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While hiking in the sun tie the water bag to the outside or your pack to absorb the heat of the day.hiker image by Greg Pickens from Fotolia.com
Convert a dark colored water bag into a warm shower by tying the bag to the outside of your pack as you hike. The sun's heat will absorb into the water and be ready to rinse the grime of the day after you set up camp. - 2
Cut the plastic tubing to insert a shower nozzle.gel tubing macro image by laurent dambies from Fotolia.com
Cut the valve off the tubing and insert a portable hard plastic shower nozzle into the tube. Nozzles can be purchased at outdoor gear stores. - 3
Use waterproof sealant to prevent leaking of the hose and nozzle connection.burst hose image by Allyson Ricketts from Fotolia.com
Seal the nozzle by painting waterproof sealant around the seam where the nozzle meets the tubing. Let the sealant dry completely before using. You may need to layer the sealant coating to ensure that you get no leaks. - 4
Hang a tarp over a parachute cord for privacy.mixed color cords image by igor kisselev from Fotolia.com
Attach a tarp between two trees to create a privacy screen. Use a lightweight parachute cord, or a similar rope, and tie tightly to the trees. Hang the tarp by either draping it over the cord or attaching it with clothes pins. The cord will start to droop when the tarp is placed on it, so be sure to tie the cord high enough to compensate for the droop factor. - 5
Hang the water bag from a branch using a D-ring.climbing carabiners image by Galyna Andrushko from Fotolia.com
Hold the bag above your head and release the valve, or hang the bag from a lower branch on a tree with a D-ring. - 6
Heat water on a camp stove to heat the water.Millitary mess kit on gas-stove burner image by Sergey Shaklein from Fotolia.com
Heat water on a camp stove to turn a warm shower into a hot luxury. Pour the hot water into the water bag and add cool water to get just the right temperature.
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