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- By on Tuesday, October 20, 2020
- Review: Always order these from My Pilot. Prices are better than Amazon, and they are a wonderful supplement to being at home and needing an extra "bathroom" when the main one is occupied, great for handicapped individuals, and I keep a few in car as I have an elderly parent I take care of and sometimes, one just needs to "go." Keep these in stock, please. This product has been purchased by me in the past, and as for the quality, I think it's the best out there. No smell, no leaks, just "perfect" and a blessing when one really needs it.
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Our new "go-to gadget (sorry)!
- By Neesy Bobo from Santa Cruz CA on Tuesday, June 8, 2021
- Pros: Handy, convenient, reliable
- Cons: No cons for the product. It's just kind of a hassle to manage clothing so you can use it in the passenger seat of a car. But it can be done!
- Review: This has saved me so many times. I'm old and I have to pee a lot. Even works downtown in the bank parking lot. Even going 65 miles an hour on the freeway (someone else was driving of course). Just throw a jacket over my lap and use the device. We drove from central California all the way to the border of Mexico and did not have to use any gas station or rest stop bathrooms - a big relief during pandemic. The bag does not leak and it does not smell. We love that it's disposable. I suggest you keep a roll of TP in the car too.
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Oh what a relief it is!
- By A Customer from Rehoboth Beach DE USA on Friday, January 9, 2015
- Pros: Quick and easy
- Cons:
- Review: I am a 60-year-old female. My husband and I travel a lot and camp in our van. No more using Tupperware containers as a bathroom. These Travel Johns are so easy and convenient to use, especially when "on the go." It takes a lot less time (and safer) than having to climb in the back of our van to use our "bucket." They are also easy and convenient to use when camping. Who wants to get up in the middle of the night to use the bathhouse? I am spoiled, and I love it! Also, the Travel Johns are the perfect solution to wanting to keep hydrated on the road but not having to stop every 1 1/2 hours to find a bathroom!
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Don't buy, leave some for me!
- By melokia hiker from FL USA on Wednesday, July 8, 2020
- Review: Please don't buy this product only so there will be plenty of supply remaining for me to buy! This product is a lifesaver. I had to use the restroom after pumping gas in my car only to see an "out of order" sign on the bathroom door, closed due to SARS-CoV2. Drove to another shopping center, their bathrooms locked too, this time not even a sign. Grabbed my Travel John and a towel, hopped into my backseat, unrolled the urinal, draped a towel over my lap and ahhh, sweet release. No mess, easy to use, perfect design containing absorbing crystals for a great price. I will continue to order these and not tell anyone about it. They're amazing.
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Wouldn't fly without it. :)
- By A Customer from Bozeman MT USA on Tuesday, June 27, 2017
- Pros: Easy to use for us girls
- Cons: None
- Review:
I use them during long haul flights.
Also during cross country flights in the glider. Once I had to leave the thermals and head back to the airport because I "had to go". No more - I can stay up till the thermals quit. :) - Was this review helpful to you? Yes No 11 Other people found this review helpful.
- By A Customer from Atlanta on Monday, September 14, 2020
- Pros: Convenience
- Cons: None
- Review: These are great. I have a Urostomy and sometimes on a long drive or overnight flight I need to go too often. I use the Travel John and there is no smell at all. Just empty my pouch into the john, jell holds the liquids and I am in good shape.
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Excellent Product
- By Joan from Noblesville IN USA on Saturday, May 20, 2017
- Pros: descreet,can use anyplace and they do not leak.
- Cons: none
- Review: These are great for car, boat, plane etc and I have used them for all of these places. They do not leak or smell. I will always be buying these!!
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Makes camping easier!
- By Norma from Santa Rosa CA USA on Tuesday, April 5, 2022
- Pros: Pretty much spill-proof.
- Cons:
- Review: We frequently go van camping, and it's a nuisance (at best) to get up in the dark of night and walk to the toilets or outhouses. Travel Johns relieve us of the need to walk out into the cold and dark. They work well for both men and women.
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Great idea
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ONE OF FOUR THINGS EVERY VEHICLE SHOULD CARRY
- By Captain Adi from Miami FL USA on Monday, April 4, 2022
- Pros: easy to use, more than adequate capacity for anyone, all liquid is fully absorbed
- Cons: They are not readily available in local stores.
