{"id":2442,"date":"2024-04-03T06:59:10","date_gmt":"2024-04-02T20:29:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/?p=2442"},"modified":"2024-07-25T07:43:46","modified_gmt":"2024-07-24T22:13:46","slug":"set-up-your-portable-camp-shower","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/set-up-your-portable-camp-shower\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Set Up the Perfect Camp Shower"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A shower in the morning can kick start your day, while a wash in the evening can help you to relax into the night. Whenever your preference, there is nothing like a nice, hot shower &#8211; and if you\u2019re camping, this means having some sort of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camp-showers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">outdoor shower<\/a> setup.<\/p>\n<p>Just as there is more than one way to cook an egg, there is more than one way to have a bush shower. From a quick and simple rinse for the sake of maintaining hygiene, to an invigorating wash &#8211; warm water against your skin counteracting the cool, crisp air while listening to sounds of wildlife surrounding your campsite is an experience you just don&#8217;t get at home!<\/p>\n<p>So &#8211; how do you set up a portable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camp-showers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">camping shower<\/a>, and what do you need to do so? To start you off on the right track, we\u2019ve established three different setup categories to meet everyone\u2019s requirements.<\/p>\n<p>Feel free to jump ahead to your preferred setup:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Basic:<\/strong> &#8216;Weight is important, and I just need to maintain hygiene.&#8217;<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Affordable:<\/strong>\u00a0&#8216;As long as I can have a warm shower, I\u2019m happy.&#8217;<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Luxurious:<\/strong>\u00a0&#8216;I don\u2019t care what it costs, I will not go without a steaming hot shower!&#8217;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31619 size-full\" title=\"There is a range of options for showering in the bush\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Keeping-clean.jpg\" alt=\"Wilderness Wash resting in rock\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Keeping-clean.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Keeping-clean-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Keeping-clean-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Keeping-clean-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>From basic to luxury, there are a few showering options when off the grid. Image: Sea to Summit<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The Basic<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Keeping Clean at the Minimum Weight<\/h2>\n<p>For hiking and trekking adventures, the weight of your gear is important &#8211; but so is hygiene. If every gram counts on your next adventure, try the below wash options.<\/p>\n<h2>1. The Waterless Wash<\/h2>\n<p>This is as simple as it gets, and also a good option for chilly nights when you don\u2019t want to get cold and wet. All you need is some baby <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/wilderness-wipes-compact-12-pk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wipes<\/a> and sanitising gel. Use the baby wipes to clean your body, ensuring you reach all the stinky parts, and the hand sanitiser on your&#8230; well, hands.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a good idea to use wipes that are biodegradable, like those from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/wilderness-wipes-compact-12-pk\">Sea to Summit<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31620 size-full\" title=\"A waterless wash with a wipe is the easiest but not the most luxurious showering option\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Wilderness-wipes.jpg\" alt=\"Wilderness wipes packed in a bag with other cleaning gear\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Wilderness-wipes.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Wilderness-wipes-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Wilderness-wipes-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Wilderness-wipes-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Wilderness Wipes are the simplest way to shower outdoors. Image: Sea to Summit<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>2. Shower in a Cup<\/h2>\n<p>This is something an old friend of mine learned from his Army Reserve days, used when water was is in short supply on long treks. The idea is that you can ration your shower to one <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camping-tableware#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0&amp;type=465\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cup<\/a> of water, or about 250mL.<\/p>\n<p>Fill your cup, then grab a lightweight <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=towels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">towel<\/a> and some biodegradable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/pot-scrubber-and-soap-bottle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">soap<\/a>. Scrub away until your water ration runs out.<\/p>\n<p>It goes without saying that this is by no means a luxurious shower.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31621 size-full\" title=\"If you\u2019re short on water, you can shower in a cup!\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/shower-cup.jpg\" alt=\"Showering in a cup is a great way when water supply is low\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/shower-cup.