Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Great product. But, practice at home, first.
by A Customer from Vacaville CA USA 
Pros: Portable, does not leak, easy to use while seated in car
Cons: May require "practice" before needed use,
Review: Purchased for partner who has frequency issues. Restrooms are not always available immediately on car trips. Made traveling on highways a little easier and worried a lot less about unanticipated traffic jams. It would have made the first use easier if she had at least "practiced" at home before going on the roadtrip! Multiple uses for one pack if urine volume isn't high. Pack a small lap blanket if user wants privacy on congested freeways during daylight. A gallon ziplock bag to secure used pack, wipes,etc. is helpful.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Travel John
by Ross from Brookings OR USA 
Pros: Compact
Cons: None
Review: Excellent item for emergency use whether in flight or on the road.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Monday, March 25, 2013
great H-E-R-E (human element range extender)
by Philip from Paisley FL USA 
Review: no worry about spills.....only worry about aim
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Best problem solver ever
by Janet from Southern CA USA 
Pros: Small, portable, spill proof, disposable
Cons: A little expensive, but worth every penny
Review: My husband voids frequently and uses a urinal at home. Taking a urinal in the car was problematic, potential for spills, smell, size, etc. The travel John solved all the problems, its small so you can keep several in the car, it holds a lot of urine without the possibility of spilling,and it is disposable! Best idea I have ever seen.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Thursday, February 21, 2013
by A Customer from Lufkin TX USA 
Pros: Dosn't spill.
Cons: Big
Review: Works well. Can be used with a stick controlled aircraft, althhough auto pilot does help.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Tuesday, February 19, 2013
by Sylvia from Tempe AZ USA 
Pros: All good
Cons: not discrete enough,
Review: Works perfectly for my scenario.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Monday, February 04, 2013
Greatest thing since cream cheese!!!!
by Robert from Scottsdale AZ USA 
Pros: easy to use and disposal is simple
Cons: none
Review: I carry then in the glove compartment of my can and in emergencies they are a god send. At my age of 73, the urgency is sometimes so great that stopping the car and using a Travel John saves my life and a mess. This is a great product!!!!
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Thursday, January 24, 2013
Referred this product to friends
by George from Fayetteville NC USA 
Pros: Small, easy to carry and not odor
Cons: None
Review: I am a repeat user of Travel John Portable Toilet. I use it when huntiing and fishing. It also comes in handy when traveling in our RV when we travel in remote locations. Great product.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Monday, December 10, 2012
Should have bought this a long time ago
by Ken from Overland Park KS USA 
Pros: Clean, easy, sanitary, no spills or leaks.
Cons: None
Review: These work exactly as advertised. Flying those long legs is MUCH more comfortable when you aren't fighting the urge to go for that's 45 minutes!
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Monday, November 12, 2012
It ain't glamorous, but it works!
by Brandon from Denver 
Pros: No spills - not one drop
Review: It works as billed. Does not spill a drop!

My kids love these things but they have saved me time and fuel on long segments.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Unbelieveable product!
by Wilderness Mama from Alaska from Wasilla, AK 
Pros: Compact, lightweight (till you use it), very convenient
Cons: Have to haul out the used product as trash
Review: What an amazing product! I use it mostly for camping. I don't even have to get out of the tent in the middle of the night anymore! I barely have to wake up! Wish this had been available when I was a wilderness ranger in the Sawtooths of Idaho. Works well camping in Alaska as well. My husband does not like that it means more trash to haul out, but hey! It is lightweight and the convenience for me more than makes up for it.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Tuesday, August 28, 2012
by Relieved from Lubbock TX USA 
Review: Don't leave home without them!
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Monday, August 13, 2012
by richard from ocala FL USA 
Pros: easy andconvennt and sanitary
Cons: none
Review: Works great it is the best things since milk jugs lol

Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Tuesday, August 07, 2012
Would Recommend This to ANYONE
by Tawna from Cypress TX USA 
Pros: Easy to use,
Cons: Can't think of any
Review: This was a huge time saver on a car trip with young children. My five year old used it with ease. Not only was it easy to use. She could use the same bag 3 times and it still gelled. There was never an odor. Great Product!
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Monday, August 06, 2012
A definite Camping Must!!
by Charlean from Anderson SC USA 
Pros: small package, convenient, holds plenty, easily disposed
Cons: have to pack out on backpacking trips...Outdoor code.
Review: This product is such a godsend for me. I love tent camping but I hate having to get up in the middle of the night to go to the potty. I have used this product for many years as an old Scouter lady and it is so much better than the plastic bottle I used to take and have to wash out daily. These are disposable and help me make it through the night! Next morning, I just put them in the garbage. Wouldn't go camping without them!!
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Travel John Portable Toilet 18 Pack
by Richard from Spring TX USA 
Pros: Light weight, uasy to use and carry in small wheelchair bag, absorption material prevents spills
Cons: A bit expensive
Review: I am a paraplegic unable to use public facilities and find the Travel John a greatt solution. They are carried in a wheelchair-type saddlebag. With a plastic clamp closure one can be used several times before disposal, thus making it more affordable. I highly recommend the Travel John Portable Toilet 18 Pack.

Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Great product. It gets the job done.
by Robert from Anchorage KY USA 
Review: I use this product in a glider.It is not the easiest thing to do, but it works. Put the glider in a 45 degree bank for drainage purposes and make sure to keep it upright for a couple of minutes so the gel can work.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Monday, May 21, 2012
This product is fast, easy and really works!
by Rebecca from GARDEN GROVE CA USA 
Pros: Convienient
Cons: Loud crunching sound when you open package
Review: I used this product on a recent camping trip.Instead of making a mad dash to the capsite restrooms in the middle of the night I tried the Travel John Portable toilet. It was so quick and easy to use, I don't even think I had my eyes opened. I never had to worry about spilling either.
