Showers out in the Field

[Agdodge4x4]

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I’m giving this a try this year at my truck camp. Just a cheap kitchen sprayer, hose barb fitting, and a 2gal spot sprayer. Will heat up water with my camp stove and hopefully be able to rinse off quick. Another nice option that I’ve used before that a buddy of mine had was a Zodi camp shower.

OK, this never occurred to me and it is awesome.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Really depends on the hunt. Baby wipes is usually my go to. If water is abundant there is nothing quite like an alpine lake polar plunge to clean off.

 

[Erict]

If water, heating source and space for the pump is available there is no replacing a good, hot shower. I like to use 1.5-2 gallons for a really rewarding experience - potable water not necessary. At a minimum, a "sponge bath" with a washcloth and small pot of hot water. Something about the soothing effect of hot and clean that can't be replaces by baby wipes. I use this guys setup:

 

[wyogoat]

The Nemo shower works pretty well…I’ve packed that in a few times on back country trips. Pretty light and warms up a little in the sun.

 

[*zap*]

did plugs wires cap/rotor and ignition coil today on my 91 e-250. Had to run for parts a few times and used the dial foaming hand soap with no water each time to clean up my hands/arms, no problem. That stuff is awesome...

 

[Lumberjack09]

howdy yall ! hope you're having a great day !

after spending so many days out there in the Wild how do you all go about taking a shower (if you even do so)

any recommendations for a shower setup ? I've heard that the manual pump showers are better than the electric ones !

any and all feed back is appreciated ! I'm open to links about particular shower set ups you have in mind ! willing to set up tarps around the "shower" so that no random passerby is surprised by my birthday suit ahahha

cheers yall

Baby wipes !

 

[Pacific_Fork]

Good options here already. I need to figure out the water heater situation though for the late season hunts.

I'll add a pro tip for the best ground mat for keep feet clean - get a square piece of astro turf to stand on. I always snag them when I know someone who is putting it in at their house as there are always extra pieces. Good for door mats leading into campers too.

 

[BCSojourner]

Epic Wipes-can be bought on Amazon. They are huge (towel sized) and you can get a couple of uses out of just one. Will get you by until you can shower. For a base camp, Green Elephant shower setup (shelter and bag) is top-notch. The bag is heavy duty and can double as a dry bag.

 

[Dos Perros]

My buddies just take a dip in a cold clear creek. I'm just not hard enough to do that.

I've heated water and dipped a wash cloth in it and wiped myself down and air dried, works pretty well.

I also have one of those bags with the nozzle in it, Sea to Summit brand. That works well too but heating enough water for that method takes a while.

 

[S.Clancy]

My buddies just take a dip in a cold clear creek. I'm just not hard enough to do that.

I've heated water and dipped a wash cloth in it and wiped myself down and air dried, works pretty well.

I also have one of those bags with the nozzle in it, Sea to Summit brand. That works well too but heating enough water for that method takes a while.

I have the same bag. I usually just accept stinking. I'll be out for 16 days here starting Friday I guess I'll see what method I use to clean myself

 

[Sccritterkiller]

I just use a little hot water out the tank on the stove a pot and wash cloth..about every three days...if I am spiked out I usually don't worry about a bath..keep some dude wipes on me to keep the raw ass at bay...but its usually cool enough during hunting season it's not an issue.

 

[ND_Hooligan]

For base camp I use a 12 volt rv water pump supplying a real shower head. For the supply tank we use a rubbermaid type storage container that will hold at least10 gallons. We have found that 1 turkey cooker pot full of boiling water plus 1 turkey cooker pot full of stream water (around 35-40 degrees) will mix to the perfect temperature for a nice hot shower that lasts somewhere close to 10 minutes if wanted. While one person is showering the next is boiling their water on the cooker. Works awesome.

 

[Boarmaster]

I use those bigger anti bacterial wet wipes they use in the hospital. They have a scent so maybe not appropriate for all. I bought a case of them on amazon. They kept me clean the whole month I was in the hospital unable to shower. I would say if your counting oz’s they might be considered heavy. Ready Bath Lux is the brand. I use them for arse wiping as well.

 

[mtnwrunner]

What's a shower??

Randy

 

[Kleos]

Remember to bathe along with any other bodily needs far away from water sources.

I use wipes. If it's a long trip I will fill two of my smart water bottles up. Spray myself down. Soap up and spray myself off.

Traveling in the Philippines where you bathed out of a bucket I learned quickly to use as little water as possible.

 

[id450]

I’ve always used a wipe and a water source if things get a bit rank. Just got these off Amazon. going to try them on a hunt next week. Im gonna pack 2 for a 6 day pack hunt.


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