PACKABLE MODULAR CAMP TOILET

Abstract

A camp toilet may include at least three legs each having a bracket with at least two threaded apertures for receiving at least two fasteners, each fastener positioned in a different one of the at least two threaded apertures, and a seat having a flat surface and forming (a) an internal aperture and (b) evenly positioned around the flat surface for each of the at least three legs, at least two open-ended slots each sized and shaped to receive the at least two fasteners, wherein the fasteners secure the leg to the seat when positioned within the at least two slots and tightened. The camp toilet is modular, lightweight, and easily disassembled and packed for transport.

Claims

1. A packable modular camp toilet, comprising: at least three legs each having a main body and a bracket at one end of the main body, the bracket with at least two threaded apertures for receiving at least two fasteners, each fastener positioned in a different one of the at least two threaded apertures; and a seat having a flat surface and forming (a) an internal aperture and (b) evenly positioned around the flat surface for each of the at least three legs, at least two open-ended slots each sized and shaped to receive the at least two fasteners; wherein the fasteners secure the leg to the seat when positioned within the at least two slots and tightened.

2. The modular camp toilet of claim 1, the bracket being perpendicular to the main body of the leg.

3. The modular camp toilet of claim 1, the seat being an annulus where a diameter of the internal aperture is at least 60% of an external diameter of the seat.

4. The modular camp toilet of claim 1, the seat being one of circular and elliptical and the internal aperture being one of circular and elliptical.

5. The modular camp toilet of claim 1, each leg being formed from a bar of material with a bend of less than ninety-degrees to form a foot at an end of the leg opposite the bracket.

6. The modular camp toilet of claim 1, the bracket being U-shaped and separate from the main body of the leg, the main body of the leg having a U-section formed at one end of the main body that attached to the bracket by a pivot.

7. The modular camp toilet of claim 6, the U-section including a locking button that extends through a locking aperture in the bracket to lock the leg in a deployed position.

8. The modular camp toilet of claim 7, the bracket further including a second locking aperture for receiving the locking button to lock the leg in a folded position.

9. The modular camp toilet of claim 1, wherein loosening the at least two fasteners of each leg allow the legs to detach from the seat for packing.

10. A modular camp toilet, comprising: at least three legs each having a bracket with at least four threaded apertures for receiving at least four fasteners, each positioned in a different one of the at least four threaded apertures; and a seat formed of at least three separate seat portions of similar size, each end of each seat portion including two open-ended slots sized and shaped to receive two of the at least four fasteners on one side of one leg; wherein the two fasteners secure the leg to the seat portion when positioned within the at least two slots and tightened.

11. The modular camp toilet of claim 10, the bracket being perpendicular to a main body of the leg.

12. The modular camp toilet of claim 10, wherein the seat, when the seat portions are assembled with the legs, forms a flat surface with an internal aperture having a diameter of at least 60% of an external diameter of the seat.

13. The modular camp toilet of claim 12, the seat being one of circular and elliptical and the internal aperture being one of circular and elliptical.

14. The modular camp toilet of claim 10, each leg being formed from a bar of material with a bend of less than ninety-degrees to form a foot at an end of the leg opposite to the bracket.

15. The modular camp toilet of claim 10, the bracket being separate from a main body of the leg and movably attaching to a U-section formed at one end of the main body by a pivot.

16. The modular camp toilet of claim 15, the U-section including a locking button for extending through a locking aperture in the bracket to lock the leg in a deployed position.

17. The modular camp toilet of claim 16, the bracket further including a second locking aperture for receiving the locking button to lock the leg in a folded position.

18. The modular camp toilet of claim 10, wherein loosening the at least four fasteners of each leg allow the leg to detach from the seat portion for packing.

