My New Favorite Piece of Outdoor Gear is a PEE CLOTH! | Miranda in the Wild

[@Golddragon214]

Miranda again you bring subjects to light that not many have. And interviewing the creator! I like the direction this channel is going and hope you can talk to more people who bring us the great gear we love.

[@TheKPDX]

Thank you so much for bringing this to our attention! As a Dad, this gave me a great opportunity to discuss this with my tween daughter. It goes a long way towards normalizing what are simply human issues. I was going to buy a knock off but after hearing from the founder, I'm fine supporting such a meaningful company and I'm glad REI is too. THANK YOU REI for addressing such real world issues! Your PNW is showing!

[@jpop6064]

Love the whole Kula Cloth concept! I've bought two so far. One for me and one for a friend. It's so much better than using a bandana. Thank you, Anastasia. And thanks, Miranda, for spreading the word! Leave no trace, folks!

[@rei]

SO much better than a bandana! Thanks for watching! - Miranda

[@NoUglyOneYet]

I love my Kula Cloth, especially in conjunction with my pStyle! Funny story: the first time I used them on a backpacking trip, my then-15yo son was along on the trip. I was SO EXCITED that all I had to do was to step away from the trail - not the usual "take off my pack, look for a big enough bush to hide behind" song and dance that I was squealing with joy and exclaiming "I'M WRITING MY NAME!" My teenaged son was SO embarrassed! :D

[@nataliejw8865]

I legit love my Kula Cloth! Makes hiking and camping so much more comfortable. (I won't get detailed but we all know what "drip dry" really is like...)

[@leleprtk]

Nothing in this world is more uncomfortable than drip dry

[@lexirianne1195]

“No one would ever want to buy a pee cloth wth art on it “ enter: me (an artist and newbie hiker nervous of going to the bathroom in the woods) 😂 loved hearing about her journey! It was inspiring and I really appreciate the inclusion of artists/ nonprofits

[@lh3540]

i unapologetically sacrificed an old t-shirt at the start of the pandemic when everyone lost their minds and bought up all the TP

[@MariekaJackson]

So great hearing from the creator and hearing her story! I'm not a Kula user (I use a handkerchief I cut in half to dab dry after a quick splash of water), but I have sooooo much respect for her and how she's approached and maintains this company. Especially how she supports artists and causes. Definitely a respectable company.

[@rebaz3596]

I love hearing this story! As both a long-distance trail runner and a backpacker, Kula Cloth is a TOTAL game-changer!! I own several and tell everyone about it on a regular basis. While going out for backpacking treks, I don't go without a Kula Clothes and a menstrual cup (even while not on my period) and I've found that it makes me feel 10000x cleaner!

[@theskilletlovesme]

I love Kula cloth and I LOVE that REI has started to carry them!! Yay!

[@WanderingSwitchback]

I love this! When talking about her prototype, "it really represents that all ideas start somewhere" hit me in the feels! I love my Kula already, but SO great to see this interview with the inventor!!

[@definitelynotcarrie]

I love my Kula Cloth. So nice that you can snap it up like a little taco as you hike. That way the side you use doesn't brush up against everything and get dirty.

[@kaitlyndia6585]

This is good to know thanks

[@carleymacintyre1657]

I’ve been using a Kula clothe for ~2 years and will never go back. Love it!! Also, during the toilet paper shortage of early 2020, my kula clothes made making 4 rolls of TP last 4 months much easier.

[@morgancallahan1229]

I had considered purchasing one in the past. This video made me want to purchase one immediately. Can’t wait to try it out!

[@alexandrahilditch4566]

Seconded!

[@nancyfrantz-geddes8036]

I think you convinced me. Thanks for the candid conversation.

[@MissNikkor]

I bought mine last year I believe. I love this product! In addition to being effective, well designed, it is also very pretty. No embarrassment to have this piece of gear hanging from my backpack. I love my Kula

[@user-pt1cz4ot1e]

Getting ready to order my first one. Thanks for this interview. It makes me want to buy this specific one even more.

[@larryterry7874]

Hey I'm a guy and totally understand how this could be a game changer for a lady. And honestly The prints are really cool and add that ladies touch to a plain backpack .Honestly I wouldn't doubt it if 20% of your sales go to men just because of the cleanliness factor. Yes men think of that too.

[@donnajean72]

And there's also the Kula Academy. I took a course about putting together a good first aid kit.

[@NoUglyOneYet]

Yes! I took a great backpacking nutrition class.

[@genna6949]

Neat! thanks for telling me, I will check it out!

