$9.95

Debating whether to tote a small towel on your next hike or backpacking trip? The REI Co-op Multi Towel Mini weighs less than an ounce and saves room in your pack with its compact size.

Color: Human Powered/Mushroom Taupe
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Features

  • Compact 15.5 x 15.5 in. size makes this convenient for use as a face, hand or dish towel
  • Made with 70% recycled polyester yarns
  • Can absorb up to 3 times its weight in water, yet it still dries quickly
  • Treated with a bluesign-approved antimicrobial to help fight odors
  • Easy-clasp hang loop lets you hang the towel to dry or clip it onto your pack
  • Comes in a small carry pouch with a mini carabiner for easy attachment
  • Prewash separately; machine wash in cold water; do not boil, bleach or iron
  • REI Co-op brand is certified to The Climate Label; we actively fund efforts to reduce carbon emissions across our business and support climate projects around the world

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Technical Specs

Best Use

Camping

Backpacking

Hiking

Material(s)

70% recycled polyester/15% polyester/15% nylon

Quick Drying

Yes

Dimensions

15.5 x 15.5 inches

Weight

0.6 ounces

Sustainability

Contains recycled materials

From a Climate Label Certified brand

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Reviews
177 reviews with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars

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Product Rating

97 out of 113 (86%) reviewers recommend this product

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Most Helpful Favorable Review

5 reviews with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars
Makes for a good Wee Rag
Weasel
6 years ago
Took this on my Sierra Nevada section hike as a bandana but swapped it with my existing wee rag (apparently the 'P word' is bad??) when I realized just how NOT absorbent my regular cotton one was (don't worry, I washed it before I wiped my face with it, LOL). It's very soft and absorbs moisture fast. It also dries fast and doesn't hold onto 'downstair' stains. I only wish that when I had bought it there had been more color options. Now I'm stuck with this pink rag! But it's great nonetheless.
Weasel
Portland, OR
32 people found this review helpful

Most Helpful Critical Review

5 reviews with an average rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars
Better as a handkerchief than a bath towl
AuroraInTheSkye
6 years ago
I've found that the edges begin to unravel after one or two washes, which has been a frustrating disappointment. It's small enough that I'm wondering how other folks have used it to dry off after cliff jumping or as a bath towel. It's about the right size to use as a pocket-sized handkerchief... which is nice in the rain, when I'm paddling, or in other damp conditions. Better than using paper tissues or disposable paper towels, that's for sure! It has a purpose, but I'd hesitate to use it as a replacement for other hand/bath towels or in place of a wash cloth when washing my face or my feet at the end of a long and dusty day.
AuroraInTheSkye
Portland, OR
26 people found this review helpful

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Danny
Olympia WA
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

I love it!

3 years ago

I love this little towel. It doesn't take up much space. It dries quickly. And the little pouch that it comes in is awesome. The little loop on the towel is nice for hanging it to dry it, and if it isn't completely dry when I'm all packed up, I can hang the little pouch on my motorcycle and it will continue to dry in the wind.

Age:55–64
Yes , I recommend this product

Ease of Use

Difficult to useVery easy to use
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Bonnie
Bay Area
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

They are mini

5 years ago

I gave these to my family as stocking stuffers. Of course, I got one fir myself, as I’m taking a trip where all luggage, including my purse, can’t weigh more than 10 kg. It is small. I tried it out before Christmas and it did work. I dried my hair with it first, rung it out, and then dried my body. I had to ring it out a couple of more times, but it did work. My body was a bit damp after I finished, but I dried in just a couple of minutes. For travelers who are minimalist or for camping, backpacking, I think it’s perfect. It’s also good for snowy ski days for wiping yore face or goggles.

Yes , I recommend this product
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Michael
McCarthy, Alaska
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

After my Summer Guiding in Alaska...