19. A set of modular components for building a packable camp toilet, comprising: a first seat having a flat surface and forming (a) a first internal aperture and (b) evenly positioned around the flat surface, groups of at least two first open-ended slots; a second seat formed of at least three separate seat portions of similar size, each end of each seat portion including two second open-ended slots, wherein the at least three separate seat portions collectively form a flat surface with a second internal aperture; a first leg formed from a bar of material with a bracket at one end and forming a first aperture group of first threaded apertures and a second aperture group of second threaded apertures, wherein the first leg and two fasteners positioned in different ones of the first threaded apertures couples with the first seat when the fasteners are positioned in the at least two first open-ended slots and tightened, and wherein the first leg and four fasteners positioned in different ones of the second threaded apertures couples with two different ones of the three separate seat portions when the fasteners are positioned in the two second open-ended slots of each seat portion and tightened; and a second leg having a main body formed from a bar of material and a bracket movably attached to a U-section formed at one end of the main body by a pivot, the bracket forming a first aperture group of first threaded apertures and a second aperture group of second threaded apertures, wherein the second leg and two fasteners positioned in different ones of the first threaded apertures couples with the first seat when the fasteners are positioned in the at least two first open-ended slots and tightened, and wherein the second leg, fitted with four fasteners positioned in different ones of the second threaded apertures, couples with two different ones of the three separate seat portions when the fasteners are positioned in the two second open-ended slots of each seat portion and tightened.

20. The set of modular components of claim 19, wherein the first internal aperture has a diameter of at least 60% of an external diameter of the first seat and the second internal aperture has a diameter of at least 60% of an external diameter of the second seat.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0011] In the drawings, identical reference numbers identify similar elements or acts. The sizes and relative positions of elements in the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. For example, the shapes of various elements and angles are not drawn to scale, and some of these elements are arbitrarily enlarged and positioned to improve drawing legibility. Further, the particular shapes of the elements as drawn, are not intended to convey any information regarding the actual shape of the particular elements, and have been solely selected for ease of recognition in the drawings.

[0012] FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating one example modular camp toilet, assembled for use, in embodiments.

[0013] FIG. 2A is a perspective view illustrating assembly/disassembly of modular camp toilet of FIG. 1, in embodiments.

[0014] FIG. 2B is a perspective view illustrating a portion of the seat of FIG. 1 illustrating coupling of the leg with the seat in further example detail, in embodiments.

[0015] FIG. 3A is a top view of the seat of FIG. 1 in further example detail, in embodiments.

[0016] FIG. 3B is a side view of the seat of FIG. 1 in further example detail, in embodiments.

[0017] FIG. 3C is a side view of the leg of FIG. 1 in further example detail, in embodiments.

[0018] FIG. 3D is a front view of the leg of FIG. 1 in further example detail, in embodiments.

[0019] FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating the modular camp toilet of FIG. 1 disassembled and stored in a firepan, in embodiments.

[0020] FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating the disassembled seat of FIG. 1 attached to a backpack by passing one or more straps through slots.

[0021] FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the modular camp toilet of FIG. 1 used with the firepan of FIG. 4 (inverted) to form a table.

[0022] FIG. 7 is a perspective view illustrating the modular camp toilet of FIG. 1 fitted with a human waste bag.

[0023] FIGS. 8A and 8B are perspective views illustrating one example foldable camp toilet with three folding legs, in embodiments.

[0024] FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing an upper portion of one foldable leg of FIGS. 8A and 8B in further detail, in embodiments.

[0025] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the foldable camp toilet of FIGS. 8A and 8B with the legs folded, in embodiments.

[0026] FIG. 11 shows the folded foldable camp toilet of FIG. 10 stored within a firepan.

[0027] FIG. 12 is a perspective view illustrating one example modular camp toilet with a seat formed as three separate seat portions, in embodiments.

[0028] FIG. 13 is a perspective view of one portion of the leg of FIGS. 1 and 2A illustrating aperture group fitted with four fasteners and aperture group is unused.

[0029] FIG. 14A shows assembly of the modular camp toilet of FIG. 12.

[0030] FIG. 14B shows two seat portions of FIG. 12 being attached to one leg of FIG. 1.

[0031] FIG. 15 is a perspective view illustrating the modular camp toilet of FIG. 12 disassembled and grouped for packing, in embodiments.

