Skid Slayer vs Caboo: Bamboo and Sugarcane Compared

Key Takeaways

Two tree-free brands with different recipes: Skid Slayer is 100% bamboo, 3-ply and unbleached, while Caboo's signature roll blends bamboo with sugarcane, runs 2-ply and white.

• Both are tree-free, plastic-free, septic safe and quick to break down, so the eco basics are shared.

• Skid Slayer is 100% bamboo and 3-ply, while Caboo's classic roll blends bamboo with sugarcane bagasse and is 2-ply.

• Caboo is white and states it is free of elemental chlorine bleaching, while Skid Slayer is unbleached and its natural tan.

• Caboo is usually cheaper per sheet and is easy to find in stores like Costco, while Skid Slayer sells direct.

• The choice is single-fibre 3-ply unbleached against a cheaper, widely stocked bamboo and sugarcane blend.

Skid Slayer and Caboo are both tree-free, but they are made from different recipes, and that is the heart of this comparison. Skid Slayer is 100% bamboo, built in 3-ply and left unbleached. Caboo's signature roll blends bamboo with sugarcane, runs it in 2-ply, and finishes it white. Add in that Caboo is cheaper and sits on the shelf at big retailers, and the decision comes down to what you value: a single premium fibre in a heavier, unbleached sheet, or a cheaper, widely available blend.

Everything below uses each brand's published specifications at the time of writing. One note up front: Caboo sells more than one product, and some listings differ, so this guide describes its best-known bamboo and sugarcane roll and flags where the range varies. Check the specific pack before you buy.

Skid Slayer vs Caboo: which should you choose?

Choose Skid Slayer if you want a 100% bamboo, 3-ply, unbleached sheet. Choose Caboo if you want a cheaper roll that is easy to grab in stores and do not mind a bamboo and sugarcane blend, 2-ply, in white.

Both are legitimate tree-free options, so this is not a clean-versus-not story. It is a recipe-and-value story: a single-fibre, heavier, unbleached sheet against a blended, lighter, whiter and cheaper one. The sections below walk the fibre difference, the specs, and the price, which is the line where Caboo leads.

What do Skid Slayer and Caboo have in common?

The tree-free fundamentals, which is why the recipe differences are the interesting part. Both brands set out to replace wood-pulp tissue with a fast-renewing plant fibre.

Both are tree-free rather than made from wood pulp. Both are sold as septic safe and quick to break down in plumbing. Both ship without plastic wrap, and both leave out added fragrance. Both also lean on fast-growing feedstocks rather than slow-growing trees, which is the whole reason either exists as an alternative to conventional tissue. If your baseline is tree-free, plastic-free and flushable, both clear it comfortably, and the decision moves to what the paper is actually made of, how it is finished, and how much it costs.

Bamboo versus sugarcane: what is the fibre difference?

This is the defining difference. Skid Slayer is 100% bamboo, while Caboo's signature roll blends bamboo with sugarcane, specifically bagasse, the fibrous pulp left over after sugar is pressed from the cane.

Bagasse is worth understanding, because it is a genuine sustainability point in Caboo's favour. As the reference on bagasse explains, it is the dry residue of sugarcane processing, an agricultural byproduct that would otherwise be waste, so using it puts a leftover to work. The trade-off is in the fibre itself: bagasse is a relatively short fibre, which is part of why blended sugarcane tissue is usually lighter and tends to be 2-ply. Bamboo fibre is intermediate in length, longer than bagasse, which supports a heavier, stronger sheet. Neither approach is wrong: Caboo upcycles a sugar byproduct into a cheaper blend, while Skid Slayer uses a single longer bamboo fibre for a heavier 3-ply sheet. How bamboo stacks up against other eco-fibres more broadly is covered in the guide comparing bamboo vs recycled toilet paper.

How do the specifications compare?

The recipe, ply, colour and price are where the two diverge. Here is the side by side, using published figures for Caboo's signature roll.

Two differences carry the comparison: Caboo is a blended 2-ply where Skid Slayer is 100% bamboo 3-ply, and Caboo is white where Skid Slayer is unbleached. Sheet counts overlap, and both are plastic-free and septic safe, so the next sections take ply, colour and price in turn.

It is worth reading the sheet count with the ply and fibre in mind. As the reference on paper pulp explains, fibre length and how a sheet is built decide how much material you actually get, not the printed count on its own. A 2-ply blended sheet and a 3-ply bamboo sheet at the same sheet count are not the same amount of paper, so the honest way to weigh the two is cost per 100 sheets alongside the ply, rather than the headline number. Caboo's higher sheet counts in some packs, up to 400, look generous on the shelf, but they sit on a lighter 2-ply sheet, which is the context that makes the numbers comparable.

3-ply versus 2-ply: what the ply difference means

Skid Slayer is 3-ply and Caboo's signature roll is 2-ply, which means a Skid Slayer sheet has three bonded layers against Caboo's two. In everyday use that tends to give more substance per sheet, so people often reach for fewer sheets.

Ply is not the only thing that decides performance, and the shorter sugarcane fibre in a blend is one reason a 2-ply construction makes sense for Caboo, but all else being close, an extra ply is simply more material in hand. The full trade-off between the two, and when 2-ply is the smarter pick, is set out in the guide comparing 3-ply vs 2-ply. If you like a substantial sheet, the extra ply is a point for Skid Slayer.

