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If you long for a hot shower on camping trips, you'll love this portable shower.
Unplugging from the world is great. It truly feels good to get in touch with nature--no phones, no work emails, just you and the backcountry. Campers and hikers have an impressive skill set when it comes to outdoor camping. There's one thing I haven't seen many outdoorsmen solve, though. When they aren't camping at parks with camp showers, where do they clean up?
I can survive without a WiFi password and phone for a weekend, but I can't go without a shower. Luckily, glamping is a thing in this day and age. Dreams really do come true.
Amazon has portable outdoor shower kits, and they're affordable, so maybe it's time to add one to your camping gear list.
Which Kind of Portable Shower Should Suits You
If you have an RV, you can lean towards something more pricey like Hike Crew's showering system since you'll need an outlet or 12V cigarette lighter to operate it.
If you're tent camping, you need to consider something more budget-friendly, like a solar heating shower bag. You'll fill the bag up and let the sun warm up the water.
For something that's niftier but still on the affordable end, you can look into a product like the Simple Shower. Yes, just attach it to an empty plastic bottle to have a shower on the go.
You can also find various outdoor shower heads that are compatible with sinks or bucket water for a convenient outdoor shower.
Best Portable Camping Showers
1. Hike Crew Portable Propane Water Heater & Shower Pump
Don't let the shape fool you. It weighs about 13 pounds. Hike Crew's high-quality portable shower runs on propane to heat water for showers. Just like your shower at home, you get to control the water temperature. It can reach up to 125 degrees!
You can also use a generator, RV outlet, or 12V DC power adapter to heat the water. That means the car cigarette lighter will do the trick.
This is a great way to keep clean on backpacking, hunting, camping, and fishing trips. Make sure to have a bucket of water and propane tank ready, and you're good to good. There are also three spray patterns, so you can control the water flow and temperature.
What's included?
- AC/DC and 12V adapters
- Showerhead attachment
- Pump hose with power adapter
- Built-in swinging faucet
Anything beats a cold shower. Whether you prefer warm water or hot water, this portable shower gives you a chance to enjoy a shower on a camping trip. There's a variety of power sources you can use to heat your water pump. It is a bit pricey, but it's a top choice for portable outdoor showers.
2. Yakima RoadShower
Yakima's shower is a bit pricey, but this little gadget is perfect for RVers. The $300 shower fits Yakima crossbars and most roof racks. Attach the RoadShower to your vehicles, trailers, and more. Since the sun heats up the water tank, you can enjoy a hot shower at the end of each day.
Pressurize the tank through the Schrader air valve or a garden hose. And yes, there is a 55-inch hose and garden hose adapter included!
3. NEMO Helio Pressure Shower
NEMO's portable shower comes with a 2.9-gallon tank! It does sit on the ground, so you don't have to worry about hanging it. Use the foot pump to create the water pressure you need. It has a 7-foot sprayer and can be refilled anywhere. No hose is required! (I love it.)
You'll have enough water for a 5-7 minute shower.
Budget-Friendly Options
To keep showering under $50, you should go with a solar shower system. For a solar-powered system with a 5-gallon water bag, $34.99 isn't bad at all. It's a great pick if you're camping during the summer.
As for portability, a bag full of 5-gallons of water is going to be pretty heavy. Make sure you have some help carrying this to your campsite. Besides the weather, I don't see why this one wouldn't get the job done. There's an easy on/off switch on the showerhead and an extra-large filling valve for water.
- Weighs 1 pound, 4 ounces
- Velcro straps for shower items
- No propane needed
Also, consider the Rinse Kit portable shower. The Rinse Kit 2-gallon water tank isn't solar-powered, so if you're okay with cold water, maybe it's worth it.
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