Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 19.88 x 6.06 x 1.73 inches |
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Package Weight | 0.67 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 6 x 20 x 1.5 inches |
Item Weight | 1.3 Pounds |
Brand Name | STEARNS |
Warranty Description | SEE MANUFACTURER |
Model Name | 2000005826 |
Color | Gold |
Material | plastic |
Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Coleman |
Part Number | 2000005826-STE |
Included Components | COLEMAN SUNSHOWER 4.0 |
Size | Capacity- 4 gallons (3-4 showers) |
Sport Type | Camping & Hiking |
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Stearns Sun Shower 4 Portable Shower
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- Holds 4 gallons—enough water for multiple showers
- Uses solar energy to heat water
- Strong handle for reliable hanging and carrying
- Handy on/off valve connected to shower head
- Built-in thermometer lets you see the temperature before you turn it on
- Great for camping trips and during emergencies when hot water isn’t available
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Product Description
Don't miss a shower – even when you're camping – with the Stearns Sun Shower 4 Portable Shower. The reservoir holds up to 4 gallons of water—enough for multiple showers. It's constructed of heat-locking material that warms the water when it's left in the sun, even on cool days. The shower features a strong handle for reliable hanging and carrying as well as a handy on/off shower head valve to conserve water.
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ASIN | B000NVDFOO |
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Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #143,729 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #101 in Camping Showers |
Date First Available | February 6, 2007 |
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Customers like the quality and heat of the outdoor recreation product. For example, they say it holds up well and the material is thick and heavy duty. Customers are also impresseded with the water heating, saying it gets really hot. As for value, they are happy with it. That said, some complain about the leakage. Opinions are mixed on flow, weight, and ease of cleaning.
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Customers like the quality of the outdoor recreation product. They say it holds up, the material is heavy duty, and the handle is strong. Some say the shower head is better and that it works well. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...I threw it away. I then bought another type and the material was good but water shut off mechanics was poorly designed. It broke on my hand...." Read more
"...I like the shower head better, it now justs twists on and off and much better constructed than the older bags...." Read more
"...The summershower clones are sompletely worthless. This stearns is good. I like it, do not miss that extra gallon...." Read more
"...The plastic was very thick Heavy Duty plastic...." Read more
Customers like the heat of the outdoor recreation product. They say the water heats up nicely, quickly, and reaches over 1000 degrees. Some say it's heavy to carry around, but produces enough hot water for a sweaty, muddy Scout. Some like the temperature gauge on it.
"...I like how the material heats up the water quick and the water temperature reader on the bladder is pretty accurate...." Read more
"...years in the sun this will leak as well but holds up well and gives you a hot shower even when it is 50F outside as long as the sun it out." Read more
"...It heats quickly, so the water temperature reaches over 100⁰ between 10:00 a.m. and noon...." Read more
"As a concept, it works -- put it in the sun and the water gets piping hot...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the outdoor recreation product. They mention that it is the most durable on the market and works great.
"...These things are not expensive, and they work well as long as you have sunlight, but failing after just one short trip is unacceptable...." Read more
"...Best solar shower available, and reasonably priced." Read more
"...showers for years at camp and they are sturdy and functional and reasonably priced...." Read more
"Great value and most durable on the market. Works great" Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the leakage of the outdoor recreation product. They mention that the gasket in the hose leaks continuously unless the nozzle is elevated. The bag also develops two pinhole leaks near the bottom. The product never stops leaking, even when screwed tightly shut.
"...Update. I had it hanging on the side of car and it fell of, got a very small leak. I fixed it with Aqua Seal, great product, no leaks." Read more
"...We filled it with water, and noticed that the valve was leaking. No matter how tightly it was turned, it still leaked...." Read more
"I like how the screw cap is off center. it seals nicely and is hard to cross thread...." Read more
"...The bad: it developed two pinhole leaks near the bottom of the bag, which I patched with duct tape...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the flow of the outdoor recreation product. Some mention that the water flow is nice, the ability to control the flow is well designed, and easy to manage. However, others say that the flow was minimal, the shower nozzle let out too much water, and the stream of water was pretty cheap.
"...The shut off mechanism for the water is simple. The water flow is nice. The ability to control the flow of water is well designed and easy to manage...." Read more
"...When we did use it the water doesn't have any pressure behind it (obviously) but the water was actually hot and felt great!..." Read more
"...The nozel does allow you to control the water flow...." Read more
"...Of course you loose lots of water that way. 5. Shower nozzle lets out too much water flow and it is tricky to close. 6...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the weight of the outdoor recreation product. Some mention that the material is heavier than most solar showers they've owned before, and it's very heavy if filled. However, other customers say that it'd be difficult to carry.