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/shower-cup-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/shower-cup-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/shower-cup-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Showering in a cup isn\u2019t glamorous, but it works when water supplies are low. Image: Sea to Summit<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>3. Improvised Wash Basin<\/h2>\n<p>This is my preferred washing method on long hikes, or camping trips where there are no showers but ready access to water. It\u2019s a little like the cup method described above, only you can use enough water to fill a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/storage-sacks#\/specFilters=5m!#-!2206&amp;pageSize=48&amp;orderBy=0&amp;pageNumber=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dry bag<\/a> rolled down to create a basin. This way you have enough water to wash your body, hair, and even some clothes. You can even heat up the water beforehand.<\/p>\n<p>Note that this method is best at remote campsites where no-one else is around to catch a glimpse of you au-naturel. For more on lightweight hygiene, head <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/lightweight-hygiene\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15122 size-full\" title=\"A lightweight bag is a great way to improvise when water is scarce around the campsite\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Washing-hair-in-a-waterproof-bag.jpg\" alt=\"Improvising a camp shower by washing hair in a lightweight bag\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Washing-hair-in-a-waterproof-bag.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Washing-hair-in-a-waterproof-bag-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Washing-hair-in-a-waterproof-bag-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Washing-hair-in-a-waterproof-bag-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>On longer hikes, a dry bag can be used as a basin.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The Affordable<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These camping showers don\u2019t do everything for you, but still provide a good shower with some improvisation. If you want a warm shower, you\u2019ll need to be able to heat up the water first and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/12v-solar-power\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">12V power<\/a> may be required.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to do it all handheld, you\u2019ll also need to get creative for the setup of the shower &#8211; but with a little effort, you can set up a portable camping shower anywhere at a reasonable price!<\/p>\n<h2>1. Canvas Bucket Shower<\/h2>\n<p>This is the classic outback shower: a canvas bucket with a shower rose at the bottom, filled with hot water and hoisted into a tree. Low technology, so little to go wrong &#8211; but these units are too heavy for use inside a shower tent, so you\u2019ll need to be comfortable showering in the open. Or, improvise some sort of screen.<\/p>\n<p>You will need a way of heating up the water first &#8211; and don\u2019t forget a length of rope to suspend your shower.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31622 size-full\" title=\"A solar shower is a step up in comfort and luxury\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Aaron-Schubert-Solar-shower.jpg\" alt=\"Woman using a solar shower connected to a vehicle to shower\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Aaron-Schubert-Solar-shower.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Aaron-Schubert-Solar-shower-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Aaron-Schubert-Solar-shower-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Aaron-Schubert-Solar-shower-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Solar showers are great &#8211; simple, but the water is warm for extra comfort. Image: Aaron Schubert<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>2. Solar Showers<\/h2>\n<p>Another simple shower setup. These are black or dark-coloured bags with a small shower rose and hose attached. The dark colour absorbs the heat and, once filled with water and left in the full sun for around three hours (the bonnet of your car is a good spot), you\u2019ll have a bag full of warm water to shower with. Then, you can hoist these into a tree just as you would the canvas bucket &#8211; and your shower is ready to go!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camp-showers#\/specFilters=5m!#-!2127\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Solar showers<\/a> are also too heavy for shower tents to support, so you\u2019ll need to suspend it somewhere and improvise a screen if required. The other drawback is that the nozzle usually needs to be handheld (they don\u2019t always hang at the best angle).<\/p>\n<h2>3. 12V Electric Shower<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camp-showers#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0&amp;type=2125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">12V showers<\/a> are generally cheap, light, and easy to use with flexible hoses and a 12V pump that you stick in a bucket of warm (or cold) water. They even provide good pressure if the bucket height is close to that of the shower head. The shower rose is light enough to suspend in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camp-showers#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0&amp;type=167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shower tent<\/a> or on any structure, such as a roof rack or pole. It can also be used handheld.<\/p>\n<p>You will still need to warm up the water first, and they can require a little more maintenance to ensure a long life. Giving the pump a spray with CRC or WD40 is an easy way to help with this.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31623 size-full\" title=\"A 12V shower is a good choice if you don\u2019t want to spend too much on a shower\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/12V-Shower.jpg\" alt=\"12V shower hanging from branch spraying water out of the shower rose\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/12V-Shower.