Ivation Portable Outdoor Shower, Battery Powered - Compact Handheld Rechargeable Camping Showerhead - Pumps Water from Bucket Into Steady, Gentle Shower Stream

I am so tired of “Love it!” reviews. Here is the review that I wish I had before I ordered this product.This product is worth buying and works as described. The photo shows how many water holes are in the shower head compared to other camp showers. The shower comes with a hook for the shower head, but the hose is too short for my 5’7” height because the pump part must stay in the water bucket if the bucket is on the ground. I like this product and would recommend it to friends and family. That’s the short story. Keep reading for a detailed review.For those who value detailed honest product reviews, here’s my story:I ordered this portable shower product a year ago and practiced using it for car camping. Yesterday, I fell at home and broke my ankle bones on both sides of the ankle. Yeah, bummer right? So my downstairs does not have a shower or tub and I really wanted a shower because the ankle dressing is not supposed to get wet. I used a big clean plastic trahbag to protect the dressing and proceeded to shower with the Ivation Portable Outdoor shower. This review is based on my experience with the portable shower in a real world environment. I had stand by assistance from a family member. I threw on the floor a couple of towels and the standby person put a commode chair on top. I put the uninsured foot into a large plastic basin. I had additional dry towels purchased on Amazon nearby. I used a few drops of concentrated Dr. Bonner peppermint soap which can be ordered on Amazon in several scents and unscented. The bathroom sink was filled with water and a tiny bit of Dr. Bonner liquid soap. Making some water mess, I proceeded to shower. Very few drops of water went outside the towel barrier.This is what I liked:1) The hose was long enough to reach wherever I needed it to go. I am approximately 5’7” and had to bend for the water to reach my hair. The hose has water in it even when out of the water. Having the water basin and faucet at waist height was great and I recommend raising the basin for any use if you are tall so the hose can wash your hair.2) The charge is through USB which makes it easy charge with a laptop, or other USB outdoor device. The device was not charged for a year and the shower was still strong.3) The water flow can be stopped by folding the hose to kink it. As long as the pump at the bottom is in water, the water will flow. It took two hands to fold the hose. The hose is strong and thick.4) The on off switch is on the pump opposite side of the USB plus and is simple to operate. There is a strong plastic cap on the switch. The cap must be pulled off to see the push button switch.5) A gallon of water can provide a full shower. I used two gallons for a shower and to wash my hair. If I was more efficient, I could have used less water.6) This shower with lots of shower holes can be used as a shower system for people and pets. It is a more efficient use of water. Start with very warm but not scalding water because the water cools as it leaves the hose. Be sure to check the water temperature before allowing children and the aged to use the shower. Use common sense.7) For camping - this portable shower system is a yes. A black bag can cover the water to heat it with solar or water from a campfire can be used. Please use caution with hot water. For backpacking, it may add too much weight - but if the big shower feeling gets the family outdoors, the weight is worth the end result of happy campers.8) Power outages, natural disasters, emergency medical, natural disasters, building and construction sites may find the shower device helpful.9) I’m unsure how long it takes the device to charge, but can say that my device maintained a strong charge for almost a year in storage.10) If showering while standing in a basin and using a biodegradable biologically neutral soap, soapseed, the water can be poured out in specific area without harming nature. These soaps are sold on Amazon. I do not know if they will harm the device. I used Dr. Bonner. Oils are slippery. I did not use oils in the water and recommend not using oils in the water. Use oils, lotions and creams after the shower and wear socks untucks lotions and oils are absorbed into the feet. Don’t fall.What I did not like:1) The entire pump includes the on off switch and USB recharge port. The entire unit goes into the water. At some point water will enter the component and cause the device to stop working. I think the manufacturer should rethink having everything underwater or create a longer warranty.2) The on/off switch which is hidden under a grey cap is awarkward to reach down into the water to turn off to power each time you need to stop the device to soap up or scrub yourself. There is no other way to stop the water flow except to reach down into the water to push to on/off button or kink the hose. The entire device looks sleek, but the trade-off is extra bending to turn off the device and water flying everywhere while trying to balance oneself on one foot to reach into the clean water and turn off the device. The grey cap must be removed to turn the device on or off. The grey cap does not appear to create a water seal around the on/off switch and may be confusing to users.I first saw this device on a YouTube channel called CheapRVLiving. I recommend going to that channel to watch that video on comparing outdoor showering devices.If you found this review helpful, please give it a click. The helpful votes help improve my writing. One of my sons said that “nobody” reads long reviews. He said people just want quick statement if the product works or not. I enjoy showing him the helpful vote numbers add up because it shows him that you kept reading to the end. I am encouraging him to spend more time reading the actual reviews instead of looking only at the stars to reduce the amount of exchanges and returns he makes. The reviews help people know what they are buying so they are satisfied customers.

When your water heater breaks down unexpectedly in the middle of the summer, and you can't shower at the gym because theirs broke down too, this little shower pump is a lifesaver. With a working stove and a 5-gallon bucket, you're back in business. It won't be the best shower you've ever taken in your life, but it'll do until the repair company gets there.This pump would also be good for cleaning up after beach trips, day hikes, and long runs, and for minimalist travel. It's not really meant to be a heavy-duty solution for daily use.

Amazing product. I've been using it since November of last year for all my showers, and it's July now. That's 8 months of problem free use. It's absolutely worth the money in every way. The battery life is still great after 8 months of being submerged in hot water time after time again.

I've used it a few times to wash my senior dog outside since he can't make it to the tub on the 2nd floor. It works great for what I need.

Bought this same device in 2021 and it just now is slowing. It still works and it might for a couple more years but this item is one you don't want to be without when rustic camping.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:It was rated the best, which I think people may have jumped to conclusions on rating it. First time I used and the only time I got to use it. Charged just fine and worked perfect. I was so thrilled with it. Right up until the next time I wanted to use it. Turned it on and it didn't have enough power to get the water to come out the hose very good. It would come out and as soon as I raised my arm up it would stop. So I thought maybe it needs charged again. Well I charged it all evening and it never charged. It woukd flicker red with a touch of blue. So I thought at first maybe it was charged. Took and placed it in the water, pushed the power button on and nothing. It won't even turn on. That was after charging it all evening. So I am not very pleased with it. It looks like it might be a hit or miss kind of product. Well this woman isn't going to be purchasing another one of them.