"...4 gallons is a lot, and it's heavy, so I usually don't fill it all the way, but it's nice to know I can store plenty of water...." Read more
"...in 90° heat, or perhaps the materials, while they feel durable and thick, may not be able to stand up to repeated use...." Read more
"...Hubby had to carry it as it was quite heavy. Love the built in hook feature that made the nozzle easy to hook when we weren’t using it...." Read more
"...The 4 gallon version is heavy to cart around but produces enough hot water for a 6'+ sweaty, muddy Scout leader. :-)" Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of cleaning. Some mention it's quite pleasant to be clean in the evening, and great out by the pool for an easy wash off chlorine. However, others say that it'd be difficult to clean and dry, and scrubbing alone won't remove a slimy film that may grow if the bag is left.
"...It is also great out by the pool for an easy wash off chlorine. The solar doesn't take long to heat comes out even and feels great." Read more
"1. Delivered with mold inside, rinsing it as instructed did not remove the mold. 2...." Read more
"...Had 120F water by mid-afternoon.Was quite pleasant to be clean in the evening!Used excess warm water for pots...." Read more
"...Live in SE AZ.-so perfect for outdoor wash off" Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the closure of the shower head. They mention that it doesn't close all the way, and the spray valve doesn' t close properly. Some say that the showerhead is hard to open when they're all lathered up.
"...When we broke out the new one, we found the shower head slippery and hard to open so swapped it with the old nozzle...." Read more
"...5. Shower nozzle lets out too much water flow and it is tricky to close. 6...." Read more
"...It’s good for 2 quick showers. Sometimes hard to open when your all lathered up. 😊..." Read more
"...Even twisting as hard as possible it does not close to a seal and water leaks unless you pull the line and somehow attachment the nozzle to the..." Read more
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Update. I had it hanging on the side of car and it fell of, got a very small leak. I fixed it with Aqua Seal, great product, no leaks.
I recommend users who will leave this hanging for extended periods, get a 3/4" diameter oak dowell to extend across the whole upper portion rather than use the flexible PVC tube provided.
The Screw nozzle is a bit of a pain to open and close with soapy hands, but it is nie that it does not leak.
The hose will seperate from the bag body if yanked on hard enough. I recommend gluing it in place, and using a longer hose than the one provided.
I was using the advanced elements 5 gallon summershower previously. Their prie increases had be search out other options. The summershower clones are sompletely worthless. This stearns is good. I like it, do not miss that extra gallon. With a little spit and polish these can be made reliable and more convenient. It is as good as the advanc elements summershower and I expect it to last longer as i use it, as there is one less gallon of water weight to rip the handle from bag body.
If the Advance elements 5 gallon summershower and this bag were thesame price, I'd opt for this one.
This shower has a clear side, with the opposite inside surface being black, allowing sun rays to penetrate the clear plastic, penetrate through the water then be absorbed by the black plastic inside (the gold colored plastic side pictured is gold on the outside and black on the reverse side (inside).
The plastic was very thick Heavy Duty plastic. The Gold Side was even thicker and "quilted" presumably to insulate the water inside- especially useful if laying the shower on the cold ground. The fill cap was large, as pictured, which made it easier to fill. I double rinsed the bag with baking soda before the using it which made the reported chlorine negligible.
With an ambient air temperature starting at 55F and increasing to 60 F, on a sunny day, the shower heated up to 98 F in about 3.5 hours. When it was time to shower, the peak temperature of the day had come and went, so the shower lost 2F in about 10 minutes.
The nozzle was not particularly hard to operate even with soapy hands. By turning the flow off and on as needed, there was more than ample water to double wash/ rinse my man-hair and take a rather leisurely 8- 10 minute shower. As with any bag of water, you will have to hang it higher than your head to get water pressure with the nozzle at head level. I sit on a folding tripod seat with the shower as high as I can hang it and nozzle pressure at head level is fine.
These things are not expensive, and they work well as long as you have sunlight, but failing after just one short trip is unacceptable. It's not so much about the cost, as I think hot showers are almost priceless when camping, but it's a lot of plastic waste for one trip.
I won't be buying any Stearns products in the future, and can't recommend them to anyone.
We purchased a larger 4 gallon size to heat more water which we can add to the smaller bags as we use them for showers (there are more people than shower bags and the 2.5 gallon bags were out of stock when I ordered. This may work out better for us!)
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