Not every campsite has toilet facilities nearby, and nobody enjoys leaving a warm tent in the middle of the night.
A portable urinal bottle can make camping, festivals, and long road trips much more comfortable, especially when you're camping off-grid or travelling without easy access to toilets.
In this guide, I'll cover some of the best urine bottles and travel urinals for camping, including compact bottles, collapsible options, and leakproof designs for overnight use.
Looking for more options? You can browse the full range of portable urinals and travel pee bottles in the Small Campsites shop.
Best Camping & Travel Urinals Compared
| Product | Best For | Type | Leakproof | Best Feature | View Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medipaq Portable Urinal | Overnight camping | Rigid bottle | Yes | Secure screw cap | View price |
| Emergency Shrinkable Urinal | Festivals & travel | Collapsible | Mostly | Packs down small | View price |
| Portable Child Urinal Bottle | Family camping | Kids urinal | Mostly | Child-friendly design | View price |
| Pitch and Trek Female Urinal | Hiking & off-grid camping | Silicone funnel | Yes | Compact carry pouch | View price |
Best Leakproof Urinal Bottle: Medipaq Portable Urinal
This portable urinal bottle is a practical option for camping, festivals, road trips, and overnight travel when toilet facilities aren’t always nearby. Its compact shape makes it easy to store in a tent, campervan, or car without taking up much space.
From my experience, the screw-top lid is what makes this one stand out. Once tightened properly, it feels secure enough to transport without worrying too much about leaks or spills.
Pros
Leakproof screw cap: Helps prevent spills during travel
Compact and portable: Easy to store in tents, cars, or backpacks
Discreet design: Non-transparent bottle is less obvious to carry or empty
Unisex use: Suitable for both men and women
Easy to clean: Simple shape makes rinsing straightforward
Cons
Cap can be fiddly: Needs care to thread correctly
Smaller capacity than larger urinals: May need emptying more often
Not the most stable upright: Best kept stored securely after use
Best Collapsible Travel Urinal: Emergency Shrinkable Urinal
This collapsible travel urinal is designed for camping, festivals, road trips, and emergencies where toilets aren’t always easy to access. The accordion-style body folds down small when not in use, making it easy to keep in a backpack, glovebox, or tent pocket.
From my experience, this urinal style works well as a backup option for overnight camping or long journeys, especially when you want something compact that doesn't take up much space.
Pros
Collapsible design: Folds down small for easy storage
Lightweight and portable: Easy to carry in camping gear or the car
Leak-resistant lid: Helps prevent spills after use
Simple to use: Accordion design extends quickly when needed
Cons
Folding mechanism can be noisy: More noticeable in quiet tents or at night
Not the most stable upright: Best stored carefully after use
I've found collapsible urinals like this most useful for festivals, overnight camping, and long drives where toilet facilities aren't always nearby. The compact design makes it easy to stash away without taking up much space, which is useful when packing light.
Best Kids Travel Urinal: Portable Child Urinal Bottle
This portable kids urinal is designed for car journeys, camping trips, festivals, and toilet training when proper facilities aren't always nearby. The lightweight design and cartoon-style shape make it feel less intimidating for younger children, especially during longer trips away from home.
From my experience, this type of kids travel urinal is most useful for road trips, overnight camping, and emergency stops where finding a toilet quickly isn't always possible.
Pros
Portable and lightweight: Easy to keep in the car or camping bag
Child-friendly design: Cartoon shape makes it easier for younger kids to use
Leak-resistant lid: Helps reduce spills during travel
Useful for camping and long drives: Handy when toilets aren’t nearby
Cons
Needs to stay upright after use: Can leak if tipped over in some situations
Better for occasional use: Not ideal as a full replacement for proper toilets during toilet training
Best Female Urinal for Camping & Travel: Pitch and Trek Female Urinal
This female urinal device is designed for camping, hiking, festivals, road trips, and other situations where toilets aren’t always easy to access. The soft silicone design folds down small and comes with a waterproof carry pouch, making it easy to keep in a backpack, glovebox, or camping kit.
From my experience, this type of travel urinal is especially useful for off-grid camping and long walks where proper facilities can be few and far between.
Pros
Compact and portable: Folds down easily for travel
Soft silicone design: More comfortable than rigid plastic options
Waterproof carry pouch included: Useful for camping and festivals
Easy to clean: Washes and dries quickly after use
Leak-resistant design: Helps direct flow cleanly with less chance of spills
Cons
Takes practice at first: Positioning can feel unfamiliar initially
Not everyone will like the pink colour: Feels a bit overdesigned for some users
Why take a urine bottle camping?
Portable urinal bottles are a practical option for camping, festivals, and overnight travel, especially when toilets aren't close by or easy to access at night.
They're commonly used for:
- overnight camping
- festivals
- long road trips
- off-grid camping
- avoiding late-night walks to campsite toilets
If you're camping without nearby facilities, a toilet tent can also make things a bit more private and comfortable,
For longer trips or off-grid camping, you might also find my guides on portable camping toilets and camping & caravan bins useful.
How to use a urinal bottle for men and women
Using a urinal bottle while camping is fairly straightforward, although unisex models can take a little getting used to at first.
For men: Most bottles are designed to be used directly against the body with a secure seal to help prevent spills.
For women: You will usually need a wider funnel-style adapter, which many travel urinals include.
It's best to keep the bottle nearby and ready to use before going to sleep, especially on colder nights or when camping away from facilities. After use, make sure the lid is tightened properly and empty the bottle at a designated toilet or waste point as soon as possible.
Regular rinsing and cleaning will help keep the bottle hygienic between trips.
When camping off-grid, it's important to dispose of waste responsibly and use designated toilets or waste facilities where possible.
You can also read the UK Government guidance on disposing of waste from portable toilets.
How to clean your urine bottle
To keep your urinal bottle hygienic between trips:
- Empty and rinse it as soon as possible after use
- Wash with warm water and mild detergent
- Use a bottle brush if needed for deeper cleaning
- Allow it to dry fully before storing
Collapsible urinals can take longer to dry because moisture can collect in the folding sections.
Final Thoughts
A portable urinal bottle might not be the most glamorous bit of camping gear, but it’s one of those things that becomes surprisingly useful once you’ve used one on a trip.
Whether you want a compact travel urinal for festivals and road trips or a larger leakproof bottle for overnight camping, there are plenty of practical options that take up very little space in your kit.
Colin Noble
Editor & Founder @ www.smallcampsites.co.uk
Colin (or Colly) is a UK camper and the founder of Small Campsites. He reviews camping gear and small campsites based on real tent and campervan trips across the UK.
