I'm looking for something that I can keep in my pack to dry wet clothing when on the trail. Compact &amp; light weight is a must! Would this towel work?
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I don't think so. It's good for picking up water on the surface but not soaked in. Also microfiber really absorbs more when it's moist already. So taking it out dry wouldn't be ideal.
512241
It's very lightweight. I think it would be a great thing to use on a backpacking trip!
1374091
Thanks for asking about the Guzzling Giant towel. Yes, it is suitable for travel. It is much more compact when folded or rolled up than a regular towel, and it absorbs water instantly and easily.When laid out or hung to dry, it will dry faster than regular towels, too. I think it will serve your purpose quite well.Have a great trip!
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The Over sized Bath Towel, XXL(39.5"x 71") would probably be a good fit, depending on the size of a person. As far as the microfiber towel, I see nothing wrong with using it for the beach. It would dry someone off much quicker than a cotton towel. Hope this helps, enjoy the beach.
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No,it's not waterproof. I keep mine in a large zip lok bag when backpacking here in the Pacific North West. Get's pretty wet around here and this seems to work out. A small dry bag is also a good option. Hope this helps.
1137588
Yep. That's about the size of it. They do the job of terry cloth, but they're much lighter and pack down smaller while remaining strong. This is a huge benefit for backpackers or others with a need for such a thing.
109773
` This GREAT towel weighs exactly 19.6 oz. [ .56 kg ] and "feels heavy" after using smaller, lighter towels. I use it frequently for home but, would NOT take it in my backpack due to the weight. It is also bulky and takes up 13% of my 60 liter Osprey backpack. Nevertheless, it is very absorbent and nice to look at compared to cotton or blended towels. I know you were looking for a "quantitative answer" so, I just now weighed the towel with my fish/ luggage hanging scale that I also love for checking my backpack load. Hope this helps! Way to go Amazing-zon!! ~
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Sort of, No, No, yes, this bag is more of a lightweight pack to keep stuff dry while you are at the water. Sounds to me like you need to look for an actually backpack to fit your needs.
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I use mine for 3 night hikes, with my hammock, sleeping bag(in a compression sack, otherwise it wouldnt fit), stove, water filter, etc. Anymore than 3 nights i would suggest the next size up but i always push myself to go lightweight
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It's a heavy pack item...I was a Ranger in the Army and still pack the mountains regularly and are use to heavy weight packs and long duration hikes. I pack for the situation and normally don't let the weight get out of control. I typically use my canvas more on the vehicle type camping events. Otherwise I use a nylon tarp...Much lighter but good to go for an event of short duration. For bike or horseback, it would be just great but as I said, it's a bit heavy for a pack on a long trail.
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I also have the larger size and it is one lb 2oz, or 18oz like the other person said. This size is quite large so the slightly smaller size should be good for hiking. Its super absorbant, soft, and dries very fast.
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my hubby says it built for a tour pack rack. but thinks if you have a rack, it might still work. in hot weater, just put a wet towel in it,and its like air conditioning! FYI
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No. It's very absorbent and relatively thin - especially when compared to a conventional towel. The surface does have some tooth to it though - it feels a little like a thick chamois cloth when it's dry. It is easy to wring it out and then if you hang it up it dries quickly.
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Not really, It's more like a shammy towel used for drying cars but works great for a camp towel.
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I used to be on swim team and when I got this towel all I could think was "this would have been SO COOL for swim team"!! I use it for everyday showering, but and it dries my hair fast, and the towel itself dries quickly too so my thought is that it would dry out quickly even if you are getting in and out of the pool. The other thing I REALLY like is that it is small and lightweight but warm. The one thing I might be concerned about would be color fade with the chlorine, but I would also guess that it probably wouldn't make any more of a difference than with any other towel. Anyway, hope this helps, good luck with swim team!
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I have backpacked, and wouldn't want to carry this. It's light weight, suitable for backpacking, but the poles fold only in half, which make the package unwieldy to carry. It is very durable and stayed dry in light rain, but I would recommend a small tarp and a good ground cloth for my dogs.
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I used the camelback bladder for a backpacking trip into the Grand Canyon. It held up very well inside the internal pocket in the pack. I did not notice any moisture inside. The humidity in the Canyon was near zero. condensation could occur if the liquid was cold and the enviroment humid. Th Camelback Bladder after all is just a medium thickness plastic bag that would be vunerable to puncture. I wouldn't trust it with my unprotected electronics.