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Posted by: Fishpig Posted on: May 28^th, 2009 at 4:55am	Quote
I've never tried a solar shower, perhaps that's why I solo!! Alone with my thoughts, my journal and my stench! Good luck, I'm sure any shrinkage will be temporary!! Brrrrrrrrr.

Posted by: rkylake Posted on: May 27^th, 2009 at 10:28pm	Quote
OK, I'll admit it I'm not TOTALLY committed to the lake bath but I promise I will at least take one. Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr !!!

Posted by: solotripper
Posted on: May 27^th, 2009 at 4:43pm

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Snow_Dog wrote on May 27^th, 2009 at 11:22am:

Ummm, I'd argue that if you are bringing a solar shower, you are not committed to bathing in the lake! Grin

I agree with SD, I take a solar shower, and on my camp days, depending on sun, will heat heat water and add too shower if needed.
Yes, I've washed in 50 degree water, maybe colder, but if your lugging the shower anyway, why not enjoy and nice 5 minute hot shower every few days and a clean set of clothes.
Nothing beats a hot shower/clean clothes and a good meal with a cocktail after a few hard days in the woods. I've spent weeks backpacking sans baths/clean clothes, I didn't feel more "manly" because I smelled so bad, I couldn't stand myself Grin

The British had it right, just because your in a "savage" land doesn't mean you have too be one Wink

Posted by: Fishpig Posted on: May 27^th, 2009 at 2:15pm	Quote
Gotta dry suit? The temp at my house in central Mn 46, I wonder what its like 300 miles north of here? Don't waste your time on a solar shower, heat up some h20 and scrub! Water temps are lower than you think!!!!

Posted by: Snow_Dog Posted on: May 27^th, 2009 at 11:22am	Quote
Ummm, I'd argue that if you are bringing a solar shower, you are not committed to bathing in the lake!

Posted by: rkylake
Posted on: May 27^th, 2009 at 1:33am

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Doing the Bottle - Crooked - Elk - Argo - Roland Chain Loop. Will be in the woods for about 9 days. Hope to hit the smallmouth fishing just right.

Bringing a solar shower but I am committed to bathing in the lake. The water temps here on Ky. Lake are in the low to mid 70's and it's a liitle cool. 50 degree water will be brutal but doable.

Anybody got an update on water level and temps?

Regards,
RK

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