Very happy with this product and WILL use again :)
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Road trip MUST have.
by Roadtripper + 5 from Laie HI USA 
Cons: The only thing I can think of is lack of storage AFTER use. It would be nice if each "toilet" was packaged in or came with a resealable bag in order to "store'" it until you are able to dispose of it properly.
Review: This is a must-have for road trips with children. Driving for 10 hours straight can be daunting, especially when thinking about all the bathroom stops you have to make with four kids. The Travel John Portable Toilet made our trip so much easier, especially when we were in an area with no rest stops and the kids "really had to go!" It's a little tricky for kids to get the hang of it the first time, and maybe because it's just something new, but we are definitely glad we brought them along on our trip. We can't wait to try them out this summer when we go camping!
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Saturday, February 18, 2012
greatest invention
by A Customer from Romeoville IL USA 
Pros: performs better than expected
Cons: none
Review: My husband is a recent bi lateral amputee this product makes his life easier especially when we are out, he gave some away to friends who'll never go on road trips without them.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Outstanding
by Terry Mathis from Estill Springs TN USA 
Pros: Good size for carrying.
Cons: N/A
Review: Will not drip when full if you stow away in your coat pocket. Great product!!!
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Tuesday, November 08, 2011
when you gotta go...
by deborah from Wapwallopen PA USA 
Pros: neatly wrapped, easy to use, spill proof
Review: I've bought this product several times. I have a job where a bathroom isnt always available but this product is. Its easy to use and doesn't spill.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Tuesday, August 09, 2011
keeps me camping
by NANCY from UHRICHSVILLE OH USA 
Pros: i have loved the travel john for years
Cons: not available at k-mart any more
Review: I go camping with the boyscouts. I wear braces on both legs and have night blindness. I am able to use the travel-johns at night eliminating me having to walk to the outhouse in the dark.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Tuesday, August 02, 2011
A REAL help for the disabled!
by A Customer from Ellis KS USA 
Review: My husband is confined to a wheelchair due to severe arthritis. We rarely travel but when we do it is often impossible to find a restroom where I can go in to assist him. These are very small and easy take in a pocket or purse. We can use it in the back of our van without anyone being the wiser and then wait to dispose of it privately and discreetly. There is no concern about it spilling or smelling as a regular urinal might.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Monday, July 18, 2011
Great
by Joe from San Francisco CA USA 
Pros: Great
Review: Great
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Monday, June 06, 2011
Works in a pinch!
by Jean from Del Mar CA USA 
Review: I've bought them before. Gave out most of them to relatives and friends who were travelling.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Monday, May 16, 2011
GREATEST THING SINCE SLICE BREAD !!
by AL from Matthews NC USA 
Review: I WON'T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT,EVER
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Monday, May 09, 2011
by Derek from Florida MA USA 
Pros: Compact and effective for in cockpit use
Cons: None
Review: Worked just as advertised
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Monday, April 25, 2011
I use the product each time we go camping
by Robyne from Malvern East VIC Australia 
Pros: very convenient when travelling outback Australia and needing to go to the toilet at night.
Cons: Could have an outer bag to seal it
Review: The product is good, there is no smell.  However, the cost of purchasing on-line is prohibitive when ordering from Australia.  The cost of the postage was the same or more than the cost of the product. I purchased 2 packs of 18.  Do you have any suggestions how the postage to Australia could be more cost effective? If so, please let me know because I do like using the product.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Monday, April 11, 2011
I would buy again, definitely.
by from Baton Rouge LA USA 
Pros: small and handy to carry. Doesn't leak.
Cons: too small
Review: Is a very handy item, especially in a nasty porta potty. Would be nice if it held more urine.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Monday, April 11, 2011
Where else are you gonna "go" at 8000 feet in a small airplane?
by Bill from Folsom CA USA 
Pros: It's what you need when you need it
Review: It serves its purpose. Just make sure it's fully open (not kinked) when using it, or the flow will back up and you'll "go" all over yourself. I did.... once.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Wednesday, March 30, 2011
by Charalambos Sakkas from Nicosia Cyprus 
Review: It is the best! From the day I try it, I've never flown solo again. I always fly with Travel John.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Thursday, March 17, 2011
used for years
by A Customer from Michigan 
Pros: fills and holds it in a gel like consistency
Cons: could be a little wider at top
Review: This has helped me numerous times while hiking, camping and road trips.  When the first one came in mail, I used it in my home bath to see how it worked and wasn't afraid of using it after that.. works everytime. For hiking, it is also usable by sliding down inside hiking pants and back out after filling.  No embarrassing moments in the woods.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Wednesday, December 22, 2010
These come in handy in tight situations.
by Robert from Tampa FL USA 
Pros: simple design, ease of use and disposal.
Cons: no complaints
Review: I spend any where from two to six hours in a helicopter and find this item indispensable. Easy to use and dispose of. They also come in handy with the kids on long road trips. I have been using this item for around 5 years, and can't think of one complaint.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Monday, November 08, 2010
by Pam from Downingtown PA USA 
Pros: good for in a pinch
Cons: single use even if not full makes the TJ to expensive
Review: I have an urostomy. I took the travel john on the beach in a discreet container. When I used the TJ for the first empty it was great. When I attempted to use it the second time, upon opening it, the smell was horrible. Therfore, I would only use this product once then toss it even though it was not full. Very disapointed in this product
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Works as advertised!
by A Customer from Bedford MA USA 
Pros: Works as advertised, very clean
Cons: A little difficult to operate in flight, need a non busy time.