- Review:
1 - INSURANCE
2 - CREDIT CARD
3 - DRIVERS LICENSE
4 - TRAVEL JOHN --> an absolute necessity for those "gotta go NOW" moments...
We discovered this wonderful product years ago, when my dad was confined to a wheelchair & using public restrooms was complicated by needing his wife or daughter to assist him in the process. The travel-john can be used while seated in the wheelchair or standing up. It can be used behind a vehicle door to give a measure of privacy. For men, this is a very simple process, since they don't even need to stand up. For women it is a bit more complicated but still more convenient than needing assistance in a public restroom.
On long-distance road trips, it is much more convenient to stop NOW to relieve yourself hidden by the car door, rather than have to wait for the next exit or comfort station and HOPE that one finds a facility that is functioning AND clean!
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when you gotta go...
- By deborah from Wapwallopen PA USA on Tuesday, November 8, 2011
- Pros: neatly wrapped, easy to use, spill proof
- Cons:
- 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.
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This product is fast, easy and really works!
- By Rebecca from GARDEN GROVE CA USA on Monday, May 21, 2012
- 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 5 Other people found this review helpful.
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A definite Camping Must!!
- By Charlean from Anderson SC USA on Monday, August 6, 2012
- 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!!
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Greatest thing since cream cheese!!!!
- By Robert from Scottsdale AZ USA on Monday, February 4, 2013
- 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!!!!
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Excellent portable "toilet" for small aircraft.
- By Bill, Cardinal pilot from Libby MT USA on Tuesday, September 3, 2013
- Pros: Compact in storage, no leaks, gels very quickly, almost instantly, folds up inconspicuously after use with almost no urine odor.
- Cons: Can only be used once without risking a leak (not that they advertised otherwise), I just thought I test it a second time after a couple of hours. Could use a piece of tape or rubber band to wrap the bag up after use.
- Review: I have to say, my wife was extremely skeptical!! I had to talk her into giving it a test run at home, sitting down as in the plane. Frankly she was amazed, no drips or unusual mess to deal with, but wearing a skirt is a definite plus. I tried it also, but for us guys it's not such a big deal, easy to use and trouble free. It works as advertised. No leaks, easy to handle after use, putting some rubber bands in the kit to neatly wrap up the container after use will be a help.
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Outstanding
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Easy Go
- By A Customer from Crossville TN USA on Monday, June 1, 2015
- Pros: Easy to use and a totally effective way to urinate with no mess while traveling in a car on the road.
- Cons: None
- Review: Now you can rest easy and not worry where the next rest stop or gas station is on your trip. It's easy as one, two, three with absoulutely no mess. The Travel John is a life saver when you don't have time to find a john. Easy to use and totally sanitary with no odor.
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Something no woman should be without
- By A Customer from Charlotte NC USA on Friday, March 31, 2017
- Pros: They are lightweight, discrete and packaged for individual use.
- Cons: I can't think of any.
- Review: This is the best invention since the toilet!!! This product exceeded my expectations and was very convenient to use.
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Just what my wife needed
- By Jerry from Carmel NY USA on Monday, August 18, 2014
- Pros: Easy to use, easy to dispose of, priced well,
- Cons:
- Review: My wife has MS and has a problem using toilet facilities when we travel. This is a godsend for her. Easy to use and dispose of. Price is excellent.
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"I would buy this product again"
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Works well!
- By Mary Ellen from Atlanta GA USA on Friday, August 26, 2016
- Pros: Disposable, very absorbant
- Cons:
- Review: I was able to use this product in the airplane bathroom standing up. All the liquid was absorbed and I tossed it--no leaking. For a female who has trouble getting up from a toilet, this is a great find!
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GREAT ITEM
- By David from Springfield OR USA on Monday, August 29, 2016
- Pros: Small, portable and clean!
- Cons: None, these are wonderful!
- Review: I bought this item after my sister in law almost missed her plane because of an "emergency" When it arrived I sent her 3 of them for her car and kept the rest for mine. After less than a month MY WIFE had a similar "emergency" and not a bathroom or even a porta potty in sight. My wife used it and was amazed! it was easy neat and clean.
