Nature's Head

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Nature's Head manufactures composting toilets for off-grid use. They are very popular with nomads, but they do cost about $1,000. The Nature's Head composting toilet appears to dominate the market.

Features:

  • made in the USA
  • stainless fittings
  • 5 year warranty
  • 2.2gal liquid tank with visible level
  • relocatable compost crank
  • relocatable vent outlet

Comparison with other composting toilets

This comparison of composting toilets includes Nature's Head, Air Head, a DIY option, and the discontinued C-Head. For details on terminology, see the composting toilets page.

Approximate cost

  • $1,100 - Air Head
  • $1,000 - Nature's Head
  • $600 - C-Head (discontinued)
  • $20 - DIY

Liquid separation

  • Yes - Nature's Head, C-Head, Air Head
  • No - DIY

Liquid capacity

  • 2.2 gal - Nature's Head[1]
  • 2.0 gal - Air Head[2]
  • 1.0 gal - C-Head
  • Varies - DIY

Solid deposits

  • Trap door - Nature's Head, Air Head
  • Straight drop - C-Head, DIY

Toilet paper okay?

  • Yes - Nature's Head, Air Head, DIY
  • Not recommended - C-Head [3]

Must open solids compartment to empty liquids

  • Yes - Nature's Head, C-Head
  • No - Air Head
  • N/A - DIY

Warranty

  • 5 years - Nature's Head[4], Air Head[5]
  • 30 days - C-Head[6]
  • N/A - DIY

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    Citations & Notes

    1. ↑https://www.natureshead.net/
    2. ↑http://airheadtoilet.com/usa-orders/
    3. ↑https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2HVxRy5wkY, comment in video says owner confirms tp is not churned in correctly in the C-Head
    4. ↑http://natureshead.net/warranty
    5. ↑http://airheadtoilet.com/usa-orders/
    6. ↑http://c-head.com/FAQ.html

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    2. 1 – Comparison with other composting toilets
    3. 1.1 – Approximate cost
    4. 1.2 – Liquid separation
    5. 1.3 – Liquid capacity
    6. 1.4 – Solid deposits
    7. 1.5 – Toilet paper okay?
    8. 1.6 – Must open solids compartment to empty liquids
    9. 1.7 – Warranty
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