5 reasons to like the Mawu Aquasac

Posted by Melanie van Zyl 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.