Date:         Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:23:16 -0400
Reply-To:     Peter K <bybike@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Peter K <bybike@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Porta Potti (new product)
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The reliance is also available on amazon, showed up on the page for the
bags...
http://www.amazon.com/Reliance-Products-Collapsible-Portable-Toilet/dp/B0024OAQ3Q/ref=pd_sbs_sg_5

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Regards, Peter Kraiker
studiofstop.com
'82 Westfalia 1.9TD

On Wed, Jun 30, 2010 at 2:57 PM, Troy <colorworks@gci.net> 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
>