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Sea To Summit Pocket Shower

Hiking & Camping > Personal CareRated: **** by 15 reviews.

Rock/Creek Outfitters

The Sea to Summit Pocket Shower is their newest addition to the small, compact, efficient pocket series of products they are making.  The Pocket Shower is a must have for mountain bikers, climbers, hikers, trail runners... or really anyone who gets dirty while they play in the outdoors.
Constructed with a fully black, heat resistant, waterproof fabric with a built in compact showerhead that operates with an easy twist on/off spout.  Just fill your 10 liter (2.6 gallon) bag up in the morning, hang it up with its super tough Delrin D rings, and allow the sun to warm up your water, so when you are done, you can get up to an 8 minute shower!
Made with Sea to Summits dry sack material that is super durable and light. 

Features:

  • Bar tack attached Delrin™ D ringsR0 foot cord included
  • Contoured shower head with graduated apertures for equal spray dispersion
  • For multi-function, the Pocket Shower can also be used as a regular dry sack to transport clothes or sleeping bag
  • Gives about an 8 and a half minute shower with shower head fully open
  • Simple and easy-to-use twist mechanism for turning on/off and for flow adjustment
  • Super compact and light: zips into a pouch that measures only 3” x 6” and weighs just 4.25 ounces

Ramsey Outdoor

The newest addition to the Sea to Summit Pocket series - the Pocket Shower is made of the same heat-resistant waterproof fabric and roll-top closure as our standard Dry Sacks. Built into the base is a compact showerhead that operates with an easy-to-use on/off twist mechanism. The twist spout also serves to adjust the flow of water, delivering an efficient trickle to a free-flowing shower. Fill the 10 Liter (2.6 gallon) Pocket Shower, roll it to close at the top and hang it from two tough Delrin™ D rings with the 20 feet of lightweight cord provided. The black fabric soaks up sun during the day at basecamp for a warm shower or fill it at the end of the day for a cool rinse.

Features:

  • Bar tack attached Delrin™ D ringsR0 foot cord included
  • Contoured shower head with graduated apertures for equal spray dispersion
  • For multi-function, the Pocket Shower can also be used as a regular dry sack to transport clothes or sleeping bag
  • Gives about an 8 and a half minute shower with shower head fully open
  • Simple and easy-to-use twist mechanism for turning on/off and for flow adjustment
  • Super compact and light: zips into a pouch that measures only 3” x 6” and weighs just 4.25 ounces

Mountain Gear

The Sea to Summit Pocket Shower has enough output to get you clean on the trail. Built into the base is a compact showerhead that operates with an easy-to-use on/off twist mechanism. The twist spout also serves to adjust the flow of water, delivering a jet from between an efficient trickle to a free-flowing shower. Fill the 10 Liter (2.6 gallon) Pocket Shower, roll it closed at the top and hang it from the two tough Delrin D-rings with the 20 feet of lightweight cord provided. The black fabric soaks up sun during the day at basecamp for a warm shower; or fill it at the end of the day for a cool rinse.

Features:

  • Contoured shower head with graduated apertures for equal spray dispersion
  • For multi-function, the Pocket Shower can also be used as a regular dry sack to transport clothes or sleeping bagR0 foot cord included
  • Simple and easy-to-use twist mechanism for turning on/off and for flow adjustment
  • Super compact and light, zips into a small 3" x 6" pouch

SummitHut.com

The Pocket Shower from Sea to Summit is made of heat-resistant waterproof fabric and a roll-top closure. Built into the base is a compact showerhead that operates with an easy-to-use on/off twist mechanism. The twist spout also serves to adjust the flow of water, delivering an efficient trickle to a free-flowing shower. Fill the 10 Liter (2.6 gallon) Pocket Shower, roll it to close at the top and hang it from two tough Delrin™ D rings with the 20 feet of lightweight cord provided. The black fabric soaks up sun during the day at basecamp for a warm shower or fill it at the end of the day for a cool rinse.

Features:

  • Bar tack attached Delrin™ D ringsR0 foot cord included
  • Contoured shower head with graduated apertures for equal spray dispersion
  • Simple and easy-to-use twist mechanism for on/off and flow adjustment
  • Super compact and light: zips into a pouch that measures only 3 x 6" and weighs just 4.25 ounces

Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)

Fill the 10 liter (2.6 gallon) Pocket Shower and hang it anywhere in your campsite. The black fabric soaks up sun during the day and warms the water.

Features:

  • Bar tack attached Delrin™ D rings and 20 foot cord lets you hang it easily from a tree
  • Built into the base is a compact showerhead that operates with an easy-to-use on/off twist mechanism
  • Contoured shower head with graduated apertures for equal spray dispersion
  • For multi-function, the Pocket Shower can also be used as a regular dry sack to transport clothes or sleeping bag
  • Gives about an 8 and a half minute shower with shower head fully open
  • Super compact and light: zips into a pouch that measures only 3 x 6 inches and weighs just 4.25 ounces
  • Twist spout also serves to adjust the flow of water, delivering an efficient trickle to a free-flowing shower

Paragon Sports

The Sea To Summit Pocket Shower has a built-in compact showerhead that operates with an easy-to-use on/off twist mechanism. The twist spout also serves to adjust the flow of water, delivering an efficient trickle to a free-flowing shower.