[0032] FIG. 16 is a perspective view illustrating the modular camp toilet of FIG. 12 disassembled, grouped, and strapped together by a strap, in embodiments.

[0033] FIG. 17 is a perspective view illustrating one example modular camp toilet formed with the seat of FIG. 12 and the legs of FIGS. 8A and 8B, in embodiments.

[0034] FIGS. 18A and 18B are perspective views illustrating one example adjustable leg with an adjustable mechanism, in embodiments.

[0035] FIG. 19 is a perspective view illustrating one example modular camp toilet formed with the seat of FIG. 1 and the legs of FIGS. 18A and 18B, in embodiments.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0036] In the following description, certain specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of various disclosed embodiments. However, one skilled in the relevant art will recognize that embodiments may be practiced without one or more of these specific details, or with other methods, components, materials, etc.

[0037] Unless the context requires otherwise, throughout the specification and claims which follow, the word comprise and variations thereof, such as, comprises and comprising are to be construed in an open, inclusive sense that is as including, but not limited to.

[0038] Reference throughout this specification to one implementation or an implementation or one embodiment or an embodiment means that a particular feature, structure or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one implementation or embodiment. Thus, the appearances of the phrases one implementation or an implementation or in one embodiment or in an embodiment in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same implementation or embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more implementations or one or more embodiments.

[0039] As used in this specification and the appended claims, the singular forms a, an, and the include plural referents unless the content clearly dictates otherwise. It should also be noted that the term or is generally employed in its sense including and/or unless the content clearly dictates otherwise.

[0040] The following examples use an annulus shaped seat; however, the seat may have other shapes without departing from the scope hereof. For example, the seat may be elliptical with a circular or elliptical shaped central aperture. Further, for any shaped seat (circular, hexagonal, elliptical, etc.) the central aperture of the seat may be offset from the center,

[0041] FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating one example modular camp toilet 100, assembled for use, in embodiments. FIG. 2A is a perspective view illustrating assembly/disassembly of modular camp toilet 100 of FIG. 1, in embodiments. FIG. 2B is a perspective view illustrating a portion of seat 102 of FIG. 1 illustrating coupling of leg 104 with seat 102 in further example detail, in embodiments. FIG. 3A is a top view of seat 102 of FIG. 1 in further example detail, in embodiments. FIG. 3B is a side view of seat 102 of FIG. 1 in further example detail, in embodiments. FIG. 3C is a side view of leg 104 of FIG. 1 in further example detail, in embodiments. FIG. 3D is a front view of leg 104 of FIG. 1 in further example detail, in embodiments. FIGS. 1, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 3C, and 3D are best viewed together with the following description.

[0042] Modular camp toilet 100 includes a seat 102, formed in one piece, and three legs 104, where each leg 104 removably attaches to seat 102 by two fasteners 106. Seat 102 may be a flat annulus with an external diameter 302, an internal diameter 304, and thickness 303. Internal diameter 304 defines an inner aperture 320. When legs 104 are assembled with seat 102, modular camp toilet 100 may resemble a three-legged stool as shown in FIG. 1. Legs 104(1)-104(3) are substantially identical and interchangeable. In certain embodiments, external diameter 302 is 11.8 inches, internal diameter 304 is 7.8 inches, and thickness 303 is 0.13 inches. However, external diameter 302 may have a range between 11.8 inches and 14 inches, internal diameter 304 may have a range between 7.8 inches and 10 inches, and thickness 303 may have a range between 0.1 inches and 0.25 inches. Internal diameter 304 is at least 60% of external diameter 302.

[0043] Each leg 104 is a substantially flat bar with a foot 116 formed at one end and a bracket 118 formed at the opposite end and that couples with seat 102. Bracket 118 has a length 318 and may be formed substantially at a right angle 308 (e.g., perpendicular) to a main body 312 of leg 104, where main body 312 has a thickness 310 and a length 314. Leg 104 is formed on one or more of metal, plastic, or composite material, and is of sufficient length to position seat 102 above the ground at a height to support a human in a squatting position. Legs 104 are of sufficient thickness and strength to support the weight of an adult human. Although shown as flat, leg 104 may be shaped to increase strength and reduce flexibility. Foot 116 has a length 316 and is formed by a lower bend in leg 104 between foot 116 and main body 312 at an angle 306 that may be less than ninety-degrees. Where angle 306 is less than 90 degrees (e.g., 80 degrees), foot 116 acts like a spring and may be compressed by weight on an adult human using modular camp toilet 100. This compression may increase stability of modular camp toilet 100 on uneven ground.

