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We have three daughters and were regularly grossed-out when we had to take them to a public bathroom while out and about. We also like to boat, hike, and camp, where there is often no bathroom available.

We created GottaTinkle! - a pocket-sized, hand-held urine collection device - so that women and children could more easily pee while standing or kneeling, rather than sitting down on dirty public toilets or squatting in the woods.

GottaTinkle! is a reusable device that uses disposable sandwich bags that can be purchased at a local grocery store. No special or expensive bags to buy! Smaller sandwich bags work well for most, with the option to use the extra large sandwich or quart-sized bags if you have more output.

GottaTinkle! is really simple to use – it's just like peeing into a cup at the doctor's office! Just place a bag onto the device, place the device against the body, and then pee (no aiming) inside the bag. Then, pour the urine into toilet or grass, and throwaway the used bag!

GottaTinkle! comes in one size that can be used for both women and children. Since the device does not come into contact with the body or urine, it stays clean and dry during use. You DO NOT need to wash it afterwards! Just throwaway the baggie.

GottaTinkle! can be used almost anywhere, even inside a tent or car! It is so easy to use, even young children can use the device by themselves.

GottaTinkle! is a urine collection device - you can use the urine in the bag for medical testing (to check urine health or for dehydration). Also, the bags can be sealed shut for later disposal when necessary (i.e. camping, use in car, or emergencies).

We are looking to raise funds to increase our online marketing/advertising of our product.