Chapter 18, Annex X SHOWER

SHOWER

Using natural resources, cord, a large tarp and a shower bag or bucket; a camp shower can be constructed. Steps to constructing a shower:

1.Collect the natural resources, including:

a.

four poles at least 180 cm in length, but may depend on the height of the person,

b.

several poles for supports, (number and length will depend on the size of the shower being constructed and the strength of the material being used),

c.

a tarp at least 180 cm in width and 240 cm in length, and

d.

a shower bag or a bucket.

2.Lash the four poles at least to a square base frame and a cross-frame top.

3.Add cross-braces on two sides of the shower for support, remembering to leave one side open for accessibility.

4.Tie a large tarp with grommets to the outside of the frame and rig a latch on the open side.

5.Attach the shower bag or bucket to the top of the frame.

Figure X-1 Figure X-1  Shower
PioneeringProjects.org, 2001, Camp Shower, Copyright 2001 by PioneeringProjects.org. Retrieved November 17, 2007, from http://www.pioneeringprojects.org/projects/images/pion39.gif
Figure X-1  Shower
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