Pop-up shower tents are set up in seconds, making them perfect as beach changing tents or toilet tents for camping. They provide a private and convenient space for you to freshen up while enjoying the great outdoors. Their large windows for cooling air exchange on hot summer days make them more important for camping.
But which shower tent is ideal for your personal needs?
In this guide, we’ll explore the top 6 best shower tents available in 2023, taking into consideration factors such as ease of setup, durability, privacy features, and overall functionality.
We include each model with comprehensive detailed information and relentlessly reveal its strengths and weaknesses. With our Buying guide, we’ll help you make the right decision.
Best Shower Tents for Camping in 2023
- The currently best model in the test is Qeedo Quick Shower Cabin tent. It won us over with its spacious interior. A height of 2.05 meters is also enough for tall people. The water runs off well through the mesh floor, and there are storage pockets for the shower stuff on the inside wall. Thanks to the thick and opaque tent fabric, changing clothes at night in the lantern light is no problem with the Qeedo.
- As the only model in the test, Lumaland Outdoor Pop-Up shower tent offers a wide towel rail on the outside, which can be reached through the lockable window. This way your towel stays dry during the shower.
- Green Elephant Pop-Up Utilitent has a holder for toilet paper. This is practical if you want to use it as a toilet tent for your very own camping toilet.
Here we show manufacturers detailed and our test results for all the best shower tents for camping. However, if you are primarily interested in knowing about specifications, please take a look at our transcript of records.
1. Qeedo Quick Shower Cabin Tent (Best Overall)
Grades & Specifications:
- Capacity: 2 persons
- Tent type: Pop up shower tent
- Assembly system: Telescopic rods (quick-up system)
- Construction time: 3:12 minutes
- Build Difficulty: Light
- Height: 205 cm
- Assembly dimensions: 155cm x 155cm
- Inner space: Very large
- Floor: Water-permeable mesh floor, closed standing area in the middle, can be folded up
- Floor space: 2.40m²
- Water drainage: Good
- Doors: 1, very wide, trip-free
- Accessibility: Very good
- Window: No
- Vents: 2 roof hatches that can be closed when it rains
- Ventilation: Very good (open), sufficient (closed)
- Attachment for shower head: Yes (velcro & hook)
- Guide for shower hose: Yes, velcro fasteners
- Solar shower mountable: Yes (on the ceiling net)
- Assembly of the shower: Very good
- Towel rail: Yes
- Lantern hook: Yes
- Holder for toilet paper: No
- Materials outer tent: Polyester
- Coating outer tent: Water repellent
- Water column (outer tent): 4,000mm
- Material linkage: Fiberglass & Steel, Sturdy
- Bracing: 4 guying points on the top edge of the tent, 4 loops on the ground
- Wind resistance: Good
- Weight: 7kg
This large pop-up shower cabin tent from Qeedo is the only model that offers a trip-free door. The thick and dark fabric makes it completely opaque. This changing tent has the best comfort in the test. Read our full review.
The thick poles make the Quick Shower Cabin the most stable changing camping tent in the test. It stands up safely in the storm and can even carry a compact solar shower. Bonus: Because the telescopic poles can be pulled out like an umbrella, we fully assembled it in just 3:31 minutes.
With 2 meters in height and 1.55 meters in width, even tall people can easily change their clothes. The mesh insert in the floor allows the water to drain off perfectly when showering. We recommend this model as a shower tent, changing room, storage and toilet tent.
It has several storage pockets, a band for the towel, a trip-free entrance door, and large zip pullers for easy opening of the zip with wet fingers. So the many small extras are very convenient in practice. Qeedo shower tent comes in a Roll-In packsack, making it easy to pack.