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love travel john
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Travel John
- By Jacqueline from Elmont NY USA on Monday, October 20, 2014
- Pros: Better for men
- Cons: Although I love & use the product I wish it was more female friendly. That is a wilder front
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I have recommended this product to many people including my doctor.
Great product. Always have two in my pocket book plus the lady adapter.
This product works better for men. Although I use it while traveling I must have a bath towel to sit on for spillage. So I have water sainitizer wipes & paper towel. A minii toilet . My husband loves it. No longer speeding to the the next rest stop - Was this review helpful to you? Yes No 3 Other people found this review helpful.
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Good product
- By karl from Grapevine TX USA on Wednesday, June 8, 2016
- Pros: Small pocket sized and holds more than one bladder load.
- Cons: For my purposes, none.
- Review: There are times I have no other good choice but to use a Travel John. It is compact and quickly accessible when removed from the cellophane bag that three johns come in.
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Makes camping easier!
- By Norma from Santa Rosa CA USA on Friday, May 20, 2022
- Pros: Pretty much spill-proof.
- Cons:
- Review: We keep Travel Johns in our camper van. They are great for when you need to pee at night but don't want to walk to the bathroom. They don't spill and are easy to dispose of.
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Women/Moms: Never travel or camp without it!
- By Danetta from Tucson AZ USA on Wednesday, July 13, 2016
- Pros: Reliable, easy to use
- Cons: let gel absorb liquid before laying on its side to avoid leaks
- Review: Indispensable for camping, long road trips. Works perfectly, absorbs a LOT. Leave upright a bit until everything absorbed and it will NOT leak or spill. Never walk at night in the cold with a flashlight with imagined coyotes stalking your every step to get to the toilets again!
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- By A Customer from SLC, UTAH USA on Monday, December 11, 2006
- 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!
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Where else are you gonna "go" at 8000 feet in a small airplane?
- By Bill from Folsom CA USA on Monday, April 11, 2011
- Pros: It's what you need when you need it
- Cons:
- 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.
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extra uses
- By Eric from Mill Valley CA USA on Tuesday, July 16, 2013
- Pros: compact and convient
- Cons: none that I can think of.....
- Review: Besides use in a small aircraft it is also great for long auto trips, especially those that are off the beaten path.
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great product
- By Ruth from Chicago, IL on Thursday, August 29, 2013
- Pros:
- Cons: none
- Review: We're campers and in the morning there's no way I can make it to the bathroom. when I have to go, I really have to go! I keep one of these "johns" next to my pillow and in the morning it gets used. IT'S WONDERFUL. Been using them for a couple of years and I keep one for emergencies in each car. No spills or odor...just keep a paper lunch bag with it for discreet disposal.
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Road trip MUST have.
- By Roadtripper + 5 from Laie HI USA on Wednesday, March 7, 2012
- Pros:
- 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!
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Always keep on hand!
- By A Customer from Valencia CA USA on Friday, May 17, 2013
- Pros: Easy to use for cathing. Easy disposal.
- Cons: I dont re-use a partically filled TravelJohn when my son is in bed...IF it's been on the floor.
- Review: We use TravelJohn for my adult quadriplegic son when traveling. We always keep these handy. We can discreetly use TravelJohn in our van. We can even cath him while he is in the wheelchair. Because of the gel, we don't have to worry about disposing of the TravelJohn. We just put it in the nearest trash receptacle.
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Travel John Portable Toilet 18 Pack
- By Richard from Spring TX USA on Tuesday, July 31, 2012
- 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.
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Referred this product to friends
- By George from Fayetteville NC USA on Thursday, January 24, 2013
- 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.
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Best problem solver ever
- By Janet from Southern CA USA on Tuesday, March 12, 2013
- 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.
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keeps me camping
- By NANCY from UHRICHSVILLE OH USA on Tuesday, August 9, 2011
- 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.
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greatest invention
- By A Customer from Romeoville IL USA on Saturday, February 18, 2012
- 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.
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Unbelieveable product!
