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Subject Topic: An ode to microfibre towels...
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PersonJesster
15/8/2011 at 7:07pm
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We bought the ones on offer at Decathlon to use on a camping trip last week and were very impressed with how well they worked. As a few others have said, best to pat yourself dry not to rub. Saved on space as they roll up pretty small. Dried really quickly too, so it was a great buy for us. Wont be taking any big towels away again. Well worth the money.


Personglampersuk
17/8/2011 at 1:08pm
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Just got the Gelert 140x90cm Microfibre towel from Amazon.

Having used Microfibre cleaning cloths, I can confirm that this is in no way similar to one of those. This feels like a soft chamois cloth not like the cleaning cloths that makes ones teeth go on edge.

Thanks to the OP for the topic and whoever recommended the Gelert version.

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PersonOArthur
18/8/2011 at 12:41pm
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Thumbs up for Lifeventure ones from me. I've got a couple of the XL size and they're brilliant for drying and saving space, particuarly when backpacking, etc. In fact I can fit my towel in my wash bag with everything else - just one bag to take into the shower!


PersonRTS5
20/8/2011 at 12:09pm
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I have just used my Hi Gear one this week and can honestly say it was fantastic.

I was very dubious about how good it would be but it did a great job, either patting or rubbing dry as you would normally and I actually felt dryer than I do with a normal towel.

Don't be put off about how the feel, the Hi Gear ones are like a soft chamois and feel lovely on your skin and there is now snagging either.

I will deffo be getting some more of these for all the family.    (Especially since I have to pack an extra bags for the towels alone normally!)


PersonNo Faff
20/8/2011 at 9:06pm
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Just picked up a microfibre towel - chamois cloth style - from Trespass half price for £6.45 and measures 75cm x 130cm.  Mountain warehouse also have theirs reduced too.  Although we do have the space to take normal towels, they are a bit of a nightmare to dry in rainy weather, so it's the microfibre's quick drying properties which appeal

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We have the expensive chamois type ones and they are excellent ( were lucky enough to get to get the large size £8 each in a Mountain warehouse shop in Keswick) ,but just lately we have been taking a few flannels each and we are amazed to find that you can completely dry yourself on a tiny flannel ,honestly it works ( just keep wringing it out ) they wash out and dry quickly and take up no room and you can pop one in your soap bag to travel to the showers .


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21/8/2011 at 1:07am
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Got a couple in Millett's sale this time last year.  Haven't tried them yet, but will be taking them next trip, as it's time they were road-tested!  Glad to read all these posts.  I've no idea what kind of microfibre ours are, but they were about a tenner each, reduced from twenty, so probably pretty good quality.

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