So, I’ve been messing around with this idea of a watering backpack, right? I have some plants that need watering. I thought, “How can I make this easier and more efficient?” That’s when the idea for a watering backpack hit me.
First, I grabbed an old backpack I had lying around. Nothing fancy, just something I didn’t mind getting a little wet. Then, I needed a water container. I found a plastic water bladder that fit perfectly inside the backpack. It’s the kind you’d use for hiking.
Next up, I got some flexible tubing from the hardware store. This was going to be my water delivery system. I attached one end of the tubing to the bladder’s spout and ran the other end out of the backpack.
Now, for the watering part. I needed a way to control the water flow. I initially tried using just the tubing, but it was hard to aim. So, I added a nozzle from an old watering can. I figured out it’s good to make the water gentle. I cut the tubing and inserted the nozzle, securing it with some waterproof tape.
With everything set up, I filled the bladder with water, put on the backpack, and headed out to my plants. I had annuals, containers, and hanging baskets. I squeezed the bladder a bit to start the water flow, and it worked like a charm!
I could easily move from plant to plant, watering each one with precision. No more lugging around a heavy watering can or dealing with tangled hoses. It was efficient, and my back thanked me for it.
- Backpack: Any old one will do.
- Water bladder: Find one that fits your backpack.
- Flexible tubing: Hardware store find.
- Nozzle: Salvaged from an old watering can.
- Waterproof tape: For securing the nozzle.
It was such a simple project, but it’s made a big difference in how I water my garden. Especially for those shallow-rooted vegetables such as cucumbers, spinach, cabbage, celery, corn, onions, leeks, carrots, broccoli, radishes. They need watering regularly. And I could water up to 100 square feet of garden space. If you’re looking for an easier way to water your plants, you might want to give this watering backpack a try. It’s a game-changer!