BoB's I'm thinking of adding protective underware to my BOB
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Marthanoir
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What do you mean by protective underwear ,
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Marthanoir
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WanderLore
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Oh yes absolutely. It could make a good trauma bandage also, even a diaper for a little. But if for you, get the biggest size. If you get stuck somewhere in your vehicle or other reasons, this is a good thing to have. I keep a few in my backpack in the jeep.
nomifyle
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I have some regular ones that can be used as pads , but I'm thinking more in terms of the underware type.
God is good all the time
Judy
WanderLore
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Exactly. The pads aren't good for much except for younger ladies. It's the actual wearable underwear, at max absorbency.
Very good item for prep I think.
Very good item for prep I think.
nomifyle
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not the kind of advice I was looking for
Marseydoats
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Mom had about a case and a half of Depends that I inherited. I have mostly used them for livestock bandages and they are very absorbent. My cousin says disposable diapers are better than Depends for underwear, but that may just be because she already had them from her grandkids.
WanderLore
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Women have hard time going p if stuck in a car. Yes they make good bandages.
Prep for every contingency possible I always say.
Prep for every contingency possible I always say.
Some of my cruising acquaintances swear by them for various reasons. Some because of long plane rides, some due to traveling causing the occasional mishap and tummy problem. Some because they try and dispose of as much in their luggage as possible before returning home and it is cheaper than re-buying underwear after every trip. They all say they are comfortable and discreet.
Fit your car windows with black out curtains - fleece fabric, or the insulated sun block foil stuff for privacy window shields. Use magnets or sticky velcro. Check Bob Wells RV YouTubes on "...So, I have to ask, What do you do for a bathroom?" He asks everyone he interviews. Lots of women have resorted to living in their cars, and they are NOT using diapers! All I can think of here is, UTI - you wouldn't leave a baby for hours in a wet/dirty diaper.
Separate out urine and poop. Urine is what stinks the most. Pee into something like a quart size yogart cup, pour urine in something like a liquid laundry detergent container for storage. If your knees require you to poop sitting down, use a sturdy bucket with a slit pool noodle foam for top padding (PVC insulation might be easier to find in winter). Line bucket with plastic bag - Lots of plastic grocery bags! Most people triple wrap. Store waste in same bucket with lid until all this can be discreetly disposed of.
Yes, even some larger ladies in small cars manage to maneuver in the tiny spaces to deal with this. They will even provide a basic demonstration. Watch the videos for more info, this subject. The car, van, and pick-up camper people are not shy about it.
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I agree, but there are better alternatives for anyone who is just looking at long car rides. Both will cover all contingencies.
Shrug. I'd hunker down for most stuff. Tsunami, fire, volcano, massive floods.... Might decide it is best to leave.
Agreed. We've always lived in our "bug out" location. But the bugout bags are always by the door... just in case.
Summerthyme
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Even better at absorbing than Kevlar for sure!
Judy... half this group is about 13 years old, mentally. You really need to learn to ignore the silly or snarky stuff and (hopefully) weed out the useful posts.
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nomifyle
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Marthanoir
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^ this if bugging out do you really want to have to stop while in heavy traffic, pull into a quiet road and risk getting attacked,
If time is short you just want to get there with as few stops as possible.
Most soldiers especially spec ops get very well acquainted with Imodium , beats crapping in a plastic bag
SouthernBreeze
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I agree. If you've ever been stuck in traffic, and saw people getting out of their vehicles to pee right where they stand, or squat, you would think Depends is a good thing to have on hand just in case. It's not a pretty sight.
I got stuck in Thanksgiving traffic in DC coming home from training. 4 miles in 3 hours. Very glad I kept an empty half gal Gatorade bottle. I don't know what my wife would have done if she were with me.
SouthernBreeze
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I've never been in that situation, but have seen men step out of their vehicles, and pee right there on the spot in traffic. I saw a woman squatting on side of an interstate highway taking a dump, too, for everyone to see.
Krayola
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Sorry I can't help you, I prefer the unwearable underwear.
