Companion Rechargeable Camp Shower Review
The Companion Camp Shower comes with a small, built in submersible water pump that you can place into a bucket of water or even a running river. Since it weighs less than 1 kilogram, it should be perfect for people who like to hike into the backcountry.
The thing I like most about this shower is the generous battery. When fully charged, the battery will pull water at maximum pressure which is about 2 litres per minute, for up to 1 hour. That way, a family of 5 can take a nice outdoor shower in the morning without having to wait for turns.
To charge the battery, you can attach the provided USB cable to a power bank. You’ll also find a car cigarette-lighter adaptor if you want to use your car power. The battery will need anywhere between 2 - 5 hours to fully charge.
After putting the pump into the water source, all you have to do is push the power button. You can then control the water flow directly from the showerhead with the on/off switch present on the side. The shower comes with a 2-metre hose, which should be more than enough for most people.
It's a great, affordable, small and self contained unit that in my opinion balances functionality, price and features.
Pros
Handy accessories — The shower comes with a hook and suction cup for hassle-free mounting.
Safe — The charging port can be covered with a plastic plug to make sure the internal circuit stays intact when submerged.
Easy recharging — You can hook it directly to a USB port, or you can use the car cigarette-lighter adaptor.
Cons
Water tank not included — Not a deal breaker, but make sure you think holistically about your shower set up and what container you'll be using to pump the water from.