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Post by SA Hunter on Dec 11, 2019 19:22:14 GMT 10
How are you going to wash clothes, sheets, towels etc in a shtf scenario, if there is no power?
I've got a washboard, but it will be slow and tedious.
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ml8300
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Post by ml8300 on Dec 13, 2019 0:16:30 GMT 10
Washing??? I need to stay el'natural to blend in better with my surroundings 🤣
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Post by frostbite on Dec 13, 2019 4:11:47 GMT 10
Ft Frostbite has a shallow section of river, where the water runs over smooth rocks. An ideal spot for several mid 20's, blonde Vietnamese backpackers to giggle as tbey wash the clothes, whilst I stand overwatch with a glenfiddich, a cuban and a liberated assault rifle.
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Post by tomatoes on Dec 13, 2019 7:42:40 GMT 10
I have one of these manual washers www.snowys.com.au/ezywash-washing-machine?gclid=CjwKCAiA58fvBRAzEiwAQW-hzYAtA1pG8f4qHOUGEJSD-3GYIRQ1EIMFl-9DrY8vR4dyQMnBxHBR8RoCYvgQAvD_BwE&AcceptsCookies=yesYears ago I went for a while without a washing machine and used one of these. They are easy and work really well. They don’t fit much but do fit more than you would expect, and they don’t use much water. The downside is that they don’t spin the washing so it’s left very wet. Small things you can squeeze out but towels and sheets were dreadful to do. I use to take those to a friend’s house to use the machine, which obviously isn’t a plan for shtf times. I’ve looked for a manual spinner. There are some, and people have rigged up things. I’ve also looked at mangles and just haven’t found one cheap enough. It’s on the list though. |
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Post by norseman on Dec 13, 2019 9:28:29 GMT 10
How are you going to wash clothes, sheets, towels etc in a shtf scenario, if there is no power? I've got a washboard, but it will be slow and tedious. A 25 litre drum with a screw top lid, a solid beam / tree branch and 8 heavy duty bungee cords = instant washing machine!  |
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Post by Tim Horton on Dec 13, 2019 11:59:27 GMT 10
Yes... Quite easy to do. During summer, depending on my mission for the day. If the mission involves getting really dirty, sweaty, and especially if I get any diesel fuel on me, I sometimes strip in front of a wash tub by the back porch, wash out my clothes of the day and hang on the short clothes line available. This to get at least some of the bad out of things before they go to the regular wash.
That leaves me going into the house to the shower with nothing but skivvies and a smile.
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Post by norseman on Dec 15, 2019 7:16:10 GMT 10
Fill the drum 1/3 full with water and soap throw in items to be washed, lid on tight, hang via bungees with hooks on lid handle (alternate hook direction) and start agitating up / down (gently) using hands around bungee cord bundle. Rinse and repeat if required! You can also crimp the hooks inwards to prevent them from bouncing off! I know this works because I've done it shit loads while working in remote areas! Also you can store all the gear in the drum for transport like bungees, improvised clothes line, washing powder, soap etc etc.
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Post by landy on Dec 31, 2019 16:46:05 GMT 10
If you're driving somewhere, it can be quite simple. I'm sure you've heard of a lidded container in the back of your Ute trick.
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Post by SA Hunter on Dec 31, 2019 21:27:41 GMT 10
Ft Frostbite has a shallow section of river, where the water runs over smooth rocks. An ideal spot for several mid 20's, blonde Vietnamese backpackers to giggle as tbey wash the clothes, whilst I stand overwatch with a glenfiddich, a cuban and a liberated assault rifle. I suddenly feel the urge to dig a river at my bol! |
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Post by jo on Jan 2, 2020 18:59:13 GMT 10
Have been watching U tube videos of yachties recently and how they live in tiny boats cruising the ocean with no outside help/interference (one guy took 3 months to traverse the pacific by himself with nothing but his witts) most of the time they drag the laundry behind the boat on a line then periodically drag it in and soap it up then rinse it with salt water with the final rinse with the tiniest amount of fresh water I think if you have running fresh water you are not going to have much trouble
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Post by spinifex on Jan 3, 2020 15:30:19 GMT 10
Cruising yachties and literature covering their activities are a great source of self reliance ideas and techniques. I'm always leafing through marine catalogues looking for bits of useful equipment too.
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Post by jo on Jan 3, 2020 19:22:18 GMT 10
Cruising yachties and literature covering their activities are a great source of self reliance ideas and techniques. I'm always leafing through marine catalogues looking for bits of useful equipment too. Surprising how people in SHTF lifestyle aren’t looking into this kind of living when grotty yachties have been doing self sufficiency since the beginning of time |
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Post by spinifex on Jan 4, 2020 8:31:32 GMT 10
Yup!
People and literature from pre-60's farms and stations (ie pre rural electric grid and pre good roads) are a rich source of knowledge, techniques and technology as well.
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Post by Tim Horton on Jan 4, 2020 11:33:14 GMT 10
I'm always leafing through marine catalogues looking for bits of useful equipment too.
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That is one of the few good things I have to say about Vancouver.. spit.... Along by the cannery there is an extremely interesting marine store... There is more interesting tackle, rigging, and gadgets then you can imagine..
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Post by herbgarden on Jan 5, 2020 11:46:45 GMT 10
Looks alot safer than the old mangles or wringers. A few digits lost or injured back in the day I'm told.
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