I just got back from my 3-day hiking trip. I went for it and purchased this thing and some biodegradable bags. Going to the bathroom in the wilderness is always an issue for me & the stress of figuring it out can detract from my enjoyment of nature.
Not anymore!
I've built outhouses for groups and you still have to deal with a group mountain of no thanks. Not with this.
There were 4 of us and by the end of the trip we were all so thankful for this little treasure. At 3.5 pounds, it's a commitment for a hiking trip and sacrifices might need to be made. It's ok, it's worth it. My 12 year old says that it was the best experience of his life. He sat on a hill with birds chirping and the sun setting, burried the bag and came back to camp in awe.
The best part, the bag keeps it all clean, we used the thing as a camp chair (sacrifices) and it was great. I wouldn't suggest going bagless with the cross beams and I need to figure out the best way for the ladies and #1, once I get that dialed, it's 10 star.
I will do an out house again in car camping, with this beauty, but everyone will walk out with there own goody bag and the outhouse will stay fresh.
I am very happy with my purchase and it is well made. Find a good spot and go in luxury with your new favorite camping tool. Strapped to my back pack, it took a besting and it still looks brand new.

Folds out or away quickly and easily and does the job. Perfect for use with 13 gallon trash bags. That size will hit the ground underneath, but that's good. Even a properly expanded bag can catch and hold, say, toilet paper to meet you the next time if it decides to shift about a little while you're dropping ... various things ... into it. So smaller bags will work, but I like a little distance between me and my business.

Anyway, it's sturdy and a bit low. I think those two things go together, as the more extended (tall) it would be, the more likely to break or tip over. Besides, sitting low is supposed to be very good for you when doing what you'll be doing on the seat. At a bit over six feet tall and 220 pounds, I'm fine with this seat.

I went to the dollar store and got a rectangular container a few inches high to let the bottom of the bag rest in. Just in case a bag ever leaks or breaks outright. I'm not rocket-powered, but hey ... things happen. Might as well be safe.

this has improved our camping experience so much! I can't go camping without this anymore. Everytime the girls wake up at night asking to go potty we just put them on the potty and problem solved!
I'm not giving five stars because the legs had several scratches when we opened the package and the lid had a little stain that we haven't been able to remove.

I'm a trucker by profession and it's an unfortunate truth that toilets are not always available when you absolutely have to go. I bought this toilet seat to carry just in case I find myself in this predicament, as I already have in the past and it is absolutely awful & uncomfortable when you have nothing but a trash bag on hand.
This toilet seat feels incredibly sturdy and is the perfect size to get the job done while being easily portable. It is very light weight, too.
My only complaints are, firstly, that the item arrived with a slightly misshapen frame, as can be seen in one of my attached photos. Surprisingly, it still seems to sit flush when unfolded and only shows when folded flat. My other complaint is that the powder coated legs have scratches and scuffs all over them, I've pictured one of the larger scuffs and the toilet seat itself has minor staining and blemishes.
Overall, this is still a great product and will serve its purpose well. I find this to be a much easier, less involved, alternative to other camping toilets that require water/chemicals and routine cleaning.

unfortunately, and not that critical, one of the rubber feet was lost prior to packaging/shipping, so the metal end of the leg will dig into the ground more. Also, note that bags MUST be used with this since the 2 cross-braces connecting the left and right legs near the bottom are below the opening in the seat so would get dirty if used without bags. As a large guy (275 lb) this is very sturdy, and folds up well. Its well made and will hold up to use and function much better than the less expensive ones.