nightzip SG talking about the straps, i think the old straps still better than the new one. I remember last time the material very good, abit thick but cottonly and it uses the metal thing to tighten, and also easier to take out and wash and put back. now the new one, thinner strap but harder and uses plastic thing that locks the strap...also confusing when putting back the strap after washing.
insouciant SG No need hot water lah. Just some soup, water and a good scrub with a brush or tooth brush. Make sure you sun it, then no more smell.
Shigemichi Take SG I used to use the fire hose, which is near the bunks to wash it with dettol. Then sun it and make sure you dun wear it when it damp. But the sun will make the leathery part, shrink, and it could be F up wearing it.