Cleanwaste WAG Bag (12) review

What it is and who it suits

WAG stands for waste alleviation and gelling. Cleanwaste sells the Original WAG Bag as its GO Anywhere Toilet Kit, and says each one contains a waste bag pre-loaded with its Poo Powder gelling and deodorizing agent, a puncture-resistant zip-close disposal bag, individual toilet paper and a hand wipe. This listing is the 12-count pack.

It suits anyone who wants a toilet that packs flat: a go-bag, a car kit, or a closet shelf for the day the water is off. Cleanwaste says a kit can be used on the ground, in a bucket or any portable toilet, and also fits non-working toilets. This review is researched, not tested, and relies on Cleanwaste's product page and FAQ, official hygiene guidance and one independent test.

What one kit holds

Cleanwaste says each kit gels up to 32 ounces of waste and calls a bag good for multiple uses. Its instructions are short: use it, seal it with the zip close on the disposal bag, and dispose of it in the trash. Cleanwaste also lists a military stock number for the 12-pack, and its site says its products are made in the USA.

Practical Sailor, a boating magazine, tried Cleanwaste's bag alongside Reliance's Double Doodie. It found the absorbent volume rather limited if much urine goes in, and told readers not to believe odor-neutralizing claims until the bag is sealed. It also found that laying the bag in the dry bowl of a portable toilet worked fine for a single use, while a bucket gives more room. If the toilet could be out for long, stock more bags than you think you need.

Shelf life and storage

Cleanwaste's FAQ says its bags are guaranteed for one year, and that kept in a clean, dry, moisture-free place they will last much longer; it adds that customers report bags lasting up to 10 years. That second figure is customer report, not a guarantee, so date the box when it arrives and check the powder is still loose before you count on old stock.

Using it safely at home

Ready.gov's basic kit list includes moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation, and gel kits are a tidier version of the same idea. Washington State's Department of Health says to store used toilet bags away from kids, pets and wildlife, for example in the garbage can in the garage. Practical Sailor advises gloves when handling waste bags, then cleaning hands well.

CDC says to wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, and if you have no soap and water, to use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. The single wipe in each kit is a start; keep sanitizer and a jug of water near your toilet setup too.

How it compares with the other picks

On our emergency toilets comparison the WAG Bag is the self-contained option. The Reliance Luggable Loo and a Camco bucket give you a seat but no bags; Reliance's Double Doodie bags are the closest rival, with Bio-Gel and a sealable outer bag. Pairing a bucket seat with WAG Bags gives you a seated toilet whose waste goes out with the trash.

Verdict, and who should skip it

For a go-bag or a short outage it is a neat, complete kit that needs nothing else. Skip it if you expect weeks without a working toilet for a whole family, since single bags add up and a bucket lined with two kitchen garbage bags and kitty litter, the method Washington State describes, goes further. Our go-bag checklist covers what else to pack.

How much does one WAG Bag hold?

Cleanwaste says each kit gels up to 32 ounces of waste and can be used more than once before sealing. Practical Sailor found the absorbent volume rather limited if a lot of urine goes in, so do not stretch a bag too far.

Can I put a used WAG Bag in the household trash?

Cleanwaste's instructions say to seal it with the zip close on the disposal bag and dispose of it in the trash. Store sealed bags away from kids, pets and wildlife until trash day, and check your local rules.

How long do unused bags last?

Cleanwaste guarantees its bags for one year and says they last much longer kept clean and dry, with customers reporting up to 10 years. Date the box and rotate older stock into the car kit.

Do I need a toilet seat to use it?

No. Cleanwaste says the kit works on the ground, in a bucket, in a portable toilet or in a toilet that won't flush. A bucket seat simply makes it more comfortable for longer use.