Double Eagle 127 Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 During the lockdown and dreaming about hitting the trail, I've had a few conversations with Scouting folks about backpacking towels. I tend to keep two of the shamwow type towels in my pack. They do the job, dry quickly, and soak up quite a bit. I've used traditional cotton towels, but recommend these type of towels for backpacking. Having been to Philmont a few times with a different towel each time, I'm interested in what you use or tell your scouts are best. Link to post Share on other sites
qwazse 4333 Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 All the cool kids have a camp towel (synthetic wannabe tericloth) and shammi type towel. Both require a lot of rinsing and drying to deodorize. But, they do dry quickly. Link to post Share on other sites
mashmaster 783 Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 I also agree on the lightweight synthetic shami style towels can't be beat for the lightness and compact size. After a few snaps they dry pretty quickly. I can't imagine taking a real towel backpacking, they take forever to dry. Link to post Share on other sites
TAHAWK 1420 Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 Big box stores sell bundles of microfiber towels for drying off vehicles after washing. Purchased that way, they are quite reasonable. Reviews: https://www.autoguide.com/best-car-towels https://www.motor1.com/reviews/464440/best-car-drying-towels/ https://drivedetailed.com/guide-choosing-best-car-drying-towel/ Link to post Share on other sites
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