[@Alligatorpear504]

I love my Kula cloth! I've turned 2 of my friends on to them too. I hate seeing tp on hikes and out backpacking and the Kula is really a great solution.

[@myki2247]

So I've been nervous about how hygienic these cloths actually are. I'm also a nerd, lol, so I looked into more of the science of the antimicrobial fabric they use and it's awesome! They use Silvadur(tm) which essentially uses silver ions to bind to the bacteria to keep it from functioning! So this really is a hygienic option. Looking forward to trying one of these out!! Thanks for making a video about this!

[@gabaccia]

I beyond LOVE my Kula and haven't gotten a second one only because all the designs are so epic I cannot decide which one!

[@april906outdoors3]

Didn't know about this product - thanks! I use a small Norwex cloth as my pee cloth. Dries quickly and the embedded silver is antimicrobial. Built-in label for hanging from the backpack. Excellent LNT for both of these cloths. 💜

[@rgraika422]

What a great product! I love the art too, I was looking at the designs while listening to the video and I couldn't decide which I liked best.

[@pamlavallee9051]

An example of something I never would have even thought of, but it’s so simple and obvious!

[@skidzfpv7488]

Ok... I have started taking my two daughters backpacking ( 8 and 12 ) and I have had no idea how to teach them this part of backpacking. Thank you!

[@dsa5394]

I've been using a pee cloth for awhile on bike packing and agree that I feel much cleaner. During, the pandemic toilet paper shortage I started doing it at home too because it does make me feel cleaner and it's easier, just use a wash cloth, throw in the wash as needed and get a new one out. Just hang it in a special place so it doesn't get mixed up and I rinse it out between uses. Definitely like the Kula cloth concept, might buy a couple for home and for travel. How long do the antimicrobial properties work?

[@HedgeshyDrawsStuff]

One of my first videos of Miranda's was the hiking gear video years ago where she mentions using a bandana as a pee rag so it feels neat to develop this conversation back into using a Kula Cloth! I love that they use art on the product too, super rad!

[@Whereintheworldissummer]

After learning about Kula from a “Miranda” video I trekked right on over to REI and got one. Such a game changer (especially for my late night pee excursions)!! I love that I can hook it to my tent clips and use the reflective thread to find it right where I put it. No more toilet paper/wipes and collection baggies to deal with! Also, the art is a nice added touch.

[@johnfortwengler4496]

I'm a guy and have you thought about a larger version printed WITH KITCHEN prints to use for dishes ect still antimicrobial

[@Brookelon22]

I LOVE MY KULAS! Yes, I have multiples. One for the car (never know when there is no restroom or no toilet paper), the backpack. Love the designs/prints and the causes they support, makes it hard to have just one. Love giving them as gifts!

[@madame33licious]

I watched this video a while ago and was skeptical like some are. But I Bought my Kula recently when they had a buy one get one free sale. I also bought the knock off from amazon before this out of genuine curiosity. They are not as cute and they are not as absorbent. Like a noticeable difference in dryness/comfort. Buy a Kula, the extra money to feel more dry AND have so many cute print options and support the original maker is worth every penny. I can’t believe I love this product as much as I do haha. Ohhh and SUPER easy to handwash with dr bronners. This was a game changer for me.

[@marjiecleveland]

This is really cool! I'm looking forward to getting one. I've never used a pee cloth, but definitely want to try one. I think everyone should try it at home, possibly in preparation for another TP shortage!

[@kattgreaser7059]

I'm so stoked REI is going to start carrying Kulas! I was also a subscriber of the drip-dry method until I discovered Kula Cloth. I had no idea other squat-pee-ers used pee cloths! I didn't know that was an option! I feel so much more confident in the outdoors because of my Kula.

[@trailheart1863]

LNT should make her Woman of the year ! 🏆 (Pics of that nasty toilet paper was disgusting 🤢)

[@mpatrick2153]

I LOVE my kula, I will talk about it to anyone who will listen 🤣. I’ve convinced a few people to get one. I agree that you should make larger sizes for drying your hands and such. Drip dry hands is fine during the heat of summer but during the colder seasons it is misery

[@emmafriesen9073]

I'm a total convert to the Kula Cloth! What a great invention. 🧡

[@rei]

Me too! I love mine so much. - Miranda

[@nomad_unknown]

Kula Cloth is awesome!

[@slickydicky]

At first I thought it was pretty silly to glory a freaking rag, but now I know more thats actually a wonderful product

[@Karen-dq8nw]

Best is when someone who doesn't know what it is grabs it and asks! Love my kula cloth!

