There are a lot of urination devices on the market for both men and women. [1] X Research source If you do not want to spend money on a disposable device, you can use materials you might already have. A lot of men will use a milk jug, but milk jugs can be bulky and take up space in the car. [2] X Research source Gatorade bottles and Core water bottles have a wide mouth opening, so they are preferable for many women. [3] X Research source
You can find hand sanitizer and baby wipes at any big box store (like Walmart) or supermarket. If you do not want to invest much money, get the travel size. To pre-soak your paper towels: Take a dry paper towel and place it under running water until it is soaked. Pump one or two drops of liquid hand soap onto it and rub it in until you see the soap lather. Squeeze out any excess water, and fold it into your desired size.
You can put it in your center console, the car door pocket, or your glove compartment.
If your device has a lid on it, make sure you replace the lid when you are done.
Do not dispose of your urination device outside the vehicle. Most states have strict fines for finding containers full of urine alongside the road. [7] X Research source
You can find hand sanitizer and baby wipes at any big box store (like Walmart) or any supermarket. If you do not want to buy the large size you can get the travel size. To pre-soak your paper towels: Take a dry paper towel and place it under running water until it is soaked. Pump one or two drops of hand soap onto it and rub it in until the soap lathers. Squeeze out any excess water and fold it into your desired size.
Standing behind a tree or large shrub, in the middle of some tall grass, or behind a fence are all good options. Once you find a good spot, go ahead and do your business. If you are female, pull your pants down around your ankles and squat behind a tree or shrub. If there is no discreet area available, stand behind your open passenger door. Face away from the road. If you are female, pull your pants down around your ankles and squat behind the passenger door. Squat as close to the body of the car as possible for the most privacy. As a female, if you can’t squat because you have a knee problem, or the area seems gross, you can stand by referring to Urinate Standing Up as a Female. Remember that this takes practice, so if you still have a few days before you go to the automobile trip, start the practice right away! Be careful not to get caught, you could be fined for disorderly conduct. Depending on where you are, fines range from $50 to $500. [10] X Research source
You can find hand sanitizer and baby wipes at any big box store (like Walmart) or supermarket. If you do not want to buy the large size you can get the travel size.
You can download apps to your phone that locate rest areas near your location. This way, as soon as you know you will need to urinate you can just open the app and find the nearest rest area. [14] X Research source
Many rest areas offer vending machines, pet areas, free coffee, and sometimes free wifi. [15] X Research source
If you are female: Hopefully the restroom is clean and you can sit and do your business. If that is not the case and the restroom is filthy enough that you do not want to sit on the toilet, you can still use it. Stand on top of the toilet seat, squatting into the toilet bowl.
