Geyser System
Geyser Systems designs and sells ultra-low-flow portable and stationary shower systems (0-0.4 GPM) for outdoor recreation, RV/vanlife, residential, and military/defense customers, using proprietary valve and pump technology to enable effective showering with under one gallon of water.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2016
- HeadquartersAustin, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Geyser System does
Geyser Systems is a privately held water-conservation technology company that designs, assembles, and sells ultra-low-flow portable and stationary shower systems. Founded in 2016 by Jonathan Ballesteros in Montrose, Colorado, the company targets consumers and government/defense customers across five product collections: Car Camping & Overlanding (flagship Geyser System, $319.99), Ultralight & Backpacking (Geyser Clean Kit, $99.99), RV & VanLife (EcoShower Half Kit, $39.99), Home (EcoShower Full Kit, $109.99), and Defense & CBRN (Individual Shower System at $199.99, Squad Shower System at $449.99, and CBRN Edition at $264.99). Core technology centers on a proprietary adjustable flow control valve (0-0.4 GPM) and micro-diaphragm pump with intelligent PCB flow control, combined with biodegradable compressed cellulose sponges (EcoScrub/EcoSponge) that expand with water to deliver an exfoliating clean using 0.8 gallons per full shower versus 20+ gallons for traditional showers.
The company operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce model through a Shopify-powered storefront, supplemented by retail presence at REI and five Canadian distributors. Pricing follows a unit-purchase model with accessory and consumable repeat revenue (replacement valves, scrubs, soap packets, batteries, lids, and hoses). Marketing combines content, social media, affiliate partnerships via AvantLink (10% commission), and earned media in publications including Forbes, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and NBC. Customer segments span outdoor recreation enthusiasts, RV/vanlife users, residential water-conscious homeowners, and military/first responder agencies. Total disclosed funding across two rounds (2018 and 2024) is approximately $135,000, indicating a bootstrapped, founder-led operation with 1-10 employees.
Geyser System firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Geyser System
- Legal name
- Geyser Systems
- Website
- https://geysersystems.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2016
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Geyser Systems designs and sells ultra-low-flow portable and stationary shower systems (0-0.4 GPM) for outdoor recreation, RV/vanlife, residential, and military/defense customers, using proprietary valve and pump technology to enable effective showering with under one gallon of water.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Geyser System industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Portable Shower Systems
- NAICS
- Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)
- SIC
- Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Electric Housewares & Fans (3634), Steam & Air-Conditioning Supply (4961)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Equipment Installation & Upgrades (Automation, Covers, Sanitizers) (HSAIALAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Controller/Timer & Smart Irrigation Setup (Wi‑Fi, Sensors) (HSAIAEAD)
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Where Geyser System is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Austin
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Geyser System business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Hardware Product Sales: One-time purchase of portable shower systems, EcoShower attachments, and accessories. Primary revenue stream from sale of physical products across multiple collections (Car Camping, RV, Ultralight, Defense & CBRN, Home). Repeat purchases from replacement parts, scrubs, and accessories.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Geyser System (Flagship) - $319.99 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Geyser Clean Kit (Ultralight) - $99.99 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | EcoShower RV Half Kit - $39.99 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | EcoShower Full Kit (Home) - $109.99 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Individual Shower System (ISS) - $199.99 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Squad Shower System (SSS) - $449.99 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | ISS CBRN Edition - $264.99 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Accessories - $4.99 to $25.99 |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
Geyser System product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Geyser Systems designs, manufactures, and sells ultra-low-flow portable shower systems and water-conservation hardware for outdoor recreation, RV/vanlife, residential, and military/defense use cases. Its products combine proprietary adjustable flow-control valves (0–0.4 GPM), micro-diaphragm pumps with intelligent PCB controls, and biodegradable cellulose sponge delivery mechanisms to enable full-body washing with as little as 0.8 gallons of water. The portfolio spans the Geyser System (car camping), Geyser Clean Kit (ultralight/backpacking), EcoShower (home and RV), and Defense & CBRN systems (ISS, SSS, CBRN Edition).
