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REI MultiTowel Lite Large Towel - 37" x 23.5"

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The large-size REI MultiTowel Lite is soft, highly absorbent, quick drying and ultralight!

Ideal for travel, backpacking, camping, yoga sessions and the gym
Towel absorbs up to 8 times its weight in liquid, yet 90% of the liquid can be easily wrung out to speed drying time
Ultrasoft synthetic fabric is very light and compact, taking up very little space in your backpack or bag
Clear carrying case with mesh back features a separate storage pocket for small items; carrying case measures 9 x 5 in.
Quick-attach loop makes it easy to hang towel to dry
Machine washable, antimicrobial fabric remains odor free

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REI MultiTowel Lite Large Towel - 37" x 23.5" Customer Reviews

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REI MultiTowel Lite Large Towel - 37" x 23.5"

4.4

(based on 14 reviews)

86%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Absorbent (12)
Dries quickly (12)
Soft (10)
High quality (9)
Generous size (8)

Cons

Color fades/bleeds (4)

Best Uses

Shower (9)
Gym (7)
Pool (5)
Beach (4)
Camping (4)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Midrange shopper (8), Budget shopper (5)

Reviewed by 14 customers

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Jul

2009

(14 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Fantastic towl

By Bleeth

from Boulder CO

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Pros

Absorbent
Dries Quickly
Generous Size
High Quality
Soft

Cons

Best Uses

Camping
Shower

Comments about REI MultiTowel Lite Large Towel - 37" x 23.5":

I rarely give 5 stars but in this case I have no choice. Camp towels have come a long way. I tossed my felt-like old camp towels away as soon as I used this product.

Although the size may be a bit small for full body use, I usually don't walk around too much with a towel while camping. I wanted a quick drying packable towel while on our recent camping trip in the Green Mountains of Vermont. The towel was always dry the next day, even after it rained. I look forward to taking it with me to Hawaii.

Ladies, if you have long hair this towel is great for wrapping your head. It's so light and soft you don't even know it's there. I'm going to buy one just for my head for use at home.

Love it and would recommend it with not reservations!!!

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Jun

2011

(10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great High Quality Towel

By AJ Mabness

from Fullerton CA

About Me Midrange Shopper

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Pros

Absorbent
Generous Size
Heavy Weight
High Quality
Soft

Cons

Color Fades/Bleeds

Best Uses

Shower

Comments about REI MultiTowel Lite Large Towel - 37" x 23.5":

I made the mistake of not washing well before use, not only that i decided to wear my favorite white t-shirt the collar is pretty orange now. this towel bleeds way too much. you MUST wash it a few times(i recommend by hand so you dont stain any other clothing) other than that. it dried me up really well. the material is like an artificial suede thats pretty heavy duty and very soft. kind of feels weird compared to a regular towel but it does the job and does it well. besides the bleeding.

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Jul

2009

(9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

awsome

By survavalist

from Raleigh, NC

About Me Midrange Shopper

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Pros

Absorbent
Dries Quickly
Generous Size
High Quality
Soft

Cons

Best Uses

Beach
Gym
Hand/Face
Pool
Quick dip in the lake
Shower

Comments about REI MultiTowel Lite Large Towel - 37" x 23.5":

As a person that always researches the product before buying it to sensure a good deal this towel has got to be one of the best i have tried. it dries very quickly and has enough absorbency to dry atleast 10 people. and its very lightweight and relatively small. i am going to use this product for years to come. Great buy!

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Jan

2011

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

A super towel

By birder2000

from Muncie, IN

About Me Midrange Shopper

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Pros

Absorbent
Dries Quickly

Cons

Color Fades/Bleeds

Best Uses

Comments about REI MultiTowel Lite Large Towel - 37" x 23.5":

I bought this towel as a compact towel I could put in my carry on. And it is compact. It comes in a mesh bag that measures 8 x 6 x 1 in. You read that right. I ran a couple of tests on it after I received it. Soaking wet, it dries completely in about 6 hours under dry humidity. After a shower it dries completely in about 2 hours.

The one drawback is that it bleeds very badly, so you will need to wash it a couple of times. I don't know why it isn't available in white.

One of the uses you can make of this while traveling is drying your laundry after you wash it out in the hotel sink. Wring it out wrap it in the towel and then wring again. The laundry is completely dry about an hour or two after the towel depending on its fabric.

