Wash the socks in a icy stream or spread a wet shirt between two trees will no longer be necessary. Those who love to make long excursions, camping or living in the open air know well the problem of Throwing on traveling: uncomfortable, not very hygienic and often impossible to manage if you don’t stop in an equipped structure. But from today there is a solution as simple as it is brilliant: it’s called Nomad Outdoor Intelligent Washer-Dryer Comboand it is one backpack washing machine designed to be brought everywhere.
Yes, literally on the shoulderslike a trekking backpack. Behind this innovative project there are some students of the East China Normal Universitywho wanted to solve a real problem in a concrete, intelligent and sustainable way. And they succeeded: their device weighs only 2.8 kgis a finalist of James Dyson Award 2025 And he promises to change his way of washing clothes forever when you are traveling.
Looking at it, Nomad It looks like a simple technical backpack, but inside hides a highly technological heart. The washing system is based on Two 316l stainless steel turbines which generate a multidirectional water flow capable of Remove 92% of the stainseven using very little water: Just 1.8 liters for each kilo of laundry.
A detail that makes the difference for those traveling in natural environments, where access to the water is limited and each drop counts. In addition, the garments do not tighten with each other thanks to a precise Balance of internal forcesthus avoiding damaging the fabrics, as often happens in traditional drums.
Another no small advantage: also while walkingNomad does not disturb. Vibrations during transport are lower than 2.3 m/s²making the load more stable and comfortable to carry. A feature designed specifically for hikers and travelers who have to cover long journeys on foot.
And when it comes to drying clothes, the Nomad background washing machine combines centrifuge and assisted air flow To complete a complete cycle in only 85 minutessaving 40% energy Compared to the most common camping portable models.
A smart washing machine that recognizes the fabrics and protects your garments
What makes Nomad really unique compared to other similar portable devices is his Integrated artificial intelligence. The on -board software was trained over beyond 15,000 washing scenariosso as to automatically adjust each cycle according to the material and the state of the laundry.
To give a concrete example: a couple of jeans is treated with 45 rpm per minute for 25 minuteswhile a head in technical fabric is washed with greater delicacy, a 25 RPMto avoid damage. In this way, an optimal result is achieved: 99% of the garments are washed correctlywith a 68% less damage Compared to traditional manual washing, often too aggressive.
Everything is manageable through a OLED Touch display integrated into the device, or comfortably from smartphone thanks to the dedicated app. A simple and intuitive solution, which simplifies life to those who are often on the move and do not want to waste time.
Who has already used a portable washing machine know how much it can be heavy, cumbersome and not very efficient. Nomad was designed to overcome all these limits, and the numbers speak clearly:
All this without sacrificing the comfort of a backpack. A light, efficient and versatile washing machinedesigned for those who need to be independent, but do not want to give up the care of their clothes.
A project born in university laboratories
Nomad is not born in a marketing office, but between the classrooms and laboratories of the East China Normal University. The students who designed it put the car to the test on the fieldmaking Seven prototypes before reaching the current version. From the first models printed in Pla we have passed to a system dual-vortextested on the mountain paths.
And they don’t stop there. The team is already working on new features: low temperature drying (37 ° C) For the most delicate garments, modular design To facilitate repairs and replacements, e smart sensors able to adjust the washing cycle according to environmental humidity And type of fabric.
An innovation that does not just solve a problem, but that really wants transform the approach to laundry for those who live in motionrespecting the environment and improving the quality of life of those who love to travel.
