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That’s right, portable camping showers do exist even though it’s not the typical item that campers are usually looking for when browsing their local camping store.
Remember the last time you went camping for more than 2 days with no accessible showers and couldn’t stop thinking about how nice it would feel to get back home to a nice warm shower? For some people, this feeling of uncleanliness can really turn a fun camping weekend into a negative experience. Well, with your own personal camping shower you can say goodbye to the unpleasant feeling of being sticky all over after a weekend of camping.
Sure, you can find a public camping shower on some campgrounds but we all loathe the idea of going in there knowing how gross it is. For one, I know I instinctively start tip-toeing the minute I get in there so that my feet don’t fully get in contact with all the grossness on the floor. On top of that, you do need to get up pretty early before the others if you want to have enough hot water.
Another option is to grab a bar of soap and wash up in a nearby lake or river but this is also not the most practical idea since taking a shower requires some privacy and often the campground is right on the lake or river and that makes it uncomfortable to start washing in open view. Also, bathing in a lake during the summer is just fine but wait when fall arrives and then it becomes quite a feat to wash in water this cold.
A portable camping shower is very simple: it comes with a shower tent and a solar shower bag. The more expensive and sophisticated models come with heavier and more efficient heating equipment like propane gas. Most of the portable camping showers I’ve seen fold very easily and some are light enough that you can carry along with your backpack although a majority of camp shower types are pretty heavy and are more suited for being carried around in your car. You can unfold the tent anywhere and hang the shower bag from the ceiling of the tent or outside, hanging from a tree, a boulder or anything high enough and you have a warm shower from the privacy provided by the tent.
If you buy a solar-heated shower you do have to wait for the shower bag to be heated by the sun for at least 2 hours, depending on the capacity of the bag, to have the perfect water temperature so you will have to plan ahead in that regard. For example, after a day of hiking you can decide to stop while the sun is still out, fill up the shower bag at a nearby body of water and lay it down on a rock or a dark surface to speed up the heating. You can also leave the shower bag outside all night and in the morning when waking up, it will have been heated by the morning sun rays and you can then enjoy the luxury of taking a nice morning shower in nature.
Nowadays, everyone can go camping without the lack of hygiene and comfort usually associated with camping. Go ahead, get one of the available camping shower solutions on the market and add it to your camping gear. You won’t be disappointed and you will feel fresher for the day ahead.
Note that you can also use a portable camping shower for fishing, hunting, sailing, at the beach or any other outdoor activity you can think of.
If you’re looking for an all-in-one portable camping shower solution, you probably couldn’t find a better option than the “Deluxe Camp Shower/Shelter Combo” from Texsport. When I say an “all-in-one” camping shower I’m talking about a product that includes the shower tent, plus the means to hold and heat water in one package. Many portable camping shower products on the market are sold separately so you have to buy the shower tent from one manufacturer and the water heating device and container from another manufacturer. This is not necessarily a bad thing since you might prefer the flexibility to mix and match different items to best suit your needs. But you won’t have the certainty that these different items will work well together. With the “Texsport Deluxe Camp Shower/Shelter Combo,” you avoid this dilemma because it comes equipped with both the shower tent and a solar shower bag, which are all the components you need to get a warm shower anywhere outdoors. The biggest advantage that the “Texsport Deluxe Camp Shower/Shelter Combo” presents is its high level of privacy. Many camping shower tents I’ve seen don’t shield your whole body from sight. Some of them provide cover from the knees to the head, leaving calves and feet exposed. That may not seem like much of an issue but once you’re in there showering you can get the impression that someone might come up and look up from under the tent. The “Texsport Deluxe Camp Shower” provides shelter from head-to-toe and this helps you to feel more relaxed as you’re showering, knowing that no one can come up and take a peek. On top of that, you get two mesh windows on each side of the tent, allowing you to see anyone or anything that might be nearby.
Another great feature that helps this particular camping shower model to stand out from the crowd is its size. At 4′6″X4′6″X7’, it’s much larger than most other models out there. With this much room, it provides a more comfortable shower experience by allowing you to move around and maneuver. The four mesh roof panels allow sunlight inside the shower tent and help provide good visibility and superior ventilation while showering. A water-proof cover is also included, protecting you in case of rain because the last thing you want is to have rain pouring inside the camp shower while you’re trying to dry yourself with a towel. Finally, extra amenities included to seal the deal: a towel hanging bar, a mesh shower rack for holding toiletries and an easy-to-clean detachable floor. At this point you’re probably wondering what device is used to heat the water. It’s a simple 5-gallon solar shower bag that uses sunlight to warm up the water inside. The solar shower bag has a fill valve at the top to allow for water to be poured inside and a hose with a spout to let the water out when showering. Just leave the shower bag under full sun for at least 3 hours and then hang it from the top of the shower tent and let gravity provide the pressure for the water to flow down. Overall, the “Texsport Deluxe Camp Shower/Shelter Combo” is a complete camping shower solution and worth looking into if you’re searching for a portable camp shower that provides a high level of privacy and is loaded with features. Plus, it carries the name of Texsport, which, for over 40 years, has been providing camping and outdoor recreational equipment to enthusiasts all over the world. Its array of camping products include various models of portable camping showers that solve the problem of keeping clean while camping or enjoying other outdoor activities. Stick around for future reviews of portable camping showers from Texsport.
