Lewis N. Clark EllaPee Female Urination Device

8 reviews for Lewis N. Clark EllaPee Female Urination Device

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   Big Daddy Reads – 8 January 2025

   Goodbye, hiking anxiety
   This is my third, and final I’m happy to say, female urination device (FUD). Much like the bed in Goldilocks’ fable, this one is just right.The first (obtained on Amazon long enough ago that I don’t recall the name) works adequately if you drop-trou. It’s a little better than just squatting because you can aim into the cat hole you dug. But really, anyone used to peeing it the woods can do that without an FUD. The spout on it is in no way adequate to use without a wardrobe malfunction of some sort. It still requires lots of privacy so you don’t moon innocent hikers.The second is a She-Pee which in my case should be called She-Peed all over herself. I never tried this on the trail because I could never not pee on myself during practice. The reservoir is not wide enough to catch all the pee, especially if you, like me, try to stay hydrated on a long trail with little cover and end up having to go like a racehorse. The basin isn’t wide enough and the detachable spout is a drip point as well.Third and final is the Ella Pee which I found while researching the Tinkle Bell (the creativity of the names of these things!) which comes highly recommended from NYT/Wirecutter. The EllaPee was slightly less expensive which was a deciding factor because I ordered more than one FUD to try. I’m so glad I did.For the next two days after I received it, I practiced with the hiking bottoms I wear most often: either shorts or pants with zipper. At first it was a squat work out because I was afraid of peeing on my feet. Women are just not used to this stance. Once I realized what I was doing, I developed a system, as follows.1) Unzip and open fly as wide as possible. I don’t know how to achieve results with tight clothing or draw-string pants. Others can, I was unsuccessful.2) Stand up straight with legs slightly apart, knees unlocked. No need to squat. Stand so there’s room to get the device and your dominant hand down your business.3) Move underwear aside with non-dominant hand.4) Put the device down your pants, fitting the back to sit comfortably but not tightly against the perineum. You will be tempted to wedge it in tight but don’t. The front, hose part, sticks out the fly like a dude’s factory equipment, in case that wasn’t clear.5) Pee.6) Wait for drips to stop, remove the device and clean yourself as you see fit.I purchased a pee cloth which snaps to my day pack. I also have spray sanitizer and a travel bidet. I obviously can’t use the bidet as designed with this endeavor but it does make a good rinse for the EllaPee.This may seem like a lot to carry just for peeing. For me it’s worth the weight. I get anxious about trying to hold it for as many hours as the hike is plus travel to and from. No more sublimating my pee!

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   B. Werner – 8 January 2025

   Game changer for me
   I’d looked at these type of units before but never quite hit the “buy” button. I freaking love this thing now and can’t believe I didn’t get one years ago. A recent trip to Hawaii led me to seriously look again, and I decided on this one for a few reasons:1. Hybrid construction: the combination of a rigid support structure with a soft silicone body was the reason I chose this one. All the other ones were either hard plastic or completely soft silicone. This is the key to why I love it; I can seat it securely with a good seal (soft edge), direct the flow (soft spout) and it’s comfortable to keep a firm grip (rigid), without it collapsing (rigid) like only silicone would. It’s the perfect combination.2. The carrying case was nice so I could “palm” it on the way to the bathroom without being obvious, and at one point my bag was too full so I just clipped it on the outside without a problem or concern.3. The silicone interior was easy to wipe out with toilet paper and wipes in the stall until I could properly clean it while still feeling sanitary and not gross.I’m approaching fifty and I’m over the only options being: squat over toilets or feel like I’m sitting on unsanitary surfaces at best or disgusting wetness at worst. Wearing a backpack causes a further issues because it’s hard to balance while squatting; I’m over it. I needed a Plan C. This one creates a nice firm seal and I could relieve myself even with a strong flow without spillage. Tipping the unit forward as you remove it pulls any lingering wetness off your body, and the slippery silicone sheds all the liquid except maybe a couple drops. I used it at the airport, on the plane (long flights = disgusting bathrooms), at national park hole-in-the-floor latrines, and on a hike. I was ecstatic I didn’t have to squat and it made relieving myself easy and quick.I know the size is an issue for some people, but it didn’t bother me. It’s not ‘small’ but I think it’s discreet enough in the carrying case. I could fit it easily in a small shoulder sling-style purse. I prefer the larger size for holding it because I never peed on my hand once. I did have one accident because I tried to rush and didn’t seal it correctly against my body. Totally user error. Learned my lesson and never had a problem again. This is a staple in my bag now and I’ll never leave home without it!

3. 

   Alexis – 8 January 2025

   I never leave home without it!
   Okay, if you are on the fence- get it. Seriously, this is one of, if not the best purchase I have made in the last 2 years. I use this all the time. I use it for what I bought (edit: typo) it for- hiking and camping- but it’s also great for long road trips, bathroom emergencies, and even portta potties (so you don’t have to sit on the seats). This thing is great for cons, festivals, trails, roadsides, literally anywhere and everywhere. Of course if you can get to a bathroom do it lol, and make sure you are a safe distance from water and campsites (200ft+) but seriously this is great. *Note- this particular brand/type does not fold down like some others do, but I got this one because others said the rigid edge helps not get pee all over. I haven’t tried other ones, but this one is very clean and easy to take care of. I pair this with my holey hiker backpacking bidet (which fits with my pads nestled in the cup inside the zipper pouch) and just rinse it out after each use and I haven’t noticed any smells or it feeling/looking dirty. Seriously great. Kula cloth is next on my “to buy” list. With those 3 together honestly I’ll be unstoppable lol. Just buy it, trust me, best $12 I ever spent.

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   LILIANA G – 8 January 2025

   Ideal para alguna emergencia, o para cuando te encuentras baños sucios

5. 

   Sherbert Lemon – 8 January 2025

   Ich habe die EllaPee heute bekommen und auch gleich ausprobiert. Hatte vorher schon mal eine ähnliche aber komplett aus weichem Silikon, da ist einiges daneben gegangen. Bei dieser hier nicht, da sie an der großen Öffnung verstärkt ist. Endlich unterwegs pinkeln können, auch wenn keine Toilette in der Nähe ist, und das, ohne sich mit den H…..n im Dunkeln in die Brennesseln zu hocken.

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   ArgentoFan – 8 January 2025

   First use this product is amazing. My Husband can no longer be smug about being able to pee standing up. Not having to squat and getting urine splashback on your hiking boots is brilliant.

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   Aranzazu – 8 January 2025

   Es exactamente lo que buscaba, perfecto para llevar y utilizar en cualquier momento que lo necesites. Da igual donde te encuentres: en el coche, en el monte, en un concierto…La verdad que es ideal y muy fácil de limpiar.Encima lo llevas en un práctico estuche para guardarlo y puedes meter en el toallitas húmedas para limpiarlo si no estás cerca de una fuente o grifo.Muy satisfecha.

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   Kerry Stanger – 8 January 2025

   I did a lot of research looking something suitable to use whilst travelling etc. I cannot recommend this product enough. It was easy to use, no problems at all and I do have to add extremely liberating, no more having to wait for a suitable toilet.