Date:         Wed, 18 Jan 2006 22:06:48 +0000
Reply-To:     Robert Rountree <syncro87@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         Robert Rountree <syncro87@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Westy shower solution
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I have used the "solar shower"(USA) , "sun shower"(CDN) and made under other
names in Asia .... basically it's a 10-15mil thick  black plastic bag with a
hook on one end and a shut off valve, showerhead screw on hose coming off
the other.. Just like a collapsible water jug but black and with a shut-off
showerhead hose.
  Fill the bag full of water, put it in the roof/luggage area, on some dark
padding, so the sun hits it. After a hard day, hang the hose over the side
and shower, or hoist it up over a limb. Some places where I'm staying, I
just set it out on the rocks, (dark ones work better) and on cooler rainy,
no sun days, and even cold fall/spring days. I heat some water and pour it
in with a half tepid load... I've used them sailing, fishing... all kinds of
remote spots... there is one now rolled up nice and small and light, under
my back seat... water is everywhere, why carry extra weight?... ya have 2
propane burners, why carry another?... it can also be used to haul water,
that you add to your tank, or use for cleaning... once they get some holes
in them, after lots of use. The hose can be reused... it fits almost all
collapsible water carriers, they just aren't black, but I guess in a pinch,
you could put them in a black plastic bag.... Basic survival gear... sure
has been nice having a shower, when ya really need one...
But ya have to treat them carefully... IE put them in a protective storage
bag, or they'll get lots of leaking pin holes.
But they are cheap to replace.


Date:    Wed, 18 Jan 2006 06:17:44 -0500
From:    Michael Edwards <medwards1@TRIAD.RR.COM>
Subject: Westy shower solution

>>>Don't overlook "Sunshower" or "Sun Shower".  I used to see these in the =