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Rainleaf Microfiber Towel Perfect Sports Travel Beach Towel Fast Drying Super Absorbent Ultra Compact Suitable for Camping Gym Beach Swimming Backpacking

Last Updated: March 3, 2019 (Refresh Now)
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Review Analysis - 671 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Drying
 207
dries, towel, drying, dried, towels
+90%
-10%
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" ...  They were also great for soaking up excess moisture from hand washed items so they would dry faster.  ...  "
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" ...  Very absorbing and quick drying. ... The best use was soaking it in the stream and wrapping it around my neck.  ...  "
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" ...  These dried off the body well and air dried super fast.  ...  "
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" ...  Nice and compact but still absorbent and dries quickly.  ...  "
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" ...  Really absorbant, dries quickly and packs down nicely.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to pack and does an excellent job drying you off!  ...  "
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" ...  Purchased an XL for bath + Medium for hair and they absorb A LOT of water and do indeed dry fast .  ...  "
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" ...  My daughter is on swim team and bringing multiple towels is a must to stay dry throughout the day, especially during winter months.  ...  "
For Travel
 201
camping, towel, travel, beach, traveling
+98%
-2%
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" ...  I used to pack a normal towel for my camping trips, never really thought I needed anything more, then I saw this gem here and couldn’t be happier with the product.  ...  "
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" ...  I really liked the weight and size of the towel, it's perfect for backpacking and traveling  ...  "
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" ...  Useful when trying to save space during travel  ...  "
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" ...  Works well and I like the little bag that comes with it so when its dirty and Im camping I can keep it separate from my other stuff during pack up.  ...  "
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" ...  Just got back from a 2 month trip and this thing is awesome!  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect on-the-go item for travel with kids, you never know when you'll need clean-up help - or in our current case, with the summer heat, when a splash pad or a puddle will temp a little one at the park.  ...  "
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" ...  I was able to use it for a week's camping trip, and it never got a 'wet-towel-smell,' which I tend to smell easily from counter tops or people that leave their clothes in the washer too long.  ...  "
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" ...  Used it in extensive travel.  ...  "
Size
 148
travel, towel, compact, folds, packs
+95%
-5%
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" ...  Great to travel with drys in no time  ...  "
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" ...  I have never seen such a practical towel, perfect I no longer have to use a big backpack. ... Perfect for my travel.  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect for gym, small and not bulky at all.  ...  "
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" ...  Fits in my camping gear bags nicely, light weight and compact.  ...  "
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" ...  This thing is amazing and packs so small.  ...  "
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" ...  This is perfect for traveling.  ...  "
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" ...  Compact and light. ... Will travel everywhere with these.  ...  "
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" ...  The package is more compact than what I imagined, which is a plus, and the towel is super well made!  ...  "
Water Resistance
 101
beach, shower, camping, swim, towels
+88%
-12%
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" ...  Loved that they weren’t bulky, can easily hang while taking a shower and able to hang in my tent.  ...  "
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" ...  I use it every week when I take my daughter to swim lessons.  ...  "
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" ...  I first used it on a camping trip to whisk away sweat. ... Then I started bringing it to the gym instead of a full sized towel for the shower and it gets the job done.  ...  "
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" ...  This is my second purchase, one XXL for the beach and a Large for the shower.  ...  "
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" ...  I took this on a recent trip to Costa Rica and it rained and was convenient during a few hikes in the rain forest and national parks.  ...  "
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" ...  This is the best towel for wicking up water. ... Also great for when you come out of a pool and want to dry off quickly.  ...  "
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" ...  I use this as my gym shower towel to condense the amount of things in my gym bag.  ...  "
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" ...  Great for quick finish after swim meets.  ...  "
Washer Dryer
 98
dries, towel, drying, quick drying, absorbent
+90%
-10%
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" ...  Great towel, quick dry.  ...  "
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" ...  Dried itself and you very quick.  ...  "
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" ...  Works great and dries fast!  ...  "
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" ...  It dries fast so it's nice and dry when you're ready to pack it up and go.  ...  "
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" ...  Needless to say, it dried me better than my towels and home.  ...  "
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" ...  Quick dry, easy to compress down.  ...  "
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" ...  Super absorbent and dries quickly.  ...  "
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" ...  Quick drying of the body and quick drying of the towel.  ...  "
Cleaning
 33
towel, smell, microfiber towels, wipe, towels
+85%
-15%
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" ...  I've never been a fan of microfiber towels, maybe because I never used a good one, but this one worked wonders.  ...  "
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" ...  The other branded microfiber towel is still going strong.  ...  "
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" ...  I followed the care instructions on the hanging loop and so far both towels have come out clean, soft, and the same size as when I put them into the wash.  ...  "
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" ...  Sure it's not as cozy as a terry cloth towel, but it is extremely convenient and does a good job.  ...  "
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" ...  Microfiber towels are great.  ...  "
