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MSR PackTowl Personal Large Towel - 36" x 16.5"

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MSR PackTowl Personal Large Towel - 36" x 16.5"

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This soft, absorbent, large-sized MSR Packtowl® feels great against your skin and is perfect for drying off after a dip in the lake!

Polyester/nylon microfiber blend offers superb softness on the face, hands and body; absorbs water like a sponge and wrings out nearly completely dry
Fabric is treated to help prevent unpleasant odors from forming
Towel folds up small and into the included pouch for trips when space is limited
Hang the towel out to dry with the attached snap loop
Edges are serged for added durability

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MSR PackTowl Personal Large Towel - 36" x 16.5" Customer Reviews

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MSR PackTowl Personal Towel - Large

5.0

(based on 5 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Absorbent (3)
Dries quickly (3)
Soft (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking (3)

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Aug

2009

(9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Excellent towel for minimalists

By gone

from Columbia, Md

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Pros

Absorbent
Dries Quickly
Just enough
Soft

Cons

Best Uses

Extended hiking trips
Gym
Hand/Face
Light 'n fast hiking
Shower

Comments about MSR PackTowl Personal Towel - Large:

I took this towel to Philmont Scout Ranch (PSR) in northern New Mexico, it preformed greatly on my 11 day, 100+ mile trek. This towel was used on the rare occasions that we were in a camp that had a shower or if we wanted to take a quick dip into a river or lake.

I thought this product was great due to it's light, compact nature and quick drying. When i had a 60 lb pack on, it was great that i didn't have to lug around a heavy wet towel. after using this towel i was able to squeeze 95% of all water out of it, when i got to camp and hung the towel, it dried in 30-40 minutes.

i have since stopped using cotton towels in my and use my packtowl instead. while the towels are soft upon purchase, washing them makes them even softer and more absorbent (or so i have found).

a note of caution to people who are thinking of purchasing this towel, the dimensions are 16.5x36. but i wear a size 30 waist and the towel length was just a bit too short to be secured around my waist.

Regardless of the above statement, this towel is amazing and worth every penny.

May

2009

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great lightweight towel

By Brewsky1975

from Germany

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Pros

Absorbent
Dries Quickly
Generous Size
High Quality

Cons

Best Uses

Beach
Gym
Pool

Comments about MSR PackTowl Personal Towel - Large:

This is a great towel...ok, so a little more like a chamois than a towel, but we arently looking for warm fuzzy comfort. If you are looking to feel warm and cuddly, get something different, if you are looking to get dry and press on then this is for you. After a quick shower or dip just hang it on your backpack and it will be dry an hour or so into the hike. Also, it seems to not get that musty odor so bad, maybe because it doesnt have the bulk. Definite recommend.

Nov

2009

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Used it in the Peace Corps for 2yrs

By karimari

from Minneapolis, MN

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Lightweight
Tough

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Day trip
Mountaineering

Comments about MSR PackTowl Personal Towel - Large:

I used this towel daily in the Peace Corps for over 2yrs and it always dried fast, stayed soft, and never had a "funny smell" from drying in a humid climate. It packs great- light and small- when I was traveling and was one of the few things that made it through the whole 2 year adventure. I'm still using it for backpacking and camping trips two years later.

Oct

2009

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Little Towel

By kkoogs

from Fremont, CA

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Pros

Compact
Lightweight
Soft
Super functional
Tough

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Road tripping

Comments about MSR PackTowl Personal Towel - Large:

This is a great little towel. Perfect for backpacking or quick road trip rest stop refreshes. Packs small, is lightweight and does the job well.

I'm a big weirdo about getting completely dry before throwing on clothes, especially in the backcountry when taking good care of feet and such to prevent blisters and chafing. This small wonder sucks up every last drop.

Jul

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Towel

By The Drifter

from Thurmont, MD

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Pros

Absorbent
Dries Quickly
Generous Size
High Quality
Soft

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Camping

Comments about MSR PackTowl Personal Towel - Large:

I took this towel on a 6-day backpacking trip and it worked great. It is lightweight, highly absorbent, dries very quickly, and comes with its own small pouch. These are features all highly desirable for backpackers. A must in my pack and camping gear from here on out.