What to use to heat 5 gallon bucket of water for camping shower

I Just purchased one of these

$35 Ivation Portable Outdoor Shower, Battery Powered - Compact Handheld Rechargeable Camping Showerhead - Pumps Water from Bucket Into Steady, Gentle Shower Stream

https://www.amazon.com/Ivation-Port...qid=1482203104&sr=8-5&keywords=camping+shower

(for those that don't want to click the link it is basically a shower nozzle with a pump that goes into a water source)

As a gift to my girlfriend for christmas

Now looking to find the best way to heat some water to use with it. Im thinking a 5 gallon bucket with a water heater ran from the bed outlet , but the bucket water heaters I see I believe equate to around 10 amps.

Any other ideas?

 

I'd take the 5-gallon bucket of cold water and soak it in a 10-gallon bucket of hot water.

 

Not opposed to using a fire as a source of heat, just wasn't sure what type of container to use, there are 5 gallon metal buckets, but then comes the issue of thickness / gauge of material, and also what type of finish is on the bucket.

 

Take yours back

 

I saw those on Amazon, They are about 3 times as much as the one I bought, + it will still need a 12v water pump + propane + fittings and hoses etc..

Looks like a nice setup but Im trying to keep it simple and compact.

 

Here's a system for you

Plumb it to the on demand propane I originally linked. No buckets needed.

Or since you like simple, let the GF stay home, and just take the cold showers yourself.

 

Have had my eye on those too, I like the idea but will not be using it enough to pay 200$ for that system and again another 120$ for the heater and then also have to carry propane for the system (I cook exclusively over fire / briquette while camping)

 

Cold showers for you!

Just kidding. Show us your creative results.

 

Camping for a few days. No shower required.

 

Agreed, I can go a week with just baby wipes, Girlfriend will start complaining after a few days with no shower. The longer we can go without complaints the better. In the long run this was really a gift to myself.

Also we camp in NV most of the time, and almost never in designated sites, can get dirty quickly.

 

Pick up one o fthose black solar water bags...no power source needed

 

That is why I never go camping with girls. Too much whinning.

 

Good for summer, Not so good for Spring / fall and occasional winter trips, or when its cloudy, or when we go over to CA in the trees.

 

Best way to go camping. Take the dog and leave the GF home. No complaining and someone to talk to. Less cooking needed also.

 

It'll burn you in the summer if you leave it in the sun too long. Perfect for spring/fall. Not great in the trees but I've found most places I camp I can at least find a patch of sun every few days if needed.

Now I have hot water at the flip of a switch...even when it's cloudy and in the 40's out.

 

Good to know, I guess I didn't realize the potential for solar heating. I will keep it in mind. I wonder how much potential a black bucket with black lid has.

 

I use one of the solar shower bags when I camp. Its enough to wash my hair and scrub my balls after a day of fishing.

 

Try heating up some rocks in the fire for a few minutes and then with some tongs put the rocks in the bucket of water. That should work.

 

I like the thought of that. Have seen rocks used to boil water in smaller amounts. Will give that it a try for sure.