The Collapsible Camping Sink You Can Find On Amazon For Under $25

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Being comfortable while camping is all about finding that item that can make your life easier while also being compact and convenient to transport. Choosing the right gadgets made our list of the five essential tips for camping in the mountains. One item that can upgrade a campsite is a collapsible sink. Handy for washing everything from dishes to produce to clothing, it can help you keep things clean and tidy.

Of course, with so much camping gear to think about, it's always good to find a useful, well-reviewed item that's also affordable. With nearly 10,000 reviews and 4.6 stars, the FOSJGO Collapsible Dish Basin sells for $16.98 on Amazon at the time of this writing. The 2.4-gallon sink is 7.8 inches high when unfolded and comes in five colors. It collapses down to just 2.75 inches high, making it easy to pack and store. Its small size also makes it perfect for RVs, where space is at a premium.

Any frequent camper knows that the best gear is multipurpose, and the collapsible sink isn't just for washing items. It also has a removable drainage plug, so it can be used as an ice bucket or as a place to keep a few beverages chilling while eating al fresco. It can be used as a strainer for pasta or to wash fruit. It's a great complement to other handy outdoor kitchen items, perhaps washing your dishes after cooking up a delicious meal with a compact and convenient induction cooktop.

Made from food-grade polypropylene, BPA free, and dishwasher safe, the collapsible camping sink also has two handles that makes it easy to carry around the campsite even if it's full of dishes. A dive into the reviews shows that those who bought the sink loved that it was collapsible and easy to store, making it particularly handy for small spaces. The drain was also a big hit, with another reviewer writing that it creates a separate space to wash small items and then drain the soapy water. 

The reviewer said the sink was sturdy, even while filled with water. Another reviewer wrote that it worked perfectly as a foot bath, writing that the sink doesn't leak. But some reviews pointed out that the rubber ring used to seal the drain is easy to lose and it eventually begins to disintegrate, causing leaks.

The reviews reveal just how many uses the collapsible sink has both at home and while camping, with people using it to wash baby bottles, keeping it in their laundry room for washing intimates, or using it to double up the washing space of a single-basin sink. "I bought this basin three years ago for a variety of uses such as handwashing delicates or using as a dish rack when camping," one reviewer wrote. "It's been pretty handy since I live in a small space and I can always put this away in a cabine[t]." If you're still on the market for camping products, check out the five portable camping items from Costco that buyers rave about.