5 reasons to like the Mawu Aquasac Posted on 5 July 2013 You might be thinking, ‘What on Earth is a Mawu Aquasac?’. It had me intrigued too, so I ordered one in to review. The Mawu Aquasac is a nifty little drinking device that is half drinking sack, half bottle of water. You just fill it up, sling it over your back like a sling bag and off you go. Mawu Aquasac slings over your back It’s not necessarily a new idea considering the timeless waterskin design, but combined with modern material, local craft, upcycling, social enterprise, emerging designers, illustration, collaboration, open source and imagination Mawu has created a winning combination in the form of a convenient, sustainable and fashionable water carrier. The water sling is made by local crafters The plastic drinking bladder is housed in a canvas bag and made from BPA-free durable plastic that is also washable. The fair trade canvases are made in the townships of Cape Town through Afrique du Sud Bidonvilles (ASB) a non-profit organisation. The canvas bag zips open to reveal the bladder and it’s easiest to remove it when filling up (otherwise the whole bag gets wet). Reasons to like the Mawu Aquasac It’s reusable, washable and hygienic. The timeless waterskin design makes it practical. It’s soft, lightweight, easily transportable and folds flat when empty. Pocket to keep all your goodies It’s trendy and you can customise your own Mawu Aquasac. Trendy crocheted Mawu Aquasac It’s easy to drink from with a sporty nozzle. It features a sporty nozzle that's easy to drink from You can take it anywhere. Festivals, bike rides, hikes, kids playing, surfing and in the car. Costs from R200 Email [email protected] or visit the Mawu Aquasac Website Related Posts Trialed and tested: our top camping chairs 3 August 2022 Nothing ruins sundowners or fireside chats like the lack of a camping chair. We scoured... read more Now this is the (van) life – nomads who live on the road 19 August 2021 Can anything quite compare to the freedom of having all your needs behind you and... read more Hiking gear that won’t break the bank 7 April 2021 It’s no secret that expensive hiking gear usually means lower weight, higher quality and a... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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