Features:

  • Bar tack attached Delrin™ D rings 20 foot cord included
  • Contoured shower head with graduated apertures for equal spray dispersion
  • For multi-function, the Pocket Shower can also be used as a regular dry sack to transport clothes or sleeping bag
  • Gives about an 8 and a half minute shower with shower head fully open
  • Simple and easy-to-use twist mechanism for turning on/off and for flow adjustment
  • Super compact and light: zips into a pouch that measures only 3” x 6” and weighs just 4.25 ounces

Backcountry.com

Sea To Summit's Pocket Shower zips into a three-by-six-inch pouch, so there's really no excuse to be stinky on your next camping trip. With the same waterproof fabric and roll-top closure Sea To Summit uses on their standard dry sacks, the durable 10-liter Pocket Shower won't leak, and the twist spout adjusts the flow of water from a trickle to a free-flowing shower. Hang the Pocket Shower from two D rings with 20 feet of included lightweight cord and come back after a day of hiking to a sun-warmed shower.


REI

You may be on the trail many miles from the closest town, but with the Sea to Summit Pocket Shower you can still enjoy a warm shower.

  • High-performance polyurethane-coated nylon fabric is water- and leakproof; large roll-top opening allows easy filling
  • Black color absorbs heat from the sun to warm the water, or you can simply add hot water directly to the bag
  • Twist the shower head to control water pressure; 10-liter volume provides approximately seven minutes of showering


Moosejaw

No description provided.

Capacity/Volume:10 liters
Country of Origin:China
Dimensions:(open) 21 x 8 / (packed) 5.5 x 3.25 x 3 inches
Material:Polyurethane-coated nylon
Packed Dimensions:3 x 6in (7 x 15cm)
Recommended use:Camping, backpacking
Volume:10 liters (2.6 gallons)
Weight:4.25oz (120g)

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Option Availability:

Use this chart to find which retailer offers this product in the size, color or other options that you desire. Click on the price to purchase.

SizeColor
Black
Black
N/A
10lt 26.95
N/A26.9526.95 

Legend

  •     - REI
  •     - Paragon Sports
  •     - Moosejaw

Notes:

Backcountry.com offers this product at $26.90, but does not provide any color/size information.

SummitHut.com offers this product at $26.95, but does not provide any color/size information.

Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) offers this product at $26.95, but does not provide any color/size information.

Ramsey Outdoor offers this product at $26.95, but does not provide any color/size information.

Rock/Creek Outfitters offers this product at $26.95, but does not provide any color/size information.

Mountain Gear offers this product at $26.95, but does not provide any color/size information.

Sea To Summit Pocket Shower Reviews Summary:

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Positive Reviews:

Excellent Outdoor water dispenser

Rating:****
The shower packs into a small bag yet has a large water capacity(10 liters). The product now comes in an elastic black bag vs the previous generation where its nearly impossible to pack the shower bag into the given blue bag.

The pocket shower worked very well as a water dispenser during my hikes in Yellowstone, not necessarily just as a shower. It saves time by eliminating mulitple trips to a nearby creek to wash or collect water for cooking. Especially so in the morning when its cold, dark and damp everywhere.

Since i hike in the day and camped at night, there usually isnt enough time to warm up the water to a comfortable level for bathing during mid-May season in the north of Yellowstone.

The bottom nozzle is impossible to keep clear of the ground while tying(folding) up the bag after collecting water. The nozzle tends to get scratched and soiled because 10 liters is a heavy load to manipulate in the air. But once the top is folded and clipped together, the buckle makes a convenient handle to carry the bag.

I think the string they provided is wrong for this load. Its thin and elastic when it should be rigid like a nylon fishing line. I could not trust the elastic string to hold the load when i try to haul this up the bear pole. Instead i use one hand to hold up the bag and the other hand to pull the working end of the string taught.

Surprisingly the nozzle did not get clogged by the creek water i collected which had a lot of debris.
tfruitz at REI on 06/03/2009

Not a "sun shower"

Rating:*****

Follow up review ....this is a great shower option but do not expect the typical solar shower experience. The walls are solid black with no clear side to allow the solar radiation to heat the water (like a typical old school sun shower). But I filled it up and hung it in a tree, allowing the sun to hit it all day. Then after a long day of trekking around the desert canyons, I arrived back at camp and showered off with air temp water. Not too hot, not too cold, just perfect. Who wants to shower with hot water after a day of hot desert hiking?? The twist head that allows the water to flow thru the shower head worked well. After my shower I was able to let three other people shower with the water left over. Amazing capacity for such a small packable item. Go for it.

