ZODI Outback Gear Extreme SC Hot Shower
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Manufacturer: Zodi Outback GearBrand: Zodi
Release Date: 2010-02-19
Model: 8170
Color: Silver
Product features:
- Hot water shower designed for backcountry camping and hunting
- Rustproof stainless-steel water tank and powerful 10,000 BTU burner
- Heats water to 100 degrees F; 6-foot shower hose with showerhead
- 1-piece hand pump pressurizes water flow without batteries
- Burner doubles as cooking stove; includes gear storage bag
Sports reviews of ZODI Outback Gear Extreme SC Hot Shower
Customer Review: well-made product, compact storage
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
We purchased this shower for use on a long, cross-country camping trip. It quickly became the favorite gadget we brought. It sets up in a few minutes. We used an extension hose to attach it to a 20-lb tank of propane, rather than worry about consuming the little 16-oz bottles of propane.
It is very well-sealed, so take care to observe the safety instructions, particularly the part about heating the water only while the hand pump is removed so that the tank doesn't pressurize like a boiler. The tank is fitted with a safety valve, but you don't want to utilize it via careless use. The safety valve is useful for venting air pressure so the tank can be opened before all the water is gone. Otherwise, you have to open the shower valve, wasting water just to reduce the tank pressure.
The tank-mounted thermometer is very helpful for knowing how warm the water is, but it also tells you the ambient temperature when you pull it out of the (very nice) carrying case. You really have to turn up the gas on cool mornings to hit the 100 degree target.
On hot mornings, we often used the shower without any heating, as the cool shower was refreshing. Since many campgrounds don't have convenient showers, we really put this to use. Wearing swimsuits (!), it's easier if a friend operates the shutoff valve while you operate the shower head. This conserves water. Working this way, we were able to provide about 3-4 decent showers from one filling of the water tank.
My only complaint is that the legs fall off the base without warning, when setting it up or moving it a few feet. They initially appear to stay put, but then slide off. It would be nicer if they had a coarse thread or some other retention. Several times we'd have the unit set up, but need to move it a few feet, only to see the legs fall off when picking it up.
For operation, we'd pump up the air head about 20 times, then add about 10-20 pumps as the water depleted throughout the successive showers. This keeps a nice pressure going.
This shower was also useful just for washing hands and shaving, and I even used it once to rinse dirt off part of the car. We were able to transport it from campsite to campsite pre-filled with water, and it didn't leak. I recommend filling it at a campsite spigot, then installing the pump and carrying it by the pump handle. As mentioned earlier, don't forget to remove the pump when heating. Be very cautious of the base after heating, since it stays extremely hot for a short while.
Everything is made of stainless steel or other rust-free materials, except the base.
I highly recommend this product.
Description of ZODI Outback Gear Extreme SC Hot Shower
The Zodi Extreme SC Hot Shower features stainless steel construction for extra durability and hand pump for self-contained use. The Zodi Extreme has been the #1 hot shower of choice for backcountry use for years. The 10,000 BTU stove completes the Zodi Extreme as a truly self-contained hot shower and includes water temperature indicator, shower pole holder and a padded storage bag for extra convenience.Nothing feels quite as refreshing after a 10-mile hike as a hot shower, but good luck finding a YMCA in the backcountry. Enter the Zodi Extreme, the hot shower of choice for backcountry use. Ideal for logging road campers and hunters, the Extreme is extra-durable, with a rustproof stainless-steel water tank and a powerful 10,000 BTU burner. To use, simply fill the tank with water and place on the rugged stove, which doubles as a cooking stove. Within five minutes, the water will heat to 100-plus degrees F, giving you plenty of hot, invigorating water for your morning or evening shower. The system also includes a one-piece hand pump that pressurizes the flow without batteries, along with a 6-foot shower hose with a showerhead and on/off control valve. And the system is a breeze to set up, requiring less than a minute.
The Extreme, which also sports a handy thermometer that displays the water temperature, collapses for transport and comes with a gear bag.
About Zodi
Zodi's first products heated water in only 20 minutes, but that wasn't good enough. The company soon cut it to 10 minutes, but waiting 10 minutes for a shower? Now, Zodi's hot water showers give you hot water anytime, anywhere in less than 10 seconds. Today, the Zodi brand is synonymous with innovation, quality, and performance, and is sold in more than 75 countries. Zodi's systems can even be found on Mt. Everest. In addition to selling on-demand water heaters and showers for the outdoor industry, Zodi makes similar products for military and industrial needs, including lifesaving hot decon showers for soldiers, firefighters, and EMS teams. Zodi is headquartered in Midvale, Utah.
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