I'm tired of crappy Sun Showers....any good ones out there?

[Scott Brady]

I use the Nemo Helios

Super compact and pressurized (via a foot pump).
http://www.nemoequipment.com/product/?p=Helio+Pressure+Shower+(Grey)

 

[patoz]

Scott, how long is the sprayer hose on that setup?

 

[Geodoc]

Check out my invention, the Simple Shower. Not sure if it's what you're looking for, but I think it's great (of course, I'm a bit biased). If you haven't seen the extended forum thread on it, it's a small device that turns a bottle into a shower. Ask some of those who attended the NWOR about it (don't take my word).

 

[toymaster]

Check out my invention, the Simple Shower. Not sure if it's what you're looking for, but I think it's great (of course, I'm a bit biased). If you haven't seen the extended forum thread on it, it's a small device that turns a bottle into a shower. Ask some of those who attended the NWOR about it (don't take my word).

OK. that is awesome on many different levels.

 

[patoz]

Check out my invention, the Simple Shower. Not sure if it's what you're looking for, but I think it's great (of course, I'm a bit biased). If you haven't seen the extended forum thread on it, it's a small device that turns a bottle into a shower. Ask some of those who attended the NWOR about it (don't take my word).

My camper will have an installed hot and cold shower system, but I'm going to get one of these for my Bug-Out Bag that I carry in my truck. I already have some of the collapsible water bags, and empty 2 ltr. bottles can be found everywhere.

Thanks for creating and posting that...

 

[Geodoc]

My camper will have an installed hot and cold shower system, but I'm going to get one of these for my Bug-Out Bag that I carry in my truck. I already have some of the collapsible water bags, and empty 2 ltr. bottles can be found everywhere.

Thanks for creating and posting that...

Thanks for the kind words patoz. Of course, it can't compete with running hot and cold, but it sure does work in a pinch We'll have a new website up soon with lots more info than the current website (not advertising here, just letting people know changes are afoot!). Check back next week and throw some feedback my way.

 

[patoz]

Thanks for the kind words patoz. Of course, it can't compete with running hot and cold, but it sure does work in a pinch We'll have a new website up soon with lots more info than the current website (not advertising here, just letting people know changes are afoot!). Check back next week and throw some feedback my way.

OK, I sure will.

 

[Geodoc]

Okay, Simple Shower website has been revamped - lots of good stuff for everyone to read/see. Would certainly love some feedback (I've got a blurb about adventuring biking, but nothing exactly specific to overlanding - should that be included?). www.simple-shower.com.

 

[krax]

Another vote for the Nemo Helio. Also, Nemo sells a silicon mat that folds up to fit in the storage bag with the shower. It's not a must-have, but it's pretty handy.

 

[CSG]

I love the idea of the Nemo and Scott's recommendation means something. However, I bought one of Geodoc's Simple Showers when they first came out and it works great. It's for a quick navy shower but I've been able to wash my business length hair and get clean with two litres and have a bit of water left. I may buy one of the Nemos as well just to have something a bit more luxurious for a longer shower but the clean-up and stowage of the Simple Shower can't be beat!

 

[robgendreau]

I use either the weed sprayer (if we have pets around since they're great for that) or one of those Advanced vinyl bags; although I've busted a few bags they still are the best for heating water. Beat my friends Nemo and the blacked out weed sprayer, but it's kinda to be expected given they have that clear side and can lay flat. Of course if you've got a stove that's a non issue.

I also use the Simple Shower. It's kind of a misnomer, since it's so useful for all kinds of stuff. Like doing dishes especially (different bottle for rinse water and one for bleached water). For cleaning windshields, for drowning fires, for cooling off, etc. It's always laying around in my sink.

For more established campgrounds a LSI/Sceptre can with a hose fitting, hose and regular garden nozzle does the trick. Just kinda heavy so you need something up high for gravity feed unless you pressurize it, which works well too. Nice in that unlike the flaccid bags it's something you're likely to have for water storage. And much cheaper than the fancy bags.

 

[Accrete]

we use a combination of items inside/outside our dry-cabin on wheels : )

We currently have the Helios, Simple Shower, and Coleman portable sink in the mix. Over the years we have also used DIY bug sprayer-showers also with good success. The longest running of that type is shown in the image below on the shelf while the bath/shower closet (link to build detail on closet) was set up in shower mode:

I've shared elsewhere the idea of simple non-plumbed shower/sink is our preference since the van is my wife's daily driver...and we didn't want to fuss with "winterizing" anything and it's always ready to go year round. Put the kettle on the portable camp stove (butane in our case), mix one ambient temp kettle with a hot one and it's a perfect combination for us.

Also in the mentions is we live full time in a 43ft toyhauler (google example image search of the T3970). Just last month the waterline in the park we were at sprung a leak and we had to dig into our onboard watersupplies (a 170 gallon fresh tank). Funny thing is when it was time for my wife to wash her hair she preferred the simplicity of the "Simple Shower" mentioned by it's creator in the current thread attached to a Smart Water bottle and the kitchen sink rather than turning on the water pump and heading into the regular shower stall.

We enjoy the minimalist lifestyle and simple solutions to onboard systems.

: ) Thom