Why We Created a New Category of Travel Bidets

Why We Created a New Category of Travel Bidets

At PortaBidets, we’ve always believed that good hygiene shouldn’t stop when you leave home. For millions of people who’ve experienced the comfort and cleanliness of a bidet, traveling often feels like taking a step backwards. Hotels, Airbnbs, and even family visits rarely have bidets—and the so-called “travel bidets” on the market just weren’t cutting it.

That’s why we set out to create a new category: the first real travel bidet.


The Problem with Old “Travel Bidets”

Most products sold as travel bidets are simply squeeze bottles with a nozzle. They’re messy, weak, and nothing like the refreshing clean of a real at-home bidet.

Awkward to use: handheld sprayers require balancing and uncomfortable angles.

Limited water supply: not nearly enough to feel truly clean.

Weak pressure: leaves you wishing you were back at home.

We knew travelers deserved better.

Travel Handheld Bidets

Our Solution: The Traveler by PortaBidets

After years of development, we designed The Traveler to be the first portable bidet that actually feels like your bidet at home.

Toilet-mounted design: clips securely onto a standard toilet in seconds—no tools, no plumbing.

Rechargeable electric pump: delivers consistent, adjustable water pressure.

Four spray modes: wash, enema, precision wash, and feminine care.

Generous water reservoir: so you never run out mid-use.

Compact & travel-ready: packs into its own container to slip into your bag or suitcase.

PortaBidets Traveler bidet in hotel

Why a Travel Bidet Matters:

The rise of bidets in North America shows that people want a cleaner, eco-friendly, more comfortable bathroom experience. Once you get used to it, it’s hard to go back—especially on the road.

With PortaBidets, we’ve made it possible to:

Maintain better hygiene while traveling

Stay comfortable during traveling with your normal bathroom routine

Reduce toilet paper waste and be more eco-conscious

Feel confident in any bathroom, anywhere in the world


A Category-Defining Product

We didn’t just want to improve on existing travel bidets—we wanted to redefine them. The Traveler is the first product that transforms the category from a “makeshift workaround” into a must-have travel essential.

Whether you’re a frequent flyer, a digital nomad, a cruise ship regular, or just visiting friends and family, The Traveler makes sure you never have to compromise on comfort or cleanliness.


Ready to Experience It?

We launched The Traveler on Kickstarter and received over 2,000 preorders worldwide. Now, production is complete and units are shipping.

👉 Explore The Traveler and see why it’s redefining what a travel bidet can be. 

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