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I use toilet bags from Amazon with 5-star ratings--yesterday was the first time I'd ever had one break, and that was my own fault for letting it get way too full (I'd been ill all week). And it broke over the bucket while I was outside, so no harm no foul. Always take the bucket outside to empty just in case. Because of condensation, the bags sometimes create a suction against the bottom of the bucket--I think that's what helped with the rip--so I'm now going to line the bottom of the toilet with something to prevent this. I had a bunch of pet pee pads on hand, so I placed one in the bottom, and the suction should no longer be an issue. I'm sure even a couple paper towels would do the trick. And I have pine pellet cat litter on hand, since I use it for my cat's litter box. I sprinkle some in when I add a new bag, and then I sprinkle some on top after a number 2. Not a ton, just enough to coat it a bit. If you go this route, the cheapest is the 40-pound bags of pine pellets at Tractor Supply Co for $6. I have trouble lifting them, so I pay $15 for 20-pound bags at PetSmart. I really only rarely notice a smell, and it's usually when I know it's time to change the bag but was being lazy. I've had my daughter in the van, and she says she doesn't smell it (and she'd DEFINITELY tell me LOL). Here are the bags I've been using. I'm very happy with them for durability and price. But there are lots of other similar ones out there. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CT5LZ12P