Desertdude
Expedition Leader
:iagree: I guess we should define "wet" :snorkel:
Shower Shelter
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:iagree: I guess we should define "wet" :snorkel:
kcowyo
ExPo Original
Kermit said:I recently purchased a Porta Privy....
Me too. Have you figured out how to fold it back up yet? What a PITA....
I wrestled with it on the carpet of my living room and I'm very concerned about doing the same procedure on dirt, rocks, sand, etc. I'm thinking of picking up an extra 8x8 blue tarp, just to lay out and fold this thing back up on, without tearing it up on the ground. I do really like the design and features, like the floor, towel hanger, and skylight but breaking it down is like trying to wrestle a greased pig!
The PETT shower tent, I saw of Willman's folds up easier and more compact, like a camping chair. I thought the round, flat when packed up Porta Privy would be easy to store but that's kind of a PITA too.
spressomon
Expedition Leader
kcowyo said:
Your breakdown experience is exactly why I haven't bought one of these yet. I keep hearing these stories of how hard it is to get it collapsed...
kcowyo
ExPo Original
Kermit said:
Oh, you gotta be kidding right?!
That little tag with the anatomically incorrect drawing of some dude (not The Dude) twisting it up like stereo wire? That thing was worthless!
In fairness, when I was showing it to my 6 year old, his Mom was the one who figured out how to fold it back up to. She said, "Oh, it's just like his SpongeBob Squarepants toy tent, " and then she grabbed, it flipped it around, tucked, rolled and gathered it into the bag like she was folding towels out of the dryer. So maybe it's a gender specific thing.
Infuriating.....:littlefriend:
pray4surf
Explorer
Kermit said:I was hoping you would get that.
She said it was like one of those window shades and grabbed it out of my hand, before I destroyed it.
Yes, our wimmin are good in that respect...
I've always packed conduit frames with silver tarps for shade on my surfaris. These frames are the types you see used by vendors at swap meets. I've purchased the couplers and corner pieces at swap meets and purchased the 1/2" conduit at local home improvement stores. Tarps are held in place with numerous bungees. My shower/toilet enclosure is simply the same with a 5' high tarp wrapped around it 4'x4' square footprint. Until I upgrade, the toilet is simply a 5-gal bucket and plastic bag. I do haul around an oak terlet seat and will use it even if the 'campsite' provides an 'outhouse' (terms in quotes are meant to be applied loosely).
Now, regarding these shower enclosures with a floor, what happens to the water that collects on the floor?
Rick
spressomon
Expedition Leader
pray4surf said:Yes, our wimmin are good in that respect...
I've always packed conduit frames with silver tarps for shade on my surfaris. These frames are the types you see used by vendors at swap meets. I've purchased the couplers and corner pieces at swap meets and purchased the 1/2" conduit at local home improvement stores. Tarps are held in place with numerous bungees. My shower/toilet enclosure is simply the same with a 5' high tarp wrapped around it 4'x4' square footprint. Until I upgrade, the toilet is simply a 5-gal bucket and plastic bag. I do haul around an oak terlet seat and will use it even if the 'campsite' provides an 'outhouse' (terms in quotes are meant to be applied loosely).
Now, regarding these shower enclosures with a floor, what happens to the water that collects on the floor?
Rick
Both of mine (Cabela's/Sportsman Warehouse & the Paha Que Teepee model) have a floor with ventilated sides to allow dispersement of the shower water. Obviously these things need to be used away from any water source (lakes, streams, springs, etc.) with minimal soap...containment might be the next 'thing'...
Bergger
Explorer
kcowyo said:
I've had one for the past year and it is the easiest thing in the world to fold up. It took me a couple of tries to figure it out but once you get it down the thing almost folds its self up. Once you fold it in half the key is to grab the both sides at the bottom end, wide end, then cross your arms as you fold it towards the top. It'll fold itself into a little circle. If you have to force it your not doing it right. Kinda like my wife says! Takes a little practice.
Clutch
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pray4surf said:Now, regarding these shower enclosures with a floor, what happens to the water that collects on the floor?
Rick
The floor is removable, I use one of my truck mats to stand on.
Trying to talk Alice into filming an folding instructual video....she ain't going for it...
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Dave
Explorer
Kermit said:Trying to talk Alice into filming an folding instructual video....she ain't going for it...
First, I think I'd like to see the video of KC wrestling his around on the floor and then you follow up with the "duh, here's how it's done" video. That would likely make me laugh out loud. :jump:
articulate
Expedition Leader
Gawd, do I have a story of said feat . . .Martyn said:Paha Que make the only shower enclosure that are certified for flight
Martyn
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articulate said:
Sorry Articulate, I was working on the premise that a picture was worth a thousand words!
But reading between the lines. The picture was taken at our Pyramid Lake Adventure. The diurnal wind swings got pretty strong each evening and the only tents that stayed up were the RTT's and the Paha Que Tee Pee shower enclosures. They were anchored down in loose sand which says a lot for their stability.
The original picture tells a much more interesting story of space exploration associated with the mysticism of the Pyramid, but I only tell that one over cold beers!:yikes:
The picture below is one of our owners, Lou, having a "close encounter".:friday: