
Unless you’re car camping, you probably won’t have space in your pack to bring a full-sized bath towel. This allows you to keep both hands free so you can lather up more quickly and make the most of your limited amount of water.
Hang Your Shower Head. Although you could hold the showerhead in your hand, it’s much more efficient to prop it up on something. While it might seem easier to just use cold water from the lake, you will probably regret that decision as soon as you start showering. But, if you’re using a battery-powered shower, you’ll have to prepare your own hot water to bathe with. Use Warm Water. If you have a solar or propane shower, this step is taken care of for you. Other campers that I’ve talked to also rave on about it. Overall, I’ve found that it’s a bit more practical for extended outdoor use than some of the battery-powered options because it doesn’t need to be charged and as mentioned, it can hold/heat up water. It also comes with a ventilated carrying case for easier transport to and from camp. Alternatively, it’s durable enough to be filled directly with hot water if you’re short on time. You can leave the Helio outside in the sun to warm it up naturally. Or, you can use the hose to rinse off dirty gear after a long day outside. It has a 7-foot neoprene sprayer hose that can be slung over a tree for showering. The 11L model can provide up to 7 minutes of continuous water pressure. Unlike most gravity-fed portable showers, the Helio has a unique integrated foot pump system that lets you pressurize the water chamber for a better showering experience. The Nemo Helio puts a new, modern twist on the original solar shower design by making them easier to pressurize and operate. So, if you want warm water to bathe with, you’ll need to heat some up on your stove or leave a black water reservoir in the sun for a few hours. The disadvantage of this type of shower is that they don’t provide you with hot water. Plus, the pumps on these models often have built-in filters you so you only have to bathe in clean water. They often weigh less than 2lbs (0.9kg) and are fairly compact in size. As soon as you turn on the battery, it will start to pump water through the showerhead so you can bathe.īattery-powered camping showers are popular because they are highly portable. Then, you either hold onto the showerhead or prop it up on a tree branch. To operate a battery-powered model, you place the pump in a container of water, such as a bucket or water bladder. These devices are quite simple as they have three basic parts: a showerhead, a pump, and a battery. Once empty, the Helio LX still collapses from 23 inches tall to just over 6 inches.Battery-powered camping showers are popular because they can create a surprising amount of water pressure without the need for big, bulky equipment. Other additions with the LX model are an easy-to-fill top port, 20 percent more water pressure, and a silicone sleeve that helps hold the nozzle open for hands-free showering. A longer, 10-foot hose makes Helio more practical than ever. After stepping on the pump to pressurize the tank, users can expect 7 to 10 minutes of steady water pressure with occasional pumping to maintain pressure. To warm it up, stick it in the sun and its dark color will absorb as many of the sun’s rays as possible. For a cool shower, simply fill with water and set on the ground. Instead, the shower uses Nemo’s proprietary foot pump to pressurize the water tank. This sets them apart from a majority of camping shower. Instead of using gravity, Helio Pressure Showers do not require hanging. The Helio LX features a welded fabric tank with a 22-liter capacity, just shy of 6 gallons. It is the luxury model for a luxury camping experience. With the LX, they have expanded the water capacity, lengthened the hose, and more. Nemo already revolutionized they way people shower, do dishes, and clean gear in the outdoors with the original Helio Pressure Shower.
With the Helio LX Pressure Shower, a real shower doesn’t have to be far away.
However, no one likes to get into their car while wtill wearing their sweaty, smelly clothes. Whether it’s a long bike ride, steep hike, or hot day at the beach, nothing is more refreshing than a rinse in the shower.