A microfiber towel that dries you off and then dries itself in an hour
Is this the right fit?
- Best for
- gym bags, hostel and campground showers, backpacking, swim bags, and car trunks
- Skip if
- Thin microfiber feels less plush than a cotton bath towel, which some people never get used to
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A microfiber travel towel from Rainleaf that absorbs several times its weight in water and then dries out in roughly an hour, which is the entire reason to carry one instead of a cotton towel. Cotton stays damp for a day in a gym bag and starts to smell; microfiber wrings out nearly dry and packs down to a fraction of the volume. The towel comes with a snap loop for hanging on a hook or a backpack strap and a carry pouch. It is thin, so it feels less plush than a bath towel, but it covers the same surface area at a fraction of the pack space. Best fit: gym bags, hostel and campground showers, backpacking, swim bags, and car trunks.
Pros
- Wrings out nearly dry and fully air-dries in about an hour
- Packs down to a fraction of a cotton towel's volume
- Snap loop hangs on a hook, shower rail, or backpack strap
- Comes with a carry pouch
Cons
- Thin microfiber feels less plush than a cotton bath towel, which some people never get used to
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to dry?
Wrung out and hung up, roughly an hour in normal indoor air. In humid conditions or stuffed in a bag it takes considerably longer, like any towel.
Does it get that microfiber smell over time?
It resists odor far better than cotton because it dries fast, but any towel stored damp will develop a smell. Wash it periodically without fabric softener, which coats the fibers and reduces absorbency.
Is it big enough to use as a bath towel?
The larger sizes cover an adult fine. It is thinner than a bath towel, so it feels different, but it absorbs comparably by weight.
Can I put it in the dryer?
Yes, on low heat. High heat can damage microfiber and skip the fabric softener, which reduces absorbency.
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