- By Wilderness Mama from Alaska from Wasilla, AK on Tuesday, September 25, 2012
- 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.
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SAVES EMBARRASMENT
- By A Customer from Green Bay WI USA on Wednesday, May 7, 2014
- Pros: small enought to carry unnoticed. Easy to use and dispose
- Cons: only ikf I forget to take it with me
- Review:
I am a male 81 year old senior. This device has avoided embarrassing situations. I have, as many my age, a shrinking or disappearing penis. At home I use a urinal, but when I am out (I volunteer at a school 2 hours a day- great therapy for me!)) this product saves me from
urinating all over my clothes. It fits into my carrying bag which I place in my walker. It is a great size before it is used, a perfect "match" while being used and easily discarded in the trash. - Was this review helpful to you? Yes No 2 Other people found this review helpful.
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Great for When the Need to Go Is Urgent!!!!
- By Robert from Bloomsburg PA USA on Tuesday, August 5, 2014
- Pros: Easy to use
- Cons: None
- Review: I use this product when I am traveling in remote areas where there are no bathroom facilities. Instead of urinating on the ground, use the Travel John and dispose of it in the garbage can at the next gas station. My wife has used them also.
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Don't laugh, they really work
- By A Customer from Mountain Ranch CA USA on Tuesday, March 17, 2009
- 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
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These come in handy in tight situations.
- By Robert from Tampa FL USA on Wednesday, December 22, 2010
- 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.
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Works in a pinch!
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BEST EVER PRODUCT
- By ATHALENE from Winston-Salem NC USA on Tuesday, June 16, 2009
- 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.
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Without a doubt a lifesaver and a wonderful product.
- By A Customer from New York State on Sunday, July 19, 2009
- 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!! :-)
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- By C.S.C. de Cantú from Metepec, Estado de Mexico, Mexico. on Saturday, January 13, 2007
- 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!
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Possibly the greatest invention ever
- By A Customer from Glendale CA USA on Monday, April 7, 2008
- 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.
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handy little item
- By Deborah from Bloomsburg PA USA on Sunday, May 30, 2010
- 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.
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Do not leave home without it
- By Melody from Brooklyn, NY on Monday, June 21, 2010
- 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
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GREATEST THING SINCE SLICE BREAD !!
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Not just for aviation!
- By Grandma Judi from Portland OR USA on Tuesday, June 8, 2010
- 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.
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Definately buy again
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I Love This Product!
- By A Customer from Bethesda MD USA on Friday, November 21, 2014
- Pros: Small, compact, clean.
- Cons: Have some doubts about ease of use for women, but still very glad to have option.
- Review:
I actually have not had to use this product. BUT, I wish I had had it several years ago when my need for "immediate relief" was at its height!
Since that time, I am taking medication to help with urgency, but knowing that I have a good alternative to an unfortunate accident, I am very content.
I keep one in each car. I always travel with at least one, especially if I go on a cruise!!
I have given a half dozen to my son who is happy to have them in his car when he travels with his three little boys.
I think this is a great invention. - Was this review helpful to you? Yes No 2 Other people found this review helpful.
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life saver when camping
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Saves Me Work
- By Richard from Boerne TX USA on Monday, September 21, 2015
- Pros: compact, time saver
- Cons: none
- Review:
It is a pretty rare day that I need to use the urinal when I am flying on a flight up to 4 or 5 hours. That being said, my passengers are not always so "thoughtful". I bought these to carry on my airplane even though it has a potty on it. The reason being, I don't want to have to clean out the potty unless I absolutely have to.
On my most recent trip with passengers, even though they knew the length of the flight and I told them to plan accordingly, 2 of them needed to use the urinal. I gave them the choice - use the bags or empty and clean the potty. They chose the bags and were VERY happy as the bags worked fine and they did not have to do anything more than throw away the bags when we landed.
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Works well and does not leak!
- By Just an Old Ground Pounder from Slidell, LA on Saturday, June 18, 2016
- Pros: Works extremely well for men.
- Cons: My wife still wonders how it will work for gals.