Review: Perfect for inflight use or around the hangar with no other alternative. No drips, runs or errors. Slightly cumbersome inflight, but as long as you have an auto pilot, not a problem.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Monday, October 11, 2010
by PPBB from Chattanooga TN 
Review: 4 seater with 6 hours to go..... It's a life saver
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Wednesday, July 07, 2010
It's a LIFE SAVER !!!!
by AL from MATTHEWS NC USA 
Pros: very easy to use
Review: And I mean it,I won't leave home without it.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Wednesday, July 07, 2010
It makes my biking camping trip possible.
by Bob from Clarkston MI USA 
Review: Mary introduced me to Travel Johns. She is my guardian angel. Without them, I could not take part in the Pedal Across Lower Michigan (PALM) which I completed again this year at the age of 75. A great product, that does exactly what it promisess.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Monday, June 28, 2010
by Marsha from Warren PA USA 
Review: I love it. I take it camping that way I don't have to get out of the tent at night.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Thursday, June 24, 2010
would buy again
by nancy from NY USA 
Review: Awesome for camping - for kids and adults!
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Monday, June 21, 2010
Do not leave home without it
by Melody from Brooklyn, NY 
Pros: Convenient, easy to use, easy to dispose of.
Cons: None that I can think of
Review: Bought this about 10 years ago and put it under the car seat. There is stayed. This weekend my granddaughter had her open water dive test. Out of the way beach...no toilet..nothing close by. Suddenly thought to look under the seat and there they were. I wasn't sure if they'd be any good after all that time but they were like new and worked perfectly. Ordering more cause I never want to be stuck without one. GREAT PRODUCT
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Tuesday, June 08, 2010
Not just for aviation!
by Grandma Judi from Portland OR USA 
Pros: compact. Durable (can store for years, probably)
Cons: none
Review: Keep some in the car. Being caught in a traffic jam, it's helpful to be able to urinate (especially for females). I've had a child in the car, and was able to just pull off the road, and they could unbuckle, and take care of themselves. I've actually given some away to friends, and they wanted to buy the Travel John. I first found it at Walgreen's several years ago--but no longer carry it. Believe product would sell well in auto supply stores.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Sunday, May 30, 2010
handy little item
by Deborah from Bloomsburg PA USA 
Pros: Neatly wrapped up in itself to you are ready to use it. Doesnt take up much room in my purse.
Cons: none
Review: I really like this item. Its convenient to carry with me and easy to use.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Wednesday, May 19, 2010
by martin from tijeras NM USA 
Review: We think they are great
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Monday, May 10, 2010
Great! (When not in turbulence)
by Jeffrey from Santa Cruz CA USA 
Pros: So intuitive an 8 year old can do it.
Cons: none
Review: Was a great product for the kids to have a potty break in the back of the plane. Worked real well, except for the time when a few stronger bumps happend to coincide with said potty break. However nothing wrong with the product. Otherwise the kids seem to know what to do intuitively. We will make sure we keep these around for these long trips!
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Thursday, March 04, 2010
I buy this product everytime I'm out.
by MeLissa from Philadelphia PA USA 
Pros: Any liquid turns that goes into the bag becomes gel; "built-in" accuracy cup
Cons: Haven't had an issue yet.
Review: As a female, having these travel johns in the aircraft allows all of my flights to be more comfortable and bearable. I have used them repeatedly and I know I can trust them (even though I was leary the first time). They are very effective, especially when you have no other option. I reccommend them to anyone who may have to be without a "restroom" for any length of time.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Saturday, January 30, 2010
BETTER than sliced bread....
by Capt Adi from miami FL USA 
Pros: always available - usable by anyone - discreet - does what it says!
Cons: a smaller size would be handy if it were less expensive
Review: This has to be the best invention ever. We use them all the time for my dad who is confined to wheelchair. Much quicker than trying to find a handicap/family restroom. More discreet than carrying a urinal (and cleaner to use). Great for 'on the road' emergencies. They fit perfectly in your pocket or purse, so you can ALWAYS have one handy. They do not decompose in your glove-box. There is no odor and no leakage EVER. I have carried them for 24 hours in my vehicle without any problems. WORKS GREAT FOR WOMEN, TOO.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Great product
by C B from Columbia SC USA 
Review: My wife will not travel with me by plane without it.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Tuesday, January 26, 2010
by A Customer from URBANA OH USA 
Pros: great for car travelers too! In case you're stuck in a traffic jam for hours.
Review: Great comfort knowing it's available in an emergency.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Friday, January 22, 2010
GREAT!!!
by Ruth from California 
Pros: Easy to Use
Review: I was at the Rose Bowl for the first time and disgusted with the port a potties. This lady next to me said here try this and gave one to me. I was so excited I now have some for camping, traveling and of course next years Rose Bowl parade.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Friday, December 18, 2009
What happened to the Green Ones???
by Tyler from Irvine CA USA 
Pros: Absorbs fluids quickly and is fairly well contained.
