Whether it is trekking through the wilds or just on a vacation and spending the day at museums, there is no denying that a washing machine would come in handy. While clothes can be cleaned in the sink it isn’t always easy, and when truly off the grid a sink might not be close.
But the Scrubba wash bag is an excellent alternative. This is a portable, pocket-sized washing machine that weights just 6.35 ounces and will allow users to clean that smelly shirt or underwear. The idea came to inventor Ashley Newland when she was preparing to climb Mt. Killmanjaro.
It uses just 70-100 ounces or water plus two to three drops of cleaning material, which could include body wash or shampoo. Users just pop the clothes in the bag and rub against the internal washboard for 20-40 seconds, and after a rise it is a clean garment that just needs to dry. Video after the jump