REASONS TO BUY
Lightweight
Can haul outside of haulbag
No assembly required
REASONS TO AVOID
Expensive
Not completely air-tight
Metolius Waste Case Review
The best off-the-shelf poop tube we know of
Metolius Waste Case
Credit: Metolius
Price: $70 List
By Chris McNamara ⋅ Founder and Editor-in-Chief ⋅ Jan 17, 2010
Our Verdict
This is our favorite option for a poop tube if you don't mind spending a little money. It is bomber, convenient, and a good size for most big walls. While there are more than a dozen options (and even more names), this is the best waste storage option for most big wall climbers. If you have the time and want to make your own you will save money. But you can't beat the convenience and bomberness of the Waste Case.
View more on making your own poop tube. See it rated versus top competitors in our review of the best haul bags.
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| Awards |  Best Overall Haul Bag |  Excellent For Weekend Walls |  Best Buy Haul Bag | ||
| Price | $70 List | $280 List $279.95 at Amazon | $190 List $189.95 at Amazon | $220 List | $189.95 at Backcountry |
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| Bottom Line | An incredibly convenient and intelligent design | This is one of the best haul bags we know of, especially for those considering shorter walls in teams of two | Due to its small size, we would choose a different option unless you're going on a fast and light mission or simply want a more durable crag pack | Though this updated design isn't without a number of flaws, our testing team considers it a great choice for one or two nights on the wall | This mini-version of Black Diamond's updated line of haul bags features a durable construction that's perfect for hauling the essentials on single day ascents |
| Rating Categories | Metolius Waste Case | Metolius Half Dome... | Metolius Sentinel | Black Diamond Wall... | Black Diamond Wall... |
| Construction Quality (40%) | |||||
| Ease of Access (20%) | |||||
| Suspension System (20%) | |||||
| Capacity (10%) | |||||
| Weather Resistance (10%) | |||||
| Specs | Metolius Waste Case | Metolius Half Dome... | Metolius Sentinel | Black Diamond Wall... | Black Diamond Wall... |
| Volume (cubic inches) | 500 | 7600 | 2800 | 4272 | 2440 |
| Measured Weight | 10.6 oz | 7 lb 7 oz | 4 lb 11 oz | 5 lb 4 oz | 4 lb 4 oz |
| Main Container Material | Durathane | Durathane | Durathane | TPU-coated body materials | TPU-coated body materials |
| Closure Material | Ballistic nylon | Ballistic nylon | Ballistic nylon | Ripstop | Ripstop |
| Sewn or Welded Seams? | Welded | Welded | Welded | Welded | Welded |
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Our Analysis and Test Results
Likes
The Metolius Waste Case is the most convenient option for a big wall turd cage. You get the whole container and the wag bags in one purchase. The bag is bomber, can easily be clipped under the haul bag and, best of all, you don't have to worry about losing the lid as you do with a standard poop tube. For gear junkies, it's also kinda cool to have another mini haul bag.
Dislikes
Other than being a little expensive, the main drawback of this device is it is not perfectly air-tight. The river bag closure does contain most of the odor but as temps heat up in the Valley on day four of your wall, you will probably get a whiff of yesterday's business. Also, the size of this bag is good for most big wall ascents but if you have a team of three and are going to be on the wall for days, you will want either a bigger bag or two of these.
Value
While this is one of the more expensive options, it is a good value if you consider its durability and the time you save not constructing your own. Sure you can make your own for $10 in parts. But if you have to make a trip or two to the hardware store and don't get it right the first time, you could end up spending hours making your own. Most importantly, unless you have some supervision from an experienced poop-tube maker, you will be taking a gamble on making a device that might let you down on the wall…eeooouuwww.
Conclusion
This bag is ideal for a two-person big wall team that will be on the wall for one to four nights or a three-person team for two to three nights. If you are going to spend more time than that, bring another poop tube or a river bag for backup.
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Chris McNamara
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