Pee Pocket vs Shewee comes down to whether you want one funnel you keep for years or a funnel you use once and throw away. The Shewee is a reusable plastic funnel that has been sold since 1999. The Pee Pocket is a single-use, fold-flat funnel that comes wrapped with its own wipe and disposal bag.
We make The Pee Pocket, so read this knowing that. The Shewee details below come from Shewee’s own website, checked November 2026, and we say plainly where the Shewee is the better pick.
The short answer
Choose a Shewee if you pee outdoors often, on festivals, hikes, climbing or kayaking trips, and you are happy to rinse and carry a funnel between uses. Choose The Pee Pocket if you mostly want a way around dirty public restrooms, flights and road trips, and you would rather never put a used funnel back in your bag.
Pee Pocket vs Shewee at a glance
| The Pee Pocket | Shewee Extreme | Shewee Flexi | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Single-use, fold-flat funnel | Reusable hard plastic funnel | Reusable soft, flexible funnel |
| Material | Plant-based, biodegradable | Recyclable polypropylene | Recyclable polyolefin |
| Comes with | Hygienic wipe and disposal bag with every funnel | Extension pipe and carry case | Extension pipe; case version sold separately |
| After use | Seal it in its bag and bin it | Shake off, case it, wash later with mild soap and water | Shake off, store, wash later with mild soap and water |
| Price | From $3.99 for 3; 30 for $22.99 | $14.99 | $9.99 |
Prices as shown on each brand’s own site in November 2026, before shipping. Shewee prices vary by country and retailer. Pee Pocket orders over $22 ship free in the US.
What the Shewee does well
Shewee calls itself the original female urination device. It was invented in 1999 by Samantha Fountain, and the company says its Extreme and Flexi are made in the UK from start to finish. That long track record counts for something: festival goers, hikers, sailors and people in the military have used it for decades.
The Shewee Extreme is the rugged one. It is hard plastic, weighs about 100g according to Shewee, and comes with an extension pipe and a carry case. The pipe helps when you are wearing bulky layers, like ski pants or waterproofs. Shewee says the plastic repels water, so out on a trail you can shake it off and wash it properly later.
The Flexi is a slightly larger, softer version. Shewee notes it fits inside the Extreme case when folded, but you may need to reshape it with your fingers or warm water after it has been stored.
Where a disposable funnel makes more sense
The catch with any reusable funnel is the part after you pee. In an airport stall, a stadium restroom or a gas station, you are left holding a used funnel with nowhere to wash it. It goes back in its case and into your bag until you reach a sink.
Each Pee Pocket comes individually wrapped with a wipe and a sealable disposal bag. You use it, seal it and drop it in the bin. It folds flat, so a few fit in a jacket pocket or a small purse. That suits the moments when you did not plan to need a funnel at all, which is when most people wish they had one. Our guide to using a female urination device on a flight covers this in more detail.
Price over time
At the 30-pack price, a Pee Pocket costs about 77¢ each. A Shewee Flexi at $9.99 is roughly the price of 13 Pee Pockets, and a Shewee Extreme at $14.99 is roughly the price of 19. If you will use a funnel more often than that and do not mind cleaning it, the Shewee is cheaper over time. If you only need one a few times a year, or you want to try the idea first, disposables cost less up front and there is nothing to maintain.
Which should you choose?
- Multi-day camping, festivals and expeditions: the Shewee Extreme. One sturdy device for the whole trip means less to pack out. See our best pee funnel for camping guide.
- Public restrooms, flights and commutes: The Pee Pocket, because there is nothing to carry home.
- Road trips: either works. Disposables are easier at gas stations. See pee funnels for road trips.
- Recovery after surgery or limited mobility: a single-use funnel means no one has to clean a device. See recovery and mobility, and ask your care team what suits your situation.
- First time trying a funnel: start cheap with a 3-pack, then decide whether a reusable is worth it.
Whichever you choose, practice once in the shower before you rely on it. Shewee gives the same advice, and our step-by-step guide to using a female urination device walks through the technique. For the bigger picture, read disposable vs reusable pee funnels or our Pee Pocket vs pStyle comparison.
Try it for $3.99
The easiest way to find out if a disposable funnel suits you is the Pee Pocket 3-pack for $3.99. If you already know you like it, the 30-pack for $22.99 brings the price down to about 77¢ each and ships free in the US.
Questions
Is the Shewee reusable?
Yes. Both the Shewee Extreme and Shewee Flexi are reusable. Shewee recommends shaking off excess liquid after use and washing the funnel with mild soap and water when it is next convenient.
What is the difference between the Shewee Extreme and the Flexi?
According to Shewee, the Extreme is a hard plastic funnel that comes with an extension pipe and carry case. The Flexi is a little larger and made of a softer, flexible plastic. It comes with an extension pipe, and a version with a case is also sold.
Can you use a Shewee or Pee Pocket sitting down?
Shewee says its funnel can be used seated if you move to the edge of the seat so the spout points downward. The same principle applies to most funnels, including ours: gravity needs a clear path. If you have mobility limits or are recovering from surgery, this is general information, not medical advice, so check with your doctor or therapist about what is safe for you.
Is a disposable funnel worse for the environment?
A reusable funnel used many times creates less waste than a disposable one used once, so if you pee outdoors often, a reusable is the lower-waste choice. The Pee Pocket is plant-based and biodegradable, which makes more sense for occasional use where carrying and washing a reusable is not practical.
