Brand | Coghlan's |
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Color | Black |
Item Weight | 12.1 Ounces |
Product Dimensions | 6.77"L x 7.5"W x 2.28"H |
Capacity | 20 Liters |
Seating Capacity | 5 |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 9.17 x 6.77 x 2.36 inches |
Package Weight | 0.42 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 10 x 7 x 3 inches |
Brand Name | Coghlan's |
Warranty Description | See manufacturer |
Model Name | 9965 |
Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Coghlans |
Part Number | 9965 |
Model Year | 2013 |
Style | 5-gallon |
Included Components | Camp Shower with cord for hanging |
Size | 5 gallon |
Sport Type | Camping & Hiking |
Coghlan's Solar Heated Camp Shower
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Brand | Coghlan's |
Color | Black |
Item Weight | 12.1 Ounces |
Product Dimensions | 6.77"L x 7.5"W x 2.28"H |
Capacity | 20 Liters |
About this item
- Holds 5 gallons of water; enough to provide 3-4 showers
- Leak-free bladder and hose with flow adjust valve
- Solar-heated bag heats up water in as little as 3 hours
- Includes hanging cord; allows you to hang from trees; roof racks; or support poles
- Lightweight and compact design folds flat for easy transportation
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From the manufacturer
Coghlan's | More Fun Outside
Coghlan's makes fun, simple, outdoor products that keep people smiling while they're outside. Trying new things is part of the adventure , we support traditions and encourage fun new experiences.
Coghlan's makes the outdoors more enjoyable so you can have more fun outside.
From the family camper to the outdoor adventurer - camp cooking, fire starting, mosquito protection, first aid, compasses, rope & cord, storage, repair, rain and more. We have you covered to make the most of your experience.
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Product Description
Just because you aren't at home doesn't mean you can't grab a shower thanks to the Solar Heated Camp Shower from Coghlan's. PRODUCT FEATURES: 5 gallon capacity
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ASIN | B000VNITQS |
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Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #156,244 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #103 in Camping Showers |
Date First Available | January 8, 2009 |
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Customers like the performance, warmth, and value of the outdoor shower. For example, they mention it works well, it warms the water up very hot, and it saves money. Customers are also satisfied with capacity. That said, some complain about the leakage and water flow. Opinions are mixed on quality and ease of use.
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Customers like the performance of the shower head. They mention that it does its job, works well for the festival, and serves its purpose. Some say that the product is well made and efficient. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and functionality of the product.
"...They were thrilled that I gave them all this stuff. Great, thoughtful gifts!" Read more
"This camp shower works great for what it is...." Read more
"...It's being used multiple times a day with no leaks, and no problems...." Read more
"...I wasn't expecting much, based on the price, but it was a great little shower for being able to clean up at our campsite...." Read more
Customers like the warmth of the product. They say it warms the water up very hot, via solar rays, and is definitely warm enough to wash up with. Some mention that the water heats up quickly, and that it's a lifesaver when camping for five days.
"...Holds plenty of water. The black bag got warm very quickly in the sun.Cons: Will not last more than a few seasons...." Read more
"...a bit for it to warm up compared to the temp rating, but it got warm enough to use it...." Read more
"...By 3pm, the water was so hot it burned my skin in the shower...." Read more
"Used this shower for dry camping at the river. Water heated up quickly... and since it was so hot out we didnt need to heat the water...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the shower head. They say it saves money, does the job well, and is a great way to get a hot shower while camping.
"...Overall, it's super cheap and makes you feel like a million bucks when you can take a nice warm shower when your stuck out in the dirt...." Read more
"...Do not expect much from it though - It is a very inexpensive solution that you really show not expect to last for too long...." Read more
"...This has been a PERFECT cost effective solution. It's being used multiple times a day with no leaks, and no problems...." Read more
"...Easily folds up to store.Helped me save money, and kept me clean enough, which is all I can ask for at a Festival.CONS:..." Read more
Customers like the capacity of the outdoor recreation product. They say it holds plenty of water, is easy to carry, and has an extra few gallons of fresh water. Some mention that the cap doesn't leak and that it keeps them from utilizing too much water when trying to conserve it. Overall, most are satisfied with the capacity and usage of the product.
"...Pros: Does what is says it does. Holds plenty of water. The black bag got warm very quickly in the sun...." Read more
"...I filled it all the way up and really liked how it was able to hold the whole weight while hanging on a branch...." Read more
"...Well, this thing is great. It holds 5 gallons, but I filled it less than half-way using 2, one-gallon plastic tea jugs filled in our kitchen, and it..." Read more
"...shower nozzle hanging in its fully shut setting, yet the bag drained empty in 20 minutes, without even getting any water warm from the sun...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the outdoor recreation product. Some mention it's well made, durable, and reliable, while others say that the construction is less than robust enough for typical camping use. They also say that it'll not last more than a few seasons and that the hose is somewhat flimsy.