Pros
- Large interior: can also be used by two people
- Easy to open like an umbrella thanks to the stable telescopic rods
- Wide storage pockets for shower stuff & clothes
- Flexible foldable base with mesh insert
- Stumble-free entrance
- Thick & opaque fabric
Cons
- No windows
- Warm on sunny days
2. Lumaland Outdoor Pop Up Shower Tent (With External Rod)
Grades & Specifications:
- Capacity: 2 persons
- Tent type: Pop up shower tent
- Assembly system: Telescopic rod (extendable)
- Construction time: 3:31 minutes
- Build Difficulty: Light
- Height: 220 cm
- Assembly dimensions: 155cm x 155cm
- Inner space: Very large
- Floor: Water-permeable bottom, removable
- Floor space: 2.40m²
- Water drainage: Good
- Doors: 1, very wide, low threshold
- Accessibility: Very good
- Window: 1 (net, with curtain)
- Vents: 2 roof hatches that can be closed when it rains
- Ventilation: Very good (open), good (closed)
- Attachment for shower head: Yes (hook)
- Guide for shower hose: No
- Solar shower mountable: Yes
- Assembly of the shower: Good
- Towel rail: Yes (external rod)
- Lantern hook: Yes
- Big enough for closets: Yes
- Holder for toilet paper: No
- Storage: Very good
- Materials outer tent: 190T polyester
- Coating outer tent: Water repellent
- Water column (outer tent): 1,500mm
- Privacy screen: Very good
- Sun protection: Very good
- Material linkage: Fiberglass (9.5mm)
- Bracing: 4 guying points on the top edge of the tent, 4 loops on the ground
- Wind resistance: Good
- Weight: 5.3kg
Lumaland outdoor pop-up shower tent comes with a unique towel rail that is guaranteed to keep your towel dry. It’s spacious and the only tent in the test that has a large, bright window. Read our full review.
It’s built with innovative folding system, you can set up this tent by following a few steps. On hot days, a pleasantly cool flow of air blows through the tent between the window and door if the door is left ajar at the top. The window has an insect screen made of mesh and can be closed opaquely, thanks to the curtain.
Practical: The towel rail is positioned on the outside under the window. The towel and your change of clothes stay dry when you shower and are still easily accessible. Inside the shower tent, there are 2 additional mesh pockets for shower gear.
2.40 square meters of floor space and a standing height of more than 2 meters – two people feel comfortable in the largest shower tent in the test. Even a camping table with a chair or a camping cupboard fits in. That’s why the Lumaland also cuts a fine figure as a lounge and changing tent.
Pros
- Mesh window with an opaque curtain
- Towel rail outside under the window
- Best standing height in the test: 205 cm
- Flexible removable bottom made of mesh fabric
- 2 pockets + large storage net
- More stable than cheap models
- big enough for 2 people
Cons
- Enclosed tent pegs are a little weak in a storm
- Windows are not 100% waterproof when it rains
3. WolfWise Pop Up Shower Tent (Top Ventilated)
Grades & Specifications:
- Capacity: 1 person
- Tent type: Litter shower tent
- Assembly system: Pop-up tent (spring steel pop-up poles)
- Construction time: 1:47 minutes
- Build Difficulty: Light
- Height: 190 cm
- Assembly dimensions: 120cm x 120cm
- Inner space: Small
- Floor: Insertable tarpaulin made of waterproof fabric
- Floor space: 1.44 m²
- Water drainage: Good
- Protection from mud: Very good
- Doors: 1, U shape
- Door fixable: Yes (top, with toggles)
- Accessibility: Satisfactory
- Window: 2 small windows (right, back)
- Vents: Complete roof removable
- Ventilation: Very good (open), very good (closed)
- Attachment for shower head: No
- Guide for shower hose: No
- Solar shower mountable: No
- Assembly of the shower: Inadequate
- Towel rail: Yes (band, inside)
- Lantern hook: No
- Big enough for closets: No
- Holder for toilet paper: No
- Storage: Satisfactory
- Materials outer tent: 190T polyester
- Coating outer tent: Water-repellent, protected from view and sun
- Water column (outer tent): –
- Privacy screen: Very good
- Sun protection: Very good (UV factor 50)
- Material linkage: Steel (spring wire)
- Bracing: 4 plastic rings at the top, 4 loops at the bottom
- Wind resistance: Satisfactory
- Weight: 2.3kg
This throwable camping shower tent from WolfWise can be set up extremely quickly and is excellently ventilated, thanks to the removable roof. Read our full review.
Just throwing it in the air isn’t quite enough, but almost. In just 1:47 minutes, we completely set up the WolfWise changing tent. The removable floor is laid out under the tent and attached with pegs. You can easily pull over the optional protective roof and attach it with hooks.
