OUTDOOR TOILET SUSPENSION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE

Abstract

A lightweight portable outdoor toilet system configured to support a user while facing toward a tree or another fixed anchor point during a personal moment. The system can be used to hover directly over the ground or with a detachable pouch configured to support a single use liner.

Claims

1. An outdoor toilet suspension system, comprising; an extended strap, a back support strap, a pair of thigh support straps, and a releasable support clip at the end of the extended strap.

2. The outdoor toilet of claim 1 wherein the length of the thigh support straps is adjustable.

3. The outdoor toilet of claim 1 including a releasable lower pouch configured to be attached to the back support strap and the thigh support straps.

4. The outdoor toilet of the claim 3 wherein the lower pouch includes a plurality of liner attachment points.

5. The outdoor toilet of the claim 3 including a liner.

6. A method of using an outdoor toilet suspension system, comprising: providing a suspension system, comprising; an extended strap, a back support strap, the back support strap having loop ends, a pair of thigh support straps, each of the thigh support straps connected together at a loop end, a releasable support clip at the end of the extended strap, attaching the extended strap to a fixed anchor point, wrapping the back support strap around the user, passing the loop end of the thigh support straps between the legs of the user, and, connecting the loop end of the back support strap and the loop end of the thigh support straps to the releasable support clip.

7. The method of claim 6 including; providing, a plurality of releasable pouch clips attached to the back support strap and the thigh support straps, a lower pouch, the lower pouch having a plurality of liner attachment points, a liner, attaching the lower pouch to the plurality of releasable pouch clips, inserting the liner into the lower pouch, and, attaching the liner to the lower pouch at the liner attachment points.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0015] The following description of the embodiments can be understood in light of the Figures which illustrate specific aspects of the embodiments and are part of the specification. Together with the following description, the Figures demonstrate and explain the principles of the embodiments. The same reference numerals or word descriptions in different drawings represent the same element, and thus their descriptions may be omitted.

[0016] FIG. 1 is a first embodiment of an outdoor toilet,

[0017] FIG. 2 is a first embodiment of an outdoor toilet configured to a user,

[0018] FIG. 3 is a first embodiment of an outdoor toilet configured to a user with a lower pouch,

[0019] FIG. 4A is one embodiment of a lower pouch assembly, and,

[0020] FIG. 4B is a plastic liner for use with the lower pouch.

[0021] It is to be understood that the above mentioned arrangements are only illustrative of the application of the principles of the present disclosure. Numerous modifications or alternative arrangements may be devised by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure and the appended claims are intended to cover such modifications and arrangements. Thus, while the present disclosure has been shown in the drawings and described above with particularity and detail, it will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that numerous modifications, including, but not limited to, variations form, function and manner of operation, may be made without departing from the principles and concepts set forth herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] FIGS. 1 through 3 of the present invention or outdoor toilet 100 includes an extended cord or webbing tree strap 110 configured to be attached to a fixed anchor point, the free end of the strap 111 configured to receive a releasable device such as a climbing carabiner 112. A back support strap 114 configured to extend around the back of the user and having a loop end 113 which is attached to the extended strap 110 at the carabiner 112. Thigh straps or loops 120 are attached to the back support strap 114 at the mid-point using an adjustable buckle 115 of each side or proximate the users hips. The thigh straps 120 configured to extend between the users legs and having a free end formed into a loop which are also attached to the carabiner 112 forming a three point connection arrangement. In one embodiment the thigh loops 114 are adjusted by pulling or passing an excess tag end 118 through ladder lock hardware 115 or similar device. A lower pouch 121 may be connected to the support straps 114, 120 using releasable buckles 116 and in one embodiment, pass through loops 119 sewn directly to the lower pouch 121. The lower pouch 121 configured to be used in conjunction with a plastic liner or a commercially available wag bag.

[0023] FIGS. 4A and 4B is one embodiment of the lower pouch assembly 121 including a plurality of releasable buckles configured to be attached the lower pouch 121 to straps 120, 114. One embodiment of the lower pouch 121 includes loops 119 (FIG. 1) used to further open the lower pouch 121 during use. A plastic liner 130 or WAG bag can be used to protect the lower pouch 121; button holes or loops 122 can used secure the corners 131 of liner 130 into the lower pouch 120.

[0024] FIGS. 2 and 3 additionally show the present invention with a user. The extended strap 110 is attached to a fixed anchor point such as tree or rock. The user when facing the anchor will extend the back support loop 114 around their waist and each thigh support loop 120 is extended between the legs. The free ends 113 can then be retained with the carabiner 112. It is recommended that the user adjust the thigh support loop 120 towards the outside of the buttocks before sitting back or squatting into the harness 100. In one embodiment the user can adjust the ladder lock buckles 115 to customize the fit of the thigh loops.

[0025] The optional lower pouch assembly 121 is attached to the back support loop 114 at a plurality points allowing the pouch 121 to be placed between the legs of the user and spread open during use. The releasable buckles 116 allow the user to move the lower pouch 121 out of the way after use or during clean up.