Cons: No Ziplock Zipper and has Visible Label (Not very Discrete)
Review: The Travel John Portable Toilet is an awesome product. I use it frequently as I am a Field Service Technician in which a lot of times I find myself in a location where either I don't have a bathroom available, or the customer is a snob who thinks that their better than everyone else and my kind shouldn't have the courtesy to use their restroom. Anyways, The product is simple to use and easy to deploy. The only thing I HATE about this particular model (Being the white bags) is that there is no ziplock zipper on the top of the bag. Also, it's not very discrete with label on the package. The Travel John does come in a Green Bag model which has no label on the outside (to be discrete) and has a heavy duty ziplock type of fastener to keep it leak proof. This is especially handy for people like myself who have to store the used product in my service vehicle until later disposed of. Just my thoughts on the product. Thanks!
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Monday, December 07, 2009
I would buy this product again.
by Jean from Del Mar CA USA 
Pros: They're compact, easy to carry and they work! Good for little ones who "can't wait".
Review: I knew this product was out there. And after a very long road trip (with no rest stops or trees for miles!) I began looking in earnest to find it. I looked in automotive stores. (They said they had never heard of such a thing.) Then I remembered I has used one many years ago during a long private plane trip. I now keep them in my car for emergency. I've shared them and where to get them with my family and friends. They want to keep in their cars too.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Friday, December 04, 2009
handi for the handicap
by A Customer from Towaco NJ USA 
Pros: packaging is small and fits in my pocketboook.
Cons: Have to position percisely otherwise it can be messy.
Review: I am handicap and have problem with no handicap bathrooms, low toilets, and stairs so these come in handy when facilities do not work with my handicap. It was a great find.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Friday, November 20, 2009
by AL from MATTHEWS NC USA 
Review: DON'T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Friday, November 06, 2009
I love it!
by Miroslava from El Cajon CA USA 
Pros: Relliable
Cons: Slighly impaired absorbtion when gets full
Review: Nothing better for camping. I don't have to leave a car at night. Leak proof, smell proof.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Thursday, October 22, 2009
Best in class
by A Customer from Hurricane WV USA 
Pros: Easy to use, can remain seated
Review: Works as advertized. No odor, no spills. No lid. Holds a lot.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Monday, October 19, 2009
by sharon from hampton township NJ USA 
Pros: didn't have to go to the first road stop - could pass one or two before i thought i should stop - traveling was fun for a change
Cons: the top part was a little to small and if it was a little bit wider i would fall in love with it
Review: It was great - it worked for just what I wanted it for. I would like a change in the top part - make it a little bit wider - but other than that it was still the best item for what I wanted it for. Thanks.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Monday, October 19, 2009
Great product
by A Customer from McAllen TX USA 
Review: Very easy and convenient way to relieve yourself. I have used them for many years and they have never failed me.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Saturday, October 17, 2009
Absolutely Essential
by Michael from Northampton MA USA 
Pros: Can be tossed
Cons: A more male-friendly opening would be an improvement.
Review: Have you thought of attatching them to "Texas"/condom catheters? It would make cleanup easier. I use a wheelchair (not a plane) and TravelJohn Portables make my life a whole lot easier.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Thursday, October 08, 2009
by William from Melba ID USA 
Review: Great product for women. Had a woman passenger use it and said it was the best she has ever used.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Monday, October 05, 2009
AWESOME PRODUCT
by GIRIJA from LA MESA CA USA 
Pros: reliable product 100% safe
Cons: none
Review: Travel john was a blessing to me especially on the cold nights when I did not feel like getting out of my bed to pee at a higher elevation n the mountains.Disposing it of the next morning was a piece of cake no mess safe for the enviorment
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Sunday, September 13, 2009
A need to have product!
by Marcus from Detroit MI USA 
Pros: Ease of use. No spillage or odor.
Cons: Sometimes the top plastic bag may stick. Make sure the bag is fully opened.
Review: Very convenient especially on long trips. My 7 y/o has used more than his share. Does spill, traps odor and can be used more than once, depending how full your bladder is! My wife has a pack in her car. Great product.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Tuesday, August 04, 2009
Would not camp without it
by A Customer from palo alto CA USA 
Pros: Does not leak; easy to use; discrete
Cons: none
Review: This is the second pack of Travel Johns I have purchased and they have made my camping a much more enjoyable experience. My previous middle of the night trips to a cold toilet in the Sierras were not fun at all. I now get more sleep as I don't lie awake at night needing to get up but not wanting to leave the tent. Thank you!
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Great Product
by Randy Brown from Cleveland GA USA 
Pros: Better than water jugs or gatorade bottles
Cons: They need to make cap's for opening.
Review: The potty bags are great for both men and women. My wife & I are OTR truck drivers and we use them all the time. The only complaint we have is that they don't have cap's/lid's. This is the issue everyone seems to have from reading other reviews, because it does take a little time for the solidification. What we did to help with this, is we got a 1 qt, milk container and cut it down so the bag would fit in it. We also put velcro on the bottom so it won't move or tip over. This has solved are problems.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Friday, July 24, 2009
It's doable
by Gails Pilot Car from Montrose MO USA 
Pros: Each package is small and compact. Don't have to worry about spilling out.
Cons: It's hard to use when you are having to also drive while using it.
Review: I use this product all the time since I'm a pilot car driver and never want to have to stop a truck so I can use the bathroom. I'm a women and for a women, it can be done but it sure isn't easy, but worth the effort.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Sunday, July 19, 2009
Without a doubt a lifesaver and a wonderful product.
by A Customer from New York State 
Pros: Easy to use, easy to conceal and dispose of when able. No worries about long trips and perfect for those who drink too much coffee before paddling off!
Cons: Need wide legged shorts or be very good at manovering in the small confined space of a kayak to get your trousers down.
