hantremmer Posted January 20, 2018 Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 I'm looking for a backpack to use going to and from the studio. Needs to be spacious and one that I can wash easily, preferably one I can chuck into a washing machine. Padded so I can put in pots (in bubblewrap). A rectangular shape would best, since I'd be able to fit the most into it. But waterproof and machine washable are the preferences. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeU Posted January 20, 2018 Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 Probably not for the washing machine, but I use a Smart Cart on wheels and love it. It collapses almost flat. I think I got it from Staples, but they are online as well. I hand clean it. Inside is about 18" x 14 x 14. Water resistant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hantremmer Posted January 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 Thanks Lee. I like the idea of it collapsing flat, but as I'll be getting on packed London buses, I think a bag would be slightly better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted January 21, 2018 Report Share Posted January 21, 2018 I can only suggest looking in "outdoors" type shops, and luggage shops. Would you be better with a "suitcase" on wheels, with a hard shell. There's usually a luggage store on buses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hantremmer Posted January 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2018 Thanks for replying, Chilly. Right now it has to be backpack, but one day I might need a suitcase on wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted January 21, 2018 Report Share Posted January 21, 2018 I have a couple of rolling duffel bags and carry-on bags that have backpack straps. Nice boxy shape, easy to load. I don't think you'll find anything that can go in the washing machine, though. I wouldn't put any regular backpack in a washing machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hantremmer Posted January 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2018 Thanks Neil. I hadn't thought to look at duffel bags, or bags with backstraps. I'll see what I can find. The washing machine thing is because I have a nice backpack that's now covered in porcelain dust inside and out. It's grey and I suspect the stoneware didn't show up on it quite so badly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted January 21, 2018 Report Share Posted January 21, 2018 2 hours ago, hantremmer said: Thanks Neil. I hadn't thought to look at duffel bags, or bags with backstraps. I'll see what I can find. The washing machine thing is because I have a nice backpack that's now covered in porcelain dust inside and out. It's grey and I suspect the stoneware didn't show up on it quite so badly. Spray it off and hang it to dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hantremmer Posted January 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 Thanks, I'll try that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEP Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 If it’s covered in clay dust, it shouldn’t be washed in a home laundry machine anyways. Household drains aren’t necessarily built for clay. Ask me how I know :-) I would hose it off outside as needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hantremmer Posted January 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Ahh, that's a good point. I have a clay trap upstairs under the sink and I don't normally wash clothes that are covered in clay in the machine. For some reason I had a brainfart when it came to backpack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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