How to Clean a Backpack
Trips into the backcountry can get pretty dirty. Learn how to clean you backpacking pack in this REI Expert Advice Video. You’ll need detergent-free soap, a clean sponge and a soft nylon brush (like a toothbrush). Follow the simple steps in this video, and be ready for your next adventure.
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The weatherproofing material on my REI flashpacks has started to peel off. I washed the backpack and the stuff came off looking like yellow boogers (ewww). Any suggestions on how wash and care for these packs? Thanks!
Now you'll know for next time! 😆
AHEM, this would've been useful when there were rotten peaches in my backpack… Someone said "what is that smell?"… Um yeah, had to put it on the ground so it wasn't noticeable
I’ve got an old pack from the 70’s and I really want to refurbish it and bring it back to life!
so useful tips
LLBean’s instructions r more sensible. Doesn’t seem many folks will handle their day pack w/ kid gloves
fold your bag then put in inside a pillowcase, then you can safely wash it on a washing machine.
rinse it afterwards with free flowing water, until no more soap bubbles appear from the foams of the bag. done!
p.s. machine wash it for 5mins in gentle mode. ( this is my setting for my unused 3yr old backpack with a lot of dirt & hardened mud. lol)
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How do you get shrimp juice out?
I used my dads bag and drack alcohol with me friends now it’s smells so much so I need to fix it quick
I handwash my backpacks (scrub with a microfiber rag) and use a washer's spin function to remove water, rinse, spin, rinse, spin, hang to dry. Spin drying ensures sweat is completely removed and makes for faster drying time.
You can't do this though if the backpack is very large or if it has a metal frame. In that case, I use a shop vac to remove water between rinses.
A tip i learned was to put your bag in a pillow case, tie it closed and wash it and dry it that way.
If your bag is too big, use three cases; one on each end and one in the middle to tie it together. That way you can wash and dry your bag without the straps getting caught in any mechanisms.
Backpack in the washing machine…no problem , if you can remove the aluminium bars! Did that more than once. Even washed the mountain ropes! (No soap)
Not water!
What kind of soap we should use?
Gross- do you have a washing machine option?
Never seen so many straps
i put mine in the washing machine and now its like new 🙂
Use nikwax tech wash or baby shampoo both work a treat then reproof it with Grangers or Nikwax reproofed.
Another eye opener from REI, washing your back pack. Makes sense though. I need to try this way since it's winter time and thing are slow anyway.
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I usually just toss it in the washing machine lol
What soap might be recommended when your pack has mouse droppings & urine on it?
Wut am i watching
I didn't know that it's okay to wash a backpack. Might give it a try
Oh your sopposed clean it
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