Review: This item has been an undeniable lifesaver for those of us who paddle kayaks and canoes for long distances down muddy banked rivers and other places where coming ashore is not possible for relief (such as the ocean beaches, deep muddy banked rivers, open lake shores with no cover, etc). These, when used and sealed in a zip loc, are easy to stow away for later disposal, easy to use and can be used in a kayak discreetly without the entire world knowing what you are doing. Takes a little practice at first, but worth their full weight in gold!! :-)
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Wednesday, June 17, 2009
by Autumn from Erie PA USA 
Pros: Has been a livesaver when travelling
Cons: Hard to use sitting and wearing slacks.
Review: Is a wonderful product for my daughter who is wheelchair bound. The problem is that you need to wear a skirt because they are almost not usable if you are sitting and wear slacks. We are now able to travel and not worry about getting her out of the wheelchair to use a restroom.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Tuesday, June 16, 2009
BEST EVER PRODUCT
by ATHALENE from Winston-Salem NC USA 
Review: BESI COULD NOT DO WITHOUT THIS PRODUCT - IT IS THE BEST INVENTION YET. I AM IN A WHEELCHAIR AND THIS HELPS ME TREMENDOUSLY, I CAB STAY ALONE WHICH MEANS EVERYTHING TO ME. AT NIGHT I HAVE ONE ON EACH SIDE OF THE BED, WHICH HELPS VERY MUCH. I CAN DO WITHOUT MANY THINGS, BUT THIS IS OEN THING THAT I CAN NOT DO WITHOUT.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Friday, June 12, 2009
by Oscar from Annandale VA USA 
Pros: Very handy and easy to use,and to dispose.
Review: Excellent! and very,very helpful in many situations,The other day ,the toilets in my apartment,where inoperable,and that's what we used for emergency relieve.Thanks
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Wednesday, June 10, 2009
by Becky S from Flora Vista NM USA 
Review: I bought this product for my daughter she is moving to China and she has 2 very small children.  My sister and her husband own a plane and they told me about this product.  They love them.  I have not had the chance to use them but from others experiences I will have no problems.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Wednesday, June 03, 2009
Great product
by A Customer from Birmingham AL USA 
Pros: No spill, no mess, no smell
Cons: None
Review: Easy to use anywhere... Fishing, camping, and anywhere there are unavailable clean bathrooms.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Friday, May 29, 2009
by A Customer from Pierson MI USA 
Review: It works!
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Monday, May 18, 2009
Works great in a pinch!
by 122889 from Orlando FL USA 
Pros: convenient and sanitary
Review: I bought this product for my husband who is in Iraq. Before I found this product in order to relieve his bladder in the middle of the night he had to get dressed and walk in the dark to a portable potty. The other alternative many use is going in an empty gatorade bottle, sometimes it was a pain because you might have to use 2 bottles and most guys would understand this process. Since my husband has received these bags he says they work great and hold a lot. He is happy with the product and it won me a few brownie points!
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Thursday, April 30, 2009
Every plane NEEDS these
by Christopher from Doylestown PA USA 
Pros: Small and light weight
Cons: None
Review: Simple, no drips, no mess, no smell. What more could ask for?
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Friday, April 10, 2009
Priceless
by A Customer from Richmond VA USA 
Pros: Easy to use and quiet - (no sound of urine hitting water)
Cons: None
Review: If you are a lady and camping out this is absolutely priceless. We participate in historical reenactments. 100 men, 10 ladies, 2 portapotties. Nightmare. At 2 in the morning, a cold tent, and a long walk in the dark to the portajohn makes this product worth its weight in gold.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Home is where the need is -- never mind traveling!
by A Customer from San Francisco CA USA 
Pros: convenience, ease of use and disposal. Urine odor gone almost immediately.
Cons: Have larger pack sold at better bargain
Review: Problem: Two housemates, one bathroom down the hall; urinary frequency (every three-to-four hours) and urgency (gotta go NOW!). Solution: Travel John. I just pick up a Travel John at bedside or deskside and take care of it and go back to sleep or continue whatever I was doing. This is the second 18-Pack I've used -- the first covered all my "peemergencies" for nine months -- and the feeling of security alone is worth the price. I am nearly 70 years old and have been looking for something like this for decades so I am delighted to have found Travel John.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Don't laugh, they really work
by A Customer from Mountain Ranch CA USA 
Pros: easy fit for anyone. for women fits so there are no leaks especially in small aircrafts where you have no room to stand,
Cons: only that you have to resort to using one
Review: Meets all expectations. If you have to use something up there, this is the best without fear of making a mess. Each one comes with tissue and wet wipe
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Thursday, March 05, 2009
Great Product, works in tightests (small airplane J-3 Cub) situations...
by Sidney I. from Eugene OR USA 
Pros: Easy to use and the quick obsorbtion (jello)
Cons: none
Review: Works great, Very happy with the product
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Monday, December 08, 2008
very handy
by Deborah from Bloomsburg PA USA 
Pros: small and economical per unit
Review: Very pleased with product. Small enough to carry in your purse for anytime use. Even used same product twice and no leakage.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Friday, November 14, 2008
by Nichole from Palmerton, PA 
Review: Haven't actually had to use one yet but it gives me, and my passengers, peace of mind just knowing it's there.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Friday, October 31, 2008
I wanted the one that are double bagged
by Mahoganyoe from Lynwood CA USA 
Pros: Does what it does
Cons: Doesn't stand erect
Review: Good product but I would have preferred those that are double bagged which stands up.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Tuesday, October 21, 2008
An item you never really knew you needed so much
by A Customer from Skagit, WA USA 
Pros: They don't spill
Cons: None that I know of yet
Review: These are great to have in the car just in case. Great for small kids too. We only have one bathroom at home on the first floor but the bedroom is on the second and after giving birth I was told not to take the stairs and take it easy for the first couple days so these will help me stay up in my cozy bed with my newborn rather then stuck on the couch!