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/12V-Shower-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/12V-Shower-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/12V-Shower-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>12V showers are lightweight and affordable. Image: Companion<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The Luxurious<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Just the full outback spa and bush shower package, please!<\/h2>\n<p>If a steaming hot shower is something you can\u2019t (or won\u2019t) do without at the end of the day, I\u2019d recommend an all-in-one portable hot water and shower systems for your camping adventures. With these units, you can set temperature and flow rate &#8211; and with the addition of a few accessories, create your own spa in the serenity of your campsite.<\/p>\n<p>You will need both gas to heat the water and 12V power for the pump, as well as a few batteries for the internal electrics. That said, the time spent packing extra gear will be long forgotten once you\u2019re standing under a piping hot stream of water in your campsite.<\/p>\n<p>There are a few different units to choose from; let\u2019s start from the top shelf:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31624 size-full\" title=\"A hot water system provides the full spa package out in the field!\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Smarttek-Black-HSW.jpg\" alt=\"Smarttek Hot Water System setup outdoors\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Smarttek-Black-HSW.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Smarttek-Black-HSW-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Smarttek-Black-HSW-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Smarttek-Black-HSW-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>If you want luxury, look no further than a hot water system. Image: Smarttek<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>1. Smarttek Black Smart Hot Water System<\/h2>\n<p>This is the &#8216;ducks nuts&#8217; of portable hot water systems.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/black-smart-hot-water-system-43lmin-pump\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smarttek Black Smart Hot Water System<\/a> is great for basecamp-style setups (i.e. you\u2019re staying in the same location for a while). They are simple to use and easy to set up, especially with the optional quick connect fittings; the best outdoor shower for those not willing to skimp on comfort when camping!<\/p>\n<p>This portable hot water unit will heat to over 50 degrees, capable of flow rates up to 6 litres per minute and can draw water from 10+ metres away, depending on your setup. To create a truly relaxing experience, there is a host of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camp-showers#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=11&amp;type=2797\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">optional accessories<\/a> available &#8211; including a fully equipped <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/ensuite-shower-tent-double\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ensuite shower tent<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If the availability of a hot shower is the only thing stopping a non-camper from going bush, the Smarttek Black Smart Hot Water Shower will more than likely convert them!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31625 size-full\" style=\"font-size: revert; text-align: center;\" title=\"Enjoy a hot shower wherever you are with the Smarttek Lite\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Smarttek-Lite.jpg\" alt=\"Smarttek Lite Hot Water Shower setup next to Smarttek tent\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Smarttek-Lite.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Smarttek-Lite-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Smarttek-Lite-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Smarttek-Lite-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>When you&#8217;re staying somewhere a while, a smart hot water system is ideal. Image: Smarttek<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>2. Companion AquaHeat Lithium Gas Shower<\/h2>\n<p>Companion have brought the best of new-age technology to their products with their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/aquaheat-lithium-gas-shower\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lithium gas shower<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>With an integrated and rechargeable Lithium battery, you can get between 60-120 minutes of run time off a full charge. Its 2L per minute flow rate and the built-in gas regulator with BOM connection provides the ability to use either a propane cartridge or a ULPG cylinder (with a separately available hose), while quick-connect fittings make for a hassle-free attachment of the 1.5m pump hose and 2.5m shower hose! The AquaHeat also allows you to recharge while showering by operating directly from the included 2V DC lead and connector, or a separately available AC adaptor.<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy hot water in seconds &#8211; anywhere, anytime!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61864 size-full\" title=\"Change or shower away from peeping Toms!\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Body-Shower-Tent.png\" alt=\"A Darche shower tent attached to a 4WD.\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Body-Shower-Tent.png 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Body-Shower-Tent-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Body-Shower-Tent-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Body-Shower-Tent-10x7.png 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Enjoy more privacy with a shower tent. Image: Darche<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>3. Shower Tent<\/h2>\n<p>It can be quite enlivening to shower butt-naked in a remote campsite with only your loved ones in sight, but to do so in an area that is also occupied by other campers is generally considered inappropriate.