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Which solar shower device to choose according to your needs or your available space?
For infrequent use or a need in several places, it is better to choose a solar shower bag, which is easier to install and use than a fixed garden shower.
Our selection of the ten best garden showers of the moment
GUTTA Alice's Garden: a solar garden shower with a large tank
ASANMU: a practical and space-saving garden shower bag
KÄRCHER - 2.645-181.0: a 2-in-1 garden shower that can also water plants
FRESH 8: a garden shower with mixer and mist
JOLLY: a compact and elegant garden shower
UBBINK: a garden shower with overhead shower head
SHOREA: a sturdy garden shower in oiled wood
CAD: a garden shower that is easy to transport and use
BELISSA: an original garden shower with a gabion base
RANJIMA: a mobile garden shower with switch
GUTTA Alice's Garden: a solar garden shower with a large tank
Thanks to its large 38 L tank, the GUTTA Alice's Garden solar shower is ideal for rinsing off after swimming in the pool.
Operating without electricity, this fixed column heats the water contained inside only with the rays of the sun.
On the other hand, it is not possible to see the level of water remaining in this solar shower, which requires vigilance during use.
The most
:
Modern design
A mixer present
A zenith shower head
A complementary tap at the base
The least
:
No visual indicator of the amount of water remaining
Get the Alice's Garden model
ASANMU: a practical and space-saving garden shower bag
For occasional use or on the go, the 20 L solar shower bag is a good compromise to a fixed installation.
Just fill the bag with water and leave it in direct sunlight to get hot water in a matter of hours.
A thermometer indicates the exact temperature and in real time of the water in order to avoid any unpleasant surprises.
Unfortunately, this solar shower bag quickly finds its limits given its small capacity.
The most
:
Convenient to carry
A temperature indicator
A remaining water level indicated
Robust and light
The least
:
A small capacity (20 L)
Get the ASANMU model
KÄRCHER - 2.645-181.0: a 2-in-1 garden shower that can also water plants
Renowned for the power of its equipment, the Kärcher brand also offers an auxiliary garden shower system with this model.
In reality, it is a pommel installed on a garden hose that can be attached to a bar.
Thus, it is more of a sprinkler equipment that adapts to body use than a garden shower itself.
However, its use as a temporary shower remains possible.
The most
:
Kärcher reliability
Quick and easy assembly
Can be used as a conventional garden hose
A fixing kit supplied
The least
:
Not a real garden shower
Get the KÄRCHER model
FRESH 8: a garden shower with mixer and mist
The Habitat et Jardin brand presents its version of solar shower in an elegant design.
After a heating time, you can vary the water temperature using a mixer.
Need a quick refresh?
This solar shower has a very pleasant misting function, especially during the hot weather outside.
We only deplore its small capacity which limits the uses between two reloads.
The most
:
A misting function
A mixer present
A large shower hose provided
Sleek black and silver design
The least
:
A small capacity (20 L)
Get the FRESH 8 model
JOLLY: a compact and elegant garden shower
Near a swimming pool, the solar shower from the JOLLY collection by Formidra offers several possibilities, between rinsing after swimming or simply refreshing.
With a minimum capacity of 23 L, this garden shower can receive up to 44 L of water that heats up in contact with the sun.
A mixer allows precise regulation of the water temperature, which can reach up to 60 degrees.
The only downside to this solar shower: its fairly high price.
The most
:
A powder coated steel design
Holds up to 44 L
Foot rinse and hand shower included
Available in 2 colors (anthracite or stainless steel)
The least
:
His price
Get the JOLLY model
UBBINK: a garden shower with overhead shower head
Thanks to a sturdy black metal coating, the UBBINK solar shower heats up quickly and without electricity.
Its 25 L tank provides several uses before and after swimming in the pool.
The overhead shower head provides a pleasant sensation of waterfall, which makes it easier to rinse the hair.
As soon as the water is hot, the temperature is regulated using a mixing valve.
The most
:
Fast water heating time
Modern and elegant design
A zenith shower head
A mixer present
The least
:
No visual water level indicator
Get the UBBINK model
SHOREA: a sturdy garden shower in oiled wood
With its unique style in oiled wood, the SHOREA garden shower is as discreet as it is essential around a swimming pool or in a dedicated space.
It's up to you to choose which shower head you want to use, between the zenith or the small hand shower.
Even if this garden shower is treated, do not forget to maintain it several times a year with a specific product for wood so that it can face extreme weather conditions.
The most
:
The charm of oiled tropical wood
A zenith shower head and a hand shower
A practical wooden base
210 cm high
The least
:
No water level indication
Get the SHOREA model
CAD: a garden shower that is easy to transport and use
If you only need a garden shower occasionally, the 20 L CAD solar shower seems to be ideal.
Its bag is placed in full sun to heat the water contained inside.
Once the desired temperature is obtained, this solar shower is easy to use for washing, but also for washing dishes or even laundry.
Easy to carry when empty, this solar pocket is supplied with a handshower and a hanging cord.
The most
:
Easy to transport and use
A sturdy carrying handle
Hose and handshower provided
Can be used while camping for washing up
The lessers
Only for occasional use
Get the CAD model
BELISSA: an original garden shower with a gabion base
Very original, the BELISSA garden shower consists of a gabion foot to be filled with pebbles (not included) to remain natural in a green space.
An included floor plate facilitates the installation of this solar shower to be connected directly to a water supply.
Thus, this solar shower remains discreet and in keeping with a natural garden decoration.
Depending on your preferences, you can choose the type of pebbles or stones to add to the gabion.
The most
:
A very original design
A floor plate included
Robust galvanized steel wire mesh
An additional tap
The least
:
Pebbles and stones not included
Get the BELISSA model
RANJIMA: a mobile garden shower with switch
Easy to transport, this camping shower bag takes up very little space when folded up.
With temperature and water level indicators, you also know how much water is left.
A switch allows you to save hot water for new use.
Reliable and light, this solar shower bag can also be used for other functions (dishes, laundry, etc.).
The most
:
A very practical switch
A robust and light material
Easy to carry
Does not require any connection
The least
:
Only 20 L of capacity
Get the RANJIMA model
How to choose your garden shower?
Choosing the best garden shower depends mainly on your frequency of use and whether or not there is a swimming pool.
In this specific case, a fixed garden shower is essential to rinse off before and after swimming.
Conversely, for mobile or less frequent use, a robust solar shower bag will do the trick, even if the latter is generally of a smaller capacity.
What is a garden shower for?
The garden shower has several uses.
It allows you to rinse the skin before and after swimming in a swimming pool, the chlorinated water of which can irritate or itch.
But the solar garden shower is also an opportunity for the youngest to have fun with the water, especially when it is very hot outside.
As practical for ridding the skin and hair of pool chlorine as it is for cooling off during the summer months, the garden shower is always a great success. If the columns are practical and elegant, they however require a connection to a water supply to function, unlike solar shower bags.
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