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REI MultiTowel Lite X Large Towel - 49" x 29.5"Only At REI
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REI MultiTowel Lite X Large Towel - 49" x 29.5"

Item # 783080

$26.50

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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 6 in.
  • Quick-attach loop makes it easy to hang towel to dry
  • Machine washable, antimicrobial fabric remains odor free

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Item 783080

REI MultiTowel Lite X Large Towel - 49" x 29.5" Specs

Specification

Description

Weight7.5 ounces
Dimensions49 x 29.5 inches
Material85% polyester/15% nylon microfiber

REI MultiTowel Lite X Large Towel - 49" x 29.5" Customer Reviews

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REI MultiTowel Lite - X Large
 
4.7

(based on 10 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Absorbent (9)
  • Dries quickly (9)
  • Generous size (9)
  • Soft (8)
  • High quality (6)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Shower (6)
    • Beach (5)
    • Hand/face (4)
    • Pool (4)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Budget shopper (4), Midrange shopper (3)

    Reviewed by 10 customers

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    Mar

    7

    2009

    (11 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Works as promised!

    By bobbin

    from Chicago, IL

    About Me Midrange Shopper

    Pros

    • Absorbent
    • Dries Quickly
    • Generous Size
    • High Quality

    Cons

    • Too Thin

    Best Uses

    • Beach
    • Hand/Face
    • Shower

    Comments about REI MultiTowel Lite - X Large:

    We've used this for kayaking, canoeing, and family camping trips. It works very well, but if you're used to using regular towels, it takes a few uses to get used to how thin it is. That being said, the whole reason that I purchased it was because of the amount of space it saves in my pack, so that's not a complaint!

    • Gift:
    • No

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (11 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

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    Apr

    28

    2009

    (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Highly recommended

    By Penbaysail

    from New York, NY

    About Me Budget Shopper

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Absorbent
    • Dries Quickly
    • Generous Size
    • High Quality
    • Soft

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Beach
      • Hand/Face
      • Pool
      • Shower

      Comments about REI MultiTowel Lite - X Large:

      My wife & I live in a relatively small apartment in Manhattan, and space for everything, including towels is at a premium. These hang on a hook and are always dry by the next day - not something that you can say for a cotton towel. We also have spares for guests (up to 4 additional) where we all share the same bathroom, yet everyone's towel dries easily.

      One added benefit is that these towels are best cleaner for eyeglasses that I've ever found. A slightly damp one (just after a shower) followed bya a dry towel produces spotless eyeglasses. I'm going to be ordering small ones on my next REI order for this very purpose.

      • Gift:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jul

      14

      2009

      (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Lost my 1st one, desperate to buy again

      By Luv2FollowChrist

      from Lodi, CA

      About Me Budget Shopper

      Pros

      • Absorbent
      • Dries Quickly
      • Generous Size
      • High Quality
      • Soft

      Cons

      • Color Fades/Bleeds
      • Too Thin

      Best Uses

      • Beach
      • Gym
      • Hand/Face
      • Missions Trips
      • Pool
      • Shower
      • Travel

      Comments about REI MultiTowel Lite - X Large:

      I travel to third world countries often. Space is of the essence when I can only bring one bag and must bring my own toiletries. I never know the conditions I will be living in but this little thing has been a life saver! It works great as a personal towel for after showering/bathing. If I were to only bring one cotton towel it would take up a lot more space and start to smell mildewy after just one or two days. This will last me at least a week and dry quickly even in very humid weather!

      • Gift:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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      May

      28

      2009

      (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Great for campgrounds with showers

      By chiefbein

      from Nashville, TN

      About Me High-end Shopper

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Absorbent
      • Dries Quickly
      • Generous Size
      • High Quality
      • Soft

      Cons

      • Color Fades/Bleeds

      Best Uses

      • Car Camping
      • Tent camping

      Comments about REI MultiTowel Lite - X Large:

      Worked great while tent camping at the Cumberland Gap. Towel holds a lot of water, dries off quickly in the sun, and packs up small.

