Sea to Summit 10L Sink

LesBrass

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• Jun 30, 2014

• #1

I'm thinking of getting one... but is it one of those things that sounds like a good idea but will never be used?

many thanks in advance

 

t2andreo

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• Jun 30, 2014

• #2

It will likely never be used. Save the money and the weight.

 

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annelise

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• Jun 30, 2014

• #3

LesBras, I considered that too - but didn't bring one - and was glad about that! In albergues when you kind of queu up to wash your clothes, it is not quite easy (or polite!) to step up to the persons doing their chores and ask for a water fill - or a request to empty it again. Only my thought, though.

annelise

 

Bajaracer

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• Jun 30, 2014

• #4

Albergues have several plastic wash tubs at the deep sinks, also no need to bring a drain plug.

 

SabsP

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• Jun 30, 2014

• #5

LesBras, I bought one before my first Camino ..tried it out...it failed miserably..but that could be more because I'm so clumsy and can kill everything even if it's from plastic...gave it away as a raffleprize..... Enough outside sinks to wash your clothes...after two weeks on the Camino you only care for cleaning socks and underwear anyway..

 

Leaningforward

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• Jun 30, 2014

• #6

Apply the multiple use rule recommended by many on the forum: does the sink have a second or third use? Probably not. Better to save money and weight and substitute a plastic bag for the sink (or wash your things in the shower each night -- place them in a hanging mesh bag, soak, add soap, knead, rinse, wring out, hang to dry).

 

koilife

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• Jul 1, 2014

• #7

I never used it for washing, but did use it for soaking feet in cool water. Priceless for that.

 

Bajaracer

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• Jul 1, 2014

• #8

You can also use the plastic wash tubs in the albergue for that too.

 

Leaningforward

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• Jul 1, 2014

• #9

... or the black plastic garbage bag some carry inside their packs as an internal waterproof layer, or a dry place to sit on wet ground, or an emergency poncho, or some other use ... (smile)

 

LesBrass

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• Jul 1, 2014

• #10

Thanks all for the feedback... I think I've decided I dont need one... but I would like one... but I dont need one

 

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gerardcarey

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• Jul 2, 2014

• #11

LesBrass said:

I'm thinking of getting one... but is it one of those things that sounds like a good idea but will never be used?

many thanks in advance

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Bought one.
Never took it.
Never needed it.

Regds
Gerard

 

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annelise

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• Jul 2, 2014

• #12

LesBrass said:

Thanks all for the feedback... I think I've decided I dont need one... but I would like one... but I dont need one

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Nice to have or need to have? This question will make all the difference in the weight you will be carrying!

annelise