![]() ![]() Those instructions printed right on the bag sure come in handy.īut it’s the inside that’s most significant, as it features a series of rubbery protrusions that act like a washboard. ![]() When unfurled, it looks very much like a typical waterproof roll-top dry bag (because that’s what it is), except with the additions of a see-through window, an air release valve, maximum fill lines, and printed instructions. Here’s how tiny it is: This photo is mostly for scale when storing it in a pack, it makes more sense to leave it loosely packed, so more air can escape. It’s currently $55, plus shipping costs, and is ultra-portable, scrunching down to the size of a t-shirt, and weighing about 5 ounces (~140 g). I was looking forward to trying this out, as I like the option of being able to wash my clothes as needed, whether it’s due to pricey fees or getting stuck somewhere with no laundry facilities. The recently designed Scrubba attempts to solve the hostel sink hand-wash ickiness or expensive hotel laundry service problems by giving you your very own hand-powered washing machine, allowing you to get your clothes squeaky clean in just a few minutes. The Scrubba: A portable, pocket-sized, manual washing machine Often I wonder if I’m the only one having crazy concerns like these, as everyone else seems content with the expensive-laundry-status-quo, but it was nice to see a solution to this predicament, in the form of a manual washing machine you can take with you wherever you go. I consider minimizing pack size to be extraordinarily helpful, but the downside is that you’ll be doing laundry far more frequently than someone with a giant monster backpack. Laundry concerns are an even bigger deal for anyone trying to pack as little as possible (like me). Or you could just do what most backpackers do, and wear dirty clothes half the time. The alternative is the sink or shower wash, which is free, but takes up potentially valuable time and effort, and never gets your clothing as clean as you might like. If there’s one word to describe backpackers, it’s “dirty.” Eighteen-hour bus rides in sweltering summer heat with no air conditioning is just a recipe for olfactory disaster, making laundry errands a frequent necessity for staying socially presentable in far-away lands.įor extended trips, this can become a hassle, as certain hotels and laundromats might charge pricey fees, or have awkward closing times and three-day weekends. ![]()
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