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Urinals

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I agree with everyone that Travel John portable urination devices are simple, clean, and effective products. However, I want to share two important tips to help people use them.

1. Travel John's are not vacuum devices, and they depend on natural gravity to direct your liquids down into the plastic sleeve where they become solid. That means you must raise your hips high enough to create a definite downward flow so gravity can work its magic. I bought Travel John's primarily to use out on the water in my kayak, while tent camping, and occasionally in my car in traffic. I've used a Travel John while in a normal sitting position in my car and in my kayak. It's comfy to sit like that, but I wasn't raised up enough and I got some unwelcome backflow. So be sure to raise yourself up higher than normal sitting position. Yeah, it's not as convenient as sitting normally acting like nothing is happening, but the product only works well when there is a clear downward flow to the bottom of the collecting sleeve where it turns to solid. You can't cheat gravity, and you will get wet pants if you try...

2. A used Travel John is an awkward and embarrassing thing to carry around. Although small and innocuous when it's new, the used Travel John expands to 12" long and 3" in diameter when it's filled with liquid. And it's also quite hefty in weight because the solid is filled with liquid. Carrying around this substantial tube with a funny-looking spout on the end is not a pleasant experience. So I wrap and carry my unused Travel John's in a regular disposable plastic grocery bag with the tissue and clean wipes. Nothing to cause notice and when the Travel John is used, the plastic grocery bag is very convenient to hide the contents, provide extra protection from any leakage, and enable you to carry the used bag without notice until you can throw it away. And the free disposable grocery bags even come with carry handles...

So those are my two tips for making a Travel John better fit your normal lifestyle. I've got them stashed in my car, kayaks, and camping gear when needed. It's one less thing to be worried about when nature calls. And nature always calls more often as we get older...

I use the TravelJohn in a private plane. It's nice not to have to worry about drinking too much coffee before a flight. The product works as advertised. Be sure to throw them out promptly however as the gel can liquify a bit if left in a hot car / plane.

This is an awesome, completely portable and disposable product for those times when you HAVE to go and just don't have access to a sanitary bathroom. Even at a rest stop. This tiny little device is so small it could fit in a pocket or purse, or glove box, but it will expand when you need it to. It can hold 28 oz, which is plenty, and the gel forms instantly, so there's no spilling risk. Great for small bladders that can't wait for the next exit on road trips. And MUCH cleaner than carrying around a little portable potty or other similar container which often stinks and could easily spill.

This product is amazing. I have used it for the last two years with my two small children and it works like a charm. Anytime you need a bathroom - and with kids, there isn't always one around or close enough once they tell you they have to go BADLY - this does the trick. I have used it on long car trips, at the mall, and most importantly... when we are in a long line at Disneyland or another theme park! It is so unobtrusive almost NOONE knows what we are doing. I kneel down, put the "deflated balloon" type strip out and down one side of their underwear, position the soft plastic opening and the kids let 'er rip! When they are done, it is easy to remove and usually there is a trash can very close by - if not I stick it in a zip lock bag until I find a trash can. Let me tell you, I swear by these things and couldn't do without them. I have a few in my backpack, in my car, and in my husband's car and after years of use, I've never had one problem. Thank you to whoever invented these clever things, you are wonderful!!!

I first used this product when camping but most reccently pruchased it to help after surgery. I recently had knee replacemnt surgery and knew that the drive home from the hosptial could be an issue if I couldn't easily get to a restroom, so we purchased the travel john "just in case." This product is very easy to use and if used property there is no mess or worry about spillage. I was able to use this in the backseat of a moving car without any problems despite limited mobility on my part.

This item can also be used for a person vomiting. It works very well and since the opening is a firm plastic opening you can put it over your mouth and not your nose and vomit without having to smell the contents. Again, amazingly clean and compact. The contents of the bag are turned into a gel that does not spill and is easy to dispose of. When using in a car or where you cannot immediately throw the used product away, it can be sealed in a ziplock baggie until you can get to a proper disposal area.
I'm even going to send a few of these to my children at college. If the need to vomit occurs one can thow up in the privacy of their own room instead of a more public multi-person bathroom.

What our Interstate Highways lack are public rest stops that a handicapped person can enter with a care giver of the opposite sex. This can mean no travel stops are possible, unless one buys a van and portable toilet. Travel John is a great alternative, when there are no other alternatives. Works for either sex. Many of these products seem to be designed for campers, but they are great for those who no longer can safely use public rest rooms unassisted.

No more leaving the tent for a mad dash to the restroom in the cold dark of the night. These Travel Johns are so convenient! Now I can go in the privacy of my tent without spilling a drop. The urine gells instantly and there is absolutely no spilling and no odor. It can be used multiple times with no problem (just don't overfill--you'll know). I've been using these for years now and can't go car camping without them. The resealable ones are even better but cost much more.

I have been using this product for several years now. With four children, these made everyday errands and roadtrips so much less stressful. Worrying about disgusting bathrooms was never a problem. Last year we moved to China. Western toilets are few and far between. The asian squat potty scared my girls to death. Luckily...I packed a whole suitcase of these things. They are also great for when we go snowboarding. No need to take off all your gear to go to the bathroom. They are great for piece of mind and preserving modesty. Can't live without them.

4 years ago, my dad brought these over. He had purchased some for his employees (who were asked to stop watering the clients' flowers), and thought they would help in potty training my son. They worked so well that we are now hooked. When we go to the grandparents', or on any outing, I don't have to say "no, don't touch that", "wait until I put paper down" and all those other phrases used by moms who venture into the gas station bathroom. I purchased some of the TravelJohn Jr's last time, and they held even my DH's full load! Because the urine becomes a solid, we have used them multiple times in the same trip, adding value to the little things!

So, I have to say - Go ahead and order the 18 pack. Save a little on each one. You will LOVE them!

Great product for smaller capacity bladders. But I can quickly fill this to the rim and then some.... (too much info?) Well, you should know. So unless your body has a quick shut off ability - you're heading for trouble if you're a big water drinker during the day.