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Thursday, October 02, 2008
These things work!
by Al from Portland OR USA 
Pros: They are really convenient, easy to store, and hold a lot of pee without getting stinky (at first)
Cons: 1. If you have a lot of pee in you, you may need two 2. They're biodegradable apparently, but is the plastic rim? 3. Don't fill them too full or they won't absorb anymore... best kept at say, 3/4 to 7/8 volume before discarding 4. Leave them around long enough and they'll smell really bad. If you are camping and unable to dispose of them easily, bring some big Zip-lock bags or trash bags to seal them in into.
Review: They really do what they say they'll do -- make your pee into a gelatinous substance...
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Great Product
by Gary from Fairfax Station VA USA 
Review: Totally met expectations Will buy again
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Tuesday, July 08, 2008
travel john
by Gloria J. from Ashland City TN USA 
Pros: It felt secure to know you had a place to go when in dior need. For instance, if stuck on the highway because of an accident, delays, etc.
Cons: Need bigger bags to hold more, and another bag to put it into to be more discreet.
Review: As a traveling truck driver for women, you can't use it while the other driver is in motion. He hits the brakes, and you're spilled, so-to-speak. The bag should be bigger for larger amounts. As a truck driver, you could fill a bedpan fast. Most of the time, there's not enough rest areas within distance. It came in real handy when unloading the truck. You have to be stopped to make it work. However, I rolled with the punches while winding down the hills. When you gotta go, you gotta go!!!
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Wednesday, June 25, 2008
when needed - very helpful
by A Customer from Capon Bridge WV USA 
Pros: doesn't spill
Review: It's not exactly easy to use for a single pilot, whjile trying to fly a plane, but better than anything else I have ever tried
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Thursday, June 05, 2008
Good Product
by A Customer from Cleveland TN USA 
Pros: Shape of funnel is perfect.
Cons: Can only use if female is standing.
Review: It works very well and is good for travel.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Tuesday, June 03, 2008
I have used this for years on week long bike rides
by Gerry the cyclist from Atlanta 
Pros: East to use, no smell, ample capacity
Review: I am not a pilot but a bicyclist. Riding accross Georgia each year and spending nights in a tent. There are Porta-Potty units on site but not necessarily close by. I never have to leave the tent at night and can get right back to sleep. One a night is enough. Wouldn't be without them. Also great to keep in the car when traveling for kids or old men like me.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Monday, May 19, 2008
by darrell from austin TX USA 
Review: Works great!  No mess, no smell just as the ad says.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Monday, May 05, 2008
What's Not To Like!
by Walt from Hookstown PA USA 
Review: Good product, fair price, great service. This place is highly recommended.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Monday, April 28, 2008
by ATHALENE from Winston Salem NC USA 
Review: Good.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Monday, April 14, 2008
AHHHH, Phew!
by BilbyNinja from Coomera QLD Australia 
Pros: It is worth the cost and very easy to use. Fits in hand before opening, no leaks.
Review: Imagine being in the outback in Australia...having to choose between a lethal snake bite WHERE IT HURTS or a wonderful, sanitary, discrete product when you've got to go go go! Good for kids, siabled, adults in limited circumstances (stadiums). This Travel John is a beaut.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Monday, April 07, 2008
Possibly the greatest invention ever
by A Customer from Glendale CA USA 
Pros: Immediately gels, and is odorless. Take the mess out of bathroom breaks.
Cons: None
Review: I now have these stashed everywhere, just in case... in the car, for traffic jams/emergencies, great for flying/camping/long road trips, etc.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Monday, March 31, 2008
GREAT - CANNOT DO WITHOUT
by ATHALENE COUCH from Winston Salem NC USA 
Review: CAN NOT DO WITHOUT. THE ONLY THING, I USE TOO MANY A DAY. THEY ARE WONDERFUL FOR THE INCAPACITATED.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Great product
by A Customer from Bradenton FL USA 
Pros: no spills
Review: Used this, not for a pilot, but for a person confined to bed.  Was much easier to use than a plastic urinal as well as easier to dispose of.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Thursday, January 24, 2008
(Nearly) Perfect for the Man Who Refuses to Stop...
by Jon from Philadelphia, PA 
Pros: Small, easy to use.
Cons: Maybe not always useful for grown women.
Review: No, I don't mean I use these myself. That's what empty Snapple bottles are for, right? These are for my seven year old daughter, so I'm not stopping to land a half hour after we depart on a three hour trip. My wife tried a couple times to use this product, but found it rather difficult to relax enough, given the circumstances. Get a few and leave them in the plane -- I joke, but there are times the WX en route does not lend towards safely making a comfort stop.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Wednesday, January 16, 2008
One Important Step
by A Customer from Westford MA USA 
Pros: Compact and functions well.