<\/p>\n<p>If the latter is what you are likely to encounter, you\u2019ll need a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camp-showers#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0&amp;type=167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shower tent<\/a>. The pop-up versions of these are easy to set up and provide privacy for both your shower and portable toilet, but aren\u2019t sturdy enough to suspend a shower rose from.<\/p>\n<p>For the complete shower setup, consider a shower tent with a rigid frame and guy ropes for a reliable place to mount the shower rose. Most of these will also have a waterproof area to hang your clothes and towel, and often include pockets for your toiletries. There are even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/fast-frame-ensuite-tent-double\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">two-room versions<\/a>, so you can create a complete campsite ensuite.<\/p>\n<h3>What About a Camp Shower Base?<\/h3>\n<p>Most good shower tents will come with some sort of floor, usually of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/tent-accessories#\/specFilters=5m!#-!38&amp;pageSize=40&amp;viewMode=grid&amp;orderBy=0&amp;pageNumber=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tarp or mesh<\/a>, which work just fine. As an upgrade, we recommend using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/eva-foam-floor-mat?c=Black\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">foam matting<\/a> as your camp shower base. This is nicer to stand on and creates a barrier between you and the soggy ground, meanwhile allowing the water to run off and away.<\/p>\n<p>There are some more luxe portable shower trays available that catch the water and channel it away via a waste hose, but we don\u2019t carry these at Snowys. They tend to get a little bulky and difficult to transport for camping.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31627 size-full\" title=\"Avoid harsh soaps, as these can be detrimental to the environment\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/leave-no-trace.jpg\" alt=\"Wilderness Wash helps follow the 7 leave-no-trace principles\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/leave-no-trace.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/leave-no-trace-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/leave-no-trace-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/leave-no-trace-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Biodegradable soaps and washes aid in leaving no trace. Image: Sea to Summit<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Don\u2019t Forget to Leave No Trace<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Aim to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/how-to-leave-no-trace-when-4wding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">leave nothing but footprints<\/a> when you leave your campsite. Carry out your rubbish and have some consideration around the items you need to leave at the campsite, such as wastewater. It is important that we use biodegradable soaps and washes when we are showering in the bush, as this minimises our impact on the environment.<\/p>\n<p>We also need to consider where the runoff from our camp shower ends up. Always set up your shower at least 100m from both wet and dry river and creek beds &#8211; the same rule applies to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camp-toilets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">camp toilets<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Check out our range of environmentally friendly washing and cleaning solutions <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/lightweight-hygiene\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Ben and Lauren also discuss camping and outdoor shower options on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-keeping-it-clean-with-camp-showers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Snowys Camping Show<\/a>:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ep122 - Keeping it Clean with Camp Showers\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/61TemUtVA3w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>What&#8217;s your favourite method for staying clean on an outdoor adventure?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<div class='watch-action'><div class='watch-position align-left'><div class='action-like'><a class='lbg-style1 like-2442 jlk' href='javascript:void(0)' data-task='like' data-post_id='2442' data-nonce='4eefbf88d4' rel='nofollow'><img class='wti-pixel' src='https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/wti-like-post\/images\/pixel.gif' title='Liked it' \/><span class='lc-2442 lc'>9<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div> <div class='status-2442 status align-left'><\/div><\/div><div class='wti-clear'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is nothing like a nice warm shower at the end of the day. In this blog, I touch on my experiences &#8211; plus tips I have learnt from customers on how to set up your portable camp shower. From the simple shower in a cup, to the all inclusive hot water systems &#8211; read on to run the tap!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":62941,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1590,1589],"tags":[196,276,228,299,580,437],"class_list":["post-2442","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-how-to-camping","category-how-to","tag-camping","tag-camping-tips","tag-hygiene","tag-hygiene-tips","tag-leave-no-trace","tag-shower"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2442"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/23"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2442"}],"version-history":[{"count":45,"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2442\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":62918,"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2442\/revisions\/62918"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/62941"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2442"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2442"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2442"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}