OneWorld at Backcountry.com on 05/02/2008

Well worth it!!!

Rating:*****
I used this on a 12 day backpacking trip through Yosemite in Aughust of last year.

By turning the valve on and off 3 people showered off of one fill. I also used it to haul extra water for filtering and dish washing.

Going to sleep clean every night after 15 mile days was unbeatable.

Packed up it's about the size of a 2 packs of playing cards stacked on top of each other. The string for hanging is thin as some said but not weak or difficult and it's plenty long.

Don't expect super hot water. I let it sit on the granite in the sun for an hour late in the day and it was warm enough to be comfortable.

Bottom line: Get it. Everyone in your group will be asking for a turn.
tm1961 at REI on 04/19/2009

Ready, Set, Shower

Rating:*****
After spending the day outdoors in full sun, high humidity and being covered in bug [*] the Sea To Summit Pocket Shower is one of those little items that seems to improve the quality of the nature experience . The pocket shower's good points include: It occupies roughly the space an attachment for a dromedary bag would. It is simplistic to use. It holds enough water for about 2 showers--good flow at first but does taper as the bag empties. Sets up in a flash.The only negative I have to say is that I was expecting the sun to heat the water in the black bag quicker. The nylon bag is thin and doesn't offer much insulation but it can be moved to hotter spots to pick up heat or filled with heated water.
Mulliganman at REI on 09/29/2007

Great product

Rating:****
This is a neat little rig. I didn't quite figure out how to hoist it up high enough to get a stand up shower, but it worked well enough anyway.

One thing that remains a mystery: I bought this so I could take a shower and the whole "solar" thing escapes me. It doesn't really get warm enough without pouring in two boiling pots of water. One pot would take the edge off, two was actually enjoyable. Yes, I let this thing sit all day but it was at 6'000 in September, but totally sunny weather.

Anyway, I'd buy it again, it also doubles as a water tank/hauler. For showering, just budget extra fuel to warm it up!
Captain Starbucks at REI on 09/24/2009

Saved $5 A Night In Yosemite

Rating:*****
This shower was a godsend for the three nights I spent camping in Yosemite recently. Although there are showers in the park, they were 1/2-mile away and I was too lazy to head there and then pay the $5 fee.

I added a carabiner into the ring of this device and was able to hook it onto the side of my small camper.

The only caveat I have is that the shower does get awkward to carry after it's filled up with water, so I really tried to minimize how much water I put in it.
Zenasmom at REI on 10/04/2008

Shower time!

Rating:*****
This compact, light-weight shower lives up to its claims. I showered for 9 minutes, two minutes over its 7-minute claim. Gravaity feed flow through the shower head is gentle and relaxing. At a base camp just let the sun warm the water, or pour in warm water when ready to shower at the end of the day. I wish I had this when I did the John Muir Trail--could have showered everyday and kept my sleeping bag, tent and cloths from smelling so ripe!
Backpacker Rich at REI on 07/16/2008

Easy to use, packs real small

Rating:****
Totally worth the buy, it didn't get 5 stars because the string that it comes with is pretty thin/flimsy, making it difficult to hang. Add a caribiner and perhaps some thicker nylon rope to hang. Also recommend standing on some tarp while showering or using sandals so you don't get muddy. Doesn't heat the water like I thought, but still does the job well!
outdoorsplease at REI on 03/31/2009

It has it's place

Rating:****

Used it once on an early June canoe trip in the Boundry Waters. It takes a long time to warm but if you are camping in the same location for more than 1 day it is a huge improvment over a cold dip in the lake.

bur2930636 at Backcountry.com on 06/10/2009

Light shower ...perfect!

Rating:*****

This is just what I have been looking for. I will take this on my 5 day backpack trip to SE Utah. My friends will be jealous....and stinky. Light is right, only 4.25 oz ....nice.

One World at Backcountry.com on 04/02/2008

Negative Reviews:

leaky leaky and more leaky

Rating:*
leaky
d at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 10/14/2008

Neutral Reviews:

not so well suited for the backcountry

Rating:***

I brought this shower on my 17 day hike, but only used it once and thus wont be bringing it on this year's extended hike, I will keep for extended car camping trips where there are no shower facilities.

If you dont want to take a freezing snow-melt shower, it heats up in the sun (being black and all), but it takes all day in direct sunlight so you have to take a day of rest from hiking if you want to warm it up while in the backcountry.

By enabling you to scoop up water and shower away from streams and lakes, it is good for keeping soaps and shower runoff away, thus leaving no trace.

It is made well, both strong and durable, and is easy to use (just open the top an let the river water flow in). The shower turn on and off easy enough and it hold enough water to last for a decent length shower.

in the end it was just not worth the weight or the effort to use while in the backcountry

asha stoddard at Backcountry.com on 05/08/2009