      Make sure you wash with like colors because it does bleed the first couple of times (I now have black towels with an orange tint to them).

      • Gift:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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      Aug

      10

      2009

      (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Great towel

      By Manny M

      from Los Angeles, CA

      About Me Budget Shopper

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Absorbent
      • Dries Quickly
      • Generous Size
      • Soft

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Hand/Face
        • Shower

        Comments about REI MultiTowel Lite - X Large:

        Pros: Towel dries quickly and is very absorbent. Towel even dried in dark hostel rooms hanging on a coat hanger after half a day. Saves a lot of space and can be used many times before getting a mildew smell.Cons: I'm a hairy dude, to put it frankly.[*]. If you're not gentle when drying, the shamy-like nature of the towel will pluck away your body hairs. Just being honest. :)Also, go with the largest towel if possible. Getting the next smallest size won't save you any significant amount of space. My waist is size 33 and I found the medium-sized towel to reveal a bit too much leg, so I went with the XL towel.

        • Gift:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jul

        13

        2009

        (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Puts the ShamWow to shame!

        By AJ in CA

        from San Diego, CA

        About Me Midrange Shopper

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Absorbent
        • Dries Quickly
        • Generous Size
        • High Quality
        • Soft

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Beach
          • Pool
          • Shower
          • Travel

          Comments about REI MultiTowel Lite - X Large:

          This towel is amazing. It takes a little getting used to since its closer to a chamois than a towel and you end up wiping the water off you rather than absorbing it. Once you get over that though, this makes drying off when traveling real easy without having to worry about carrying around a wet towel that will never dry. Finish drying off and just wring the extra water out and its nearly dry. It packs down small and dries quickly. Really useful for wringing the water out of your laundry when hand washing clothes. XL size is great for taking to the beach or using as a changing cover.

          • Gift:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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          May

          10

          2009

          (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Love this towel

          By Deelad

          from Denver, Co

          Pros

          • Absorbent
          • Dries Quickly
          • Generous Size
          • High Quality
          • Soft

          Cons

          • Could have a better strap

          Best Uses

          • Beach
          • Pool
          • Shower

          Comments about REI MultiTowel Lite - X Large:

          I am going to replace all of my regular shower towels with these!
          Very easy to backpack with. Great on the boat.

          • Gift:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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          Aug

          6

          2009

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Great Product!

          By JT

          from Plano, Texas

          About Me Budget Shopper

          Pros

          • Absorbent
          • Dries Quickly
          • Generous Size
          • Soft

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about REI MultiTowel Lite - X Large:

              I took this towel on a Mission Trip to Brazil and used it for 10 days. It stayed absorbent, dried quickly, and packed well. I let it air dry daily and it never smelled or mildewed.

              • Gift:
              • No

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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              Jul

              27

              2009

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Awesome Towel

              By ilg

              from Phila, Pa

              About Me Midrange Shopper

              Pros

              • Absorbent
              • Dries Quickly
              • Generous Size
              • Soft

              Cons

                Best Uses

                  Comments about REI MultiTowel Lite - X Large:

                  Awesome towel!! Dries super fast. It was great for backpacking. It was a little on the big size but it was worth the extra weight.

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                  (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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                  Sep

                  17

                  2009

                  (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  4.0

                  Great towel. Compact. Dries quickly.

                  By San Diego Darin

                  from San Diego, CA

                  About Me Casual Adventurer

                  Site Member

                  Pros

                  • Comfortable
                  • Compact
                  • Lightweight

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Backpacking
                    • Car Camping
                    • Mountaineering

                    Comments about REI MultiTowel Lite - X Large:

                    Love this towel. I always disliked dragging around a thick bathroom towel, only to stuff it into a pack where it never dries. This is surprisingly absorbent for such a thin towel. Dries very quickly.

                    • What Is Your Gear Style:
                    • Minimalist

                    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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