Product review (5 stars): great off grid washer.
If you load it and use it correctly, it does a great job. I have found that it helps to dry the lid and the ring around the outside of the opening at the top of the barrel as sometimes it does not form a proper seal. Other than that, I have been happy with this washer. Just remember to not turn the barrel too fast. You want to hear it slosh back and forth. If it is loaded correctly, and with the proper amount of water, it will turn quite easily. If it is hard to turn you may need to adjust the water or size of wash load.  I have found that I use more water than the directions suggest, but it still does not use much water. My only complaint is the instruction sheet is not very instructive. There are a bunch of videos on line if you wish to search them out.