"Best Composting Toilet of 2023" - Outdoor Life

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Video Review Evo Series

Based on 847 reviews
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Great product !

This is a great product. It is comfortable and very portable . Clean up is a dream.

Urinometer works well

We took the urinometer on its first trip in our van last month and it worked exactly as advertised. It saved us from a potential overflow situation! It is a bit expensive for such a simple device, but is worth it to give peace of mind and reduce the chance of unexpected messes to clean up.

Trelino® • Biodegradable bag for compost toilets

Amazing!

Perfect. Small, sleek, stable, odor-free and easy to use. Thank you!

Good to go

So far it has worked as advertised. I had a porta a potty but how can you keep that clean? This seems easy to keep clean. It tucks under my bed and I never leave the van if I have to go.

New Membrane gap didn’t seal completely

Our replacement membrane was easy to install but I noticed that the flat valve surfaces (where the urine enters the tank) do not close completely. There is a small gap which allows the odor to escape.

smelly

not for me

Hello Mohamed,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us.

We would like to help you with any smell issue you have! Is it more with the urine canister? If so, we would suggest using a more concentrated cleaning solution in order to combat any urine scale build up that may be causing the smell.

If it is from the solids container, then the problem could be with the litter material. Would we be able to find out which material you are using?

Let us know which area you have having issues with, and we would be happy to help get down to the bottom of it.

-Your Trelino® Team

Looks good but expensive and somewhat flimsy

Looks good but expensive for what it is and somewhat flimsy

Hello Zach,

Thank you for filling out the review and leaving your input for us.

Have you been having any issues in particular with the structure of your Trelino? If so, we would be happy to send any replacement parts you might need. They are all made to be able to hold at least 330 pounds, so if there are any problems with yours we can look into it.

Thank you again for your feedback!

-Katie from Trelino®

Does the job

The bags do what they are supposed to do. They have plenty of room to tie off when throwing away.
We put some shavings and a bit of ”poo gel” on the bottom. We needed to install a fan. So now we are set.

Crappy crap bucket

Cheap plastic poop bucket

Perfect for my sailboat!

Love the Trelino. I live on my sailboat full time and I have a 1969 Dodge van I will use it in for travel and camping. Extremely pleased.

Best upgrade yet!

Well made, works great for or van, fits in the spot we needed it to. Fast shipping and easy to understand directions.

replacement bladder

I just don’t understand how these bladders keep on falling into the urine container. I don’t know if they get stretched out or I think I put them incorrectly. This new bladder fell in on day two and I almost lose them by emptying the container and flushing them down toilet toilets. So it’s a bit messy to try to filter them out when they do fall in. May I suggest some type of a string or silicone attachment so that it permanently won’t fall into the urine in the urine container.

I wish I had gotten the one with the wooden lid

It’s working good. It’s just a little too tall for the space I want in. I really wish I would’ve gotten the one with a wooden lid because I feel like the walls would be thicker. These ones are so thin that they might break quicker overtime. Especially with hyperactive children. I wish there was a window into the toilet so you can see how much urine is in there. I do like the soft close function of the lid. I just wish they had that in the wooden one. It works great.. I just don’t see it lasting very long and feel like it needs thicker walls. The price is still a too high in my opinion for what you get. But I wish they would combine both functionalities of the ones with the wooden lids as this one into one and make that window so we can see how much urine is filled up. Otherwise thank you so much for making this product.

Hello Laura,

Thank you for the detailed feedback on you and your family's experience with the Trelino so far!

We will be introducing a level indicator into the shop which would not require electricity and can be added into the toilet retroactively.

Thank you for the feedback on the structure of the toilet as well.

Best,
Your Trelino team

1.2 gal. urine canister for Trelino Evo S models

Great product !

We just got back from a camping trip and this worked perfectly! It was easy to clean. I would suggest emptying the urine container daily as I filled it up after 2 days and it could have overflowed! There is no gauge showing how full it is.

Works Like a Charm

I used my Trelino Evo S during our last camping trip. It works great. I bought gel packs to solidify the liquids to make it easier to toss out instead of taking it to a restroom. I like that the liquids and solids are separate. I haven't used it for solids yet, but plan to use compost and then bag it right away to trash it. Things that would make the portable trelino better would be to have a handle to lift the lid easier and sell or get a separate compartment/tote to hold items that won't fit in the trevino like toilet paper, liquid gel packs, cleaning wipes, compost, shovel, extra trash bags.

Easy to use - no smell

I love The Trelino toilet. I placed it on a low stool between our two beds in our van. When not in use it's covered with a blanket. To use, I flip the blanket up on the small plastic drawers behind it. This has been so convenient when I have GI issues.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Game‑Changing Portable Toilet—Zero Smells, Zero Hassle!

I’ve tested a lot of camping toilets over the years, and the Trelino evo L has blown everything else out of the water. Setup was literally “unbox, add coco coir, done.” No pumps, no chemicals, and most importantly no odor. The internal urine diverter keeps liquids out of the solids compartment, so nothing ever turns swampy, even after a full weekend of use. What surprised me most is how home like the seat feels. It’s ergonomically shaped, sturdy, and sits at a comfortable height, no awkward squats in the middle of the night. Emptying is a breeze: the pee bottle twists out with one hand, and the compost bin lifts straight up without drips or mess. Ten minutes and you’re road ready again.
The build quality is legit. At just over 10 lbs, it tucks behind my truck seat without stealing precious cargo space. If you’re chasing off grid freedom but refuse to compromise on comfort or your nose, Trelino is worth every penny. Highly recommended for campers, van lifers, boaters, or anyone who wants an eco friendly, odor free bathroom on the go!

Not great

I found this a very expensive piece of plastic. Doesn't quite separate liquids. Does ok. Does not smell until you open it. Hard to know how full the liquid is unless you are the only user. Gets a lot of condensation which I guess is keeping the vapors in but we aren't using it in a van so that isn't quite as important. I would be happier with a bit dryer. Like that it doesn't spill but definitely not composting. I actually have gone back to the $3 bucket which is easier to clean and less smelly when open.

Hello Anne,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback.

We are going to be introducing a level indicator for the urine canister in the coming weeks. This piece can be added retroactively and does not require any electricity to operate.

For the smell and humidity, we suggest adding more litter material to the solids. This can help to soak up odor and moisture. Additionally, in hotter or more humid climates airing the toilet out occasionally can help with condensation.

If you have any specific questions for dealing with the smell, let us know at hello@mytrelino.com and we would be happy to answer them.

-Your Trelino® team

Perfect for Campervan

The Trelino changed our entire campervan experience. It tucks in nicely and we hardly know that it is there until we need it. Best thing we did for the van.

I will be making a video…!

I will be making a video at not only how good this compost toilet but also, almost more importantly, how amazing the customer service is at Trelino. In todays market, this is literally everything! Thank you so much Trelino for being super nice, kind, communicative and helpful with my questions!!

Tough and durable.

It’s too flimsy