If pressure runs a bit low, a couple foot pumps here and there will get 'er going again. The neoprene spray hose is 7 foot in length so you can reach all the spots. Fill it up early and the sun will warm up the water and then once you're ready to wash, it sits right on the ground and all you have to do is give it a few pumps with your foot. Wash yourself, the dog, the dishes or even your bike with the 5.8 gallon (that's 22 liters!) tank. Packed size: 6.5 x 10.The NEMO Helio LX Pressure Shower is a camp shower for keeping everything clean.Pair with Heliopolis™ privacy shelter for a spacious hands-free overhead shower.Included nozzle sleeve secures trigger in the spray position for hands-free water pressure.Overall - it did the job and well continue to use it. Weve not always camped in areas that have trees to hang from - so this seemed like a convenient option to deal with those scenarios. LX model has a 22-liter (5.8 gal.) capacity with a 2.1m (7 ft.) hose that provides 7 - 10 min. Compact ventilated carrying case stows tank, hose, nozzle, and pump neatly. We specifically chose the Nemo because it can be placed on the ground and can be pressure pumped to provide a steady stream of water. Silicone sleeve holds nozzle in the open position set the system up inside a Heliopolis privacy shelter (sold separately) and control it like your home shower faucet.Warm in the sun or fill directly with hot water for a hot shower or dirty dishes.7-10 minutes of continuous, steady water pressure.No need to hang, sits securely on the ground and is pressurized by foot pump. NEMO Helio Pressure Shower Series Watch on NEMO Find Your Adventure Anywhere WATER Watch on Features Voluminous 5.8-gallon / 22-liter capacity.After days and days of staying outdoors and being subject to the elements, there is just no stopping dirt from building up. 7-foot neoprene sprayer hose with spray nozzle is long enough to hold overhead for a shower. If you’re an avid camper who enjoys their time outdoors, then you will almost definitely appreciate what the Nemo Helio Portable Shower has to offer.Voluminous 5.8-gallon / 22-liter capacity. Nemo Helio Pressure Shower, Unlike gravity fed camp showers that need to be hung overhead and produce dismal water pressure, Helio rests on the ground.We would recommend that users partially fill the Helio with cool or ambient temperature water, then add hot water to create the desired temperature. Therefore, it is possible to fill the Helio with hot water, if available. The Helio systems are best for use in warmer climates of course though you can top up with boiled water if you have some available: the melting temperature of the polyurethane coating on the fabric body of the Helio is higher than the boiling point of water. At just 835g the Helio LX Pressure Shower is just over 100g heavier than the original Helio but can hold double the amount of water and has a stronger water pressure which gives you up to 10 minutes of steady water. Ideally suited to car camping, van life or having in the back of your car for activities like surfing or mountain biking where you need a shower before driving home. If you've used gravity shower contraptions designed for camping you'll realise just what a breakthrough these showers are. The Nemo Helio shower systems are truly awesome products. Pair with Heliopolis™ privacy shelter, which has a fitted nozzle holder for hands-free overhead showering, for the ultimate home-away-from-home shower in the backcountry. The Nemo Helio Pressure Shower attempts to split the difference, maintaining the light weight of the latter with a little of the comfort and convenience of the former. The 7-foot neoprene hose is long enough to hold it overhead for a shower, or to reach all angles of dirty gear, muddy paws, or salty wetsuits. Refill Helio™ anywhere, even without a hose. Set the black tank in the sun to warm up gradually, or fill it directly with hot water for a warm shower. You can quickly and easily pressurize the voluminous 5.8-gallon tank with a foot pump – and with occasional pumps you can keep it fully pressurized for 7-10 minutes of strong, continuous spray. Unlike gravity camp showers that need to be hung overhead and produce dismal water pressure, Helio™ LX rests securely on the ground and delivers the pressure you need to wash hair, do the dishes, rinse off gear, water your plants, or wash the dog. The Helio LX Pressure Shower uses a 22 litre welded fabric water tank, pressurized by a foot pump to give you 7-10 minutes of steady water. Sometimes what you really want to round out a perfect day of hiking or surfing is a good hot shower. Jump to: Our Verdict / Features / Specifications
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