos. 😁
Hands down the best camper advice videos... Time stamping is fantastic and advice is so practical and realistic. Love your personality. Brilliant delivery.
I use a portable men's urinal like disabled people use. Is wide enough for women. Had a secure lid and hold nearly a litre.
Awesome tips! I have a long commute and the pee cup is definitely a great solution! I've also had a Folgers red plastic lidded container with kitty litter in the car in case of emergencies for #2, but the bag is a great solution as well.
Yes! Great idea for the coffee can!
I love a pee cup also! This weekend I had a problem while car camping. No place to poop and it was an emergency.(diarrhea).I had some dog pee pads in the car and squatted down on them and it did work for my emergency. Kind of gross but it worked
Yes, kitty litter or sawdust work wonders for containing waste and reducing odor. Sawdust can be inexpensive or free but kitty litter isn't usually too pricey depending on budget.
@@vinlago where do you get free sawdust?
@@Stay_tooned Lowes or Home Depot ask back where they cut the lumber. Take a bag or container to put it into.
Gosh, guess I am not the only one preventing myself from doing this due to bathroom issues.
Hi Brooke, I absolutely love this video. Thank you for being so open and honest with us. I am glad to know that there are a few bathroom solutions available out there. Thank you for posting. Stay safe!
I admirer the openness of Brooke and the honesty.
I use a plastic container for ketchup ( pointed top) to rinse myself after #1.
Thanks for this reminder! I had bought Dollar Tree Squeeze bottles as a makeshift Bidet for the TP Fallout...
Loved all the options! I have been using a modified luggable loo, I use a plastic coffee canister to pee in while on the toilet seat and put the lid on and store it inside the luggable loo until I can empty it. And reserve the pressed wood chips for #2 only. I like the stability of an actual toilet seat. Thanks for all tips !
I have used something similar for pee. I use an old Tupperware plastic bowl container
I line it t with a garbage bag and use wood pellets..The pellets dissolve to sawdust and no odor.
@@churchofpos2279 Are those the same pellets they use for horse bedding? they seem to react the same way from what I've read.
Love this transparency and the emphasis on leave no trace. There’s nothing worse than seeing used TP and feminine hygiene products in our open lands.
We have a RV with a black tank but to be able to dry camp longer, we use the empty nut jars from Costco. The screw on lids are great to prevent leakage and they hold a lot of pee.
Yes! I hate seeing waste trash scattered, especially because my dog loves to try and get into it! Wow great tip on the nut jars! I might have to find one, I love my pee cup, but I’m always down to know what others are using!
I'm glad we're talking about this. One of my biggest fears is being in a minor collision and the contents going everywhere. I invested in some period panties awhile back and I love them.
I’ve used the nut butter jars w screw lids and they work well. Only downside is the capacity. I graduated to a large tall glass pickle jar (more capacity, no drip lid) and am a happy camper! I can get a number of uses out of it before it needs emptying. Happy times!
Completely 👍🏻💯%.
In my camper van I use a rectangular plastic container. Place a used produce bag in it , put it in the toilet and close the toilet lid. Out of sight out of mind! Just tie it up and toss then replace the plastic bag. I do this even in RV parks because I don't like having to use the dump station. The black tank stays clean most of the time and I never have an odor problem in the tiny bathroom.
Thank you for your honesty and putting it all out there.
I've been pooping in bags while living fulltime in my van for the past 2 years and it's been the cleanest way I've found. Leave nothing behind.
Great video , happy travels
A lot of people forget to give it as a option!
You are truly courageous to address such a delicate issue...blessings to you.
I have used the plastic bag
have a collapsable basin which gets opened out. Plastic bag is put over it.
Can hold sides of basin which helps aim.
If necessary plastic bag is then put into screw top container.
Poop smell does creep through a couple of layers of plastic bag. Hence the screw top plastic container.
Happy pooping
Thank you for the very practical video and first class demonstrations
I Love watching your videos . You give so much information on any and all subjects. Thank you.
You are welcome! I want everyone to succeed if they try out this lifestyle or even just car camping!
I’ve been through a similar journey starting with the bucket and then the folding chair and now I’m at the pee cup & cloth method too. My pee cup is the larger cocoa powder containers, has a lid if needed and doesn’t tip over.
I use the coffee containers.
Tip: When using The Luggable Loo type of toilet, I’ve found that using the self cleaning cat litter crystals is best, this can get you through when you don’t have time to dump for a while. Just a suggestion:) thank you 😊
Thank you for your honesty & your tips. Talking about things other people won't. I admire that. And. I appreciate it. A lot. Super helpful. Bless you.
Another #2 option is a dog pee pad. They're usually 2ft square and provide a large target. They have absorbent material with waterproof backing. Fold up afterwards and stow away in a bag for disposal.
I have been thinking of using the doggie wee pads underneath a wee container in case of spills - never would have thought to use them for ‘number 2’. Great idea
Roll Up the dog pad and tie into a dog Poo bag to teash.
Thanks for your honesty. This is the #1 thing that I think about when it comes to this type of living!👍😸