Sun Shower

[abo4ster]

Was thinking about getting a Sun Shower and was curious, has anyone heated one with the radiant heat of a camp fire? Thanks.

 

[MORIMOTOM]

ive heated one in the sun. it took about 8 hours to get to about 90 degrees, on the roof of a car. havent tried heating next to a fire. should work as long as it isnt too close.

 

[Thomas Linton]

If the fire is not hotter than the sun would be, it should be OK.

I have only used them in the sun, and the models with clear plastic on the "up" side seem to work faster.

 

[Pritch]

Maybe you could speed up the sun by using a solar oven or a parabala. I would be concerned about melting the bag, unless it was submerged in a large pot of water.

-- FLIX

 

[abo4ster]

Found this. Clever, but expensive.

http://www.2daloo.com/camp_shower.htm

 

[Normark]

Hey Guys....

These showers work if you have the time to screw around with them..

When we remote hunt without proper showers or running water we use a bucket shower..

Simply a 5-6 gallon pail with a shower head installed into the bottom of the pail. The shower head has a shut off on it...

We fill half the pail with cold water, and the rest is heated over the fire or stove.

Theres almost enough water in it for 2 people to have a quick shower,, or enough for one person to have a really good shower...

After filling the bucket is hung in a tree and we usually have some type of matt, plywood or something to stand on...

It makes for a pretty good shower...

I'm working on an electric pumped shower for this year as it looks like we'll be staying in a remote cabin again for this years bear hunt..
The pump is simply hooked up to the trucks battery...

ttyle

Eric
O/ST

 

[sherlockbonez]

I usually just jump in the lake and run back to the fire as long as it's not too cold.

 

[Bob W]

Solar showers aren't bad at all, as long as the sun's out. I used one for an entire summer.

However, I think if it's close enough to a fire to get the water warm, then it's close enough to get hot sparks that will melt the plastic bag. A better idea, heat your water in a bucket on a fire or stove and pour the hot water into the Solar Shower.

Best Wishes,
-Bob

 

[frediver]

We use one on every dive trip. Heat the water in a pot on the fire then add cold water as needed. If you want you could do this in the early AM then put the shower in a insulated cooler, it will stay hot all day.

 

[Foilist]

I poked a bunch of holes in a spare cap for one of my Platypus bottles; works great without additional stuff to carry around.