- Review: Got my pack of Travel Johns the other day. Tested it with about 16 ounces of tap water (yeah, tap water not urine). Within 30 seconds or so the water was completely absorbed by the crystals. Turned it upside down and no leaks at all. Just tossed it into a trash can as directed. Have shared info on this product with loads of my friends.
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- By Jacqueline from Elmont NY USA on Tuesday, November 5, 2013
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Excellent. Saved many accidents especially fior the make traveler. I wish the had an all in one travel for the female, instead of buying a separate adapter for her. Other than that recommendation,will contine to buy and spread the good news word of mouth. I have shown & demonstrated the product to so many that I wouldn't be surprised if the traffic to your website increased however slight.
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Great for ladies on the road!
- By A Customer from King NC USA on Saturday, November 14, 2015
- Review: As a new truck driver, I've found these portable bags to be perfect for times when I can not reach a restroom easily or quickly. No leaks, no odor and easy to dispose. What a lifesaver!
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i will continue to buy this product
- By Sheryl from Jackson MN USA on Saturday, March 12, 2016
- Pros: convenience
- Cons:
- Review: I travel with my husband. He is a semi truck driver. We don't always have access to bathroom facilities. This product has made life a lot easier traveling in a truck.
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It's a LIFE SAVER !!!!
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would buy again
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It makes my biking camping trip possible.
- By Bob from Clarkston MI USA on Wednesday, July 7, 2010
- 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.
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I buy this product everytime I'm out.
- By MeLissa from Philadelphia PA USA on Thursday, March 4, 2010
- 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.
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Great! (When not in turbulence)
- By Jeffrey from Santa Cruz CA USA on Monday, May 10, 2010
- 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!
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handi for the handicap
- By A Customer from Towaco NJ USA on Friday, December 4, 2009
- 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.
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Great product
- By A Customer from Bradenton FL USA on Tuesday, February 19, 2008
- Pros: no spills
- Cons:
- 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.
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BETTER than sliced bread....
- By Capt Adi from miami FL USA on Saturday, January 30, 2010
- 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.
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- By Dennis Flahive from Lemon Grove, CA. on Monday, December 25, 2006
- 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.
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- By crystal from apex NC on Friday, January 26, 2007
- 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!
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- By Jeffrey Plante from Utica Michigan on Saturday, June 17, 2006
- 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,
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- By A Customer from University Place WA USA on Wednesday, July 15, 2015
- Pros: Yes met my expectations do you carry the reusable one the one with the zipper
- Cons: Does not have the zipper closable zipper
- Review: Yes met my expectations do you carry the reusable one the one with the zipper
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Don't leave home without it!
- By Kat from Denver CO USA on Wednesday, August 5, 2015
- Pros: Easy to use, small and easy to carry (with a folded gallon zip-lock bag) in backpack or under Jeep seat.
- Cons: None.
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Repeat customer - Same review as my original review 8 years ago. 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.
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Great for Kayakers too
- By Ron S from Portland, Oregon on Monday, April 16, 2007
- 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;-)
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Cannot do without
- By ATHALENE COUCH from WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA on Tuesday, April 24, 2007
- 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.
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Perfect for disabled persons at night.
- By A Customer from San Francisco Bay Area, California on Saturday, June 23, 2007
- 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.
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Great for truckers
- By A Customer on Monday, August 13, 2007
- Pros: Great
- Cons:
- 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.
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I love it!
- By Miroslava from El Cajon CA USA on Friday, November 6, 2009
- 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.
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- By Athalene from Winston Salem NC USA on Saturday, November 24, 2007
- 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
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- By Autumn from Erie PA USA on Wednesday, June 17, 2009
- 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.
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AWESOME PRODUCT
- By GIRIJA from LA MESA CA USA on Monday, October 5, 2009
- 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
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very handy
- By Deborah from Bloomsburg PA USA on Monday, December 8, 2008
- Pros: small and economical per unit
- Cons:
- Review: Very pleased with product. Small enough to carry in your purse for anytime use. Even used same product twice and no leakage.
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Home is where the need is -- never mind traveling!
- By A Customer from San Francisco CA USA on Wednesday, March 25, 2009
- 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.
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Priceless
- By A Customer from Richmond VA USA on Friday, April 10, 2009
- 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.