If you remove the rain protection hood, warm air can immediately escape through the roof. If the door is left ajar at the bottom, a noticeable chimney effect is created on hot days. The coolest tent in the test!
The coated tent fabric offers good protection from the sun with a UV factor of 50+. In strong winds, the tent rocks back and forth and our heads touch the tent wall. The springy steel poles don’t break. The 2.3 kg light tent can be easily carried in its bag. The folding size in the case is about 22.8 inches.
Pros
- Fast and easy assembly
- lightweight and portable
- Excellent ventilation thanks to the removable roof
- Bright interior
- Feet are well protected from mud
- Opaque fabric with UV protection 50+
Cons
- Comfortable only for people up to 1.80 meters tall
- No hanger for the shower head
4. Green Elephant Pop Up Utilitent (Quickly Erected Toilet Tent)
Grades & Specifications:
- Capacity: 1 person
- Tent type: Litter shower tent
- Assembly system: Pop-up tent (spring steel pop-up poles)
- Construction time: 1:52 minutes
- Build Difficulty: Light
- Height: 210 cm
- Assembly dimensions: 120cm x 120cm
- Inner space: Average
- Floor: –
- Floor space: 1.44 m²
- Water drainage: Very good
- Protection from mud: Bad
- Doors: 1, D shape
- Door fixable: Yes, on the side (with toggles)
- Accessibility: Satisfactory
- Window: no
- Vents: Complete roof removable
- Ventilation: Very good (open), very good (closed)
- Attachment for shower head: Yes (hook)
- Guide for shower hose: Yes (hole in the roof)
- Solar shower mountable: No
- Assembly of the shower: Good
- Towel rail: Yes (tape, inside + hook, outside)
- Lantern hook: Yes
- Big enough for closets: No
- Holder for toilet paper: Yes
- Storage: Good
- Materials outer tent: 210T polyester
- Coating outer tent: Water-repellent (polyurethane)
- Water column (outer tent): 800mm
- Privacy screen: Very good
- Sun protection: Very good
- Material linkage: Steel (spring wire)
- Bracing: 4 guying points on the top edge of the tent, 4 loops on the ground, 4 sandbags
- Wind resistance: Good
- Weight: 2.5kg
Green Elephant Pop Up Utilitent is the tallest and best-equipped litter toilet tent in our test. It has a toilet paper holder that you won’t find anywhere else. You can set it up on any surface with sandbags. Read our full review.
You can fill the sandbags with sand or stones and attach them to the shower tent with the guy ropes provided. Your tent will also stand securely in places where tent pegs cannot hold: on sand, rubble and cobblestones. The mosquito net keeps insects out and lets cool air inside the tent.
With 2.10 meters height, an attachment for the shower head and the water running off well, tall people can shower comfortably here. When changing you have a large bag and a ribbon for your clothes.
In the toilet tent, toilet paper is always within reach thanks to the toilet roll holder. You can use the Green Elephant Utilitent as a shower tent, changing room, storage and toilet tent.
The 210T polyester is thicker than most other shower tents. The sturdy zippers and reinforced stitching have a premium feel. This shower tent was built to take you on many camping trips. It also has a special design Guy Line buttonhole.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight
- Good standing height: 210 cm
- Cool airflow thanks to the removable roof
- Easy & quick assembly in less than 2 minutes
- Sandbags hold on any surface
- Toilet roll holder easily accessible while sitting
- Includes everything you need
Cons
- No groundsheet
- Premium price
5. Neewer Changing Camping Tent (Lightweight & Compact)
Grades & Specifications:
- Capacity: 1 person
- Tent type: Litter shower tent
- Assembly system: Pop-up tent (spring steel pop-up poles)
- Construction time: 5:29 minutes
- Build Difficulty: Light
- Height: 187 cm
- Assembly dimensions: 90cm x 90cm
- Inner space: Small
- Floor: –
- Floor space: 0.81 m²
- Water drainage: Very good
- Protection from mud: Bad
- Doors: 1, D shape
- Door fixable: –
- Accessibility: Satisfactory
- Window: –
- Vents: Complete roof open
- Ventilation: Very good (open), very good (closed)
- Attachment for shower head: No
- Guide for shower hose: Yes (roof edge)
- Solar shower mountable: No
- Assembly of the shower: Inadequate
- Towel rail: Yes (roof edge)
- Lantern hook: No
- Big enough for closets: No
- Holder for toilet paper: No
- Storage: Inadequate
- Materials outer tent: Nylon
- Coating outer tent: –
- Water column (outer tent): –
- Brightness (inside): Good
- Privacy screen: Very good
- Sun protection: Bad
- Material linkage: Steel (spring wire)
- Bracing: Bags for stones & sand
- Wind resistance: Inadequate
- Weight: 1.9kg
This pop-up changing tent from the photo accessories specialist Neewer belongs to the attractive entry-level class and is intended for photo shoots in nice weather and indoors. On a windy campsite, you have to fix it with heavy stones, which is a bit cumbersome. But the changing tent is unrivaled portable, so you can carry it easily. Read our full review.