Review: Loved the product because it is functions exactly as described and is small enough to fit discreetly in my "special travel pack". No more wondering if a ride in the car is going to be too long for comfort - especially where fascilities are rare! As a female, there is still the issue of a having little privacy. I wish this company would team up with one that might make a completely collapsible, "pop-up" type screening cubicle for emergency "side of the road" situations.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Saturday, November 24, 2007
by Athalene from Winston Salem NC USA 
Review: The Travel Johns are a necessity. I can not do without them. I am in a wheelchair and it is difficult for me to move, and this makes it possible to improve my mobility. Thanks so much
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Friday, November 09, 2007
A rose is a rose
by Robert from Midway GA USA 
Pros: Small storage size and riged opening
Cons: Ridged opening that can't be sealed even though it probably won't leak
Review: Call this what you may, pidal pak, flight extender, p-bag or porta john... The Travel John is much better then the Govt' issued version. I bought these for the two to three hour flights in the "companies" helo's. I now have them for all my vehicals for the wife and I(my wife would kill me if she knew I told you this), it helps between the fuel stops.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Wednesday, November 07, 2007
A MUST HAVE!!!
by EDWARD from STONE MOUNTAIN GA USA 
Pros: Easy to use
Cons: None
Review: Wouldn't travel without it.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Thursday, November 01, 2007
GREATEST THING SINCE SLICE BREAD !!
by AL from MATTHEWS NC USA 
Pros: EASY TO USE
Cons: NONE
Review: LOVE IT WON'T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT !!!!!
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Sunday, September 16, 2007
I will buy this product again and again
by The Jaywalker from Denver, CO 
Pros: Aways there when I got to go.
Cons: sometimes I got too much to hold
Review: I am a Truck Driver who uses this product alot. I uses it in areas that have no place to go and lots of security cameras all over. Sometimes you have to wait 3 to 5 hours to be unloaded. It's now no problem. Theb only problem that I do have is, sometimes I wait too long and I go over the limit. (My problem, not there.)
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Friday, September 14, 2007
by A Customer from CA 
Review: My husband and I are very happpy to buy it and told to our friends. We like it and will buy again. It won 10-10 stars
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Thursday, September 13, 2007
Must-Have Item for Burning Man
by Al from Portland, OR 
Pros: Neat, relatively odorless, compact, super-convenient.
Cons: They tend to leak when filled too full or near capacity. Seal them in Ziplocs to prevent funkiness.
Review: For nights when you simply don't want to leave your tent to go to the porta-potty, and you have some serious peeing to do, the Travel John is a must-have. I never burn without it.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Monday, August 13, 2007
Great for truckers
by A Customer from IL 
Pros: Great
Review: I'm a lady trucker. I have a refridgerated trailer I pull and a lot of customers have parking but no facilities. Not good. I have ovarian cycts and sometimes even when parked up front near the truck stop I can't get out of bed due to the pain when I need to go. This has saved me when I don't have a restroom or can't hardly move to get to it. I've recommended it to all my friends and when I soon start training drivers I will recommend it to them too.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Friday, August 03, 2007
by A Customer from New Haven, Ct. area 
Review: Tried them for the first time. I think they should open to size more easily. I'm confined to a wheelchair and find a lot of spillage. It doesn't open enough by the stream pressure alone. I use them at the casino as when I go there, it's for 6-7 hours. Hopefully I will get better at it with practice. So far, it's the only practical alternative. I will keep using them until something better comes along. "The casino's dont have plastic coin cups anymore". !!!!

P.S. I never thought the day would come that it would cost me $ 1.80 to urinate.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Monday, July 23, 2007
by A Customer from USA 
Review: The Travel John has made flights longer than three hours possible.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Friday, July 13, 2007
Excellent product. Will buy again.
by A Customer from Atlanta, GA 
Pros: Gel pack does the job
Review: Met all expectations. Love it.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Saturday, June 23, 2007
Perfect for disabled persons at night.
by A Customer from San Francisco Bay Area, California 
Pros: Convenient to use in bed, no spills.
Cons: Expense
Review: My wife is disabled and cannot walk without aid. At night, it is very difficult and painful for her to make her way to the bathroom. Travel John has been a lifesaver by making it possible for her to take care of her needs while still sitting in bed.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Tuesday, June 19, 2007
I WOULD BUY T HIS -RRODUCT ANY TIME
by ATHALENE COUCH from WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA 
Pros: EAST TO CARRY - EVEN TO PHYSICIANS' OFFICE
Cons: NOTHING NEGATIVE
Review: THIS EXCELS ALL PRODUCTS - COULD NOT DO WITHOUT IT. I USE IT DAILY SINCE I AM CONFINED TO A WHEELCHAIR. CONVENIENT - EASY TO USE - EASY TO STORE AWAY = WILL NOT SPILL.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Thursday, June 07, 2007
Fabulous
by A Customer from cabot arkansas 
Review: The travel johns are ideal for females. I use them for camping in the wilderness to keep from making that trip to the toilet in the middle of the night. I also keep one in the car with me in the winter time when getting stranded or delayed by ice conditions and you have absolutely no place to relieve youself except on the side of the road for all to see.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Monday, June 04, 2007
Terrific invention - don't leave home without it.
by Kat from Lafayette, CO 
Pros: Having these means I can literally go anywhere anytime.
Cons: Found no cons.
Review: I always keep these in my Jeep and ALWAYS take them when hiking and tent camping. Extremely easy to use. Amazing how they can be full of 'liquid' and when turned upside down, there is no spill or leak. Well worth the money.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Wednesday, May 23, 2007
cannot get along without
by ATHALENE COUCH from WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA 
Pros: Helps confined person
Review: The greatest product that has ever come along. I use it 24 hours a day.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Cannot do without
by ATHALENE COUCH from WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA 
Pros: Very convenient. Keep them with me at all times.
