Outdoor Showers: The Basics
When most people think of camping it is in two very different ways. The first is at a campground complete with communal showers and toilets. At the exact opposite spectrum is the pioneer camper who sets out into the woods with only the supplies they can carry in their packs.
Outdoor showers, much like outdoor toilets, run the gamut from the flashy to the basic. The most basic involves a bag with a hose attachment. These are obviously the most portable, least expensive, and most practical for pioneer camping. Variations on the basic bag set up are those that heat the water via exposure to the sun and those with a pump.
One can also add a propane or battery powered water heater in lieu of the solar-warmed bag set up. Furthermore, you can buy shower shelters ranging from shower curtain-like tarps to tent-like structures that are free-standing. You can also add the shelving units for toiletries and sinks for ease of use.
Obviously, what type of portable shower you choose is on what type of camping you enjoy. For pioneer camping, the solar bag set up is going to be the most practical as it is light-weight and collapsible to save room in your pack. Camping in a campground is going to require the more private setting of a shower shelter.