"...It's easy to use and reliable. Coghlans just uses a little "clip" doohickey that you squeeze tight and it sticks closed using friction...." Read more
"...It's not fancy, it's not easy to use, it's not that convenient, 5 gallons of water is heavy and you have to find a place to hang it, gripe gripe..." Read more
"...The handle feels solid.I have NOT filled it up to it's full capacity because I'm not sure about how the handle will handle the weight...." Read more
"Nice to have for camping" Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the outdoor recreation product. Some mention it's super easy to use, simple, yet effective, and easy to set up. However, others say that it'd be extremely difficult to use as it'll be hard to handle and awkward to use.
"...It's easy to use and reliable. Coghlans just uses a little "clip" doohickey that you squeeze tight and it sticks closed using friction...." Read more
"...It's not fancy, it's not easy to use, it's not that convenient, 5 gallons of water is heavy and you have to find a place to hang it, gripe gripe..." Read more
"...It is easy to use and very little direction is needed. You simply fill it up with water at the top hole and hang it up to warm up in the sun...." Read more
"...All around, quick, easy to use & affordable! Definitely recommended for camping or music festivals." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the leakage of the shower head. They mention that it leaks a little bit, and drips out. Customers also say that the shower hose does not clasp correctly, and water will drip out. It's still usable, but the slow leak is undesirable.
"...the clamp super tight in order to seal the hose, otherwise, the water will drip out...." Read more
"...It's still usable, but the slow leak is undesirable. I'm looking for a higher quality for my next shower kit." Read more
"...and even when you flip it as tight as possible water still leaks out the shower head...." Read more
"...The spout can allow some adjustment for water flow, and closes properly without dripping/wasting water...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the water flow of the outdoor recreation product. They mention that it seems to trickle water unless they clamp it hard, it kinks and the water wouldn't flow. They also say that the water pools up at the bottom and that it's difficult to fully drain it. Some mention that the tube pincher lets water through.
"...When it bends at all, it kinks the water supply and you sorta have to bend it when you direct it toward your body...." Read more
"...These *definintely* work but the whole clamp method for stopping water flow is really crappy...." Read more
"...My only complaint is that it's very hard to get the inside dry in order to store, so I assume we will need to clean it out when we use it again to..." Read more
"...but there is still water inside...." Read more
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It's not fancy, it's not easy to use, it's not that convenient, 5 gallons of water is heavy and you have to find a place to hang it, gripe gripe gripe, but bottom line is you can get clean!
We used this on a weekend camping trip and, after hiking up a mountain, my husband and I were in so desperate need of a shower that this thing was like a hallelujah chorus sung by 10 feet tall angels all serving caviar, LOL! I washed my hair, I smelled like a person again, I put on clean clothes. It was a miracle!! We live in such an age of luxury that we forget what incredible difference something as simple as a bath can make in a day. This will remind you.
Our campsite was quite shady and the temperature didn't get much over 75F so my husband had to heat some water on the campstove and add it to the cool water in the bag. Other reviewers have said that if the water gets too hot in the sun, you may have to add some cool. Give or take temperature fluctuations while you're camping, you may have to put in extra work. But, bottom line, you can take a shower, you can get clean. My husband and I both got a shower out of the same bagfull of water, with plenty left over, and I didn't feel like I was sparing with the water at all. Felt like I wasted a lot of it. Careful use and a family of four might all get a shower.
Also, if you don't have running water at your campsite, and you have a place to refill this, you essentially have some running water to do things like wash and rinse dishes and wash your hands. Very handy to have around. Even if you never plan to bathe with it.
Privacy is another matter completely. We couldn't think of any way to get a privacy curtain around us so we didn't shower in the daytime. There were campsites around us, and even in swimsuits, the act of bathing requires some privacy, reaching inside the suit to scrub. Not something you want an audience with. We waited til night. Then, it took some trick of the light, putting the lantern nearby but on the ground behind something, the built-in stone barbeque fire circle, so that we had just enough light to be able to find the soap, but the light was coming from behind me, so people approaching from either direction (the road in front of us or the path to the porta-johns behind us), at best all they'd see was perhaps a dark silhouette of a person standing under water. It's that kind of ingenuity challenge that makes camping fun. How do we make do???
