GEAR HUB
BY BULBUL RAJAGOPAL
Answering nature’s call is a little more complicated when you have a uterus.
Popping a squat in the woods isn’t for everybody, so here are some products that could be a lifesaver when you’re out on the trails.
Kula Cloth
Leave behind the excessive toilet paper rolls when you go camping and grab a Kula Cloth instead. Available in a variety of patterns and colors, Kula Cloth is a reusable antimicrobial pee cloth. The double-sided cloth is waterproof on one side and antimicrobial and absorbent on the other. Made with eco-friendly materials, Kula Cloth also snaps to your backpack.
How to use: Kula Cloth is only for wiping after urinating. According to its website, do not wipe from front to back like you might with toilet paper—keep the Kula Cloth entirely in the pee-zone. Use the plain dimpled side of the Kula Cloth to absorb any residual moisture. The colorful waterproof side will prevent pee from soaking through your hand.
Find it at kulacloth.com and
rei.com.
Go Girl
“Don’t take life sitting down. Stand to pee.” That’s the motto of Go Girl—the company that makes a medical-grade silicone funnel that helps people pee while standing up. Go Girl’s funnel shape is designed to contour to the female anatomy and creates a natural seal when positioned correctly.
The iconic pink funnel—which is packed away in what looks like a miniature soda can—is hypoallergenic, soft, flexible, easy to clean, repels liquid, and is odor-resistant.
How to use: A tutorial on how to correctly position Go Girl is available at go-girl.com. It’s vital to face away from the wind.
Shop for Go Girl at go-girl.com.
Chickfly
Chickfly pants are exactly what they sound like—people wearing them can pee without unbuckling their climbing harness, taking off layers, or even removing the pants at all. Made from sustainably sourced fabrics like bamboo, merino, eucalyptus and beech tree Tencel, and recycled nylons, Chickfly comes in pants, shorts, leggings, and even underwear form. They’re perfect for outdoor recreation.
How to use: The two overlapping stretch fabric panels around the crotch area pull apart. The fly goes from front to back, allowing one to open it however much is desired. The fly snaps back into shape when released, removing the need for a zipper.
“You can go without underwear, or you can wear any stretchy underwear,” Chickfly founder and CEO Anna Birkas said.
Shop for Chickfly at chickfly.com.
The Peebol
The Peebol is from the makers of Shewee, the UK-based reusable stand-to-pee device. The Peebol is a portable bag that doubles as a pocket-sized toilet bowl. It’s unisex, odor-free, discreet, and 100 percent recyclable. It’s a handy device to have on your person for outdoor activities like camping and skiing, and even long car journeys when it can convert into a sick bag.
How to use: Unroll the Peebol’s cardboard sleeve and open bag to pour in the odorless and spill-free gel that comes with it. Do your business, wait a minute, seal, and dispose.
Find the Peebol at shewee.com.
This article appears in Get Outside – Winter/Spring 2026.