brand new back pack for free!!
11-05-09, 04:29 PM
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brand new back pack for free!!
i have 3 vaude backpacks and one camel back. I thought they were in good condition and they looked fine.
Then i stuck one of them in my bath tub with a bunch of dawn soap. after about 2 hours the water looked like mud.
I did this to my other 3 back packs and they did the same thing. now they are all super clean.
some things i learned:
air dry them no matter what
use cold/warm water
if you dont have dawn soap, use Landry detergent
if you have a stuck zipper, soak it in water then try it
i know it sounds silly to be posting this, but if you have a backpack or bag you commute with everyday, try it, i was pretty suprised with the results.
Then i stuck one of them in my bath tub with a bunch of dawn soap. after about 2 hours the water looked like mud.
I did this to my other 3 back packs and they did the same thing. now they are all super clean.
some things i learned:
air dry them no matter what
use cold/warm water
if you dont have dawn soap, use Landry detergent
if you have a stuck zipper, soak it in water then try it
i know it sounds silly to be posting this, but if you have a backpack or bag you commute with everyday, try it, i was pretty suprised with the results.
11-05-09, 04:34 PM
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Soap and water does miracles.
No joke. If only I could convince my 3 year old of that fact.
No joke. If only I could convince my 3 year old of that fact.
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11-05-09, 05:06 PM
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This is why I have multiple bags, helmets, and gloves. It keeps the commute going while one set is being washed and drying.
11-05-09, 05:47 PM
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If it can't handle being thrown in the washer then tossed in the dryer on low for a few minutes, it's not a bag I want. I just don't have the time or desire to bother with soaking, hand washing, air drying, etc. But maybe that's just me...
edit: I have a "CamelBak", a chrome bag, and a tamrac bag. All 3 have been through the washer and dryer without incident and all 3 look like new still.
edit #2: fixed, see below.
edit: I have a "CamelBak", a chrome bag, and a tamrac bag. All 3 have been through the washer and dryer without incident and all 3 look like new still.
edit #2: fixed, see below.
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11-06-09, 09:08 AM
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I dunno, man. I kind of like the patina of grime on my Chrome bag. And I think the accumulated back sweat is now strong enough to keep dogs and other wild animals at bay...
11-06-09, 09:29 AM
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I think of it as waterproofing.
Some folks use NikWax, I prefer BakWax.
Some folks use NikWax, I prefer BakWax.
11-06-09, 10:53 PM
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I thought my helmet looked okay and then I soaked it in the sink.
I couldn't believe all of the gunk that came out in the water.
I couldn't believe all of the gunk that came out in the water.
11-07-09, 08:27 AM
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Just be careful as this usually removes any waterproofing the bag may have.
