One Hand Wash Bag and Plunger Set - Off Grid Washing Machine Non Electric for Camping Travel | Eco Friendly Portable Manual Clothes

The most outstanding features of this product are the simplicity of the design (making for easy use) and quality of the (few) materials used. Material-wise the fiber-reinforced PVC bag provides the flexibility, elasticity, and resistance to microbial (mold) growth needed to be a superior product for this use. My initial use test of this product confirmed that it will be an excellent gift to our Scoutmaster son who leads his troop of boys on extensive backpack outings. With lake and creek water usually available, the 'aroma of backpacking boys' should be so much better. The one thing my test did identify was how much we all should appreciate our washing machines when we have this marvelous device available! But, when it is not, this Dezitrek bag met my challenging large--the photo shows it all--2-1/2# load of clothes. While this was not initially intend to be 'bag full', considering the almost 2 1/2 gal of water needed to saturate the clothes and provide some circulating water to plunge them, I unintentionally ended up at the top line of the bag and, in my opinion, a max-capacity load test. Although the Dezitrek was capable to perform this challenge, I would not advise doing such a large load routinely. This is because, with the saturated clothes weighing 25#, the effort needed to plunge , squeeze / drain and the 6 rinse cycles needed-- to get a final flow of mostly clear water--my washing was just a lot of work! I suspect I contributed to this challenge by starting with too many clothes and using too much detergent. The solution is simple--fewer clothes at a time and a minimal amount of soap. This will make using this hand-washing bag so much easier to use and a much more efficient process! I highly recommend this product for off-grid use!

I tested Dezitrek out first on the dog's towel and a filthy kitchen rag. Both came out smelling clean. Next I tried a half load of underwear and a shirt. Great results. Then a load of 2 t-shirts, 1 pj pants, and multiple pairs of socks (basically filling the bag up to the highest line) - that was some serious exercise, but everything still came out clean. I do follow slightly different directions than what's on the bag. The very first time I used it I had some trouble filling the bag with water, keeping it upright while stuffing the rags in. After that I put the clothes in first and then added the water. The other thing I do differently is after plunging the clothes for a few seconds (basically making sure everything is submerged and mixing the soap in) I close the bag up and let things sit for 20 minutes or so, then plunge again for a few minutes before dumping the water out. I've found that pulling the clothes out and squeezing the dirty wash water out does make rinsing them easier. The last tip I have is to use a laundry bar as it is significantly easer to rinse the soap out. I also add washing soda and borax (very small amounts) to the wash water. Just a note of caution - there's some stitching on the bottom of the bag. I don't know if they are just decorative or practical, but it is an area that gets a lot of wear and tear and in some areas the stitching is already coming loose. Even so the bag is not leaking. I have some plumber's tape waiting if needed.

I’m excited and love this! Tried it yesterday to wash a very smelly throw that my teen and dog use. The plunger is a plunger but smaller, however, it works! It even suctions the clothes I found. The blanket is clean. Still had to wring it out but it feels soft after using softener. Love the upper body exercise. I let it soak then plunge then soak then rinse etc. I got rid of my new full size machines. I’m never using full size again. I have a portable dryer coming but meanwhile the throw is line drying nicely indoors. It’s seems like a more gentle wash too even with plunging. This was a first wash for a red velvety throw. Not much color or lint in the water at all but it’s so clean. Everything has been great and I’m excited for this company to come out with more products. I’d like a large but it’s a great size. FYI, the plunger extends then twist locks into place. I didn’t find instructions but I just started twisting and pulling to figure out the assembly of the plunger. Update: I have found that I’m over agitating my clothing so go easy on it. My fabrics are in distress. I guess I really have too much fun with it! It suctions the fabric which I think may be harmful as I was over doing it thinking the suction was really cleaning them good. It was cleaning the dirt off and causing the fabric to distress. Just be gentle. Otherwise it’s great! Ladies Warning and Update: Using knees to wring clothes is pretty effective. They don’t get dry enough but ok. Mine aren’t dryer ready after wringing inside the bag so I must line dry a bit before the dryer. Hand wringing is destroying my hands for different reasons: distressing, pulling, and stretching the skin on my hands, contact with laundry chemicals and water, enlarging the muscles in my already strong now barely feminine hands (too much muscle building so I WILL NOT wring thoroughly again but line dry), and overworking my hands so they look haggard.

I actually use this at home to hand wash items and I love the plunger. Few minor points to note. The bag is light weight and durable, but it will be weighty to a degree when filled with water and clothes so yes the product is light weight but that doesn't mean it won't have some weight when used and you will feel it. The nozzle is a little big for washing smaller socks and it would be nice to be able to hook the cap out of the way rather than unscrew the whole cap assembly from the bag. The stabilizing strap could dual as a handle if it was designed better. Still all in all great value for the money. Very easy instructions printed right on the bag and plunging really helps agitate and suds the clothes without having to turn the clothes by hand or shake the relatively heavy-ish bag when it's filled.

Simple, clever & efficient

We bought this for rinsing our cloth diapers while camping and it's perfect for that. Give a really good rinse when no bidet is available.

Ideal for t shirts and underwear. Very easy to use and store. Great product.

J'etait pas capable de dévisser le plunger alor j'ai pris des pince pour essayer de le d'évisser c'est extrêmement fragile je l'ai utiliser pendants 1 mois c'est tres long a laver le linge et ca n'enlève pas les taches d'huile ou de gras! Ca ne vaut rien!