The first thing we’ll need is a good location. Ideally we want somewhere with a view that’s isolated — to reduce the risk of being walked in on by other humans — but not too deep into the woods – to reduce the risk of being walked in on by bears. We chose the edge of an embankment with a towering view of the lake.

Once we settled on the area, we cleared an 8’ by 8’ area big enough for a platform for our Ultimate Outdoor Shower. To ensure a solid footing, we prepared the surface by first tamping down the ground, then laying down gravel and finally leveling, placing heavy concrete deck blocks on each of the four corners.