The 1.87 meters high tent has no roof, floor, hooks and pockets. You have to hang the shower above the tent, for example on a tree. The interior is light and airy. You can simply hang towels and clothes over the edge of the roof.
You can set up the tent in less than a minute. On windless days it stands safe. But: There are no credit points! If the wind picks up, you have to find stones and put them in the pockets at the tent base.
With a pack size of 13 liters and a weight of 1.9 kg, the Neewer is the most compact and lightest shower tent in our test. It belongs in the particularly attractive entry-level class. So if you are looking for a particularly small changing tent for use in nice weather, you will find it here.
However, it requires some practice to fold it in order to store it in its cover. Tip: When you fold it up, make sure both sides are straight.
Pros
- Light & airy interior
- Easy setup in less than a minute
- Practical locker room
- Fair price
- Absolutely opaque fabric
Cons
- Not suitable for bad weather
- No hanger for the shower
6. Colapz Shower Tent for Camping (With Velcro Fasteners)
Grades & Specifications:
- Capacity: 2 persons
- Tent type: Pop up shower tent
- Assembly system: Telescopic rod (extendable)
- Construction time: 3:06 minutes
- Build Difficulty: Light
- Height: 210 cm
- Assembly dimensions: 155cm x 155cm
- Inner space: Very large
- Floor Middle: Solid, outside: net, removable
- Floor space: 2.40m²
- Water drainage: Good
- Protection from mud: Good
- Doors: 1, D-shape, very broad
- Door fixable: Yes, with toggles (on the side)
- Accessibility: Very good
- Window: –
- Vents: 2 roof hatches that can be closed when it rains
- Ventilation: Very good (open), satisfactory (closed)
- Attachment for shower head: Yes (hook)
- Guide for shower hose: Yes (Velcro fasteners)
- Solar shower mountable: Yes
- Assembly of the shower: Very good
- Towel rail: Yes (tape on the back)
- Lantern hook: Yes
- Big enough for closets: Yes
- Holder for toilet paper: No
- Storage: Very good
- Materials outer tent: Polyester
- Coating outer tent: Water-repellent, sun- and view-protected (silver-colored)
- Water column (outer tent): –
- Privacy screen: Very good
- Sun protection: Very good
- Material linkage: Powder-coated steel (posts), fiberglass (roof)
- Bracing: 4 guy points on the roof, 4 loops on the floor
- Wind resistance: Good
- Weight: 6kg
We find the shower, changing, and toilet tent from Colapz interesting because it is optimized for use at night in the dark. The reflective strip on the door prevents accidents, and there is a hook for the camping lantern on the ceiling. Read our full review.
The wide and reflective strip on the door makes it easier to find the zipper in the dark and prevents accidental tripping at night. The silver coating of the tent fabric makes the shower tent absolutely opaque, even if a camping lantern is hanging from the ceiling hook at night.
The interior of the Colapz is 2.40 m². So when camping, even 2 people can change at the same time. There are storage pockets and a wide towel rail on the wall. However, the pack size is also large: With a volume of 30 liters and a weight of 6 kilograms, this tent is one of the largest in the test.
The tent floor is solid in the middle and has mesh around the edges. So your feet are protected from the mud when you shower. But the water can still drain off easily. The removable floor is easy to clean. It has mesh panels in the roof, which allow any smell and moisture to easily escape.
