Coghlan's Folding Camp Sink (9L Collapsible Sink, Item 2082)

Published · Researched 2026-09-21

Coghlan's Folding Camp Sink (9L Collapsible Sink, Item 2082)

2026 lineup note: Current. Coghlan's 9-liter collapsible camp sink (Item 2082, UPC 056389020825) — the current product behind the "folding camp sink" slot — 9 L capacity, 14.76 in diameter, 5.5 in deep expanded / 1.96 in collapsed, food-safe TPR + PP, hanging holes on the rim, doubles as a serving bowl. Not the 5L/10L Collapsible Buckets (different Coghlan's products) or stand-style sink tables — this is the 9L round collapsible sink.

Overview

The Coghlan's 9L Collapsible Sink is the camp-dishwashing answer that costs less than a bag of ice: a food-safe TPR and polypropylene basin that expands to 9 liters (2.37 gal), 14.76 in across and 5.5 in deep, then collapses to under 2 in tall for packing. Hanging holes on the rim let it air-dry on a branch or hook. It's marketed as a dish sink, but around camp it does triple duty — wash basin, serving bowl, and gear tub. At roughly $20–30 in the US (AU $42 via Harvey Norman) it's the cheapest functional upgrade in this entire round, and one of the few camp-kitchen items where there's no meaningful premium alternative to debate.

Key Specs

Pricing

• Street: $19.99–29.75 USD (Kellogg Supply $19.99; Forza Sports $29.75, 2026). AU $42 (Harvey Norman).

Warranty

1-year limited warranty (stated on coghlans.com for Item 2082: "covers defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of purchase"; verified from primary source 2026-09-21).

Community Verdict

This is the classic $20 collapsible camp sink — a staple of family car-camping setups. Owners use it for dishes, as a drink tub with ice, and as a catch-all gear basin; the collapse-flat design means it lives in the camp bin permanently. The knocks: the TPR middle section can stain and hold odors if left dirty, it's too floppy for precise pouring when full, and ultralight backpackers consider it dead weight (it isn't — it's car-camping gear). The read: excellent dollars-to-utility ratio for car camping.

Images

• [research workspace] — PRIMARY studio: top-down with Coghlan's "Collapsible Sink 9 Litre" label (retailer listing)
• [research workspace] — studio: expanded view with "2.37 Gal." label (retailer listing)
• [research workspace] — in-use: washing dishes at camp (retailer listing)
• [research workspace] — in-use: filled with dishes and utensils (retailer listing)
• [research workspace] — studio: top-down with label, alternate angle (retailer listing)
• [research workspace] — studio: top-down with label (retailer listing)

Research date: 2026-09-20. Specs from Forza Sports, Kellogg Supply, Al Marfaa Marine, Harvey Norman, BIG W. All six images verified as the Coghlan's 2082 9L Collapsible Sink: white/blue TPR basin, "Collapsible Sink / 9 Litre" label. One candidate was excluded: a Target-hosted image whose page URL identified a different product (Ultimate Innovations bucket 2-pack).

Long-term durability & warranty-claim reality

TPR/PP basins last for years of camp use; the known failure modes are cuts in the flexible section and odor retention. At $20 it's a replace-not-repair item.

Head-to-head vs closest rivals

• vs Sea to Summit Kitchen Sink 10L/20L: STS is lighter and more packable for backpacking but costs 2–3x more. Car camping → Coghlan's; backpacking → Sea to Summit.
• vs generic collapsible basins: the Coghlan's is the branded reference at the same price as generics. Same price → Coghlan's for the food-safe certification.
• vs camp sink tables with stands: stand sinks are a different product class (standing dishwashing stations, $60+). Standing comfort → sink table; packable simplicity → Coghlan's.

Buying traps

• 5L/10L Collapsible Buckets — same product family, different items; the sink is the wide 9L round one, Item 2082.
• Confirm the "9 Litre / 2.37 Gal" label in photos; unlabeled knockoffs skip the food-safe TPR claim.
• It's a basin, not a stand — it sits in your lap or on a table; don't expect standing-height dishwashing.
• The label peels off after first use; keep the UPC (056389020825) for warranty claims.