Waterpik Sidekick Portable Water Flosser Perfect for Travel Home ADA Accepted White Chrome WF-04

I’ve tried several travel water picks over the years, and most of them fall short in one way or another — either the reservoir is too small, the pressure is weak, or they don’t stand up on their own, which makes them awkward to use. This one finally gets it right. It’s compact enough for travel but still holds a good amount of water, so I’m not constantly refilling it. The pressure is excellent for a travel-sized unit, and it feels just as effective as some full-size models I’ve used. I also really appreciate that it stands up on its own — that’s a small detail, but it makes a big difference when using it in a hotel bathroom. The travel case is a nice bonus and keeps everything organized. My only minor suggestion would be if the case had a small mesh or ventilated section so it could air out better after use. That said, it’s a very minor issue and doesn’t take away from how well this water pick performs. Overall, this has become my go-to travel water pick. It’s well-designed, effective, and truly travel-friendly. Highly recommend. Read more

Long time user of Water Pik brand water flossers. I bought this one for travel because it is compact, but unlike the all-in-one battery type units, it offers a useful water capacity. I require enough water to floss top and bottom teeth both inside and outside along the gum line. Also I want to move slowly enough to allow debris to be fully flushed out. Otherwise what is the point? The water in the handle units provide only 40 seconds of flossing between refills. Really? Not for me. This one provides about a minute and a half, which most often I find adequate. Worst case is one refill and that is acceptable. Otherwise it is just as powerful as my regular unit. It does not have multiple tool options, but I only use the standard one anyway. Because the power cord plugs into the back, in use the footprint sink side is no smaller than a standard unit. So the compact feature is confined to portability only. It quickly assembles/disassembles and is a very intuitive design. Like all Water Pik products it seems well made and should provide years of life. Read more

Great for travel. Lots of force. My regular Water pick flosser is too large to travel. I purchased a battery operated Water pick flosser. With new airline reservations I did not want to take the risk of traveling with it to have it confiscated. This travel water flosser is perfect. I purchased and extra tip so my wife and I may use the same flosser. All fits in the travel pouch. Read more

So far, it’s been a really nice and well-designed product with a small volume. Plus, it’s great to travel with a free voltage adapter. The only thing I’m not a fan of is that the tip can’t be swapped out. My wife and kids don’t want to share it with me, and she’s thinking of getting another one. Could you please consider making one with a replaceable tip option? Read more

After learning the hard way the cost of neglecting the highest degree of oral hygiene, in both economic and physical consequences, I became committed to using all the best tools and habits possible. So I use both a Phillips Sonicare and an Oral B electric toothbrush, floss, use a standard Waterpik unit and even "oil pulling" daily. But when I travel, which is weekly, I missed having my Waterpik unit and so did a search for something I could take with me, and discovered this unit. It seemed unreasonably expensive but I opted to give it a try. I'm so glad I did. I really love this little machine. It does consolidate into a very compact area, though I did opt for a hard sided transport case which did make the unit take up more suitcase space, though not overly so. There are several compromises and differences from the home sink top model. Most notably, the water holding tank holds maybe half what its larger bathroom counterpart provides. Not a big inconvenience, but it requires two tankfuls to do a thorough cleaning for me. Unlike it's larger sibling, the plastic end piece cannot be detached but is fused with the tubing that plugs into the unit. To eject the end of the tubing that plugs into the motor body, there is s small button you can push. There is a small hook-like area in the design of the handle that allows you to clip the piece onto the water tank when not in use. There is no swivel on the plastic injector end that goes in your mouth like it's larger counterpart, that allows you to move your fingertips to direct the water jet, but that's a minor inconvenience as you master a slightly altered technique. As for power, I found the water jet to be a bit more powerful that its larger sibling unit so I dial it only to about 8 out of 10. After each use and before packing up for travel, it is recommended that you make certain there is no water still trapped in the coiled hose to prevent bacteria from reproducing there, especially is a warm dark travel case. There are a few cheaper travel alternatives, one of which is also made by Waterpik. But as in most things, you get what you pay for. If you want the best results in a small compact footprint, with a powerful water stream, do yourself a favor and get this unit. You can also use it as your main unit especially if you have a smallish home bathroom sink area, but how the jet wand sits precariously on the rim of the water tank and also how the power cord inserts into the back of the unit requiring a larger footprint than you might expect from a small unit, made this an undesirable option for me. But if you only want to buy one Waterpik for travel and home, this is a viable option. Overall, I am extremely happy with my purchase and it works extremely well in terms of its compact size for travel as well as its strong stream and effectiveness. It is perhaps overpriced and should be a bit cheaper. But if you want to purchase the very best and don't mind paying the premium price, you should be extremely happy with it. Read more

I've been using this flosser about a year now - took it on probably twenty trips including several international trips. It's dual voltage so all you need is a plug adapter. To me, it's the perfect travel flosser. Firstly, it doesn't have a battery so you can put it in your checked baggage. Besides, I tried a couple different battery models and they just don't have enough power or reservoir capacity. This one actually has as much power as my home unit and I rarely have to refill the tank. It's also very compact. The case is a little soft as others have commented and could damage the flossing wand if packed against something hard in your suitcase. I bought the third-party hard case which has worked well for me - no problems. I dry the tank out with a towel and blow the hose dry each time, takes but a minute, and mine still looks brand new. Look no further for a travel flosser - this one has it all. Read more