No More Wet Towels: MSR PackTowl

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You better not call it a towel. It’s a MSRPackTowl

Don’t let the spelling fool you. There is nothing worse than carrying your wet, soaked towel on your trip. It will never dry, you’re better off not showering. Stay clean and fresh and pack your MSRPackTowl.

It’s not your Mom’s fancy egyptian cotton, but it will keep you from smelling like a wet dog on your trip.

It’s available in four sizes and in two solid colors. It soaks up four times its weight in water, and dries faster than any other towel. Pick a size that is big enough to wrap around your body. It’s perfect for camping, traveling, and mastering your towel change.

Tip: Use the snap loop and hang it on your pack, while you travel to your destination. It will be dry for your next shower.

Minor setback: You’ll never go back to a regular towel again.

Cost: $10-$33 ( depending on size )

Where to buy: Backcountry.com


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Austin Chu

Austin Chu was laid off in December 2008. He has a deep obsession with breakfast burritos and backpacks. He doesn't know why. He just drove through fifty states filming a documentary on the economy and the recession. Follow his project on www.therecessends.com

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  • Powered by Tofu replied on July 8, 2009

    Drying off with my pack towel is definitely something I don’t miss about being on the road for a year. :)

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  • Andrew replied on July 8, 2009

    in the hostel shower last nite in japan, I was just thinking about how much I love my msr towel. I bought a couple up travel specific gear things before I left and this one has been one of the more helpful. I got the largest size available, and it might be worth noting there are two different weights available for each size. there’s a lightweight, and for about 4 dollars more, an ultra light weight. I got the latter and was blown away about how well it actually worked- better than a real towel! hang it on the bed post and it’s dry in the morning.

    great product

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  • stefo replied on July 13, 2009

    Yes that can go handy on trips! I will look at this for my futur trip!

    Travel Tips Site

    stef

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