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AJ and I spend as much of our time outdoors as we can possibly arrange. This, unfortunately, creates one huge dilemma…Where do you go when you have to go?…
Why’s there a need for a female urination device?
- Dropping everything when you’re hunting in freezing temperatures is less than pleasant.
- Finding a truly secluded place that won’t expose you to those less gentlemanly gentlemen is becoming rather rare.
- Even when someplace secluded, such as a public restroom or port-a-john is available there will usually be a huge question of cleanliness.
- Summertime comes with snakes, hot metal, thorny plants, and other sources of pain that the FUD can prevent you from enduring on your sensitive nether regions
One article that I found helpful when we started our quest for a solution was Female Urination Devices 101 (https://www.greenbelly.co/pages/best-female-urination-devices) which starts with a rather in-depth explanation of how to use the FUDs (Female Urination Devices). Armed with the knowledge of this and other resources I found on the internet, I joined AJ on the quest to find a suitable source for our needs while on adventures.
How did we go about picking our options?
We tried to simplify the process as much as possible, so we limited our search to one on-line and one physical location. We only found one option at our local Walmart, so we turned to Amazon for the additional options. Amazon had about 7 pages of options for “female urinals.” We picked 3 options each with a focus on size, portability, and variety of shapes.
Kat’s 3 choices:
AJ’s 3 picks were:
To round out the experiment we also got…
Initial Thoughts
We were rather impressed by the color options for some of the devices. So often women are restricted to choosing between pink, pink, and…well, pink…with purple sometimes added in. While AJ is usually satisfied with purple, I am fairly dead set against pink and purple. It was a relief to me that I could choose black, grey, and even my favorite (green). Prices were about what we expected, but still a tad bit higher than we would have preferred for such a simplistic device. It is also worth noting that, although there were 7 pages of options, most of the options were simply because multiple suppliers were offering the same products (a common feature with the Amazon platform).
These are just some of the color options available
Pink/fuchsia, grey, black, purple, olive, cloud, green, blue…
First Impressions
We tried to base our evaluation on the various types of activities we routinely complete and the types of quests we encourage our followers to conquer. For ideas of these activities, check out the adventures we have written about.
Each female urination device (FUD) came with simple to follow instructions that sometimes worked, and sometimes were not realistic. They all recommended practicing in the shower, which seemed like a very logical suggestion to us. And that is about where the similarities ended.
A particular factor to keep in mind: Once you have practiced in the shower and have placement understood, the learning curve will start all over again with being fully clothed. Be ready to practice and make a few mistakes.
The Weemsical
is large and relatively easy to hold, but not nearly as easy to conceal. The folding method they have designed still leaves you with a largish device that will fit in a day pack or purse but not so much a pocket.
The Jefdiee
is another large-ish device which still makes for a bit of difficulty with concealment. It does, however, come with a carrying pouch which provides a semi-discrete presentation and it comes with an extension tube they promote as helping to reduce splashing and accidental spillage. Another nice feature is that the drainage tube is funneled in such a manner that it can be used with a variety of bottles and other reservoirs should you not be near an outhouse or suitable hole.
The Tinkle Bell
is a much smaller FUD choice that provides a more solid platform to work with. The rigid form makes it a tad bit difficult to conceal when transporting but opportunities are definitely available. The narrow form and small reservoir are a little intimidating, especially for a larger woman just learning to use these devices. The solid structure, however, makes holding it with one hand easier.
The SuAmiga
is similar in size to the Weemsical device but collapses in on itself to create a slightly less obtrusive device. Also, this one comes with a carrying pouch that helps with containment when packing in your pocket or small bag.
The Sunany
is smaller which helps with storage options such as a pocket, but still a handful when using. It comes with a carry pouch which also helps with concealment and transportation. It’s size and flexibility makes it rather difficult to use when on small, unstable, boats or in positions where partial removal of your pants are not an option. It would definitely be a good option for outhouses and port-a-johns or other public bathroom type settings. Another benefit, however, is that the FUD is rather user friendly for larger sized women.
The pStyle-Fuschia
is promoted as being ideal for athletic, active women. Its solid construction makes single-handed use much more realistic and quick to learn. The FUD is small enough to conceal yet large enough to reduce the concerns of overflow and spillage. We were actually surprised at how comfortable it was during use and how quickly we were able to learn to use it. Now, it is a bit too large (in our opinion) to keep in a pocket, but it can easily be stored in a purse or day pack.
The Go Girl
is a small enough to fit in your hand and very flexible which makes it easy to be folded or rolled down to a small size and returned to its accompanying carry tube. The concealability of the device is definitely an advantage but its soft-sided material makes it a little cumbersome to use when learning and it’s reduced size makes it less user friendly for larger women.