The Coleman Hot Water-On-Demand is a very useful 3-in-1 device that has a variety of functions, one of which is that of a portable camping shower. It provides hot water for washing dishes, making hot beverages and showering. Over are the days where you have to light up a fire to heat up water for soup, coffee or tea. This Coleman unit will save you time by providing boiling hot water in 5 seconds and have your beverages ready in a flash, thanks to the fueling power of propane. Just use the rotating faucet to fill up any cup or container and turn the control knob to the “hot” setting. When you’re ready to do the dishes, turn the knob to “warm,” fill up a bucket, add some soap, and you’re ready to plunge in your plates and utensils. The unit also acts as a portable camping shower and an optional Coleman spray adapter is available for around 20$ to simulate a more genuine shower experience than the hose included with the kit. The “warm” setting will provide a comfortable showering water temperature of around 90 degrees. The water pressure is supplied by a 6 volt rechargeable battery that pumps the water through the hose and out of the nozzle. So, no need to look for a tree branch to hang the unit, unlike portable solar camping showers, which require the bag to be hung overhead to provide water pressure. The unit comes with a 5-gallon collapsible water container that you can fill up to act as the water provider; or, if you have access to a continuous flow of water, such as a water hook-up, you can purchase an optional pressure hose that you can use to connect the water hook-up to the Coleman outdoor unit. With all these functions, the Coleman Hot Water-On-Demand Heater is one of the most versatile water heater solutions out there. It allows you to wash dishes, prepare hot beverages and take a shower while spending time at any campsite, regardless of the amenities provided. With a bit of imagination, this Coleman unit can also come in handy in situations other than camping such as during natural disasters, blackouts, on fishing and boating trips, at a rustic cabin in the woods or on a lake and even at all-day outdoor sporting events. With the Coleman Hot Water-On-Demand Heater, the lack of hot water in any situation will never be a problem again.
The Coleman brand has always been synonymous with dependable camping products and this one fits the bill as a must for any outdoor event. It will make your outdoor adventures much more enjoyable as you’ll be able to concentrate on the fun things and not worry about leaving the comfortable conveniences of home behind. Important facts: The Coleman Hot Water-On-Demand Heater comes equipped with: Optional accessories not included with the unit:
If you’re like me, you enjoy going camping and you don’t mind getting a bit dirty because it goes hand in hand with spending time in the outdoors. At the end of the day, though, there’s nothing better than a nice, refreshing shower. At some campsites this may well be a possibility as they are equipped with public camping showers, although these are usually not the most sanitary of places. But sometimes your camping trip may take you to a place where there aren’t such conveniences. If you’re going camping at a campground where all that’s included is a spot to put up your tent, then the only amenities available are the ones you brought along for the trip. Similarly, other outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, or hunting usually mean getting dirty and not having access to a shower. This Coleman outdoor item I’m reviewing in this article solves this problem in a big way: it’s the “Coleman 5-Gallon PVC Camp Shower“. This item can be a camper’s best friend, along with the Swiss Army knife and the camping stove.
The Coleman 5-Gallon PVC Camp Shower bag is a 5 gallon PVC pouch that has a fill valve at the top to let the water in and a hose with a spout to let the water out as you’re showering. Like most camping shower bags, it uses solar power to heat the water inside. Leave it under full sun for about 3 hours and you will get a warm shower at the end of the day. If it were a 3 gallon shower bag, 2 to 3 hours under the sun would suffice to get the water warm enough for a comfortable shower but since this is the bigger sized model it does take longer to get more acceptable results. A good tip is to place the camping shower bag horizontally on the ground from noon to 3pm and in the morning and afternoon after 3pm, hang it vertically. This way it will get the maximum amount of sun at all times and will be ready to go at the end of the day. At the full capacity of 5 gallons, you have enough water for an 8 minute shower. At 4 minutes each, two people can enjoy a quick, comfortable shower You can purchase the shower bag by itself if you absolutely need to pack light, as when you’re going hiking for example. It will do the job to get you clean but you will not have the privacy that a real shower provides. For full privacy, it’s best to combine the camping shower bag with a camping shower tent. This way, you’ll be equipped with a fully portable camping shower solution that provides the benefit of privacy on top of getting clean. The Coleman 5-Gallon PVC Camp Shower bag does a good job of providing water anytime, anywhere for a price tag of around 15$. However, some people have complained that it can sometimes rip at the seams. This seems to be due to the large quantity of water it holds because it mostly happens when it is filled all the way to the 5 gallon mark. If you keep it filled not too far past the 4 gallon mark, chances are you won’t run into this problem. There you have it. For 15$, the Coleman 5-Gallon PVC Camp Shower bag is a decent product and gets the job done. Overall, the materials used in the making of this product are slightly cheap, but at this price there’s not much to complain about. For more sturdy and quality camping shower bags I suggest looking at models in 20$ – 30$ range. Many of us loathe the idea of not being able to take a shower during a camping trip and the few people who do bring a portable camping shower or any other related pieces of equipment to wash up, will probably end up having a much better time since good hygiene and cleanliness are directly linked to our well-being and mental state.
Regardless of the type of camping shower that fits the bill, you can be confident that it will be a great addition to your camping gear. It may seem like a luxury item at first but once you’ve gotten used to taking a shower anytime, anywhere , you probably won’t want to go back. I honestly believe that camping showers will become a mainstream product eventually since we’re always looking for ways to improve our comfort level in any situation and the Internet permits us to have access to uncommon products like these which people around the world are becoming accustomed to. |