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Aug

2009

(5 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Not that absorbent

By QP

from St John, USVI

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Pros

Dries Quickly
durable
Mesh Zip Bag
Soft

Cons

Non-Absorbent
Texture sticks to skin

Best Uses

Beach

Comments about REI MultiTowel Lite Large Towel - 37" x 23.5":

I was gifted the large REI multi-towel 2 years ago along with a smaller REI absorbent towel. The smaller one seemed to be designed for kitchen duty or drying hair, as it is about 18"x8" and has a waffle-like texture. Currently, I sit on the larger towel on the beach and use the small one to dry my entire body (including hair) after I rinse off.
The large multi-towel is the opposite of "super-absorbent" as water tends to bead up and roll off of it. I must apply a sort of pinching pressure to get it to absorb any water from my skin.
One good thing is that sand doesn't cling to it, and it is easy to shake off. However, the odd texture drags over skin and feels uncomfortable to dry with. Also, I use the nice mesh bag it came in to hold my laundry while traveling.
I would recommend the smaller, WAFFLE TEXTURED towel, however, it doesn't look like REI makes it anymore.
Unfortunately, this towel is just not that good.

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Mar

2011

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Ditch your hair dryer

By TofuToaster

from Seattle, WA

About Me Budget Shopper

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Pros

Absorbent
Dries Quickly
Generous Size
Soft

Cons

Best Uses

Gym
Hand/Face
Pool
Shower

Comments about REI MultiTowel Lite Large Towel - 37" x 23.5":

I don't usually review things online. Especially towels. But this towel is so good, I just had to.

I brought this towel and a hair dryer along on a trip where the hotel I was staying at was dubious at best. Well, I never even pulled out the hair dryer because after towel drying my hair with this, my hair was completely dry in under an hour.

Hung it up every morning dripping wet inside a closet, and it dried completely by the time I got back to my room. It's very soft to the touch and packs small enough to do double duty as a lap blanket on airplanes.

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Sep

2010

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great towel for overseas

By C-Staff

from North Afghanistan

About Me Midrange Shopper

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Pros

Absorbent
Dries Quickly
Generous Size
High Quality

Cons

Best Uses

Deployment
Gym
Pool
Shower

Comments about REI MultiTowel Lite Large Towel - 37" x 23.5":

I bought a couple of these towels preparing for a deployment to Afghanistan mainly to safe space. I have been more than impressed with the amount of space it safes me, how quick it dry's, and the amount of water it absorbs. Many other Soldiers have started purchasing similar products lately for the same reasons.

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Jul

2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

The best.

By Plant Lover

from Tucson, AZ

About Me Budget Shopper

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Pros

Absorbent
Dries Quickly
Generous Size
Heavy Weight
High Quality
Soft

Cons

Best Uses

Bike commuting
Gifts
Gym
Shower

Comments about REI MultiTowel Lite Large Towel - 37" x 23.5":

I love this. I use it for bike commuting for on-the-fly showers. It packs small, light, and is surprisingly absorbent. These things have come a long way since the originals!!!! Don't hesitate to buy. I don't know if I would use it for backpacking, I might go for one of the smaller and thinner ones just because I don't mind.

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Jun

2009

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Ultimate Travel Towel. Love it!

By jbeanie

from wi

About Me Midrange Shopper

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Pros

Absorbent
Dries Quickly
Good size for hair towel
High Quality
Packable
Soft

Cons

Small for a body towel

Best Uses

Shower
Travel

Comments about REI MultiTowel Lite Large Towel - 37" x 23.5":

I love this towel because it is so much more convenient for travel than a regular towel. One that my friend has caught my eye, and I had to give it a try for myself. As great as promised! I'd dread having to pack a regular towel again.

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Feb

2012

2.0

wouldn't recommend this towel

By idahooutdoorsman

from Boise, ID

About Me Midrange Shopper

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Pros

Dries Quickly
Soft

Cons

Color Fades/Bleeds
Non-Absorbent

Best Uses

Comments about REI MultiTowel Lite Large Towel - 37" x 23.5":

Bought 2 of the XL towels for my military deployment overseas. They do pack fairly small, however they act like a chamois. They don't dry you very well, pushes the water around. The color does fade and will dye whatever you wash them with.

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