subject: Portable Hygiene: A New Camping Experience [print this page] Do you want to go camping but don't relish the idea of living in the wilderness for a few days without the means for personal hygiene? Don't worry. There's a solution: you can buy portable toilets and camping showers.
Some may scoff at the idea of taking a toilet and a shower on a camping trip, but let's look at the alternatives. You may be able to find a public restroom, but we all know how filthy and vile those can be. And if there isn't a bathroom available, well, no need to elaborate. Assuming there is a shower, you have no idea who else has used it; they may have had athlete's foot. Even more frustrating, if you aren't the first one in, you're likely to miss out on the hot water.
If you're near a lake or river, you could take a bar of soap and try to clean off some of the grit. But you won't be able to fully bathe--unless you have no qualms about the lack of privacy--and the germs in the water may be counter-productive to your cleaning. Besides that, you can damage the wildlife. And while the water may be great in the summer, it's not so fun to jump into a cold lake in the fall.
Some people may enjoy being dirty and "at one with nature," but if the absence of a restroom is what's keeping you from going camping, you really should consider the benefits of portable hygiene equipment. There's a range of options to fit anyone's budget. Some portable toilets in Houston look like real toilets, while others look more like a folding chair with a bag and a cushion. Some models are even made to be environmentally friendly and use a biodegradable waste neutralizer to convert liquid waste into a gel. Likewise, camping showers come in variety of shapes and styles. Simple but effective camping showers have a solar shower bag and a shower tent. They are easily folded and light enough to carry if you're backpacking. More elaborate showers tend to be heavier and come with propane gas units or other heating equipment.
Gone are the days when you can only enjoy the beauty of nature by sacrificing your personal comforts as well as hygiene. Next time you go camping, you can have the best of both worlds by taking along a portable camping toilet and shower.
