Pam in Iowa wrote:
Anyone have experience with the WAGBag system? Looks like a reasonable
approach, but I'm interested in how many "user days" you get out of one
bag. Do you need to use a different bag each day due to odor? Can you
seal the bag and use it a second day? How compact are they when used?
I'm looking to use it with their PETT toilet system on river trips.
Yes, several of my friends have actually used WAG bags. I have not yet.
It's probably the best system for small groups where there is no
wash-out facility near take-out. Most heavily-permitted western rivers
have wash-out facilities, and the cost of using these facilities is
much lower than WAG bags even for small groups. Rocket boxes are the
least expensive alternative; just coat the inside with cooking oil
before use, and they'll be easier to clean. Some products that release
bacteria into the mix really improve (change) the smell.
The upside is you can throw used WAG bags into landfill, supposedly.
The downside is that they leave your groover smelling bad, so you must
wash it out and perhaps also repaint the interior, anyway.
Marketing material says one WAG bag lasts 4-5 uses, although if you pee
elsewhere, I suspect it's more than that. Yes you can reseal the bag.
They are fairly large and I think you need a toilet system with them.
http://www.thepett.com/wag2.html