Pros
- Opaque silver coated fabric
- Multi-purpose and versatile design
- Reflective door for more safety at night
- Flexible foldable base with mesh insert
- Large interior with many pockets & hooks
- Simple to set up
Cons
- Nothing for the backpack: 30 liters pack size
- No windows
- Heavy
How to Choose the Right Shower Tent for Camping
Would you like a shower tent that optimally meets your personal needs? Then it makes sense to think about what is most important to you in a shower tent before you buy it.
Here are helpful questions to answer for yourself:
What height do I need?
Have you ever taken a shower and found yourself ducking your head?
When camping, the standing height of a shower tent is particularly important for tall people – showering is simply much more comfortable in spacious tents. The maximum height in the middle of the tent is decisive. Because the shower also needs space above your head, we recommend tents that are at least 20 centimeters higher than you.
Which tent floor is ideal for me?
There are shower tents with removable floors and shower tents without a floor.
Removable floors protect your feet from dirt and keep insects out because they seal the tent quite tightly all around. However, this makes it more difficult to get all the water out of the tent after showering. Floors with a mesh insert, through which the shower water can easily drain, are ideal.
Floorless shower tents are open at the bottom, so you stand directly on grass, sand, and sometimes in the mud. Ants and spiders easily get into the tent. However, there are also advantages: You have good airflow in the interior and don’t have to clean the tent floor after camping.
How wide does the tent have to be?
After many nights in cramped tents, we know: it’s really nice to be able to stretch out your arms when changing. Wide and spacious shower or changing tents have even more advantages. You have more storage space available. If necessary, you can set up a camping closet for your clothes.
The largest models can even be used by 2 people at the same time.
We think: Regularly used changing and shower tents should have at least 1.8 m² of floor space to be really comfortable. For a toilet tent, 1.4 m² is enough.
How expensive is a good shower tent?
You don’t have to spend a fortune on a good shower tent for camping. There are entry-level models that are already very well-equipped. We think it makes sense to put on a little more – spacious, sturdy tents to make showering and changing at the campsite much more comfortable.
What is the maximum cost of your shower tent?
We recommend models for every budget.
- Entry-level model costs around 30 dollars
- Mid-range model costs around 50 dollars
- And the high-end model can reach up to 100 dollars
When do I need a particularly stable model?
Nobody wants to buy camping gear that breaks after a few uses. That’s why it’s important that you choose a shower tent with strong poles and thick rip-stop canvas. Then there is a good chance that your tent will experience many mornings at the campsite with you.
Robust models have another advantage: You can support yourself on the tent wall if you lose your balance while changing.
In any case, we recommend a massive shower tent for camping with thick, solid poles if you want to hang a solar shower weighing several kilograms on the roof. Heavy tent models are also more stable in the wind than light, flexible throw shower tents. This is nice on the beach, for example.
Is good ventilation important?
It can get quite humid and foggy when showering. It is therefore important that your shower tent is well-ventilated. Models with large mesh windows and open-topped shower tents with vents on the roof are good choices. In addition to fresh air, they also let daylight inside. You don’t have to shower in the dark.
Windows are also important to control the temperature inside the tent. On a hot summer’s day, it warmed up to 60 degrees in a few minutes in a fully enclosed shower tent in our tests. Nice if you could open a window.
How many storage options does my shower tent need?
It would be nice if there is a place in the shower tent where you can store your shower stuff and clothes during the shower. We recommend buying a shower tent with interior storage options. A pole on which you can hang your towel and a pocket on the tent wall in which you can keep your clothes dry are really practical helpers in everyday camping life.
Which assembly system do I want?
Pop-up shower tents with a throw system have thin and flexible poles. They are lightweight and set up in seconds: as soon as you take the tent out of its bag and throw it in the air, it will set itself up. But it can be a bit tricky to fold up a throw-away shower tent again. It’s a good idea to practice this at home.
Fixed pole pop-up shower tents are heavier than throw-away shower tents. It takes a little longer to set up, but it’s just as easy. Most models have telescopic poles that you can simply pull apart during assembly. Their strength is: They are very robust. This is particularly useful if you want to hang up a heavy shower with many liters of water in the tent.
