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Apr 15th, 2014 at 5:50pm
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Do you use a collapsible kitchen sink ?
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Reply #1 - Apr 15th, 2014 at 6:04pm
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I use one but a different brand. It needs to be set on level ground.
  
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Reply #2 - Apr 15th, 2014 at 7:01pm
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Hey Zski
This is the one I use and I have had it for a good long time. Wouldn't be without it.

I have a small mesh bag into which goes the soap/scrubee. I use the cord on the mesh bag and "hook and loop" it around one of the handles of my sink. That way everything stays together.

This is a great size for 1 or 2 people. It is also the right amount of water to rinse soap off (away from the shore) from your person. Fill it up, set in the woods, go for a swim, soap up and grab your handy dandy granite gear sink. The loop at the bottom is a great aid for rinse off as well as drying upside down.

I keep mine on the outside of my duffel secured by a biner and straps against loss. It will stay wet for a time, even upside down so keep that in mind. And yes, a reasonably flat surface is good.......Not to big, not to small, just right Thumbs Upup
  
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Re: Kitchen Sink
Reply #3 - Apr 15th, 2014 at 7:13pm
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My kitchen sink is called the "Po-Boy Sink"
I had an old 5 gallon collapsible water jug that had a tear around the spigot end.

I cut the spigot end off leaving the handle on.
Poked 2 more holes and used 2 of those plastic grommets and some 1/4 rope to make another handle.

Fold flat, doesn't stay wet, and slips into pack on edge.
Soap/squeegee go in a small mesh bag in food pack side pouch.
  
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Reply #4 - Apr 15th, 2014 at 10:39pm
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Seattle Sports Camp Sink...on clearance at REI presently...hold 25 liters, stands on it's own, bomber handles, very tough.  I wash out of a pot of warm/hot water and rinse into the bucket.  That way I can do dishes near camp and dump the dirty/soapy water well back in the woods.  Also serves as a bath bucket, clothes washer, fire bucket, resevoir to filter water from and adhoc live well...thought I usually catch fish too big to fit in it!!  Roll Eyes

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Reply #5 - Apr 16th, 2014 at 2:08am
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I've use the (You need to Login or Register to view media files and links) sinks for several years now (so long in fact that this year I'll be using new ones to the place ones that are beginning to show their age).  I like the "hold open" design ... stays open by water pressure when filled.

I actually use 2 ... one for washing and another for rinsing (marked so they are always used for the same purpose).  The rinse model is also used for bathing and for collecting water.

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Reply #6 - Apr 16th, 2014 at 4:58am
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Portage Dog and I think alike as I use the same sink in exactly the same ways. I consider it essential gear for a group of 4 or more. I have a smaller version for solo or 2.
  
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Re: Kitchen Sink
Reply #7 - Apr 16th, 2014 at 2:49pm
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I use 2 different ones a Seattle Sport Bowl and a Bucket.

Bowl works for bathing and washing dishes.

The Bucket I use for collecting water. Besides dosing fires, I filter from it and leave the pump out and resting in it with the pickup end suspended off the bottom. I let the water settle in the bucket before filtering. Then someone can sit down and fill bottles when needed. Last BWJ I couldn't believe how many people were using the gravity bag filters. But I did see where some mentioned they were careful about filling them. I had newbees plug mine with pollen and dirt too easy.
  
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Re: Kitchen Sink
Reply #8 - Apr 16th, 2014 at 3:43pm
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We use an old rubbermaid sink. Lots of our gear fits inside, so it doesn't add to packing bulk. Cheap and works great. Wink
  
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Re: Kitchen Sink
Reply #9 - Apr 16th, 2014 at 4:03pm
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Thanks guys. Although ones that aren't as floppy look like a better idea, I ended up getting the granite gear ones (12.00 /ea) from sierra trading post. Lumped them in with a few other items including Stowaway Seat Packs & a traditional #4.
  
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