[@rei]

Bet they’ll never touch your gear again! 😂

[@miacomet7]

LOVE my Kula! I think I got one of the early ones though that maybe didn't have the "super hi-tech" reflective thread on it. I was camping last weekend and couldn't find which tree I'd hung it on in the middle of the night! 😂 Had my first experience of running into a fellow Kuler on a trail though and that was awesome!! Kula for the LNT win! 👍🏻

[@rei]

So cool! Next time you run into another Kula user, "give 'em the wink" 😉- Miranda

[@UStolMyNameGiveItBak]

🤯 my mind is blown. I use pee cloths at home (I have a bidet and use them to dry off afterwards) but I'd never thought of taking one camping! My first reaction af the mention of taking pee cloths hiking was kinda "ick, what about bacteria?" (As at home mine are laundered between uses). But the antimicrobial fabric is a game changer! This is for sure going into my pack as soon as I can get one. 😍

[@dnamouser9065]

This is so awesome! I’ve recently started using a pee pot in a tent while car camping and I think this will be a great addition! Maybe a video on pee pots would be a good addition to your up and coming pee series. 😁

[@gogumarshmallow]

seeing the kula cloth in so many videos, i just bought one of y own. thank you for sharing and embracing the LNT message

[@Beautyaddixion]

Definitely trying this! Great idea. 👍🏼😊

[@rei]

I think you'll like it! - Miranda

[@majiah07]

I just recently got one of these for my fiancé from Garage Grown Gear and her words " this is absolutely my most favorite new piece of gear "

[@aquanitemare]

Can this also be used like a paper towel?

[@Lulu.G-61]

What a great idea! Not only for backpacking but for tent camping as well!

[@kaitlyndia6585]

This is awesome! I’m so excited to buy one for myself and for any other person who squats to pee in the woods! I’ve been using a bandana for 2 years and I loved the change. I dry it on a bush in the sun so uv can kill bacteria. Thank you for this video!

[@halie938]

I just bought my first Kula cloth because of Miranda’s videos!

[@tgilbs]

Love my kula cloth! Can concur that it helps with feeling cleaner!!! It's also super easy to clean while you're out in the wilderness, if you're worried about that. I already own two! And will probably buy more! Kula is definitely worth a follow in insta too!

[@rei]

Totally agree! The Kula Cloth Instagram is one of my favorite places on the internet. - Miranda

[@heatherstock4491]

Yeeeeessss! I love my Kula! Life changing!

[@debbilermond1553]

I just bought my first Kula Cloth! I'm a professional artist myself (sculptor) so I chose the Artist Series with the "Patagonia Dreams" by Claire Giordano. The morning glow on Fitz Roy is one of the most awesome mountain scenes anywhere so I couldn't think of a better one to use. Also, I couldn't resist when I found out that Sasquatch wasn't attracted to it! 😉

[@nomadWalkr]

So do you use a kula cloth at home too?

[@Alaska_Gal]

I have drip-dried in Alaska (well, almost…it was -27). I might have to look into this.

[@Candesce]

Wow! This is something that's always bothered me but I never thought there was a solution to this, that it was just something you had to accept. I'm going to be looking into this now. This was a wonderful episode. Edit: Sold; bought and waiting lol. Never been so excited about peeing xD Sad that it's so expensive to ship down here to Australia but I am happy to support a good cause.

[@Alex.0470]

Curious as to why it’s left to dry on your pack, waterproof side up? Wouldn’t the pee side dry faster if it’s exposed to wind and fresh air?

[@somehappenings246]

Clever design, well thought out on so many levels

[@cjrdeveaux]

Just saw this video. My household has been using Family Cloth in place of TP for years, so this was already a no-brainer. I don't have a legit Kula Cloth, but I've been using my family clothes for years when hiking or traveling as many public toilets don't have TP and the sanitary standard of public toilet and its paper is pretty disgusting. Glad to see a small business was developed with this in mind.

[@robopecha]

i especially love that there is art on it! my question for her would have been: have you tried using it at home, too, just to produce less waste? or have you heard of people using it at home, too?

[@madame33licious]

I use mine at home now sometimes to try and cut down on toilet paper use. I hang it on my towel rack and wash it at the end of the day so its dry in the morning.

[@janetmartin4977]

Your videos are so sweet and helpful. I just bought my first kula from her website. Small business support is pretty groovy.