2 years ago

Loved this! Very light, love the little bag, absorbs a lot, and quick to dry. It's so light that I never noticed it in my backpack and so helpful to take dishes from filthy to kinda clean (then actually clean them at home)

Age:25–34
Yes , I recommend this product
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RAustin
Canton, Ga
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Best camp towel!

5 months ago

This is the handiest towel. It is super liked compact and come with its own stuff sack that hangs just about anywhere you want. I like it so much. I’m gonna go back and buy one for each member of my family.

Age:45–54
Yes , I recommend this product

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Difficult to useVery easy to use
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AuroraInTheSkye
Portland, OR
Rated 3.0 out of 5 stars

Better as a handkerchief than a bath towl

6 years ago

I've found that the edges begin to unravel after one or two washes, which has been a frustrating disappointment. It's small enough that I'm wondering how other folks have used it to dry off after cliff jumping or as a bath towel. It's about the right size to use as a pocket-sized handkerchief... which is nice in the rain, when I'm paddling, or in other damp conditions. Better than using paper tissues or disposable paper towels, that's for sure! It has a purpose, but I'd hesitate to use it as a replacement for other hand/bath towels or in place of a wash cloth when washing my face or my feet at the end of a long and dusty day.

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carpeliam
Boston, MA
Rated 3.0 out of 5 stars

Light, but best for lighter adventures

1 year ago

I brought this out on a thru-hike of the Long Trail in Vermont. It absorbed a decent amount of water, moreso when clean than when not. I didn't find its carrying pouch to be very useful: stuffing it back in was kind of annoyingly cumbersome and not terribly effective (the loop on the towel can somewhat easily fall off the clip on the pouch). Eventually I kind of gave up on the pouch and just put the loop through a carabiner attached to my backpack... which might be why one corner of the towel became frayed after a few weeks. I think this would work out well if you don't expect to get too dirty or wet.

Age:35–44
No, I do not recommend this product

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Difficult to useVery easy to use
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Tara
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Perfect small towel!

2 years ago

I wish REI would bring these back, especially in blue! They are small, lightweight, and quick-drying, so I throw one in to each of my mess kit setups to use as a napkin or towel during meals. They get washed with the laundry each week if I am home, and get rinsed and hung to dry if I am camping. They are always ready to go by the next day (usually by the next meal!), unlike some thicker microfiber towels which can take a day or two to dry in humid weather. The low price and small size ensure I can keep several on hand. I would easily pick up five or six more if they were available!

Age:35–44
Yes , I recommend this product

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Lee
Louisiana
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Great sweat towel

3 months ago

Great sweat towel. I clip this on the strap of my backpack. Light weight and easy to carry. If you get a little sweaty, just pull it out. After wiping the sweat off my face, it just hangs and the breeze dry's it off, ready for the next time.

Yes , I recommend this product

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Anonymous
Washington state
Rated 2.0 out of 5 stars

Not really worth the price

3 months ago

To be honest, I primarily purchased this hoping to use it as a washcloth/facecloth when traveling. I liked that it was compact and quick drying. Unfortunately, when I used it on my face it felt scratchy, so it won't work for that purpose. I also wouldn't recommend using it on optical products (glasses, binoculars, camera lens, etc.) for the same reason, oddly scratchy. Probably works well as intended, as a very small towel. The towel itself is very simple and not really worth the $10 it cost, I think the cost is all in the little carrying pouch that comes with it.

Age:65–74
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Agitate the Ground
Southern California
Rated 2.0 out of 5 stars

Revision needed

2 years ago

The material and performance of this towel are fantastic however the decision to switch from a straight edge to this new sawtooth edge needs to be reversed. This simple change drastically reduces the lifespan of the towel. The prior variant only showed signs of edge fraying after a year of use and dozens of wash cycles. Now the new design frays in several places along all edges even after the first wash. This design change seems to make no sense other than to reduce the life of the towel intentionally so that we are forced to buy another. #notmycoop

Age:35–44
No, I do not recommend this product

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