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" ...  doesn’t feel like other microfiber towels, which is good.  ...  "
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" ...  Cleans easily and dries quickly.  ...  "
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" ...  Quick drying and no lint residue.  ...  "
Storage
 32
bag, space, towels, much space, little space
+94%
-6%
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" ...  I really like big towels, but this one was still worked out great  ...  "
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" ...  Great for saving space in the backpack!  ...  "
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" ...  Saves space when traveling.  ...  "
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" ...  This works great without taking up a lot of space in the bag.  ...  "
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" ...  This is an ideal towel to travel with as it takes little space when folded up.  ...  "
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" ...  Takes up minimal storage space  ...  "
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" ...  They fold down nice and thin for easy packing and don't take up much space.  ...  "
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" ...  I'm glad I went with the X-Large size because it was big enough to wrap around me, and plenty of surface area to dry with.  ...  "
Fit
 31
bag, wet, loop, hang, corner
+94%
-6%
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" ...  They don’t ‘pill’ Very lightweight & have a nice mesh pouch w/ a lil hang tag that I love.  ...  "
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" ...  I keep at least 1 of these on my person / in the car/ my bag at all times.  ...  "
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" ...  This towel fits this need perfectly while it will come in handy for other uses as well.  ...  "
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" ...  This particular product includes a nice mesh bag, and has a convenient cell-phone/wallet size zip pocket at the corner of the towel.  ...  "
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" ...  They used snapped hook so the towel remained hanging on line and stayed clean.  ...  "
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" ...  Sand shook off it easily and it was easy to refold and put back in its pouch.  ...  "
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" ...  I like how compact they are, and the two I bought (a green and gray one) fit easily into my luggage without taking up too much space.  ...  "
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" ...  The towel I received has the snap loop in the corner, but perhaps the company has made a change.  ...  "
Build Quality
 27
feels, towel, thin, material, absorbent
+89%
-11%
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" ...  It's missing a star because my favorite extra feature, the little loop tab, broke off on just the third time using it to help hang the towel up to dry.  ...  "
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" ...  Surprisingly durable and effective.  ...  "
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" ...  Absorbent and durable towel.  ...  "
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" ...  Fabric is ideal.  ...  "
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" ...  They fold up very small and fit into their nice little carrying case.  ...  "
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" ...  Appears well made.  ...  "
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" ...  They don’t ‘pill’ Very lightweight & have a nice mesh pouch w/ a lil hang tag that I love.  ...  "
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" ...  I was skeptical seeing that it's very thin, but soft.  ...  "
Comfort
 23
feel, skin, feels, soft, wet
+83%
-17%
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" ...  Highly recommend having one of these on hand.  ...  "
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" ...  Very light and feels nice.  ...  "
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" ...  The fabric is soft and smooth, not like typical microfiber that can kind of have an awkward feel for some people.  ...  "
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" ...  You just have to touch your skin.  ...  "
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" ...  Obviously it doesn't feel like a regular towel but it's perfect for what it's meant for.  ...  "
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" ...  This one is soft and comfy and fairly large but folds up super small and dries in only hours so it's really easy to pack.  ...  "
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" ...  Feels like a chamois against your skin.  ...  "
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" ...  This is especially noticeable if you try to swipe it over your back - chances are it'll hold onto you a bit.  ...  "
Color
 21
colors, washed, love the color, bleed, towel
+90%
-10%
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" ...  Pink color is very bright, looks just like the photos.  ...  "
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" ...  Plus the colors are bright and vibrant so they won't accidentally get left behind.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought two different colors and they are great.  ...  "
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" ...  Like the bright orange color so it is easy to find in a back pack.  ...  "
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" ...  I am taking requuests by color :>  ...  "
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" ...  Bought a different color for each family member.  ...  "
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" ...  My towel is the Army green color.  ...  "
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" ...  Sized as ordered and after many washes, color's steadfast vividly brite.  ...  "
For Running
 20
use, towel, used, towels, showering
+100%
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" ...  I use it for the gym - very compact, does it's job.  ...  "
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" ...  I use this as a gym towel. ... I sweat more than normal so this may be my new favorite gym towel.  ...  "
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" ...  I use it mainly at the gym.  ...  "
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" ...  The XL is a good size for the gym.  ...  "
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" ...  Use it for the gym.  ...  "
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" ...  I used when I make exercise  ...  "
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" ...  I thought this would be a little larger for the gym but it does great as a head wrap for when I’m in the shower instead.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought these for my husband and I for hiking and also for our son to use when exercising.  ...  "
Washing
 19
wash, towel, washing, microfiber towels, well
+84%
-16%
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" ...  Seriously, this worked better than a lot of the terry cloth towels despite being so thin.  ...  "
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" ...  more than a conventional cloth towel would except not as deeply.  ...  "