[0044] Bracket 118 is formed at an opposite end of leg 104 from foot 116 by a bend opposite in direction to the bend of foot 116 to form right angle 308. Bracket 118 forms an aperture group 204 of four apertures and an aperture group 206 of two apertures. Aperture group 206 is fitted with two captive fasteners 106, and aperture group 204 remain unused in this embodiment. For each leg, seat 102 forms two parallel open slots 202 for receiving fasteners of leg 104. Slots 202 may have a width of 0.23 inches and a length of 0.92 inches. Advantageously, open-ended slots 202 allow leg 104 to be attached to seat 102 without the need to completely remove fasteners 106 from leg 104. Although FIGS. 2A and 2B show slots 202 as having an open end toward the internal aperture of seat 102, their orientation may be reversed so the open end is on the external circumference of seat 102. Fasteners 106 may be tightened, when fasteners 106 are positioned within slots 202 (e.g., positioned at closed ends of slots 202), fasteners 106 may be tightened to secure leg 104 to seat 102. Conversely, fasteners 106 may be loosened, but not necessarily fully removed, and slid out of slots 202 to remove leg 104 from seat 102.

[0045] Fasteners 106 are preferably captive such that they are retained with leg 104 even when loosened. That is, leg 104 and/or fasteners 106 are formed such that fasteners are not easily lost when modular camp toilet 100 is disassembled. At least one leg 104 may form additional apertures for storing spare fasteners 112 that may be removed and used with any leg 104 should one or more fasteners 106 become lost.

[0046] Modular camp toilet 100 may also include a tool 108 for manual operation of fasteners 106, where tool 108 may be stored on one leg 104(1) by at least one tool retainer 110. For example, where fasteners 106 each includes a hexagonal socket, tool 108 is an appropriately sized hex key, as shown. However, tool 108 may have other forms without departing from the scope hereof. For example, where fasteners 106 are formed with cross-head sockets, tool 108 may be a cross-head driver. Advantageously, tool 108 may be retained with leg 104(1) by retainer 110 (e.g., a magnetic clip, a spring clip, and so on) such that tool 108 is readily available for use to assemble and disassemble modular camp toilet 100.

[0047] Seat 102 may also form three curved slots 114 that facilitate handling of seat 102 and allow seat 102 to be strapped to a backpack (e.g., see FIG. 5). Each curved slot 114 may be formed to have an internal dimension of one third, or less, a difference between external diameter 302 and internal diameter 304, where each curved slot 114 has an internal radius of between 4.65 inches and 5.65 inches.

[0048] Although shown as an annulus, seat 102 may have other shapes without departing from the scope hereof. As noted above, seat 102 could be formed as a different shape, such as flat elliptical shape with a central elliptical or circular cutout. In another example, seat 102 is a hexagonal shape with a central hexagonal, round or elliptical cutout. Seat 102 is formed of one or more of metal, plastic, composite, and wood and is of sufficient size and thickness for supporting a seated adult human and to have an HWB draped over it.

[0049] Advantageously, modular camp toilet 100 is easily disassembled for packing into a backpack or a small compartment on an inflatable river craft, for example. For example, loosening fasteners 106 allows legs 104 to detach from seat 102 such that modular camp toilet 100 may be easily packed. Accordingly, weight and size of modular camp toilet 100 are not inhibiting factors, allowing modular camp toilet 100 to be easily carried. Further, modular camp toilet 100 is sturdy and able to handle the weight of an adult human, thereby providing for comfortable, pleasant, and sanitary defecation in the wilderness as compared to not using a camp toilet.

