Shewee, GoGirl, and Freshette are stand-to-pee funnels — aim away, no built-in reservoir. The Little John Kit ($24.95) is a collection bottle (~32 oz / 1000 ml) plus the Lady J adapter — cap it, empty later.
Different jobs. Don’t pick a funnel when you need a bottle, or a bottle when you only need aim-away on a hike.
Side-by-side
| Little John Kit | Shewee / GoGirl / Freshette | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Reusable collection bottle + Lady J | Stand-to-pee funnel (aim away) |
| Reservoir | Yes — ~32 oz, spill-proof cap | No — direct to ground/toilet |
| After use | Cap, empty, rinse, reuse | Shake/wipe; no liquid to carry |
| Typical public price | Kit $24.95 | Shewee Extreme ~ $16.50; GoGirl ~ $13–23; Freshette ~ $23–35 |
| Best fit | Car, van, camping-in-place, small-plane | Packable hike / outdoor aim-away |
Prices are public retail snapshots and can change.
When a funnel fits better
Choose Shewee, GoGirl, or Freshette when you want light packability and aim-away with nowhere to store liquid thru-hike bathroom avoidance, quick outdoor stops where a bottle is overkill.
When the Little John Kit fits better
Choose the Kit when you need a capped reservoir — traffic, van life, tent camping-in-place, small-plane convenience and Lady J so women use the same bottle. No “where do I aim”; empty when you can.
Honest bottom line
Need a packable aim-away funnel for hiking? Shewee / GoGirl / Freshette. Need a reusable bottle with a cap plus Lady J for car, van, camp, or small-plane? The Little John Kit — $24.95.
Also comparing disposable gel bags? See Little John vs TravelJohn.
Do not use while operating any motorized vehicle or machine.
FAQ
Little John vs Shewee — which should I buy?
Shewee (or GoGirl/Freshette) if you want a funnel with no reservoir. The Kit if you want a capped collection bottle + Lady J.
Is Little John a female urination device?
Lady J is the adapter; the Pilot is the bottle. Together they’re a reusable kit, not a hike-only funnel.
Can women use the Kit?
Yes — Lady J fits the Pilot neck so women use the same reservoir.