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Now, the next time we go backpacking with our two small children and my husband groans under the weight of his pack and asks whether I had packed the kitchen sink, I will be able to grin and say “yes! But that’s not the weight you are feeling.”
This sink is going to go with me every time I go backpacking from now on in. It is one of those items that the minute I saw it I knew I needed it. If the children run through every single item of clothing- no problem! If there is a pile of dishes to be washed (including a pot that needs to be soaked in hot water) – no problem! If my feet are sore after a long hike and I want to soak them in warm water – no problem! Dog bowl, personal bathing or simple water storage – the uses are endless!
This bucket is large enough to wash a pile of dishes or a shirt and a pair of socks and small enough to slip in anywhere in your pack (or even your jacket pocket). At only 1.7 oz this is an easy one to pack.
The sink is made from exceptionally strong nylon fabric and with well constructed seems, is as tough as they come. Sharp rocks, prolonged use – this sink can handle it! As the material is impermeable it is very easy to keep clean, just wipe or rinse and hang to dry (or if there is no time to dry, just stuff it back into it’s sack).
The micro stuff sack seams are fully taped to avoid unwanted leakage and has directions on the back on how to fold the sink properly.
The sink’s set up is a flick of the wrist and getting it back into the stuff sack is a work of moments.
Fill the sink near a water source and then use the convenient handles to carry it back to camp. I was very surprised at how much water it holds (10 liters) and how easy it was transport. I filled it with cold water before heading to where the hot water was boiling and found that I could have added a lot more water! The small package is deceiving in how much volume it can carry!
If using hot water, first put cold water into the sink before adding the hot (it can handle water temperature up to 140°F / 60°C). It is safe to use detergent but not bleach (who takes bleach backpacking anyway?!).
The Derlin stainless steel stiffener ring keeps the sink completely stable even in uneven or sloping ground. As the base is broader than the top it won’t tip over even if nudged with a foot.
The reinforced Hypalon carry handles are comfortable and make the transportation (even when the sink is carrying over two gallons of water) simple. Now there is no excuse to dump dirty and soapy water near the water source when there is such a simple solution! Carry the water as far as you need to and without getting wet!
This is a must have item in any backpacking gear. Being able to easily transport a large volume of water and store it in a stable container is invaluable. When things get dirty, it’s great to have something that makes it easy to clean up!
by Thamar A.
The Outdoor Adventure Team
Gear Provided by Sea To Summit