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Every plane NEEDS these
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Works great in a pinch!
- By 122889 from Orlando FL USA on Monday, May 18, 2009
- Pros: convenient and sanitary
- Cons:
- 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!
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I buy this product all the time
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- By Donald from Davison MI USA on Sunday, July 6, 2014
- Pros: easy to use no leek , WILL BUY MORE
- Cons: none
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I have used this for many years, so glad to see you carried them. I am not a Pilot but a Travler and a disabled Vet.
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Great Product
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great H-E-R-E (human element range extender)
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It ain't glamorous, but it works!
- By Brandon from Denver on Monday, November 12, 2012
- Pros: No spills - not one drop
- Cons:
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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 1 Other people found this review helpful.
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Would Recommend This to ANYONE
- By Tawna from Cypress TX USA on Tuesday, August 7, 2012
- 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!
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Should have bought this a long time ago
- By Ken from Overland Park KS USA on Monday, December 10, 2012
- 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!
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Great product. It gets the job done.
- By Robert from Anchorage KY USA on Wednesday, July 11, 2012
- 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.
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- By Becky S from Flora Vista NM USA on Wednesday, June 10, 2009
- 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.
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Great Product, works in tightests (small airplane J-3 Cub) situations...
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Great product
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- By Oscar from Annandale VA USA on Friday, June 12, 2009
- Pros: Very handy and easy to use,and to dispose.
- Cons: 0
- 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
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Absolutely Essential
- By Michael from Northampton MA USA on Saturday, October 17, 2009
- 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.
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A need to have product!
- By Marcus from Detroit MI USA on Sunday, September 13, 2009
- 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.
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Would not camp without it
- By A Customer from palo alto CA USA on Tuesday, August 4, 2009
- 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!
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I buy this product all the time
A MUST HAVE!!!
A rose is a rose
- By Robert from Midway GA USA on Friday, November 9, 2007
- 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.
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One Important Step
- By A Customer from Westford MA USA on Wednesday, January 16, 2008
- Pros: Compact and functions well.
- Cons:
- 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.
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I have used this for years on week long bike rides
- By Gerry the cyclist from Atlanta on Tuesday, June 3, 2008
- Pros: East to use, no smell, ample capacity
- Cons:
- 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.
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Excellent product. Will buy again.
cannot get along without
Terrific invention - don't leave home without it.
- By Kat from Lafayette, CO on Monday, June 4, 2007
- 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.
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Fabulous
- By A Customer from cabot arkansas on Thursday, June 7, 2007
- 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.
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I WOULD BUY T HIS -RRODUCT ANY TIME
- By ATHALENE COUCH from WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA on Tuesday, June 19, 2007
- 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.
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- By A Customer from Connecticut, USA on Saturday, October 28, 2006
- 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.
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Great product
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Best in class
- By Athalene Couch from Winston-salem, NC on Friday, January 26, 2007
- Pros: better than other urinals - can use them effectuvely.
- Cons:
- 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.
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used for years
- By A Customer from Michigan on Thursday, March 17, 2011
- 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.
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What's Not To Like!
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GREAT!!!
- By Ruth from California on Friday, January 22, 2010
- Pros: Easy to Use
- Cons:
- 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.
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GREAT - CANNOT DO WITHOUT
GREATEST THING SINCE SLICE BREAD !!
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I would buy this product again.
- By Jean from Del Mar CA USA on Monday, December 7, 2009
- Pros: They're compact, easy to carry and they work! Good for little ones who "can't wait".
- Cons:
- 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.
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AHHHH, Phew!
- By BilbyNinja from Coomera QLD Australia on Monday, April 14, 2008
- Pros: It is worth the cost and very easy to use. Fits in hand before opening, no leaks.
- Cons:
- 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.
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An item you never really knew you needed so much
- By A Customer from Skagit, WA USA on Tuesday, October 21, 2008
- 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!
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convenient
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great product
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It worked as intended
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I've bought this product again and again
- By Jerry from St Simons Island GA USA on Wednesday, September 23, 2015
- Pros: No liquid or odor
- Cons: Wish plastic neck slightly larger
- Review: More than met expectations. Liquid turns to gel immediately so no worry about spilling. And odor is nonexistent. Throw away when you land.
