Is it worth it to take a shower while camping, or should I wait until I get home?
This is a very good question for those of us who like to spend a night or two in the bush on the weekends. While you should clean yourself every day, sometimes a quick wash of your armpits and crotch with soap and water is enough.
But an Outdoor camping shower can be a must-have for people with kids or who like to camp for days or weeks at a time. In both hot and cold parts of Australia, there are lots of ways to get so dirty that you have to take a shower before getting into your sleeping bag.
So, dear campers, keep reading as we talk about some of the best Camping Box Storage and showers for camping that will keep you and your family clean and happy every time you go out.
Before you make a purchase, make sure you’ve thought about all of the important points below.
Do I need a camping shower?
If you only ever go camping for one or two nights, you might not need a tent if you camp near a lake or river in the summer.
Most likely, you do if you camp longer, further away from fresh water, during the colder months, or do activities that get you very dirty. You and your family will be nice and clean with any kind of shower.
How much will you use it?
Not all camping showers are the same, and the prices vary because of this. If you like to camp with family and friends a lot and do it often throughout the year, it will be worth it to buy an LPG system that can give you hot water whenever you want it.
What type of camp shower?
There are many different kinds of camping showers and hot water systems that meet different needs, such as:
Solar. Black bladders with a hose are simple and work well. Due to their size, they can’t be used for everything, but they are very cheap.
LPG / Propane. This kind of shower is made to feel as much like your own bathroom as possible. These systems are big and heavy, but they are easy to use and can be set to control the temperature.
Battery. The Companion 12V High Volume Camp Shower is a great example of a system that draws water and lets you change the pressure. It does not, however, have a heating element.
Environmental Concerns
When taking a camp shower, it’s best to only use biodegradable soap so you don’t pollute the environment and the water doesn’t go straight into a lake or river.
Accessories
You can also buy things like screens or shower tents to make your camping shower more comfortable. You can also buy stands to hold up your shower unit and floorboards so you don’t have to stand in the dirt.