With the comfort of camping shower tent
If you are going on a trip to nature - to a cottage or a hike, it is advisable to provide a way to maintain personal hygiene, especially if the event will be long. Today we will deal with a simple portable device in the form of a tent, which can be a shower stall, and a room for the departure of natural needs. Alas, even in the forest it is not always possible to find a secluded place, not to mention an open space.
It should be recognized that in field conditions it can be smeared much faster than in ordinary life. Therefore, the moment will inevitably come when you have to wash off the dirt, and in some cases just cool down. A simple construction that will easily turn into a “hidden toilet” will help in this. Made a shower tent with his own hands or purchased ready.
What we are offered
Shower structure
Where most often can you see such devices?
Of course, in shops selling tourist equipment.
- One of the most popular is the Seattle Sports camping shower., which is offered in three models, differing in water tank volumes.
- Want to use warm water? No problems. Take the liquid into the container and leave it for several hours in the open sun. Of course, it is unlikely that it will be possible to splash in plenty, but, according to the instructions, a 20-liter model is able to supply water continuously for 8 minutes.
Tip: if you have a large company, you can buy a tourist shower and 40l.
- If the trip is organized by car, you can use a special car shower., made of hard plastic. The design feature is the use of a heating element, which can be connected to a “cigarette lighter” or to a 220 V network using an adapter.
- A good option, eliminating the constant running around with buckets to the soul from the source at the dacha, the use of a water electric pump.
Cab
So, with how to take a shower, we figured out, now it remains to talk about where, or rather what it can be done. This is especially true enough shy people.
Manufacturers thought and offered a folding version of the booth, resembling a tent in appearance. Structurally, they are so simple that you can do them with a certain perseverance with your own hands, after which you can take a shower even in the field or the crowded camping site.
However, there are other ways to use such facilities, which allow you to hide from prying eyes. This is a retreat, which must also correspond to the cultural experience of our civilization. Observe certain rules should be not only in urban but also hiking conditions, in order to remain constantly a man in any place and in any situation.
Some cannot imagine how they will correct their natural needs simply in the forest among the bushes and trees. Although there are many who consider this method quite appropriate. They practically do not care that someone may accidentally be near.
For the rest, we recommend to think in advance about a tent for a dry closet or an appropriate toilet bucket. These simple and inexpensive devices will allow even in the most deaf jungle to remain a representative of a civilized society.
Design
The main philosophy of this camping accessory should be - ease, ease of assembly and comfort of use. Externally - the usual tourist tent, which allows during the transition to take a shower or go to the toilet.
There are 3 options:
| Plain | Most often the construction resembles the letter “P”, while the entrance should be directed towards the site, the probability of walking on which is very insignificant, for example, to the forest. |
| With door | There are also models equipped with a kind of door, which can be closed with a zipper or Velcro. |
| With 2 rooms | The most practical is a tent with a toilet and a shower, in which there are two twin rooms, separated by a partition in the form of an awning. One half is used to install a mobile composting toilet or something like that, the second is for a portable shower. The price of this design is the highest. |
Tip: buy a model with windows, then in the "room" will not be dark.
Manufacturers have taken care of the color preferences of customers. There are options for "hidden" colors - green, dark beige, khaki or protective, or you can choose a bright palette. (See also the article Marching washbasin: features.)
Making a shower by yourself
A couple of tips on how to bring yourself even in marching conditions to civilization:
- You will need a regular plastic bag and a cork from a PET bottle with holes. Cut off the corner of the bag and secure the cork with tape. Hang the structure on a tree or attach to a pole.
Tip: instead of a cork, you can simply make a hole in the bag.
- You can replace the bag with a durable canvas bag, which is often used by the military for various purposes. As a shower, the mouth of a garden watering can is used. Then the structure is suspended, and a tent or a fence is placed around it. That is ready shower.
Conclusion
Although there are those who claim - "hygiene - the enemy of the tourist", it is better to take care of it in advance. Moreover, today it can be done for little money or using available tools. A shower or toilet tent is always useful if you often enjoy hiking. The video in this article will provide an opportunity to find additional information on the above topic.