The SaniGirl
is simple to carry, simple to open, not so simple to use. It is cut square, unlike the curvatures of the human body. It is a highly disposable, recyclable material that presents with the quality you would expect from recyclable/disposable products.
Learning Curves?
Different limitations require different techniques
AJ, as we’ve mentioned before, has some mobility issues with her leg. This is actually why we began looking into these mechanisms. Kat has dexterity issues with her hands due to neuropathy. The result, as you may have expected, lead to a tad bit of frustration.
Placement is a bit “tricky,” especially when fully dressed.
Every human is shaped differently and while the devices are typically cut to accommodate a variety of shapes, each one will present a degree of limitations to placement options. Both of us agreed that each device requires a different manner of practice and placement to get it to perform at its best. This dilemma was especially prevalent with the soft sided Female Urinal Devices such as the Go Girl.
Volume affects user choice to a small degree
Rate and volume play a hefty role in the outcome of your procedure. Learning to control the rate will reduce the risk of overflow or spillage. Becoming comfortable enough with the process that you don’t wait until your eyeballs are floating will help also.
Some present more limitations than others when trying to be discrete
The exceptionally large versions were nearly impossible to place and use discretely in certain situations (eg, on a small boat in the middle of a popular and wide-open lake). The soft and pliable versions were more than just a challenge when battling underwear, longjohns, and jeans. The smallest, most compact versions did not extend out enough to comfortably go without splashing onto clothing.
The advantages are astronomical
This solution to the woman’s outdoors dilemma is a game-changer
Men don’t have to go home when “nature calls” so women shouldn’t have to either…right? These mechanisms make that option a reality.
You can use a port-a-john without having to touch everything
Say you’re at the park or the fair and the only place available is a plastic box in the middle of the crowd that hasn’t been cleaned or resupplied in probably 3 months. No one in their right mind is going to want to sit on that seat. The FUDs make this mission little more than an inconvenience.
You don’t have to strip down to nothingness in the frigid cold
Whether you pull your inner layers to the side or pull everything in the front down a bit, your sensitive skin exposed to the harsh bitterness of the cold hunting air is going to be limited to only the most necessary amount. You’re not going to spend the next 20 minutes trying to regain the heat lost during those 5 seconds of necessary relief. And your clothes aren’t going to have to bathe in the wet snow while you’re fumbling with a difficult squatting position once you turn to the opportunities of the FUD.–The flip side to this is that you are going to save yourself many pains and discomforts in the heat as well. Summer time brings out various plants and creatures that have a knack for finding bare skin. Surfaces are frequently hot enough to burn flesh. The FUD keeps you skin protected and further away from many of these threats.
Group outings aren’t so painful when you’re the only female
A fishing guide is most accustomed to taking groups of men out for the day. The common statement is “we just hang off the back of the boat.” Not so easy for some women, especially women with mobility issues. Instead, a guide has to cut the trip short or interrupt the bite to take a female client to the nearest marina or park where a bathroom might be available. Having a discrete device such as a FUD makes this inconvenience non-existent. Simply grab an empty bottle and make your way to the back of the boat.
Some things to consider when you choose your Female Urinal Device
- If your chosen FUD doesn’t come with a carry pouch, get yourself something (a decorative baggie, a zip lock bag, a medicine bottle, etc.)
- Especially during the summer, when heat intensifies smells, have some wet wipes with you to clean up your hands and or other spillage.
- We found that having a small bottle of water (separate from our drinking water) available for rinsing out our FUDS is important, especially if we are using one of the devices that comes in a special carry case.
AJ’s and My final thoughts
When a woman has to go, she has to go. This should not stop a woman from taking on her outdoors quest. These urinals are definitely a solution to making your mission a reality. The choice, however, is very personal.
AJ’s top pick
was the p-Style. You have a good variety of color options, the learning curve was quick to overcome, and it is sized well for discretion as well as concealment. The drawbacks are that it is a bit more expensive than the other options which we felt was mostly due to it’s durability and longer life span. It would have been our preference to have a carry case/bag for it, but that is a minor inconvenience considering it’s usability.
Kat’s top pick
was the JefDiee. The size was adequate for every level of demand while still being small enough to conceal in my pack. The adaptor allowed for reliable use no matter how many layers my outdoors activity required. For personalization, the JefDiee Female Urination Device (FUD) comes in 6 color options: Black, Blue, Fuchsia, Green, Pink, or Purple.
AJ’s choice for the best selection was very different from Kat’s choice and yours may be just as different.
For other ideas on where and when you could use your own Female Urination Device (FUD) Look into the future adventures we are currently planning for The Outdoors Quest team.