Stadium Pal? Or, Adult Diapers?

In My Humble Opinion
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So, I’m looking forward to a 550 mile cross country trip. I don’t mind the drive - if I’m properly hydrated and heavily caffinated. The problem with that combination is that it leads to peeing - a lot.

So, my “normal” options would be to either not drink fluids or stop a lot to pee.

But what about option 3? Peeing, but not stopping!

I’m serious here. If you have pissing issues or are easily TMI’d, you’d be better off not reading further.

Option #3a
Peeing in some type of container. I’ve tried this and it’s not very useful. It’s difficult to get things flowing, and the potential for spillage is quite large.

Option #3b
I’ve heard about this device called the Stadium Pal. It’s an external catheter that empties into a bag strapped to your leg. My main concern with this setup is leakage. So I did some research and it seems that the external catheter - which is basically a silicon condom - gets glued to your member. This glue, it seems, does not easily come off. So, good for protecting against leaks. Bad, for your wiener.

Option #3c
Adult Diapers. I mean, hey, it’s good enough for the astronauts, right? They’re cheap, easy to apply, and will hold at least 5 bladders full*. The downside being the squick factor that will likely be exhibited in subsequent posts and then there’s the issue of discreetly disposing of full adult diapers.

Mostly, I’m looking for personal experiences with the stadium pal. I don’t know of anyone that has used one and I’d like to get some opinions.

Any ideas on sneaky ways to dispose of diapers?

*I know this from experience. I don’t know if there is a Wiki entry for ‘depends party’…

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It should only be an 8 hour drive. I’d suggest holding of breaking the seal as long as possible and then just pulling of the road and pissing. During my long drives I average about 3 minuets lost per stop using this method. That includes slowing down time.

Sorry I don’t have any experience with diapers or stadium pal, although I have tried the containers and I really don’t like going that route. Also if you’re going to try the above method I suggest driving at night much lower chance of there being problems.

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On a long trip, you should be stopping every hour or so anyway. So make a virtue out of necessity. Stop for your fill-up of coffee and petrol and use their toilet.

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Option #4: Foley catheter and leg bag. This nicely avoids the sticky goo issue with “Texas” catheters or the “Stadium Pal” and it’s pretty uncommon for them to leak, but there’s a big squick factor of needing to slide an 18-inch long rubber tube into Mr. Happy. You also need a little training on how to clean and prep so you don’t wind up with an infection.

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That’s just ew. How much time could you possibly need to pee, fercryinoutloud. So you get to your destination 5 minutes later… Stopping give you opportunity to stand, stretch, pee, get a drink, fuel, snack and maybe even an opportunity to smile at the cashier. What could be so terrible?

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How effective are the adult diapers at wicking away the liquid? Or will you be sitting in pee for hours? You might want to try those out beforehand.

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Your not an Astronaut by any chance are you?

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Oh ish…for the love of god, WHY? Have you no shame?

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Yeah…I go for option 4 - stop and pee on the hard shoulder. You are a guy after all and the whole world is our urinal.

Out of an 8 hour drive stopping even four or five times is only gonna lose you like 10 or 15 minutes.

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“Depends party”?

:: ick ick ick ::

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32 oz Gatorade bottles are perfect for this. The neck is large and they hold a lot. Just dump it when you stop anywhere. Pee looks like Gatorade anyway so no one will care. Don’t ask me how I know except that I do it all the time including today. If you are good, you can do it while driving or even in the middle of a big city.

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So, the feeling I’m getting here is stop alot. Or, if you must use an alternate method, don’t talk about it?

Well, pee phobia people aside, I’ve tried the gatorade bottle, Shagnasty. It works, it’s just a little difficult to do while driving. I feel a bit distracted. Maybe I just need to practice.

Tom Tildrum, the adult diaper technology is pretty amazing. It turns the liquid urine into gel. You feel completely dry. It’s just that they get kind of bulky after a few loads.

I know the chances are slim for a cop to happen by at just the wrong time, and I’ve used the quick stop and pee method, I’d just rather avoid it.
FWIW, I have zero shame on an anonymous message board. I could really give two shits less if you are squicked out by pee. If you are so offended, find a different thread to read, please. You were warned in the OP.

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I’ve personally never used any of the above, but I do know motorcyclists that use the stadium pal. A lot of them seem to like it. I’ve also known guys who will just let the tube come out of their pants leg and right onto the road. Can’t very well do that in a car though so that’s right out. I would just consider stopping every couple of hours. For 500 or so miles you will not lose a whole lot of time, plus if you’re drinking enough to have to stop more then 3-4 times you might just be drinking too much. Plus I’m guessing you’ll have to stop at least once for gas so really you’re not going to lose that much time.

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Just a quick note about the cops seeing you if you’re using the side of the road option. The best way to avoid that is you take an off-ramp and then start down the on-ramp. Pull of on the shoulder of the on-ramp and piss there. You’ll be out of sight from people on your side of the free way so you won’t have to worry about cops.

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Restop 1

Apparently they come with a clear sample bag so you can practice and see how it works.

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Why all the drinking? Use caffeine gum (Jolt brand or other). Flying J sells it and other convenience stores also have it. It works quickly too. I’ve had good results with it.

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Thanks for the suggestions. I’ve done the onramp trick. It’s pretty safe, but a buddy of mine got a $230 ticket for indecent exposure for doing just that.

Restop 1? Never hear of it, but I am intrigued. Seems like it could be just the ticket - Thanks!( I love that they specify, “This item can be gift wrapped”!)

I guess I could drink less. But, I find that just drinking water keeps me hydrated and more alert. And, I guess that a couple of extra stops wouldn’t kill me, but not stopping is more convenient than stopping - even if only slightly.

Never tried the caffine gum. I usually get it the old fashioned way - Diet Mt Dew or Coffee. I’ve considered that 5 hour Energy stuff, but since it’s locked away in an acrylic case in most gas stations, it seems to me it’s less than safe to drink.

I used to be able to stay awake and alert by just lighting a cigarette. Those days are long gone though.

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You could buy NoDoz or some generic equivalent. I have a bottle in my drawer right next to me at work, and take a couple when I’m feeling too bleary eyed to work. They’re 200mg per tablet, and work really well in my experience.

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Get a good night’s sleep the night before and stop a few times. Geez.

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ahem…

I’m asking about car-pissing - not thread shitting. If you don’t care to advise me on how to pee in my car, re-read post #1 and/or #12.

Geez.