Seam-taped, waterproof bottoms and water-resistant uppers, these rugged yet lightweight boots are beckoning for the trail. So we were psyched to hear Chaco continues to extend its line of footwear beyond sandals with its Active Adventure Collection, including these Hinterland boots. A pair of have, for instance, was a hand-me-down from a friend, who gave them to me in 2007.
And they have for years-I’m often shocked when I think about how long my various Chacos have lasted me. You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t agree that Chaco makes some of the most durable, comfortable sport sandals on the market. $99.95 C&C Outdoors, Waterbury Outdoor Gear Exchange, Burlington
These facets seem like only small roadblocks to an otherwise fabulous execution of an equally wonderful idea! Nice innovation, Nemo! Also, the filling hole for the reservoir is on the small side and is difficult to fill directly in a shallow stream or river it’s better filled with some sort of tap. The tubing between the pump and reservoir and the reservoir and the showerhead kink easily, and I do have some concern that they will become weakened over time. Less obvious uses include, but are not limited to: bringing it in the car and washing off your mountain bike with it (some sort of brush helps here) after a long muddy ride (anyone been on any of those yet this season?!) bringing it to Lake Champlain and using it to wash the sand off your feet and/or sandals and finally (my favorite), bringing it to a ski race and using it as a squirt gun to make the other competitors hypothermic so that you can win (not actually recommended!). Nicely, you don’t have to hang it off anything to use it, as the base makes it free-standing and it doesn’t require gravity for water flow.
For shower purposes you can let the water warm in the sun or add some stove-heated water to cold water in the reservoir. Simply fill the reservoir with water, pump up the volume with your foot and voila! You have an instant 2.9-gallon pressurized shower! It’s a really nice addition to just about any base camp or any longer-term camping spot, as its 7-foot-long hose allows everyone 6 feet 5 inches and under to bathe, and you can wash dishes with it. This is a pretty nifty little number that finds welcome homes in many outdoor activity applications. Want us to review something in particular? Send a note to Nemo Helio Pressure Shower Pair with Heliopolis™ privacy shelter for a spacious hands-free overhead shower.Each month we review outdoor gear and local beer. Precise folding panel design allows for lightning-fast setup and an even smaller packed size. Warm in the sun or fill directly with hot water for a hot shower or dirty dishes.Ĭompact ventilated carrying case stows tank, hose, nozzle, and pump neatly. No need to hang, sits securely on the ground and is pressurized by foot pump.ĥ–7 minutes of continuous, steady water pressure. 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.ħ-foot neoprene sprayer hose with spray nozzle is long enough to hold overhead for a shower. 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 2.9-gallon tank with a foot pump - and with occasional pumps you can keep it fully pressurized for 5–7 minutes of strong, continuous spray.
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Unlike gravity camp showers that need to be hung overhead and produce dismal water pressure, the award-winning Helio portable pressurized shower and sprayer rests on the ground and provides the pressure you need to wash hair, do the dishes, rinse off gear, water your plants, or wash the dog.
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