Review: Nemo Helio Pressure Shower

There’s nothing better than a warm shower after a day of mountain biking or climbing, but when you’re camping out of your car, there are few opportunities to get clean. Nemo’s Helio pressure shower is the answer. Simply fill the dark, solar-friendly 11L reservoir with water in the morning, leave it in the sun while you adventure all day, and when you return, treat yourself to a cleansing rinse with the seven-foot hose and spray nozzle. No need to hang the bag from a tree like older solar showers—place it on a picnic table or tailgate and use the foot pump to pressurize the chamber. Also handy for doing dishes and rinsing off dirty gear (or dogs), my Helio has endured weeks of camping and rough treatment without puncturing, and still works like new. $130; nemoequipment.com.