My husband is unhappy with the material the hose is made of. When it bends at all, it kinks the water supply and you sorta have to bend it when you direct it toward your body. He says if it were made of rubber, that wouldn't happen. Also, you want to get the bag hanging high enough so that, with the short hose, it can reach all your major body parts, especially high enough so that you don't have to bend too low to get your hair wet, but the hook at our campsite that you hang your lantern from was just about the right height so that didn't turn out to be too bad a problem. Also takes a bit of getting used to, how to turn the water on and off, and it's not exact, but I was so incredibly happy with this shower bag that I swear the angels sang me to sleep that night.
A nice, clean, good-smelling, non-sweaty sleep. In clean clothes. Feeling like a human being.
If you require much more than that, why are you camping anyway, LOL? Just go stay in a four star hotel, bask in a jetted tub with egyptian cotton towels and boutique shampoos, and be done with it. Order some room service and a fine bottle of wine. Wanna rough it? Then, this is as good as it gets for a $10-$15 bag.
I read a thousand reviews about different brands of everything including camp/solar showers and anything else that would be in an emergency kit including food and water.
I am very diligent about buying the perfect item no matter if it’s tomatoes, a pillow, pens, shoes, a camp shower, tent or other emergency supplies.
All the reviews I read on Coghlan's Camp Shower were very favorable. My one daughter-in-law will have to shower even in the most adverse of situations (like a zombie apocalypse) so I had to include this or she would make a difficult situation even worse! Plus, if they ever go camping in the woods away from civilization, to me, a solar shower seems like a good thing to have. After reading the reviews for many different brands I decided on this one. People who had already used this brand for camping and who gave more detailed instructions said they loved this shower and it saved them from going crazy so far away from actual hot running water. That was good enough for me.
Survival in a bad situation doesn't only include a shower so I also included multiple mylar blankets, a mylar sleeping bag, light sticks, battery or hand charge radio/flashlight dealies, first aid supplies, wet-dry matches, a little cooking stove, etc. What I could get at dollar-type stores, I did and I saved money there.
My kids have to provide their own food and water so I suggested they check Amazon because there are some excellent choices but if there is a zombie apocalypse... or worse, they will not only be clean but they'll be as prepared as they can be, as long as they actually do buy food and water. They were thrilled that I gave them all this stuff. Great, thoughtful gifts!
In TN in the summer, this thing will heat up water to near-scalding temperatures in a few hours (though the initially cold water surely reached ambient temperature before sun-up because I filled them up before bed). We take one out of the sun early to mix in to COOL the water.
These *definintely* work but the whole clamp method for stopping water flow is really crappy. The other model that I have has a nice little toggle switch right on the shower head. It's easy to use and reliable. Coghlans just uses a little "clip" doohickey that you squeeze tight and it sticks closed using friction. It's not HARD to use, but compared to the other alternative, it's a pretty big disparity in ease-of-use and quality feel.
Both of my Coghlan camp showers have lasted multiple camping trips. The other manufacturers developed a rip near the handle in one trip and failed during the next one. Coghlans handily wins in the build quality department, even if the clip/water control is inferior.
Overall, it's super cheap and makes you feel like a million bucks when you can take a nice warm shower when your stuck out in the dirt. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2015
In TN in the summer, this thing will heat up water to near-scalding temperatures in a few hours (though the initially cold water surely reached ambient temperature before sun-up because I filled them up before bed). We take one out of the sun early to mix in to COOL the water.
These *definintely* work but the whole clamp method for stopping water flow is really crappy. The other model that I have has a nice little toggle switch right on the shower head. It's easy to use and reliable. Coghlans just uses a little "clip" doohickey that you squeeze tight and it sticks closed using friction. It's not HARD to use, but compared to the other alternative, it's a pretty big disparity in ease-of-use and quality feel.
Both of my Coghlan camp showers have lasted multiple camping trips. The other manufacturers developed a rip near the handle in one trip and failed during the next one. Coghlans handily wins in the build quality department, even if the clip/water control is inferior.
Overall, it's super cheap and makes you feel like a million bucks when you can take a nice warm shower when your stuck out in the dirt. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.
Pros: Does what is says it does. Holds plenty of water. The black bag got warm very quickly in the sun.
Cons: Will not last more than a few seasons.
Would I buy it again? Yes.
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El agua se calienta rápido y uniformemente.
La manguera de salida si se aprieta bien no tiene fugas, si Entre más arriba se coloque la bolsa mejor presión tendrá.
Have bought an ortlieb water bag and shower cap attachment instead which on first use and my experience of the brand should last for years.