I got a real chance to test the towel last year in Mexico. We stayed in a house that had no dryer and we were on the move a lot so having a towel that dried fast and stored compactly was crucial. No one wants a heavy damp towel in their gear bag. On real hot, dry days, this towel dries in minutes. It works great and has a variety of uses. The towel has a chamois feel to it and when you are drying you have to almost bunch it up and rub your limbs dry. But it gets the job done, and that's the important thing. Its microfiber weave allows it to dry faster after it has been used. Some people will argue that the "drying" experience isn't like a cotton towel, but I say, you're in the woods, its all about getting away from those creature comforts. Plus, this beats some of the other "travel towels" out there as far as comfort and drying ability. Mcnett's medium size allows me to fold it up and stuff it in my back pocket, a feature you won't get with a regular towel...Unless you dry yourself with a washcloth sized towel.
Features: the size I was testing was the medium (20 x 40 in). I would suggest getting the larger size (30 x 50 in) for car camping and normal traveling. As far as backpacking where lightweight is a necessity, the medium size works great at 3.5 ounces The Mcnett towel came with a store bag that I hardly use. It has a mesh front with a waterproof back. The other side of the storage bag is another pocket to add a small shampoo bottle and some soap and any other essentials. On one corner of the towel there is a hang strap that has a snap closure to secure it on the back of a backpack, the handle of a shower stall or sometimes as my case is, a tree branch near a river or creek.
This towel does what it's supposed to do. It's light, compact, dries you, and dries fast.
They run about $15-$20 and well worth the price.
You can find one at: botachtactical.com/mcnetttowel.html
Pikka | Venture Tree Team
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