[0050] Seat 102 and leg 104 are modular in design and may be used to form other modular camp toilets, as described below. For example, as shown in FIG. 2B, bracket 118 may form additional apertures 214 for receiving fasteners 106 when attaching leg 104 to an alternative seat design. Similarly, seat 102 may be used with other leg designs.

[0051] FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating modular camp toilet 100 disassembled such that its seat 102 and three legs 104 may be stored in a firepan 402, in embodiments. Firepan 402 is another requirement within the backcountry, particularly on rivers. One example firepan requirement states a durable metal fire pan at least 12 inches in diameter with at least a two-inch lip around its outer edge and sufficient to contain fire and remains. Fire pans must be carried on all trips even if stoves are being used for cooking. All fires must be contained in the fire pan. Fire blankets under fire pans are recommended to facilitate total ash removal.Advantageously, modular camp toilet 100 is sized to fit within firepan 402 and thereby does not occupy additional space. For example, where firepan 402 is typically stored in a bag or sack, modular camp toilet 100, when stored within firepan 402, fits within the same bag or sack.

[0052] FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating seat 102 attached to a backpack 502 by passing one or more straps 504 through slots 202. Advantageously, through use of slots 202, seat 102 is easily carried external to backpack 502. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing modular camp toilet 100 of FIG. 1 being used with firepan 402 of FIG. 4 (inverted) to form a table 600. FIG. 7 is a perspective view illustrating modular camp toilet 100 of FIG. 1 fitted with an HWB 702. Advantageously, HWB 702 is held in position by the human when modular camp toilet 100 is in use.

Modular Camp Toilet with Folding Legs

[0053] FIGS. 8A and 8B are perspective views illustrating one example foldable camp toilet 800 with three folding legs 804, in embodiments. FIG. 8A shows foldable camp toilet 800 inverted from an operational orientation to illustrate differences in legs 804 as compared to legs 104 of modular camp toilet 100 of FIG. 1, and FIG. 8B shows foldable camp toilet 800 in an operational orientation. FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing an upper portion of one foldable leg 804 of FIGS. 8A and 8B in further detail, in embodiments. FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing foldable camp toilet 800 of FIGS. 8A and 8B with legs 804 folded, in embodiments.

[0054] Foldable camp toilet 800 includes modular seat 102 of FIG. 1, which is fitted with three foldable legs 804. Foldable legs 804(1)-804(3) are substantially identical, modular, and interchangeable with one another and with legs 104 of modular camp toilet 100. A lower portion of leg 804 is similar to leg 104 and may form a foot 816 that is similar to foot 116.

[0055] Leg 804 includes a U-shaped bracket 806, formed separately from a main body 812 of leg 804, that attaches to seat 102 with fasteners 106 similar to attachment of leg 104 to seat 102. For example, a flat surface 902 of bracket 806 forms an aperture group 904 of four apertures and an aperture group 906 of two apertures. Aperture group 906 is fitted with two captive fasteners 106, and aperture group 904 is unused in this embodiment. Similar to modular camp toilet 100, fasteners 106 fitted to aperture group 906 slide into slots 202 of seat 102 and are tightened to secure bracket 806 to seat 102. In certain embodiments, similarly to leg 104, one or more of legs 804 may also include apertures for receiving spare fasteners 112 and/or at least one tool retainer 110.

[0056] Bracket 806 provides a pivot 808 that moveably couples with a U-section 810 of leg 804 formed (e.g., by folding) at an end of main body 812 opposite to foot 816. Pivot 808 is formed, for example, by a screw secured through an aperture of bracket 806 to pass movably through an aperture of U-section 810. Similarly, apertures and screw are formed at an opposite side of leg 804 to form pivot 808. Alternatively, a single longer screw may pass through the apertures from one side of bracket 806 to the other side, thereby acting as a pivot pin.

