But, there are plenty of great compact camp towels out there for you to choose from. Unless you’re car camping, you probably won’t have space in your pack to bring a full-sized bath towel.
This allows you to keep both hands free so you can lather up more quickly and make the most of your limited amount of water. Hang Your Shower Head. Although you could hold the showerhead in your hand, it’s much more efficient to prop it up on something.While it might seem easier to just use cold water from the lake, you will probably regret that decision as soon as you start showering. But, if you’re using a battery-powered shower, you’ll have to prepare your own hot water to bathe with. Use Warm Water. If you have a solar or propane shower, this step is taken care of for you.Other campers that I’ve talked to also rave on about it. Overall, I’ve found that it’s a bit more practical for extended outdoor use than some of the battery-powered options because it doesn’t need to be charged and as mentioned, it can hold/heat up water. It also comes with a ventilated carrying case for easier transport to and from camp. Alternatively, it’s durable enough to be filled directly with hot water if you’re short on time. You can leave the Helio outside in the sun to warm it up naturally. Or, you can use the hose to rinse off dirty gear after a long day outside. It has a 7-foot neoprene sprayer hose that can be slung over a tree for showering. The 11L model can provide up to 7 minutes of continuous water pressure.
Unlike most gravity-fed portable showers, the Helio has a unique integrated foot pump system that lets you pressurize the water chamber for a better showering experience. The Nemo Helio puts a new, modern twist on the original solar shower design by making them easier to pressurize and operate. So, if you want warm water to bathe with, you’ll need to heat some up on your stove or leave a black water reservoir in the sun for a few hours. The disadvantage of this type of shower is that they don’t provide you with hot water. Plus, the pumps on these models often have built-in filters you so you only have to bathe in clean water. They often weigh less than 2lbs (0.9kg) and are fairly compact in size. As soon as you turn on the battery, it will start to pump water through the showerhead so you can bathe.īattery-powered camping showers are popular because they are highly portable. Then, you either hold onto the showerhead or prop it up on a tree branch. To operate a battery-powered model, you place the pump in a container of water, such as a bucket or water bladder. These devices are quite simple as they have three basic parts: a showerhead, a pump, and a battery.
7-foot neoprene sprayer hose with spray nozzle is long enough to hold overhead for a shower.Generous 2.9-gallon / 11-liter capacity.
Pair with Heliopolis privacy shelter, which has a fitted nozzle holder for hands-free overhead showering, for the ultimate home-away-from-home shower in the backcountry. The 7-foot neoprene hose is long enough to hold it overhead for a shower, or to reach all angles of dirty gear, muddy paws, or salty wetsuits. Refill Helio™ anywhere, even without a hose.
Set the black tank in the sun to warm up gradually, or fill it directly with hot water for a warm shower. You can quickly and easily pressurize the 2.9-gallon tank with a foot pump – and with occasional pumps you can keep it fully pressurized for 5-7 minutes of strong, continuous spray. Unlike gravity camp showers that need to be hung overhead and produce dismal water pressure, the award-winning Helio™ portable pressurized shower and sprayer rests on the ground and provides the pressure you need to wash hair, do the dishes, rinse off gear, water your plants, or wash the dog. Nemo - Helio Pressurized Camp Shower and Sprayer