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" ...  Also they wash well .  ...  "
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" ...  I can also go multiple times without having to wash.  ...  "
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" ...  Machine wash. Works extremely well  ...  "
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" ...  Think of these as huge microfiber cloths.  ...  "
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" ...  I love these towels.  ...  "
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" ...  No more damp towels  ...  "
Price
 15
money, worth, value, since, reasonable
+87%
-13%
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" ...  Its also very reasonable priced.  ...  "
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" ...  Got it on a deal.  ...  "
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" ...  I am quite impressed with its overall performance as well as value for the money  ...  "
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" ...  Well worth the buy!  ...  "
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" ...  Price point is awesome and it did the job!  ...  "
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" ...  Since most of the reviews were positive, and I felt the price was right for what it claimed to be able to do, I purchased two of these for a weekend kayaking trip where I'd be needing to dry off as soon as I got out of the river and when I'd shower every night.  ...  "
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" ...  Perfectly packable and absolutely worth the money.  ...  "
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" ...  This was a great option and the price made it even better.  ...  "
Water Usage
 15
absorbs, soak, actually absorbs, absorb, wicked
+67%
-33%
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" ...  It absorbs a good amount of water although it doesn’t get every bit of it.  ...  "
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" ...  I keep it in my camper, its compact, but man does it absorb water.  ...  "
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" ...  Absorbs water pretty well.  ...  "
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" ...  Nice and compact, but didn’t soak up as much water as I was hoping it would.  ...  "
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" ...  It’s very soft and does what it’s supposed to do well, soak up water.  ...  "
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" ...  This is the best towel for wicking up water.  ...  "
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" ...  The towl absorbs all the water, then you wring it out and it is ready for it’s next use.  ...  "
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" ...  It actually absorbs water.  ...  "
Cover
 13
bag, folds, small, nice, fit
+100%
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" ...  It had a great easy pouch that fits nicely into a backpack.  ...  "
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" ...  They fold up very small and fit into their nice little carrying case.  ...  "
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" ...  The carrying bag is a great addition.  ...  "
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" ...  They don’t ‘pill’ Very lightweight & have a nice mesh pouch w/ a lil hang tag that I love.  ...  "
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" ...  It is so thin yet substantial, and folds easily to fit in small bag, pouch.  ...  "
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" ...  I'm 6'2 and was able to tuck it under my feet and completely wrap/cover me.  ...  "
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" ...  Took this little towel to Disney, packed in a healthy back bag.  ...  "
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" ...  Sand shook off it easily and it was easy to refold and put back in its pouch.  ...  "
As Gift
 12
gifts, bought, christmas, husband, towel
+100%
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" ...  Bought as a gift.  ...  "
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" ...  Planning on buying more for gifts.  ...  "
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" ...  I bought this as a gift for my husband who is an avid outdoorsman.  ...  "
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" ...  This is my go to towel for Christmas gifts for all the swim people in my life!  ...  "
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" ...  I bought this for a birthday gift for a friend who has everything.  ...  "
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" ...  I got this as part of my husband's Christmas gift.  ...  "
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" ...  This is a gift, I have no personal experience.  ...  "
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" ...  I bought one to try out, I thought it worked well and bought another as a gift.  ...  "
Marketplace
 11
exactly, product, rainleaf, pink, photo
+82%
-18%
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" ...  Thanks for all the help on my order .  ...  "
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" ...  Exactly as described.  ...  "
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" ...  Pink color is very bright, looks just like the photos.  ...  "
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" ...  Item is as described.  ...  "
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" ...  Work as described.  ...  "
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" ...  Works exactly as promised.  ...  "
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" ...  It's exactly as described.  ...  "
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" ...  Thank you RainLeaf, great product.  ...  "
Ease of Use
 10
easy to pack, light, space, compact, clean
+100%
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" ...  Not much more space and easier to use.  ...  "
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" ...  It's easy to clean, light and durable.  ...  "
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" ...  easy to pack, and they work really well.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to pack when you are trying to pack light.  ...  "
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" ...  Love how easy it is to travel with this towel.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to shake sand off of it.  ...  "
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" ...  I thought I would have trouble getting it back in the bag, but nope, it was super easy!  ...  "
Capacity
 10
well, family, times, takes, take
+100%
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" ...  It works very well and doesn’t take very much room.  ...  "
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" ...  Now I will keep it in the car.  ...  "
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" ...  I’ve used it multiple times around the house and camping as well!  ...  "
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" ...  This is perfect for packing as it takes up very little room.  ...  "
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" ...  Saves room and does the job just as well.  ...  "