Unbleached versus white: the colour difference

Skid Slayer is unbleached, keeping the natural tan colour of the fibre, while Caboo is finished white. Caboo states its process is free of elemental chlorine bleaching, which is a fair point in its favour, but the sheet is still whitened to reach that colour, whereas Skid Slayer skips the whitening stage entirely.

As the reference on the bleaching of wood pulp explains, a white sheet is white because a whitening step removed the natural colour, so an unbleached tan roll and a white one are the same idea taken to different finishes. If your reason for going tree-free includes wanting the fewest processing steps, unbleached is the cleaner answer, and the label terms behind all of this are set out in the guide to bleach-free toilet paper. If you would rather have a white sheet, Caboo provides that.

Which is cheaper per sheet?

Caboo, and it is fair to say so plainly. On published prices its signature roll works out cheaper per sheet than Skid Slayer, helped by being 2-ply, blending in a low-cost sugarcane byproduct, and selling at retail and warehouse scale.

Skid Slayer's answer to the price gap is not a lower number but a different sheet: 100% bamboo, 3-ply and unbleached, where Caboo is a blended 2-ply white. So the honest way to read the price is per what you are getting. If the lowest cost per sheet is the goal, Caboo wins that line. If you want a single-fibre, heavier, unbleached sheet, Skid Slayer is the trade, and you can check its live pricing on the unbleached bamboo tissue page. Cost per 100 sheets is the fairest way to compare, and it is worth remembering a 2-ply and a 3-ply sheet are not the same amount of paper even at the same count.

Are both septic safe?

Yes. Both Skid Slayer and Caboo are sold as septic safe and quick to break down, so both suit septic systems and normal plumbing. Caboo's shorter blended fibre disperses readily, and Skid Slayer's resin-free bamboo does the same, so on septic performance they are close.

Since neither has a clear edge there, it is not a tiebreaker, and the usual rules matter more than the brand. Public advice such as the EPA's guidance on septic system care applies to either: flush only paper and human waste, keep wipes out, use a reasonable amount per flush, and pump the tank on schedule.

Where you buy, and which to choose

Caboo is easy to find in stores, including warehouse retailers like Costco, as well as online, which is a real convenience if you would rather grab it on a shopping trip than order it. Skid Slayer sells direct from its own store with a subscription, which suits people who would rather set up a delivery and forget it.

Put it together and the choice is clear enough. Choose Caboo for the lowest cost per sheet, in-store availability, and comfort with a bamboo and sugarcane blend in white 2-ply. Choose Skid Slayer for 100% bamboo, 3-ply substance and an unbleached sheet, bought direct. You can compare Skid Slayer's own pack options and compare pack sizes on the collection page. Both are honest tree-free choices, so match the paper to whether price and availability or fibre and finish matter more to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caboo made from bamboo or sugarcane?

Caboo's signature roll is a blend of bamboo and sugarcane, specifically bagasse, the fibrous residue left after sugar is pressed from the cane. Some Caboo listings describe different formulations, so it is worth checking the specific pack. Skid Slayer, by contrast, is 100% bamboo. Using bagasse is a genuine sustainability plus for Caboo, since it upcycles a byproduct, though it is a shorter fibre than bamboo.

Is Skid Slayer or Caboo better?

Neither is simply better, because they use different recipes. Skid Slayer is 100% bamboo, 3-ply and unbleached, which suits buyers who want a single premium fibre in a heavier, minimally processed sheet. Caboo blends bamboo with sugarcane, is 2-ply and white, cheaper per sheet, and easy to find in stores. The better choice depends on whether fibre and finish or price and availability matter more to you.

Is Caboo unbleached like Skid Slayer?

No. Caboo is finished white and states its process is free of elemental chlorine bleaching, but it is still whitened to reach that colour. Skid Slayer is unbleached, keeping the natural tan colour of bamboo with no whitening step at all. If an unbleached sheet with the fewest processing steps is what you want, Skid Slayer is the closer match, while Caboo suits buyers who prefer a white roll.

Is Skid Slayer or Caboo cheaper?

Caboo is usually cheaper per sheet. Its signature roll is helped by being 2-ply, blending in a low-cost sugarcane byproduct, and selling at retail and warehouse scale. Skid Slayer costs more but is a 100% bamboo, 3-ply, unbleached sheet, so you are paying for a different product. Compare cost per 100 sheets, and remember a 2-ply and a 3-ply sheet are not the same amount of paper even at the same sheet count.

Are Skid Slayer and Caboo both septic safe?

Yes. Both are tree-free tissue sold as septic safe and designed to break down quickly, so both suit septic systems and standard plumbing. Caboo's shorter blended fibre and Skid Slayer's resin-free bamboo both disperse readily. On septic performance they are close, so it is not a deciding factor. The usual rules still apply to either: flush only paper and waste, keep wipes out, and pump the tank on schedule.

Resources

• Bagasse: what sugarcane bagasse is, the byproduct fibre Caboo blends in, and why it is an upcycled agricultural residue.

• Pulp (paper): how fibre length shapes a sheet, and why longer bamboo fibre supports a heavier sheet than short bagasse.

• Bleaching of wood pulp: why a white sheet is whitened and an unbleached sheet keeps its natural colour.

• US Environmental Protection Agency: official septic-care guidance that applies to any brand of toilet paper.

The Skid Slayer Team

We make unbleached 3-ply bamboo toilet paper and test it obsessively — jar tests, tear tests and septic-owner feedback included. Mission: cleaner wipes, zero plastic, no skid left behind. More about us.