'Pride Pika' - Kula Cloth® for a Cause

A Kula Cloth® is a reusable pee cloth, intentionally designed for anybody who squats when they pee. It is a 'Leave No Trace' toilet paper option for pee (ONLY!). Drip-drying is NOT dry! When you don't pat dry after peeing, your underwear becomes a 'de-facto' pee cloth, which can be...errrr... problematic. Kula Cloth® gives you a simple way to stay dry and comfortable. Kula Cloth® was designed by a former park ranger who was frustrated with finding discarded 'toilet paper blooms' in beautiful wilderness areas -- but still wanted to feel dry and comfortable while on the trail. Kula is perfect for ALL of life's adventures, and we're pretty sure that once you use one, you'll never go back!

Kula Cloth® was purpose-built for this — a quick-absorbing, fast-drying fabric that you pat dry with, then snap to your pack to air out. Like any reusable hygiene essential, it simply needs a regular wash to stay fresh. Kula Cloth® fabric is finished with antimicrobial silver ions, which keeps the fabric more fresh between washes... and keeps funk at bay!

The antimicrobial finish inhibits odor-causing bacteria on the fabric, and because the cloth dries quickly, it tends to stay far fresher than you'd expect. Use it hard for several days without a wash, though, and it'll eventually ask for a rinse. Remember... if you aren't wiping after peeing, the urine droplets are going into your underwear. The idea with the Kula is that you are removing the residual moisture away from your body, which will ultimately make you far more comfortable.

As often as feels right for you. On longer trips, some folks give it a quick rinse each day; others go several days between washes. Back home, just toss it in the washing machine and you're set. Look above this FAQ for a link to a video that shows exactly how to wash your Kula Cloth, or check out the (many) posts on our blog that detail the best care for your beloved pee cloth.

You absolutely can. But soggy leftover squares, accidental trail litter, and forever restocking get old fast. A reusable system is usually simpler, lighter on waste, and one less thing to think about. For the record, discarded toilet paper can take 1-3 YEARS (!!) to biodegrade. It simply doesn't belong in our natural spaces. If you do pack in any toilet paper, please make sure that you bring along a trash bag to pack it out.

I'm not here to tell you what to do. Above all things: live your life. BUT, I gotta say, Kula Cloth® is pretty sweet because it was intentionally DESIGNED to be a pee cloth. Kula Cloth® pairs a waterproof backing, a quick-drying absorbent layer with an antimicrobial finish, a secure snap, and reflective detailing, all built for discretion and real outdoor use. It's a real piece of gear that feels like it was made to live its best life as a pee cloth. And trust me... it is.

Nope! People reach for Kula Cloth® while hiking, camping, road tripping, traveling abroad, motorcycling, horseback riding, at festivals, climbing, paddling, and living the van life — basically anywhere bathrooms are scarce. I (Anastasia the founder who is writing this description) keep one in my fanny pack or in my purse, because you never know when you'll find yourself in a bathroom without toilet paper. I have saved myself many-an-unpleasant-experience by having my Kula nearby!

True story from me (Anastasia): I forgot toilet paper on my very first backpacking trip. It SUCKED. I spent the entire trip worrying about how I was going to handle pooping and peeing. So, if you are just figuring this out, you're not alone. We all started somewhere... even the person who now runs a pee cloth company for a living. Outdoor hygiene feels awkward to almost everyone at first, and it's my hope that Kula Cloth® gives EVERYONE an approachable system that's far easier than wrangling toilet paper in the wild.

Yes. Plenty of people use Kula Cloth® alongside cups, discs, pads, period underwear, or tampons outdoors. The absorbent side of the Kula is black, so it shouldn't show any obvious stains. When you are finished wiping with your Kula, simply snap it closed to prevent the 'used' side from touching your backpack. If you did get menstrual blood on your Kula, that's totally OK! Just wash when you get home or on trail following the instructions on our blog or a bit further up in this FAQ.

Hmmmm. I might be the wrong person to ask this question, because I'm obviously biased. BUT, I will share this: I once forgot my Kula on a backpacking trip, and I was DEVASTATED. Not only because I'm the founder of the company, but because I realized how much a difference it made in my outdoor experience. In my years of being a park ranger and a backpacking instructor, nobody has ever told me that they go outside so that they can worry about hygiene... and yet, hygiene is such a critical, often overlooked aspect of spending time outside. Your body is your MOST IMPORTANT piece of gear. Take care of it, and everything else will fall into place and you will get to have the outdoor adventures and experiences that you want and deserve. You are loved, friends -- don't forget it!

One word: Intentionality! Kula Cloth® was designed specifically for outdoor hygiene, not repurposed from another category. The absorbent side is soft, quick-drying, and shaped for the job, while the waterproof side keeps your hand dry and lets the cloth hang discreetly from the outside of your pack. On a hike, a Kula reduces the amount of single use toilet paper that you need to carry — and by practicing 'Leave No Trace' practices, unsightly toilet paper blooms aren't improperly left behind. Kula Cloth® will help you feel dry, comfortable and confident on all of your adventures, so that you can spend more time enjoying what you actually came to enjoy!