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Solar shower not practical for more than one quick shower in the evening ( takes that long to warm up and not enough water for more than one person )  usually used for washing up after the evening meal.  You also need to hang it high to use it so not practical in a tent.

For the cost of one I would recommend a battery / 12 volt shower, fill your fire bucket with water to your preferred temperature stand in your toilet tent in a cheap paddling pool ( makes a good shower tray ) and the whole family can shower to their hearts content.

http://www.maplin.co.uk/SEODynamicPages/module.asp?ModNo=48810

We have one of these and it really does work.   It means we can go anywhere any time and not worry about site facilities.

I have used a solar shower for years. Brilliant bit of kit. The shower rose is c**p so I do cheat and add one of the shower thingys that Maplin (as recco'd by Oldham ) sell from time to time. The water is sometimes so hot that it would take the skin off your back.

addendum: I have just pulled the filler off my shower. pretty good that, its lasted for over 10 years of regular use: Now off to get another one