[@kathybowen708]

Says Vinny , a second use for your Pee-Pee rag is it will leave a great scent trail so the rescue dogs can locate you when your lost ! This also makes me remember a girl I dated a hundred years ago that had a beautiful peaches and cream complection . I asked how that was possible and she told me her mom used to take her Pee-Pee diaper and wipe her face with it . Is this possible ? I still wonder .

[@journeyoflovelight]

I love this conversation.. thank you.

[@Gonetomars]

This is so cool!! And there is a UK seller, so I am going to be a much happier hiker from now on 😎

[@Risaala]

... do you need tp for poo still?

[@giovannijcwy]

~This gives me an idea for a stocking stuffer on Christmas~🙏🏽🦅🏹🌈

[@emilymons11]

I love that Miranda says “for people who squat when they pee”. Yay for inclusivity!!

[@robd003]

Wouldn't it just be easier to say women?

[@emilymons11]

@@robd003 easier/less wordy, sure! Correct? Nope!

[@herroyalhiker6335]

Oh, I just love you both! Great women of the outdoors! 🤍

[@donnajean72]

Never go without one!

[@daysirc]

I think this can also be use in the house as a good way to reduce toilet paper, consumption, zero waist swap.

[@jjaramos]

Watching Miranda talking about poop never gets old 😍 Cheers from 🇵🇦

[@THEGLASSMANSWORLD]

Good idea, but I am a Norwex fan and use Norwex for wiping our baby's butt and poop with a small Norwex body cloth very similar in size and cost to these, then simply rinse out with water, rubbing the cloth against itself to clean it and ready to be used again all week. I didn't hear you say you can use these for poop, only that they are pee cloths. You also didn't mention if you rinse them right away after wiping yourself or how to be able to use it again on the same hike if you need to use it again. Also, in my opinion they don't look like they feel soft or gentle like the Norwex cloths. You don't need to worry about touching the back side of the Norwex cloth as it is embedded in silver and nullifies the bacteria and proteins. I also feel the designs are abrasive looking to be wiping your gentle areas down there. Why not a leaf or rose petals or water or clouds? If I had a yoni I'd prefer those over rugged mountains, trees and branches or unicorn horns. The space one is nice. But in all reality, it's for cleaning pee and poo and a simple plain gray Norwex Body Cloth does the trick! Can be hung on a small carabeaner as well! I started using Norwex when I lived off grid and wanted to stop using dish soaps and other cleaners and detergents so I could save the gray water for our plants. These Kula cloths are cool, but I think they are trying to mimmick what Norwex has been doing for decades already. Let me know if you'd like a link to try it out. 2 yr warranty too!!!

[@vOCesUGa1]

Also a great mosquito repellent.

[@AuburnAlum1977]

I have 3 Kula cloths & they are awesome!!

[@sarahfern7128]

I use a designated wash cloth at home. I use much less t-paper than anyone else I know. And I just wash it with my hot water laundry & it's fine.

[@svampebob007]

so you'd rather waste a lot more water, so that you avoid using TP? Using less TP then anyone else, but probably more water then anyone I know.

[@sarahfern7128]

@@svampebob007 No, I use very little water. I use different parts of the one (small) washcloth. I add only one or two washcloths to my laundry each week as a result. I also don't flush every time I pee. I use both less tp and less water than anyone I know.

[@margaretgreen2659]

@@svampebob007 The laundry is going to be done regardless. Just throw it in with a load of towels. No extra water needed.

[@aikok.5635]

Finally found a topic talk about the pee problem!!

[@diedertspijkerboer]

There's a lot of talk about going to the bathroom in this vid, which I don't understand. What is a bathroom and why do people go there?

[@margaretgreen2659]

The bathroom is where the toilet is. So if you are "going to the bathroom" in the woods, you need to urinate or defecate.

[@diedertspijkerboer]

We're well into this vid now and what I don't understand is why there isn't an evidence based discussion about whether using such a cloth is actually hygienic or not.

[@ewik939]

Same, I'm on the fence about buying one. What's stopping me is hygiene and cleaning it. Wish there would be some studies on the subject and that Kula themselves would be more detailed and nitty gritty in their FAQ. I'm a little nerdy and can't really buy that something is great just because someone says it is - I need detailed information to be persuaded

[@diedertspijkerboer]

@@ewik939 You might call it nerdy, I call it common sense. I do the same and if I don't recognise a word used to sell the product, I look it up and check that it actually means something and that it wasn't invented to sell the product and that it isn't pseudoscience. Or, in layman's terms, if I spend extra money to buy a special product, I check that I'm not getting conned, even not by someone who believes the con.

