Rinse the 10L sink with clean water after use. For tougher grime, use a mild soap (Wilderness Wash itself works). Air dry completely before folding for storage to prevent mildew. Do not machine wash or put in dishwasher.

Rinse thoroughly after use to remove soap and food residue. Shake out excess water. Air dry standing bristles-up to drain. The PP handle and nylon bristles are durable and can last years with reasonable care. Replace if bristles become bent, frayed, or fall out.

Machine wash with standard detergent (avoid fabric softeners). Air dry or tumble dry low. The 80% Polyester + 20% Nylon construction handles frequent washing. The dual-sided texture (coarse + soft) is preserved when cared for properly.

Machine wash with standard detergent. No fabric softeners — they reduce absorbency and quick-dry performance. Tumble dry low or air dry. The DryLite towel is the same as the standalone STS Drylite towel ($20.95) — same care rules apply.

Wilderness Wash is a concentrated, biodegradable soap safe for dishes, body, hair, and laundry. Available in multiple sizes. The 50ml bottle in the kit is REFILLABLE — buy larger Wilderness Wash sizes (250ml, 1L) to refill the 50ml travel bottle. Storage: - Keep the bottle capped when not in use - Wipe any residue off the bottle threads - The HDPE bottle is leak-resistant but always store in upright position when packed - If soap dries/separates in the bottle, add a few drops of water and shake - Do not mix with bleach or other cleaning agents - Store in cool, dry place Refill instructions: - Order Wilderness Wash directly from STS (shop cross-sell link) - Pour larger bottle into 50ml travel bottle using a small funnel - Fill to shoulder of bottle to allow for soap expansion Why biodegradable soap matters: - Standard dish soap can harm aquatic ecosystems - Even "natural" dish soaps can disrupt fish gills - Biodegradable soap breaks down quickly (1-7 days in most conditions) - Still must scatter 100m from waterways per Leave No Trace — biodegradable ≠ no impact

The nylon storage pouch holds all 5 components. Air dry everything fully BEFORE packing into the pouch — trapped moisture causes mildew. The pouch itself can be machine washed if dirty (gentle cycle, air dry).

Store the entire kit dry, with the Wilderness Wash bottle tightly capped, in a cool dry place. Always air-dry all components before packing — trapped moisture in the sink, towels, or washcloth causes mildew and odor over weeks of storage. The compact 5 × 5 × 2 in size fits in any camp kitchen box or gear closet.

Leave No Trace compliance tips for this kit:Dishwater disposal: - Dispose of dishwater broadly, 100m+ from any water source (stream, lake, river) - Strain food particles first — pack out solid waste - Scatter dirty water over a wide area rather than concentrating it in one spot - Never dump dishwater directly into streams/lakes (even with biodegradable soap) Food waste: - Strain and pack out ALL food particles - Do not bury food waste (animals dig it up) - Burnable waste can be burned if campfire is appropriate - Trash it out if not burnable Soap usage: - Use the minimum amount of Wilderness Wash effective for the dishes - More soap ≠ cleaner — it just creates more gray water to dispose of - Pre-rinse dishes with water when possible Water sourcing: - Get dish water from a potable source (tap, spring, treated) - Avoid washing in streams, lakes, rivers (contaminates water) - If collecting from a natural source, use a clean container dedicated to dish water These practices protect the environment AND prevent wildlife encounters.

- Car camping: Sink on a picnic table, fill with water from a jug, wash/ rinse dishes, dump broad-scatter 100m from water sources - Backpacking: The compact 9.4 oz makes it feasible to bring on multi-day treks. The 10L sink handles a small group's dishes easily. - Paddle touring: Waterproof sink is essential — water is everywhere but not for dishwater. Use the sink to wash/rinse, dump properly on shore. - Family camping: Handles larger group dish duty (up to 6 person dishes per sink load) - Hygiene backup: Wilderness Wash can be used for body/hair/hand-washing laundry if needed - Multi-kit use: Multiple kits can be used together for larger group camping