Well designed, sturdy, but they aren't completely stink free and yes, they actually do expire
The reviews saying that the counts were off are unfortunate but I've not experienced being shorted. These kits hold a considerable amount of waste but it can be difficult to gauge how many uses you can get out of the, at least at first. You don't want to overfill them. Each kit consists of a small bundle of TP, a wet wipe, a larger bag and a smaller ziploc bag. The larger bag fits into the netting of the Cleanwaste toilet which eventually gets inserted into the ziploc bag. Setting up is easy -- drop the ziploc bag into the mesh liner, underneath the larger bag where it will wait patiently. When you go to gather up your waste in the larger bag, gently squeeze the air out, tie a loop to seal the contents, and your ziploc is handy for the next step of double bagging since you've stashed it in a place where you won't lose it.<br /><br />I can verify that over time, likely many years and with improper storage, the bags disintegrate and the Poo Powder solidifies and the whole kit is rendered useless. This unfortunate outcome was discovered when I came across what I believe was an ancient 12 pack that had been improperly stored or was just incredibly old.<br /><br />The issues about stink are a matter of opinion, but my expectations are calibrated appropriately. If you leave the waste in an enclosed space, the sun is shining or humidity is high, then yeah, there's a bad stench. Using extra Poo Powder doesn't seem to help all that much to "cover up" the stink, but it's reasonable.<br /><br />With each use of a bag, I get a pang of guilt that this is the epitome of single-use-plastic waste and the perfect example of an environmental problem in miniature. There's no getting around it so I try to conserve the usage and use real facilities when possible.
Rating: 5 stars