Product overview
Geyser Systems is a water-conservation technology company that manufactures ultra-low-flow shower and hygiene products. The product portfolio is organized into three main consumer collections — Car Camping & Overlanding (Geyser System), Ultralight & Backpacking (Geyser Clean Kit), and RV & VanLife (EcoShower) — plus a Home collection (EcoShower Half/Full Kits with essential oil infusion) and a Defense & CBRN division (Individual Shower System ISS, ISS CBRN Edition, Squad Shower System SSS). All products share a common core technology: a low-flow valve or pump that delivers water at 0.2–0.4 GPM through a sponge/scrub, enabling effective cleaning with 10X less water than conventional showers. Accessories include replacement parts (hoses, valves, lids, power cords), consumables (EcoSponges, Geyser Scrubs, soap packets), power accessories (battery banks, AC/DC converters), and the Collapsible Pool. The company hand-assembles products in Montrose, Colorado and sells direct-to-consumer and through retailers including REI.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Geyser Clean Kit: Ultralight and backpacking portable shower system that turns any water container into a portable shower. Connects to Nalgene bottles, water bladders, or any container. Part of the Clean Kit product line including bundles with tactical bags and battery banks.
- EcoShower
- Individual Shower System (ISS)
- Squad Shower System (SSS)
- CBRN Edition
Products and services
- Geyser System (Car Camping & Overlanding) Flagship all-in-one portable shower that stores, heats, and pumps water for car camping and overlanding; available in Standard and Heated variants, requires 12V power source, and uses 0.8 gallons for up to 15 minutes of wash time.
- Geyser Clean Kit (Ultralight & Backpacking) Compact, lightweight portable shower that turns any water container — including Nalgene wide-mouth bottles, CamelBak bladders, standard bottles, and jerry cans — into a shower using USB 5V power, delivering up to 4 minutes of wash time per liter.
- EcoShower Half Kit (Home & RV) Replaces an existing shower wand in home bathrooms and RVs; saves up to 15 gallons per shower, installs in approximately 60 seconds, and includes EcoSponges, essential oil infusion, and a flow reducer valve.
- EcoShower Full Kit (Home) Installs behind an existing home showerhead with a diverter valve, allowing switching between the standard showerhead and the EcoSponge; includes essential oil infusion and EcoSponges, and saves up to 15 gallons per shower.
- EcoShower RV Half Kit Replaces the existing RV shower wand, saves up to 15 gallons per shower, and extends a 40-gallon RV fresh tank to 40+ showers; available in plastic and metal versions and compatible with Truma RV water heaters.
- Individual Shower System (ISS) Duty-grade field hygiene system for military personnel and first responders, using an intelligent PCB for electronic flow control with Eco/Normal/Boost modes, a 5V USB micro-diaphragm pump delivering 10–13 psi, four adaptors, four scrubs, 16 field hygiene soap packets, auto shutoff, and anti-accidental activation protection.
- Individual Shower System CBRN Edition (ISS + CBRN) Rapid-rinse field hygiene system specialized for CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) environments; includes DECON powder packets formulated for heavy oil and grease removal, disaster relief, and irritant exposure support (CS, OC, soot), along with the NestOut 5000mAh battery.
- Squad Shower System (SSS) Military-grade field hygiene system that supports 9 soldiers during extended field exercises: one soldier carries the core system while each of 8 other soldiers carries an Individual Shower Attachment (ISA); includes 21 scrubs, 144 field hygiene soap packets, and a NestOut 5000mAh battery bank.
- Resupply & Sustainment Replacement parts and consumables bundle for the ISS and SSS military systems, including replacement sponge packs, the Individual Shower Attachment (ISA), and individual soap packets covering basic hygiene, oils and grease, and irritants and soot.
Quantifiable outcome
- 10X less water usage compared to traditional showers (0-0.4 GPM vs 2-3 GPM)
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Geyser System
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Geyser System technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration13 records
Feature5 records
Geyser System partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- CapIt TruckscoreCanadian distributor with multiple locations serving overlanding and outdoor recreation market in Canada.
- Craze OutdoorscoreCalgary, Alberta-based outdoor recreation retailer distributing Geyser products in the Canadian market.
- Krave AutomotivecoreCalgary, Alberta-based automotive/overlanding accessories retailer distributing Geyser products in Canada.
