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Subject:Re: Porta Potti (new product)
From:Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
Date:Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:46:47 -0700

Link to the Reliance potty?
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Rocky J Squirrel
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Troy wrote:
> While picking up some mobile one from Wally world a few days ago ($21
> for five qts), I decided to take a look at the camping section.
> Always have to look to see if there's any new items I just have to
> have! Well, I did notice that reliance, the company that makes the
> water jugs, has come out with a porta potti. I have always been a big
> fan of the P.E.T.T. system. See:
> http://www.amazon.com/The-PETT%C2%99-Portable-Environmental-Toilet/dp/B001CWAIJI/ref=sr_1_50?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1277923745&sr=8-50
>
>
> But they are expensive. Typically about $80 and up.
>
> This product from reliance is based on the same principle (tripod
> design) with collapsible legs and can still use the W.A.G. bags that
> the P.E.T.T. uses. These are basically plastic bags with some gel
> material to absorbed liquid that are biodegradable. You just toss
> them in the dumpster or bury them when you're done.
>
> Here's the link to the bags:
> http://www.amazon.com/Phillips-Environmental-Products-G-Bag/dp/B002ZNBGPS/ref=pd_sim_sg_1
>
>
> The reliance product sells for about $28, and appears to be very
> similar to the P.E.T.T., supports about 250 pounds and is actually
> smaller and lighter in weight.
>
> This is an item I don't use all that often, but it's nice to have
> when you need it. I've never been a big fan of hauling my own waste,
> so this is a nice alternative to the "blue liquid" types, and takes
> up very little space when folded.
>
> Cheers.
>
> Troy