[@ewik939]

@@diedertspijkerboer Speaking of - I found this vid where an OBGYN talks about the sanitary factors, what to think about when using these options + the founder of Kula talks about how long the antimicrobial treatment holds up (99,9% effective after about 50 machine washes) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKSTmYxjZsqkjdEsi=4wDHwa6Eq68v5gN5

[@vOCesUGa1]

I always get my pee rag and pot holder mixed up? Carl are you making brownies? Whats that smell?!!

[@brittanywatson9527]

welp I need one of these, all last weekend I drip dried and I just cannot stand it! thanks for this video lol

[@lop2256]

I love my KULA!! its awesome. highly recommend

[@jamieabel477]

I have that red/white REI camp pillow-it’s the best!!

[@Workaholic2002]

Hej, i was able to buy one already in Germany maybe 6 month ago, happy to see, i am not crazy, cause never saw this before.

[@natcicali8750]

I love this!!!! And her story! Come on rei......i need one ;)

[@bertkelly7650]

Looks like a pot holder. Do you rinse it out at least when you have a chance or do you let that drip dry?

[@rei]

I rinse it out and leave it to dry overnight, then give it a good wash when I get home! - Miranda

[@haughtable]

As a bidet user this might be nice for drying my culo!

[@SiopaoSauc3]

Skid marks tho

[@Markoose86]

Totally cool idea! Love the leave no trace idea of this. Refreshing to see things like this be part of a normal conversation. Question though. Is there a scent issue possible with wild animals? Seriously just curious

[@rei]

The Kula Cloth actually uses an odor-resistant antimicrobial fabric, so smells are not an issue! I rinse mine out at the end of the day. - Miranda From Kula's site: "TMI: as a part of the testing process, Anastasia tested the odor-proofness of the Kula Cloth®. Result? Thanks to super-high-tech textiles, the cloth was odor free - even after several days of use." kulacloth.com/pages/faqs

[@Markoose86]

@@rei Miranda That’s cool. Great product and I’ll pass this on to the women I know that backpack. Love your videos you do a great job! Keep up the great work. Thanks Mark

[@Scor-ah]

I am a touring cyclist who has been drip drying for years...what a great idea!

[@tribefenatic]

when someone accidently wipes a pee rag on her face when she thought she picked up a simple facial wipe.

[@djbreakfast]

This is such a cool idea, and a great holiday present idea for the squatty pee-ers in my family!!

[@chandaharkins4418]

I wonder where the name Kula came from. My funny story has to do with a group of Boy Scouts almost witnessing my act of nature. Great interview!

[@Jacksirrom]

Can't think I won't giggle if I ever see one of these on a trail lol

[@libraryfiles4470]

Everybody should still carry toilet paper 🧻 for the times when you need to throw down a deuce 💩.

[@somehappenings246]

Bidit

[@ajsjs9]

"not knowing how to do things is not a barrier to being able to actually do them."

[@SiopaoSauc3]

Last Christmas I got my girlfriend a pee funnel for Christmas. This year might be a Kula cloth to go with it.

[@Mr_Gabbles]

The pee cloth will singlehandedly dismantle the patriarchy

[@AuthorLindsay]

I just bought one 🥰

[@Wordsmyth8]

I’m afraid I don’t get it. I don’t relish the thought of carrying a smelly, urine-soaked piece of cloth around on the outside of my backpack. At the least, it would have to be washed frequently. I do appreciate the effort regarding leaving no trace, but I just don’t think it’s something I would ever use.

[@Alex-lb9xd]

That was my first thought too, but I think it's taking from the original idea of a pee cloth that you hang on the outside of your pack to sanitize in the sun. Since urine is technically sterile, I think the sun probably does a pretty good job of keeping it unsmelly. That and you're supposed to wash every few days. I don't personally have one, but have been looking into getting one!

[@gmt5664]

So i could use this in my home just to reduce waste of not have to shop for TP so much? Awesome!

[@cmcer1995]

Obviously better than an Attends. And, a heck of a lot better than toilet paper everywhere. My question is after use do you hang it on your back pack printed side out and wet side in towards your pack?? Does the inside potion disguise the pee if reversed? Yuk! Important detail.

[@rei]

There's a little snap that allows you to fold your Kula taco style and hang it on your bag. It keeps the dirty side away from your pack, but still allows it to air dry! - Miranda

[@mpatrick2153]

I also give mine a quick rinse before going to sleep and hang it on the rainfly of my tent to dry.