rebeccad
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Post by rebeccad on Aug 23, 2022 7:34:24 GMT -8
I’ve occasionally left the solar shower on the hood of my car at the trailhead, if it’s a low-traffic trailhead. Nothing like an immediate shower if privacy decorum allows for it. I like the idea of stalls for “provide your own shower” at a campground. Usually at car campgrounds, I have to just solar shower in a swimsuit in order to be a decent neighbor. Wait until after dark. That’s assuming a NF type campground without lights everywhere. |
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Post by bobcat1 on Aug 23, 2022 7:40:37 GMT -8
One widget I may get bring along to Big Bend, or other arid car camping area, is a small inflatable kiddie pool. I have one that is 36” diameter, smallest I could find. Never yet tried, but it would fit as a “capture basin” for a shower or serve as a sit-in bathtub of sorts inside a 2-person tent. With a couple quarts of water in bottles, a bandana, and some campsuds, I could get myself reasonably cleaned up and comfortable. The water, suds etc could be dumped in the nearest legal wastewater drain. That’s the idea anyway.
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Post by rebeccad on Aug 24, 2022 6:37:13 GMT -8
bobcat1, another, more compact approach (but less easy) is a plastic kitty litter bin. It’s bigger than a dishpan—big enough to stand up in—but not awkwardly big. I wouldn’t use it in the tent, though in a dry place like Big Bend where splashes will dry almost before they are made, probably fine. It’s a capture basin for the water and keeps you out of the dirt, avoids making a mud pit. Your kiddie pool is an intriguing notion. If you get it, let us know how it works.
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Post by bobcat1 on Aug 24, 2022 15:07:15 GMT -8
I looked at all kinds of bucket-like things for water capture. Cat litter pans, turkey roasting pans, small plastic sleds, portable horse troughs, beer cooler bins……and so far, the most compact to store when not in use is the inflatable kiddie pool. Deflated and rolled, it’s softball sized.
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Post by oldbill on Aug 24, 2022 16:33:51 GMT -8
One widget I may get bring along to Big Bend, or other arid car camping area, is a small inflatable kiddie pool. We thought the same thing and packed one in the luggage for our time at Chisos. Didn't use it. No privacy for a shower set up. Just cleaned up in the bathroom for the few days we were there. ![]()  |
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Post by plaidman on Aug 29, 2022 14:35:52 GMT -8
When we're car camping, I usually take one 5 gallon sun shower per person, along with a collapsible enclosure Leave the bags up on the roof for the day. I like the cat litter pan idea for catching the grey water and keeping feet cleaner. |
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Post by tallgrass on Nov 5, 2022 9:25:37 GMT -8
Favorite is at Ten Sleep Brewery in Ten Sleep, WY. They have cash showers, even take a beer in with you!
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Post by tigger on Feb 13, 2023 14:59:37 GMT -8
Never used a public shower, etc. when backpacking. I usually just jump in the river/lake. When car camping in the summer, I do appreciate the showers at the Indian Mary campground on the Rogue River if that helps anyone.
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Post by leafwalker on Jun 24, 2023 12:56:48 GMT -8
Shower? What is that? Was out one time many years ago (I am older then thou, probably) and it rained. Got real wet as I did not know rain gear existed, but it felt good, kind of cleansing. But, the concept of cleansing was/is foreign. No soap, so I still had an odor, so my wife says. But, it didn't deter her in the tent at night (ha). But, the odor is real good as a bug repellant. Bears also. Anyway, the thought of purposedly letting water on me to "clean" me is upsetting. Actually, disgusting. Now, I used to be a teacher in my other life previous to retirement and the students never approached me. I repeat, never approached me about the need for a shower. None never asked for help at their desk. I just sat there at me desk post lecture or discussion. Bored. Wishing for someone to rise their hand. And, I never had to put up with visiting with coworkers in the the break room so I got a lot of papers graded which the students never wanted returned or put up with fellow teachers sitting with me at lunch to kind of supervise the kids. The kids did not need supervision from me. When I approached during a food fight the fight stopped. Principal never had a criticism. Work reviews were short and smooth as were principal in class visits. That was OK, I guess. So, showers of the cleansing variety is a non-issue. I ask, why shower? Why oh why?
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