Date:         Mon, 2 Oct 2000 09:05:25 -0700
Reply-To:     Bill Davidson <wdavidson@THEGRID.NET>
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From:         Bill Davidson <wdavidson@THEGRID.NET>
Subject:      Re: [Syncro] Westy Water Filler Solution!
Comments: To: Syncro <Syncro@egroups.com>, Curtis Long <jclong@jps.net>
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> Ah Ha!!   Thanks Bill,   I was wondering where I could get a collapsible
water jug of at
> least 5 gallons to go with my new propane hot shower from Zodi.   Zodi
says you can pump
> right out of the creek or lake, but then that puts your shower within 6
feet of the source
> and that means your soapy shower water ends up back in the stream or lake.
>
> I have determined I can take a great hot shower on 5 gallons or less, but
who wants to pack
> an empty or full 5 gallon jug when you have all those other gadgets and
toys taking up floor
> / storage space??
>
> Zodi ???   oh yes, take a look:  http://www.zodi.com/      The shower is
great, but so far,
> I think the shower hut takes a little too much effort to set up....  I'll
know better after
> a little more practice.
>

Curt,
5 gallon collapsible jugs are available at many backpacking and camping
stores...

Personally, I've found I can take a shower with 1 1/2 gallons!
(important in self contained desert camping)
... first use just enough water to get wet and turn water off...
then soap up... then rinse...

Also, since I camp in the summer I have found the 3 gallon plastic shower
bag (also available at REI) to be an easy, convenient, simple, and cheap way
to go.... in the event that the weather is a bit too cool for the sun to
warm the water... I simply warm water in a pan on the stove and pour it into
the solar bag... works great.

Usually I just put the bag on top of an open rear hatch and shower behind
the van... but if it's cold I shower inside the van.... put a 5' x 7' tarp
on the floor (laps up on the cabinet walls to contain water)... hang 3
shower curtains inside the van... and hang the shower bag from the pop top
(pop top open)... after showing open the slider door and allow the tarp to
spill the shower water out...

Bill