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" ...  I am going to order more for the rest of the family!  ...  "
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" ...  Would definitely recommend to friends and family.  ...  "
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" ...  I am even considering having a bigger size for home use.  ...  "
Weight
 10
weight, towel, also, needed, light weight
+100%
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" ...  For a very light weight in towel this is amazing.  ...  "
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" ...  I needed a light weight quick drying towel.  ...  "
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" ...  It’s very light weight and super easy to fold back up and stick back in the the bag it came with!  ...  "
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" ...  I bought this packable towel for backbacking, I love it, its light weight doesn't take up much space.  ...  "
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" ...  It’s also Light weight and great for camping or the beach.  ...  "
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" ...  It is very light weight and works amazing.  ...  "
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" ...  A thin, light weight towel that soaks up plenty of water.  ...  "
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" ...  Also didn't smell bad at all, and it's convenient: light weight and packs down pretty small.  ...  "
Design
 9
nice, texture, looks, like, feel
+67%
-33%
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" ...  I is thicker, as well and feels nice.  ...  "
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" ...  Love the color, love the texture.  ...  "
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" ...  Very light and feels nice.  ...  "
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" ...  Looks and feels the same as the ones I saw at the sporting goods store!  ...  "
For Kids
 8
swim, much, loved, love, daughter
+100%
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" ...  I use it every week when I take my daughter to swim lessons.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought this for my daughter for high school dive season she loved it so much I bought a second one for back up!  ...  "
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" ...  My kids love these towels for their swim meets.  ...  "
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" ...  Kids love it!  ...  "
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" ...  he adults and the lg for the kids- they are much bigger than the ones I bought from REI- and a fraction of the cost.  ...  "
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" ...  Might be a bit small for a man but perfect for a petite woman or a child.  ...  "
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" ...  And my 8 and 9 year old loved them too.  ...  "
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" ...  Grandson uses for swim competition  ...  "
Overall performance
 8
done, well, gets, price, drys
+100%
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" ...  It is really good and drys fast.  ...  "
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" ...  Gets the job done  ...  "
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" ...  Got the job done  ...  "
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" ...  it did it’s job.  ...  "
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" ...  Price point is awesome and it did the job!  ...  "
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" ...  It did the job!  ...  "
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" ...  Tried it out and does the job well.  ...  "
Product As Described
 6
exactly, pink, photo, color, bright
+100%
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" ...  Work as described.  ...  "
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" ...  Exactly as described.  ...  "
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" ...  Item is as described.  ...  "
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" ...  Pink color is very bright, looks just like the photos.  ...  "
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" ...  It's exactly as described.  ...  "
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" ...  Works exactly as promised.  ...  "
Hair
 6
long, would, towel, also
+83%
-17%
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" ...  I have medium length hair.  ...  "
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" ...  Long hair problems.  ...  "
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" ...  Going to get smaller one for my hair.  ...  "
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" ...  I used for my hair  ...  "
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" ...  I would also bring this with me camping or if I was staying in a hostel, it would be a great hair towel for people with long thick hair.  ...  "
Product Reliability
 5
worked, started
+80%
-20%
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" ...  Perfect for Working Out  ...  "
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" ...  The seam started ripping shortly after I purchased this.  ...  "
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" ...  Worked out great!  ...  "
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" ...  These worked PERFECTLY!  ...  "
Delivery
 5
time, advertised, days
+100%
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" ...  Delivery was on time, price was good and the towel is perfect for packing & use.  ...  "
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" ...  Arrived promptly, works as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Seemed nice when it arrived.  ...  "
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" ...  Item arrived on time and worked as advertised  ...  "
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" ...  Received them as promised.  ...  "
Ease of Cleaning
 5
fairly, easy, light
+100%
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" ...  It is simple to clean.  ...  "
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" ...  It has a fairly smooth texture which helps keep it clean.  ...  "
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" ...  It's easy to clean, light and durable.  ...  "
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" ...  I was surprised that it stayed so clean.  ...  "
Wash Programs
 4
washed, well, using, sink, machine
+100%
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" ...  Washed up nicely.  ...  "
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" ...  Machine wash. Works extremely well  ...  "
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" ...  Also they wash well .  ...  "
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" ...  One tip - wash them separately before using.  ...  "
Returns
 3
may, get
-100%
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" ...  can I get a refund?  ...  "
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" ...  May try to return it.  ...  "
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" ...  The item is being returned and I've ordered a replacement from another company.  ...  "

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Size:  44 meters
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