The Scrubba is defined as the most functional travel backpack as it is also the smallest washing machine in the world!
It may only be the first time you hear about Scrubba Wash Bag , but since 2012, there has been a crowdfunding campaign Indiegogo had financed this small but ambitious project.
This new backpack could transform the life of campers, travellers and even festival-goers, as it allows to wash its clothes in just five minutes. The invention may seem to be just another backpack, but it has proven its ability to clean clothes with machine wash quality . So the Scrubba can easily wash T-shirts, socks, underwear, and even jeans when you are away from home, in mountain or camping anywhere in the world.
Scrubba, how does it work?
After emptying the bag of its contents, just add liquid soap, three litres of water, and your dirty cloth. Then, simply fold and clip the bag to close it hermetically, and rub to clean the clothes inside.
This multi-use bag, which weighs only 142 grams and has a capacity of 5 litres, is made from waterproof material and has a flexible internal washing board that intelligently cleans all dirt. This makes it the lightest washing machine in the world!
This video dates from 2012 but summarizes well how to use the Scrubba backpack to wash its clothes:
Steps to wash your business with the Scrubba Wash Bag
1. Add laundry, water and clothes in the Scrubba Wash Bag (levels are indicated on the bag)
2. Roll the top of the bag 4 to 5 times and clip it.
3. Remove the air from the bag with the valve.
4. Rub the clothes on the internal washing board for 30 seconds for quick washing or 3 to 5 minutes for full washing.
5. Open the Scrubba Wash Bag, remove dirty water and rinse your clothes (e.g. under a tap).
6. Spread your clothes to dry them.
The idea of an Australian traveler
We are not surprised to learn that it is an Australian traveler named Ash Newland who invented the Scrubba bag. While he spent a six-week stay in Africa, he realized that he did not have enough room for his spare clothing. It recommends cleaning your clothes with its technique for five to six minutes to get as good as washing machine, but it can clean light clothes in just 30 seconds.
On his trip to Africa, he and a friend wore in their bags their tents, sleeping bags, floor mats and warm clothes to sleep, and they only had enough room for clothes for two days. They had to do laundry every day or every two or three days in some very remote regions of Africa.
After thinking about a system that could deal with this problem, Ash concluded that only a very flexible washing board in a sealed bag could wash its clothes on a journey.
How do I clean his Scrubba backpack?
You're gonna tell me, but how to clean up his bag after doing a laundry? After each use, the ideal is to rinse and return your Scrubba (it is reversible) to dry it. Drying it like that will make it last longer and it will be more hygienic for you.
It should be noted that you should avoid drying your bag in the sun when temperatures are extreme because it could damage the material of the bag, although it is resistant.
Scrubba Wash Bag: how much does it cost and where to find it?
The Scrubba Wash Bag price is €49.95 and can be ordered directly on Amazon . Certainly a small, not negligible investment, but that will save you during your travels.
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