[0057] Leg 804 also includes a locking button 814 that is mounted to an end of a spring 908 that is fixedly positioned within U-section 810 by a clamp bracket 910 such that locking button 814 protrudes through an aperture (not visible) of U-section 810 and a first locking aperture 912 of bracket 806 when leg 804 is fully deployed, locking leg 804 in the deployed (e.g., extended) position. Pressing of locking button 814 into first locking aperture 912 allows leg 804 to fold. Bracket 806 forms a second locking aperture 914 that is positioned to receive locking button 814 when leg 804 is folded, locking leg 804 in the folded position.

[0058] Similarly to leg 104(1) of modular camp toilet 100, any one of legs 804 may also include additional fasteners and may be fitted with one or more fasteners 106 for securing tool 108.

[0059] FIG. 10 illustrates foldable camp toilet 800 of FIG. 8 with legs 804 locked in a folded position. FIG. 11 shows the folded foldable camp toilet 800 of FIG. 10 stored within firepan 402. Advantageously, foldable camp toilet 800 is easily stored and transported with firepan 402, such as within a carry sack for example.

[0060] FIG. 12 is a perspective view illustrating one example modular camp toilet 1200 with a seat 1202 formed as three separate seat portions 1204, in embodiments. FIG. 13 is a perspective view of one portion of leg 104 of FIGS. 1 and 2A illustrating aperture group 204 fitted with four fasteners 106 and aperture group 206 is unused. FIG. 14A shows assembly of modular camp toilet 1200 of FIG. 12. FIG. 14B shows two seat portions 1204 of FIG. 12 being attached to one leg 104 of FIG. 1. FIGS. 12, 13, 14A and 14B are best viewed together with the following description.

[0061] Modular camp toilet 1200 is similar to modular camp toilet 100 of FIG. 1, and includes three modular legs 104, similar to modular camp toilet 100. However, unlike seat 102 of modular camp toilet 100, seat 1202 is formed of three separate seat portions 1204 that each connect to two legs 104, whereby legs 104 join seat portions 1204 together to form seat 1202. Each seat portion 1204 forms a curved slot 1214 that facilitates handling of seat portion 1204 and allow seat portions 1204 to be individually or collectively strapped to a backpack.

[0062] Each end of seat portion 1204 forms two open-ended slots 1402(1)-1402(2) and 1402(3) and 1402(4). As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14B, each leg 104 is fitted with four fasteners 106, where by two fasteners on one side of let 104 couple at slots 1402 with one end of one seat portion 1204 and fasteners 106 on the opposite side of leg 104 couple with one end of a second seat portion 1204. Each leg 104 joins two seat portions 1204 together, when fasteners 106 are tightened, such that when three legs 104 are secured, three seat portions 1204 form seat 1202.

[0063] FIG. 15 is a perspective view 1500 illustrating modular camp toilet 1200 of FIG. 12 disassembled and grouped for packing, in embodiments. FIG. 16 is a perspective view 1600 illustrating modular camp toilet 1200 of FIG. 12 disassembled, grouped, and strapped together by a strap 1602, in embodiments. One advantage of modular camp toilet 1200 over modular camp toilet 100 and foldable camp toilet 800, is that the seat portion may pack into a smaller volume. As shown, three seat portions 1204 may be stacked on top of each other to and three legs 104 may be nested together and positioned with the stacked seat portions 1204 to form a small volume. Fasteners 106 (not shown) are captive and may remain with legs 104. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2A, at least one leg may be fitted with tool 108, attached by at least one tool retainer 110, and spare fasteners 112. As shown in FIG. 16, strap 1602 passes through curved slots 1214 of seat portions 1204 and around leg 104 to secure all needed components of modular camp toilet 1200 together for transport.

Modular Components

[0064] As noted above, legs 104 and 804 are modular and may be used interchangeably with seat 102 and seat portions 1204 to build a camp toilet. FIG. 17 is a perspective view illustrating one example modular camp toilet 1700 formed with seat 1202 of FIG. 12 and legs 804 of FIGS. 8A and 8B, in embodiments. As shown, legs 804 couple with seat portions 1204 such that legs 804 may be folded for temporary storage when the modular camp toilet is not in use, and further disassembled for packing into a smaller space. Thus, modular camp toilet 1700 is easily packable for transport.