15 Interesting Facts You Should Know About Shower Tents
It makes sense to know a few basic things about practical outdoor washing systems so that you can enjoy your shower tent in everyday camping life. We have compiled the answers to the most important questions for you here.
What is a shower tent?
A shower tent is a tall tent with a small footprint. The following properties are typical for this class of tent:
- Shower tent is so high that you can stand comfortably in the tent. Most models are about 2 meters high.
- Shower camping tent is completely protected from prying eyes. This is achieved with a thick, opaque tent fabric and closable windows.
- There is a device on the tent ceiling (e.g. hook, pole) on which a camping shower can be mounted.
A shower tent therefore offers a protected space for showering outdoors. In practice, it is used for many other purposes.
What can you use a shower tent for?
These tents are useful in numerous situations:
- Shower tent: When camping wild and at big festivals, the next shower is often very far away. A shower tent gives you a clean, privacy-free shower all to yourself. Good models have a rod to dry your towel on and mesh pockets to store your clothes.
- Changing tent: Thanks to 2 meters of headroom, these tents are very well suited for comfortable changing on the campsite – tiresome changing while sitting is a thing of the past. Great: you can hang a lantern on the holder for the shower. So changing after a night bathing excursion is guaranteed to be trip-free.
- Toilet Tent: On Summer Festival Day 3, you stand in line in front of the campsite toilet. You know what awaits you soon. Are you wishing for your own toilet? Shower tents are the perfect size to accommodate a practical, portable camping toilet. Some models even come with a pre-installed toilet roll holder on the wall.
- Wind and sun protection: Instead of a camping toilet, you can of course simply put your camping chair in the tent and open the large entrance door. You get great wind protection on the beach and a pleasant spot in the shade when fishing. The mobile weather protection is also ideal for craftsmen and hunters.
- Storage tent: If you are traveling with a small camping tent and have previously stored your equipment in the car far away, you will appreciate additional storage space near the camp. We use our shower tent to store our camping furniture at night. Then they are nice and dry the next day.
What accessories do I need for a shower tent?
In most cases, when you buy a shower tent for camping, you will find the shower tent itself and all the materials you need to set up the tent properly in the packaging: hooks, poles, tent lines, and tent pegs.
In order to shower in the tent, you need a camping shower.
- Solar showers are inexpensive and easy to use: fill with water, place in the sun to heat up, hang up, turn on, and done. To make the shower a pleasure, we recommend solar showers with a capacity of at least 20 liters. Please note that solar showers are very heavy and require a stable shower tent with fixed poles.
- Camping showers with a pump are slightly more expensive than solar showers. But they have strong advantages: You can connect them to any large water tank and thanks to their low weight they are compatible with practically any shower tent.
What accessories do you need for a toilet tent?
If you want to use the tent as a toilet tent, you have to purchase a mobile toilet.
- Camping toilets with flushing and separately removable tanks significantly reduce odors in the toilet tent. That’s why we strongly recommend such a model.
- Hygiene additives for the wastewater tank further reduce unpleasant odors. Depending on the variety you choose, the toilet tent smells of citrus or lavender.
Since toilet tents are more than 2 meters high and offer a large surface area for the wind to attack, we have also given our toilet tent a few high-performance tent pegs.
How stormproof is a changing tent?
Shower tents and changing tents are around 2 meters high. That’s why they offer the wind a large surface to attack. If there is a strong gust, the tent can tip over or even fly away.
Would you like to set up your toilet tent in strong winds?
Then we recommend a model like the Lumaland Outdoor Pop-Up Shower Tent, which can be easily made windproof with its pre-assembled guy ropes. In order to further increase the wind resistance, we have also given our shower tent a couple of high-performance tent pegs.
Do I have to dry a shower tent every day?
No. When camping, a shower tent can be damp for a few days. In rainy weather, other tents are that too, without being damaged. During long camping holidays, it makes sense to air the shower tent with the door open from time to time so that no nasty odors can form in the tent.
If there is enough space, we are happy to move our shower tent a few meters further after a few days, to a new spot in the camping meadow. So no mud hole can form around the tent.