Cons: Don't have anything but good to say
Review: This has turned out to be one of the most important products of my life. I am handicapaped, and it is difficult to get to the bathroom. This is a life saver.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Monday, April 16, 2007
Great for Kayakers too
by Ron S from Portland, Oregon 
Pros: They gel quickly, hold a lot of liquid are small, individually wrapped, water proof until needed and easy to open.
Cons: would like built in way to close them up tight after use, just in case
Review: I was more than a little sceptical about trusting a full bladder to a baggy of ???powder. I am no longer a sceptic regarding this. I have only used two of the Travel John and they work !! (at least for a guy) No need to exit the boat and find a secluded spot. I can just pretend I'm looking for some gear in my cockpit;-)
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Friday, April 06, 2007
I buy this product all the time
by A Customer from New York, NY 
Review: Great product especially traveling with kids.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Wednesday, March 28, 2007
by A Customer from USA 
Review: TRAVELJOHN'S ARE THE BEST INVENTION THAT HAS EVER COME ABOUT. I SIMPLY COULD NOT DO WITH THEM. I AM IN A WHEELCHAIR AND IT HELPS ME TREMENOUSLY
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Friday, March 16, 2007
This allows us to sleep through the night !
by Dave from Simi Valley, Ca 
Pros: Works great
Cons: none
Review: Our thirty-one year old son is confined to a wheel chair and lives at home with us. In the evening when we are asleep we can't help him walk to the bathroom. He uses your Travel John in in the trash can they go until the morning. It lets us , his parents, get the sleep we need. The price is a little steep, but how much are you willing to pay for sleep?
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Monday, February 26, 2007
by yury from kew gardens ,NY 
Review: Works us advertised
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Friday, January 26, 2007
by Athalene Couch from Winston-salem, NC 
Pros: better than other urinals - can use them effectuvely.
Review: great = I am wheelchair bound and it helps me not have to transfer to comode - I use them all the time now. could not do without them - My arms give me trouble, and this keeps me from having to use arms to transfer.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Friday, January 26, 2007
by crystal from apex NC 
Pros: convenience
Cons: price
Review: I love travel johns because I go tent camping alot at many races. It sure beats the porta johns. I would suggest this product to all females. I love them!
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Thursday, January 18, 2007
by A Customer from Milton, Fl. 
Pros: powdered gel was impressive.
Cons: Wish could slip inside slacks better.
Review: I am a female and use the urinal while on our boat.I found it to be very efficient.I was impresed with the gel and how quickly it formed to prevent a spill. I do wish I did not have to remove most of my pants to efficiently use your product. The fit was good. I would use this product again.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Saturday, January 13, 2007
by C.S.C. de Cantú from Metepec, Estado de Mexico, Mexico. 
Pros: Brings Freedom and Peace of Mind.
Cons: NONE
Review: I am not a pilot. However this product for me brings freedom and peace of mind. I am a female diagnosed with MS. One of my problems has to do with urgency and incontinency which means that I must be near facilities, and by extension cannot take long motor trips without worrying. Carrying the Travel John wherever I go has allowed me to go out more frequently,for longer trips, and enjoy it!
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Monday, December 25, 2006
by Dennis Flahive from Lemon Grove, CA. 
Review: These are great for people who have to use a catheter and/or leg bag. MyPilotStore has the best price on the web for the 18 pack. You will pay more if you choose to buy these at some of the medical supply stores or websites.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Monday, December 11, 2006
by A Customer from SLC, UTAH USA 
Review: FEMALE passenger put this product to the test in an urgent situation on a packed Piper Archer! During a flight with my husband and his instructor, I felt the urge and realized I'd either need to ask my husband to land, wet myself or try the Travel John. Considering we were about to enter a traffic pattern for a touch-and-go, the latter seemed the most reasonable choice. As a female passenger I was fully aware of the lack of "machinery" I had to work with and wondered if the Travel John could live up to the promise of working for everyone... I had no choice. I had to try it and do it as quickly, quietly and as privately as possible! Well, well, well. The Travel John did live up to the promise. I was not only able to use the product without "machinery" but use it while sitting down, with little room to adjust. All the while being discreet, private and without wetting myself (which would have happened if I didn't have the Travel John anyway) Additionally, the instructions on the Travel John were clear and easy to follow, which was extremely important because I was stressed and could not "hold it" anymore. I didn't have time to do anything else but open the package and get the jist of how the thing worked. Even after filling the bag, I was able to fit it into the end pocket of my husbands flight bag until I culd toss it later. I told my husband after the flight what I had accomplished, without either pilot in front of the plane knowing. It was a proud moment... AN ABSOLUTE MUST HAVE FOR WOMEN, MEN AND CHILDREN IN PLANES AND CARS. I highly recommend the 18 pack!
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Saturday, October 28, 2006
by A Customer from Connecticut, USA 
Review: The most amazing product! Not only useable by pilots, but it opened up a world of access to a family member who is confined to a wheelchair. It is safe, clean, and so compact it can be used anywhere where there is privacy.
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Saturday, June 17, 2006
by Jeffrey Plante from Utica Michigan 
Review: This product has to be one of the best inventions om the market. I am a truckdriver who found Traveljohn to be a lifesaver.Stuck in city traffic cant find an exit with truck parking,sitting in line to get unloaded it works anywhere.Easy to use, clean,throw it in a trash can. I wish they were sold in truckstops and travel plazas so we could cut down on all the pop bottles you see on the side of the road these days. Thanks again,
Was this Review Helpful to you?   Yes   No

Yes, the Travel John has a 3 year shelf life.