JMG91
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I just recently bought myself a she-wee, and so far, it's worked really well. It's discreet, and allows me to go, even in the car without making a mess everywhere. (Now, hubby can't tease me about the fact that he can go just about anywhere; now, so can I. 
) The fact that it's silicone also allows it to be folded up really small, and wedged just about anywhere into your bag. Another nice factor is that you don't have to squat or put tension on your knees; just stand and go. I've found the easiest way is to prop a leg up; it makes for much more efficient control. There's an extension that directs the flow of urine away from you so that you don't get it all over your legs. I just clean mine out with hand sanitizer and make sure it's dry before putting it back in its carry bag.
As for #2, I like Faroe's idea. Hubby and I plan to do something similar soon, as it makes for much more comfortable, private emergency bathroom breaks, and is indispensable when you have littles. A little disturbing honesty here: Trying to crap while your're sitting down on a car seat is not the easiest thing in the world.
) The fact that it's silicone also allows it to be folded up really small, and wedged just about anywhere into your bag. Another nice factor is that you don't have to squat or put tension on your knees; just stand and go. I've found the easiest way is to prop a leg up; it makes for much more efficient control. There's an extension that directs the flow of urine away from you so that you don't get it all over your legs. I just clean mine out with hand sanitizer and make sure it's dry before putting it back in its carry bag.As for #2, I like Faroe's idea. Hubby and I plan to do something similar soon, as it makes for much more comfortable, private emergency bathroom breaks, and is indispensable when you have littles. A little disturbing honesty here: Trying to crap while your're sitting down on a car seat is not the easiest thing in the world.
Josie
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I don't have any advise on Depends type of underwear. I know from dealing with my dad, we just had to experiment with the different brands until we finally found one that worked for him. Apparently, it isn't just a one brand works for all type of thing.
When we would travel with my daughter when she was young, she always needed to stop somewhere to pee. (Must have had a bladder the size of a thimble.) And not being a boy, she couldn't just stand at the side of the road. I finally figured out that if you use one of the older style "paper" cups that most fast food restaurants used to put their drinks in and squeeze it in the middle, I could put it between her legs and she could do her business without a mishap. Just toss the liquid into the greenery and either dispose of the cup properly or keep it for next time in a plastic sac or bag.
When we would travel with my daughter when she was young, she always needed to stop somewhere to pee. (Must have had a bladder the size of a thimble.) And not being a boy, she couldn't just stand at the side of the road. I finally figured out that if you use one of the older style "paper" cups that most fast food restaurants used to put their drinks in and squeeze it in the middle, I could put it between her legs and she could do her business without a mishap. Just toss the liquid into the greenery and either dispose of the cup properly or keep it for next time in a plastic sac or bag.
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Big plastic Folgers coffee container with lid. Has served me well on several occasions. Keep it in the vehicle.
Empty the coffee out first.
Empty the coffee out first.
John Deere Girl
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If you have a need for these, and you are service connected, the VA will pay for these. You just have to get your VA Dr to prescribe them. The VA pharmacy will supply them as they do any medication or DME equipment.
ivantherussian03
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Be safe
Signwatcher
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I remember being a little kid and doing this. Used the car door and Mom as buffers from prying eyes. These days that would get you arrested for child abuse or something. I remember it made me very nervous and self conscious. But...when you gotta go, you gotta go or you will find you've already gone.
JF&P
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When we had the fires in September within a mile of our place we actually had to bug out, grabbed a change of clothes and drove 15 miles...to the nearest motel 6...and a restaurant right across the street.......fortunately the firefighters were successful in stopping the fire. I guess we were fortunate and very blessed compared to others...that was an extremely stressful experience...I had visions of losing everything. Other things have happened this year that were very stressful....2020 won't go down in my personal history book as a good year.
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nomifyle
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That's good to know, although I don't need them, but I'm old so you never know. I wasn't interested in them to actually pee in, I have a cup thingie for women to pee in.
God is good all the time
Judy