A popular option for many nature-loving island owners is to keep their island in pristine, undeveloped condition, using it as a peaceful place to camp in the wilderness. Spending a few days or weeks on your little piece of untouched paradise may pose a barrier to maintaining personal hygiene, however. Particularly in temperate zones or in chilly weather, grabbing a bar of soap and taking a cleansing swim may not be an option. Here are a few products that may be helpful in smelling great while camping out.

The SunShower is a great little eco-friendly invention that uses solar heat to give a warm, although brief, shower. Manufactured by Stearns, the exterior plastic of the reusable container is designed to quickly heat up to 4 gallons of water within an hour, providing enough water for up to three quick showers. A special nozzle creates enough water pressure to easily shampoo and rinse, a particularly difficult task with many other portable showers. Stearns also offers a collapsible curtained enclosure for privacy:

http://www.stearnsrec.com/dyn_prod.php?p=STRB269&k=78040

For those who prefer to avoid showering on their campouts altogether, the No Rinse company has you covered. Used on NASA missions by astronauts, No Rinse offers a variety of bathing wipes, body washes and shampoos that will not only keep you hygienic without a drop of water, but are designed to “leave no trace” in the natural environment. All No Rinse products are hospital tested and approved:  

http://www.norinse.com/outdoorproducts.htm

Both Stearns and No Rinse products can be found in most outdoors shops, or ordered online through their respective websites.

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