The Scrubba wash bag

Planned a summer camping trip? Booked an escorted tour or an extended adventure holiday? Perhaps a cruise is on the cards? Whatever this year's travel plans entail, don't depart without the Scrubba wash bag, the pocket-sized washing device that has now cemented its reputation as 'the world's smallest washing machine'.

Ideal for the discerning traveller who will happily prioritise off-the-beaten-track culture and experiences over five-star facilities and service, the Scrubba wash bag's surprisingly simple yet innovative design provides the answer to laundry woes on the go.The most highly praised, best rated solar charger are now available online.

Author and explorer Benedict Allen says: "Once in a while comes along an ingenious little device that can make all the difference to the traveller: the Scrubba wash bag is one such device. With this mobile, virtually weightless washing machine, scrubbing clothes while 'on the go' becomes convenient - you can do it anywhere there is water. However, the key to its success, like all the best travel kit, lies in it being multi-purpose.

"It serves as a wet bag for soiled or washed clothes, it serves as a dry bag. It serves as a water carrier - and of course to ferry polluting, soapy water away from any sacred or sensitive site. It even serves as entertainment - my little daughter loved scrubbing my socks in it."

What is it?

Based on an old-fashioned washing technique - the traditional washboard - the Scrubba wash bag fuses old and new technology by integrating a flexible modern washboard made of hundreds of resilient Scrubba washing nodules inside a high-tech watertight bag.Six panel tracking system delivers more energy from skystream.

Durable and lightweight (less than 180g), the Scrubba wash bag allows travellers to wash clothes wherever and whenever they want, and to pack lighter, travel cleaner and save on laundry costs (average 6.50 per load in Europe based on a survey by parent company, Calibre8 Pty Ltd,All Continental flatwork ironer offer easy-to-operate controls that provide efficient performance and flexibility.Modern dry cleaning machine uses non-water-based solvents to remove soil and stains from clothes. of over 500 hostels throughout Europe). What's more, it can be teamed up with the Scrubba Kit which includes a peg-free clothes line and microfibre towel for drying clothes.

It also promotes green travel: it requires just 2 to 3 litres of water for the wash and rinse, and a small amount of cleaning liquid, whilst dirty water can be disposed of in a way that avoids unnecessary pollution by taking the water away from the source and discarding it at a safe distance.

About to embark on the adventure of a lifetime? Booked an itinerary crammed with stays in characterful properties, meals in rustic restaurants and excursions led by an expert guide? Exciting - but what about laundry? Avoid spending precious holiday time in a local laundrette or soaking clothes in sinks, and instead pick up a Scrubba wash bag and clean clothes within minutes whenever and wherever needed.

Prone to packing far too many outfits when travelling? Wave goodbye to that bulky suitcase - limit the load and pack the perfect capsule wardrobe for your car boot or cruise cabin knowing that you can simply wash clothes on the go. The Scrubba folds neatly to hand-size, going almost unnoticed in any travel bag.

To wash clothes, pour water and cleaning liquid (laundry liquid, shampoo or body wash will do) into the Scrubba wash bag, roll down the top and clip together the handy seals. Next, open the valve and squeeze to expel air.

Then simply rub the clothes against the in-built urethane washboard for around three minutes and repeat to rinse. A transparent window located in the centre of the bag allows the user to see the effects of their efforts, whilst specific stains can be targeted by scrubbing the item of clothing on the washboard with the watertight bag open,Attach remote solar panels to solar garden light that will not receive the required amount of direct sunlight. using just a small amount of water inside to minimise splashing.