Very important: Before you put the tent in the pannier after camping, the shower tent must be thoroughly dried inside and out. If you don’t do this, the tent can become moldy in the packsack.
Are there shower tents with a tub?
Yes. There are shower tents with firmly sewn-in floor pans. A good example is the Relaxdays changing tent XXL. The floor pan is waterproof. With a short shower, the water stays in the tent and does not run out.
This is useful if you need to save water and want to use the shower water again later. For example, flushing water for your camping toilet. Even if the waterproof floor pan suggests it: the changing tent is not as great as a bathtub. The floor pan is just too low.
- Better: Put a small paddling pool in the shower tent. The Relaxdays XXL mentioned above is one of the larger representatives of its kind and is large enough to accommodate the paddling pool.
You get sun and wind-protected outdoor bathtubs with a beautiful view of nature.
How long can a shower tent stand in the sun?
The UV radiation contained in sunlight is very high in energy and can break down plastic molecules over time. A shower tent is built for occasional camping use. If the tent is left in the sun at the campsite for a few days or a few weeks every year, there is no danger from the sun.
However, your shower tent should not remain set up in the garden all year round. If you do, the tent will most likely fade and lose its color after a few months. After about six months to a year, the tent fabric becomes brittle. It is then no longer waterproof and very susceptible to damage.
- You can find out more about the lifespan of tent fabrics here.
How do I get the waste water out of the shower tent?
We recommend buying a shower tent with a removable floor or with a mesh floor such as the Lumaland Outdoor Pop-Up Shower Tent. The wastewater runs off by itself, small residues can be removed with a towel if necessary.
Do you already have a shower tent with a solid floor?
Well, then you have to build a drain for your shower tent yourself. The simplest solution is: cut a small hole in the ground. The interior of the tent is then no longer completely protected from insects and mud, but the sewage situation will improve.
Depending on your manual skills, you could also do this instead:
- Sew a zipper into the bottom to only open when needed
- Cut out the tent floor completely and then attach it back to the tent with the sewn-on hooks
You’re sure to come up with other creative solutions.
How to fold a pop-up shower tent?
Every year, millions of pop-up tents are left in the open because their owners don’t know how to fold the tents back up after camping. Most of these tents then end up in landfills. The best thing to do is to practice folding at home before you go camping. Once you know how it’s really easy.
How do I avoid mud on my feet?
A small mud pit can quickly form under the shower tent. This happens particularly often in damp weather or when several people shower in the tent every day.
Use these techniques to prevent your feet from getting dirty again right after you shower:
- Choose a shower tent with a floor
- Set up the tent on a slight slope
- Leave the door open when no one is showering
- Now and then push the shower tent a few meters further to a dry spot on the campsite lawn
Are there shower tents for caravans & mobile homes?
Yes, there really is such a thing. Because many mobile homes and caravans are equipped with their own built-in showers. There are shower tents, especially for small campers. These so-called tailgate tents are hung on the tailgate of the minivan and are therefore comparatively stable.
What happens when you throw a throw locker tent in the air?
In most cases, when you take a pop-up changing tent like the Green Elephant Pop Up Utilitent we tested out of its pannier and toss it in the air, the tent will unfold with an audible “pop” and then be flat and sidewall down lying in the grass.
In our empirical tests, we have never been able to throw a pop-up changing tent in such a way that it completely sets up in the air and then comes to a standstill with the ground down.
Can you build a shower tent yourself?
Yes, you can. You can find everything you need at the nearest hardware store. For example, at a medieval festival, a self-constructed shower tent can have a very special charm.
Are there shower tents suitable for families?
Yes, there are larger shower tents designed to accommodate multiple people, making them suitable for families or groups. These tents offer more space and compartments for changing and showering.
Conclusion
Staying in nature is often associated with sweaty activities. So it is very practical to be able to shower outside undisturbed. But there are many different shower tents that differ in structure, stability, equipment and comfort. We have compared different models and finally selected the top 6 shower tents. These tents should enhance your camping experience and provide a private space for showering, changing, and maintaining hygiene.
However, when searching for the best shower tent for camping, it’s essential to consider your specific needs and preferences. With this knowledge, unwanted glances when showering outdoors are a thing of the past.