[0065] The modular components (e.g., seat 102, legs 104, legs 804, and seat portions 1204) may be fabricated from sheet metal (e.g., aluminum, steel, etc.) using standard sheet metal fabrication methods, including one or more of machining, laser cutting, water jet cutting, drilling, tapping, stamping, punching, and bending. In certain embodiments, one or more of seat 102, legs 104, legs 804, and seat portions 1204 are coated with a material such as plastic, paint, and so on. In certain embodiments, one or more of seat 102, legs 104, legs 804, and seat portions 1204 are fabricated from plastic using injection molding methods. Threaded holes (e.g., apertures of aperture group 204, aperture group 206, and additional apertures 214) may be made with standard machine taps or may use threaded inserts. The threaded holes may be configured to retain the fasteners 106 to prevent loss when loose. The modular leg lower bend to form foot 116/816 is optional, and may be omitted. Similarly tool retainer(s) 110 are optional and may be omitted. Spare fasteners 112 are also optional, as are the apertures for receiving them.

[0066] Without departing from the scope hereof, modular legs 104 may be configured to attach above seat 102 and 1202, respectively, whereby seat 102 and 1202 is supported beneath bracket 118 and fasteners 106 are inserted from an underside of bracket 118. Slots 202 are shown with opening on an inside edge of seat 102, but could also be positioned to have their openings on an outside edge of seat 102, without departing from the scope hereof.

[0067] FIGS. 18A and 18B are perspective views illustrating one example adjustable leg 1802 with an adjustable mechanism 1804, in embodiments. Adjustable leg 1802 is formed of an upper portion 1806 and a lower portion 1808 that are joined by adjustable mechanism 1804. Upper portion 1806 forms a bracket 1818 that is similar to bracket 118 and lower portion 1808 forms a foot 1816 that is similar to foot 116. Adjustable mechanism 1804 includes two parallel slots 1806(1) and 1806(2) formed in lower portion 1808. A first two fasteners 106 pass through slot 1806(1) and screw into a first two threaded apertures formed by upper portion 1806, and a second two fasteners 106 pass through slot 1806(2) and screw into a second two threaded apertures formed by upper portion 1806. Loosening these fasteners 106 allows upper portion 1806 and lower portion 1808 to slide and adjust a length 1820 of adjustable leg 1802. When positioned at the desired length, these fasteners 106 are tightened to prevent length 1820 from changing. Other adjustable mechanisms may be used for adjustable leg 1802 without departing from the scope hereof.

[0068] FIG. 19 is a perspective view illustrating one example modular camp toilet 1900 formed with seat 102 of FIG. 1 and legs 1802 of FIGS. 18A and 18B, in embodiments. In this example, adjustable mechanism 1804(1) is set such that adjustable leg 1802(1) is shorter in length than adjustable legs 1802(2) and 1802(3), such as for use on uneven ground.

[0069] In certain embodiments, upper portion 1806 is formed similarly to an upper portion of leg 804 of FIGS. 8A and 8B, and includes bracket 806, pivot 808, u-section 810, and locking button 814 that allow adjustable leg 1802 to hinge.

[0070] Modular camp toilet 1900 may also be formed using seat 1202 of FIG. 12. Further, not all legs need be adjustable. For example, one example modular camp toilet 1900 may be form with two leg 104 and one adjustable leg 1802, or with two adjustable legs 1802 and one leg 104, without departing from the scope hereof.

[0071] Further to the illustrated table 600 of FIG. 6, modular camp toilets 100, 800, 1200, 1700, and 1900, of FIGS. 1, 8, 12, 17, and 19, respectively, may be used for other purposes, including a stool (e.g., without firepan 402 or with firepan 402 similar to table 600, and a camera support.

[0072] Changes may be made in the above methods and systems without departing from the scope hereof. It should thus be noted that the matter contained in the above description or shown in the accompanying drawings should be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense. The following claims are intended to cover all generic and specific features described herein, as well as all statements of the scope of the present method and system, which, as a matter of language, might be said to fall therebetween.