![]() ![]() The shower at any suitably private location. With the Helio, on the other hand, I can set up Privacy requirements, and a politically correct Leave-No-Trace distanceįrom a stream or lake. Location, convenience being dictated by proximity to the water source, Hanging requires that I find a branch in a convenient Water, the Helio’s capacity, has broken off many a tree branch. The weight of a solar shower filled with three gallons (11-12 L) of ![]() Requires finding a way to suspend the water six or seven feet (≈ 2 m)Ībove the ground, not always an easy task. Until I found the Helio every system I had used depended on gravity.įree and reliable gravity may be, but to make an effective shower it Why I try to include the means to take one in my kit. A shower gives both physical and psychological relief. Back in camp at the end of the day I’m hot, dusty, dirty, and A working day is seven orĮight hours of hiking (in work clothes, carrying tools) and manual Is a strictly enforced ban on power tools. Such work occurs in designated Wilderness areas, a consequence of which Perform at least one week of backcountry trail maintenance. Readers of my Owner Reviews and Test Reports know that every summer I Or methods I’ve tried can approach that result. With this product it’s easy to take a shower almost anywhere The Helio represents breakthrough technology in its (admittedly narrow) This spring and summer, at temperatures similar to those on the service I’ve also used the Helio after several day hikes in Montana and Wyoming The service trip consisted ofĪ thirteen-mile (20 km) hike to base camp, daily hikes to worksitesĪlong the trail, and a return to the trailhead at the end of the week. Weather, sometimes overcast but usually sunny. Temperature at time of usage, almost always late afternoon or earlyĮvening, varied from 45-85 F (7-30 C). Scapegoat Wilderness in Montana’s Rocky Mountain Front. Wyoming and, most recently, on a weeklong backpack service trip in the I’ve used the Helio on three weekend car camping trips in Montana and Warranty: The Helio has a lifetime warranty against defects in manufacturing or materials, as do all NEMO products. Height: listed 17 in / 43 cm extended, 5.5 in / 17 cm packed verified accurateĭiameter: listed 8.5 in / 22 cm verified accurateĬapacity: listed 11 liters (2.9 gallons), verified accurate. Packed weight: listed: 25 oz / 710 g, measured 26 oz /737 g Weight: listed 22 oz / 650 g, measured 23 oz / 652 g Video on the Helio’s product page (under Camp Tools) as an illustration Water container for carriage, with a warning not to use the handle for The working pieces compact down into a small cylindricalĬarrying case with neon green sidewalls. Squeeze the handle on the nozzle for a backcountry or trailheadĭousing. Opening a valve and then stepping on the pump, extend the hose, and The Helios has four principalĬomponents: foot pump, rubber hose, spray nozzle, and water container.įill the container with water and set it upright, add pressure by Simplifies taking a shower in the backcountry by replacing gravity with ![]() The Helio Pressure Shower is portable freestanding system that greatly Usually choose a bit more weight over foregoing camp conveniences I've I’m always seeking ways to reduce my pack load, but still Prefer base camp backpacking, a long hike in with day trips fromĬamp. I'm usually camping inĪlpine terrain, at altitudes 5000 to 13000 ft (1500-4000 m). Packaged size 5.5 x 8.I'm in my fifth decade of backpacking, undertaken mostly in the.Pair it with the Heliopolis™ privacy shelter for a spacious, hands-free head shower.Precise folding panel design allows for lightning fast installation and an even smaller packaged size. Compact, ventilated carrying case allows for neat storage of tank, hose, nozzle and pump.Warms up in the sun or fills directly with hot water for a hot shower or washing dishes. 5 to 7 minutes of continuous, even water pressure.No need to hang it up, it sits securely on the floor and is pressurized by a foot pump.The 7-foot neoprene spray hose with spray nozzle is long enough to hold over your head for a shower.Generous 2.9 gallon / 11 liter capacity.Pair it with the Heliopolis™ Privacy Shelter, which has a nozzle mount suitable for hands-free overhead showering, for the ultimate shower away from home in the backcountry. The 7-foot neoprene hose is long enough to hold it over your head for a shower, or to reach all angles of dirty gear, muddy paws or salty suits. Reload the Helio™ anywhere, even without a hose. ![]()
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