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Great product. But, practice at home, first.
- By A Customer from Vacaville CA USA on Wednesday, April 17, 2013
- 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.
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I use the product each time we go camping
- By Robyne from Malvern East VIC Australia on Monday, April 25, 2011
- 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.
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What happened to the Green Ones???
- By Tyler from Irvine CA USA on Friday, December 18, 2009
- 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!
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Great Product
- By Randy Brown from Cleveland GA USA on Wednesday, July 29, 2009
- 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.
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A REAL help for the disabled!
- By A Customer from Ellis KS USA on Tuesday, August 2, 2011
- 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.
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It's doable
- By Gails Pilot Car from Montrose MO USA on Friday, July 24, 2009
- 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.
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Handy item to have
- By A Customer from GARDEN GROVE CA USA on Wednesday, October 30, 2013
- Pros: Small and compact.
- Cons: Opening may be a bit small for women
- Review: This is a handy item to have for any emergency,road trips or camping. I keep a few in my truck so I am prepared at all times. It can be used for men, women and children. They come in a compact wrap that make it very discrete.
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Not enough gel for 3 uses
- By A Customer from whete ever the ttruck stops, usa on Monday, October 28, 2013
- Pros: easy, easy to store, and no accidental spray.
- Cons: doesn't hold as much ad I says, spills
- Review:
I use it on the truck when I can't wait for the rest area or next truck stop. I also use it at night for those times when the urge hits.
What the don't like is that it doesn't hold as much as it states. Threr uses and that's kind of pishing it. It leaks, or spills after the second use so I have to store it in s zip lock bag.
If there is a way that a "trap flap" could be added that would be great. - Was this review helpful to you? Yes No 2 Other people found this review helpful.
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Good Product
Must-Have Item for Burning Man
- By Al from Portland, OR on Thursday, September 13, 2007
- 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.
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(Nearly) Perfect for the Man Who Refuses to Stop...
- By Jon from Philadelphia, PA on Thursday, January 24, 2008
- 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.
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Works as advertised!
- By A Customer from Bedford MA USA on Wednesday, October 20, 2010
- 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.
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These things work!
- By Al from Portland OR USA on Thursday, October 2, 2008
- 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...
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Just what I wanted/needed
- By Chris a retired fighter pilot from Seattle WA USA on Thursday, March 27, 2014
- Pros: Couldn't be better (for me).
- Cons: Not quite "unisex" says my wife...
- Review: OK, I'm a pilot and know about these things but now I am a retired old fart who likes to go camping, but hates getting out of that nice warm (relatively speaking) tent to have my usual 0200 pee. Travel john to the rescue!
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I would buy again, definitely.
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Great
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Not female friendly
- By A Customer from Elmont NY USA on Sunday, October 18, 2015
- Pros: Male friendly
- Cons: Not female friendly
- Review: Met my expectations for my husband but, not me. The female adapter doesn't work for me. There is always urine going outside the adapter. To undress in the car is tortuous. I now have a bed pan which is more comfortable for me. I empty the bedpan in the pilot John. That works for me. I always travel with water to rinse out the bed pan.Love it for my husband
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I would buy this product again
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Good product, clean and easy to use
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I wanted the one that are double bagged
I will buy this product again and again
- By The Jaywalker from Denver, CO on Sunday, September 16, 2007
- 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.)
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travel john
- By Gloria J. from Ashland City TN USA on Tuesday, July 8, 2008
- 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!!!
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when needed - very helpful
- By A Customer from Capon Bridge WV USA on Wednesday, June 25, 2008
- Pros: doesn't spill
- Cons:
- 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
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- By sharon from hampton township NJ USA on Monday, October 19, 2009
- 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.
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- By A Customer from Milton, Fl. on Thursday, January 18, 2007
- 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.
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This allows us to sleep through the night !
- By Dave from Simi Valley, Ca on Friday, March 16, 2007
- 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?
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- By A Customer from New Haven, Ct. area on Friday, August 3, 2007
- 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 0 Other people found this review helpful.
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- By Pam from Downingtown PA USA on Monday, November 8, 2010
- 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
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