HOW TO CHOOSE A SHOWER TENT
Camp showers are quite complex pieces of gear, so it’s important that you know what to look for as you’re shopping around. Here are some things to keep in mind during the selection process:
Shower Tent Center Height.
The tallest campers among us know all too well what it’s like to try and wash up under a shower that’s a bit too short. Thus, the center height of a camp shower can have a significant impact on your experience, particularly if you’re vertically inclined.
Shower Tent Durability.
No one wants to buy a piece of gear that’s just going to break after a few uses. So, when shopping for a camp shower, it’s important to look for a model that has burly poles and thick, rip-stop fabric that can survive frequent use.
Shower Tent Floor Design.
There are two main types of camp shower floor designs: fixed and removable. Fixed floors help to keep your feet clean and they offer excellent protection against the bugs because they are permanently attached to the shower. However, they are often less efficient at draining water.
On the other hand, you can get a shower with a removable floor. This provides better airflow through the shower and is better at draining water. But, since they leave a large gap between the floor and the tent itself, they provide no protection against those annoying mosquitoes and biting flies.
Shower Tent Ventilation.
It can get pretty steamy inside a camp shower, so it’s critical that your shower tent has adequate ventilation. Models that have large mesh windows, as well as mesh roofs are a good option.
Shower Tent Gear Storage.
It’s nice to have somewhere to store your clothing and other important bits of gear as you shower. Many models come with a towel bar, a built-in mesh shower caddy, or even a completely separate room where you can keep your gear as you bathe.
Shower Tent Setup.
Most camping showers feature a pop up tent setup which means that the setup process is simple and easy. They’re also very quick to fold down so that no time is wasted.
