Little John vs TravelJohn: Reusable Kit or Disposable Bags?
TravelJohn and Little John show up on the same shelves including pilot-supply stores — but they solve different jobs.
TravelJohn is a disposable gel bag: use once, seal it, throw it away. Strong when you need zero cleanup and no liquid to carry.
The Little John Kit ($24.95) is a reusable Pilot urinal (~32 oz / 1000 ml) plus the Lady J adapter. Strong when you want a capped reservoir you can empty, rinse, and use again — including for women via Lady J.
Side-by-side
| Little John Kit | TravelJohn | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Reusable bottle + Lady J adapter | Disposable gel bag |
| Capacity | ~32 oz / 1000 ml | Often listed ~28 fl oz per bag |
| After use | Cap, empty, rinse, reuse | Seal and discard |
| Restock | No | Yes — buy packs again |
| Typical public price | Kit $24.95 | Sporty’s 3-pack $9.95 (~$3.32/bag); official 6-pack $17.49, 18-pack $41.99 |
| Break-even (rough) | After ~8 uses vs Sportys unit price | — |
Prices are public retail snapshots and can change.
When TravelJohn fits better
Choose disposable gel bags when you want no rinse, no pour, no carry of liquid a true one-shot emergency bag. If cleanup is the deal-breaker, TravelJohn wins that job.
When the Little John Kit fits better
Choose the Kit when you want repeat use, a hard reservoir with a spill-proof cap, and the Lady J adapter in one purchase. Empty when you can, wash, pack it again. No bag inventory to track.
Where people actually use a reusable kit
- Car / stuck in traffic — capped bottle you empty later
- Camping in place — tent, van, or campsite where a reservoir beats a pile of used bags
- Small-plane convenience — pilot shops stock both; pick reuse + Lady J when you prefer a bottle over disposables (convenience gear only — no certification claims)
FAQ
Little John vs TravelJohn — which should I buy?
TravelJohn if you want a no-clean, one-shot bag. The Little John Kit if you want a reusable bottle with a cap plus the Lady J adapter.
How many uses until the Kit costs less than TravelJohn packs?
Roughly ~8 uses versus Sporty’s ~$3.32 per-bag price (3-pack $9.95). Pack prices vary; official 6-pack is $17.49 and 18-pack $41.99.
Can women use the Little John Kit?
Yes — the Kit includes the Lady J adapter, which fits the Pilot urinal neck so women can use the same reusable bottle.
Honest bottom line
Need a no-clean throwaway? TravelJohn. Want a reusable kit with reservoir, cap, and Lady J — without restocking bags every trip? The Little John Kit — $24.95: Shop the Little John Kit.
Do not use while operating any motorized vehicle or machine.