| Fabric | Microfibre that can absorb up to 7 times
its own weight of water. | Artificial 'chamois leather' type fabric. | Microfibre that is soft, highly absorbent and dries quickly after use. | High-tech microfiber
- fleecy on one side and smooth on the other to wick the water away. |
| Comments | Cheap, lightweight and effective - best buy if you don't mind drying yourself with a small towel. | Medium sized towel at a good price - but relatively heavy and bulk. | Big towel at a good price - but probably too heavy and bulky for back packing. | Very lightweight, compact and effective - if you don't mind drying yourself with a chamois leather. | Large towel packed in a tough and practical washbag - a useful bit of kit. | Extra large towel packed in a tough and practical washbag - a useful bit of kit. | Medium sized towel but still lightweight and very compact - best compromise between size, weight and price. |