- Expedition UpfittercoreVictoria, British Columbia-based expedition vehicle upfitter offering Geyser products to Canadian overlanding customers.
- eXp OverlandcoreSt-Sauveur, Quebec-based overlanding retailer distributing Geyser products in Eastern Canada.
- AvantLinkminorAffiliate marketing platform provider enabling Geyser's publisher/affiliate program with 10% commission and 45-day cookie tracking.
- REIcoreNational outdoor recreation retail cooperative with 700+ product reviews. Major retail distribution channel for consumer products.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Geyser System competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Sea to Summit: Outdoor brand with portable shower and hygiene products targeting backpackers, campers, and travelers. Overlaps with Geyser's Ultralight/Clean Kit and Car Camping collections across similar outdoor retail channels.
- RinseKit: Direct competitor in portable pressurized shower systems for outdoor recreation, overlanding, and RV markets. Closest analog to Geyser's flagship portable shower product line with similar price points and channels.
- NEMO Equipment: Premium outdoor gear maker including shower and camp-hygiene solutions. Competes for the same outdoor recreation shelf space (including REI) and consumer dollar as Geyser's flagship collections.
Broad incumbents
- Kohler: Major plumbing and shower manufacturer with water-saving showerheads and smart fixtures. Most credible large-player threat to Geyser's home EcoShower line given Kohler's distribution, brand, and engineering resources.
- Dometic: Large outdoor and RV equipment incumbent with water/heating systems including portable showers and RV sanitation. Geyser is already compatible with Dometic products (shown in marketing imagery), and Dometic's scale in RV OEMs is a competitive threat and a partnership channel.
- Waterpik: Consumer water-based personal products company with national retail presence. Adjacent in water/hygiene consumer category and would be a natural acquirer or direct competitor if Geyser expands home SKUs.
- Moen: Established US faucet and shower brand with water-efficient and smart-shower product lines. Competes directly in the residential water-savings showerhead category that Geyser's EcoShower Full/Half Kit addresses.
Others
- EcoFlow: Portable power station company already referenced as a compatible power source for the Heated Geyser. Adjacent ecosystem participant — not a direct competitor but a potential bundle partner for off-grid shower kits.
Emerging players
- BioLite: Outdoor energy and off-grid lifestyle brand with mission-driven positioning similar to Geyser's water-conservation story. Overlaps in outdoor retail channels and consumer demographic but in energy rather than water.
- Ivation: Consumer portable appliance brand offering portable and outdoor products including showers. Competes in the same Amazon and outdoor channels as Geyser's portable showers at typically lower price points.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Geyser System leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Geyser System funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors
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Geyser System M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Geyser System
What does Geyser System do?
Geyser Systems designs, manufactures, and sells ultra-low-flow portable shower systems and water-conservation hardware for outdoor recreation, RV/vanlife, residential, and military/defense use cases. Its products combine proprietary adjustable flow-control valves (0–0.4 GPM), micro-diaphragm pumps with intelligent PCB controls, and biodegradable cellulose sponge delivery mechanisms to enable full-body washing with as little as 0.8 gallons of water. The portfolio spans the Geyser System (car camping), Geyser Clean Kit (ultralight/backpacking), EcoShower (home and RV), and Defense & CBRN systems (ISS, SSS, CBRN Edition).
Is Geyser System a public or private company?
Geyser System is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Geyser System founded?
Geyser System was founded in 2016. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Geyser System based?
Geyser System is headquartered in Austin, United States, in the North America region.
How does Geyser System make money?
One revenue line is on record: hardware Product Sales.
Who are Geyser System's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Sea to Summit, RinseKit and NEMO Equipment. Broad incumbents are Kohler, Dometic, Waterpik and Moen. EcoFlow is listed as an others. Emerging players are BioLite and Ivation.
Does Geyser System have an API?
No public API is recorded for Geyser System.
What industry is Geyser System in?
Geyser System's product category is Portable Shower Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSAIALAJ, Equipment Installation & Upgrades (Automation, Covers, Sanitizers), with a secondary code of HSAIAEAD, Controller/Timer & Smart Irrigation Setup (Wi‑Fi, Sensors). Its NAICS code is 333914 and its SIC code is 3561.