- Time of past OR future Camino
- Francés, Norte, Salvador, Primitivo, Portuguese
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I used a PackTowl on my last Camino, which weighs 3.4 ounces, but I'm wondering if the extra weight of a sarong would be worth it on the Norte, since it is more multipurpose. Specifically, since I'd like to try to swim in the ocean as often as possible, and the sarong makes a good beach towel, and cover up. The difference in weight is 3.5 ounces.
I actually don't mind the PackTowl at all. It works much better than the Sea to Summit Pocket Towel that I used on my first Camino.I am taking a foutah on my upcoming camino in August (can be used as a sarong, light blanket, shawl, towel, etc) and consider it completely worth any extra ounces because I so loathed my camp towel last time. Seriously... the pack towel made me hate my life (on an otherwise very rewarding camino).
I think the main thing that's stopping me from taking the sarong instead of the PackTowl, is the fact that I'm so happy with the super lightweight of the PackTowl, and proud of myself for finding it in the first place.I think the sarong would be a good substitute because of its multi-uses. If there is something else beside the towel that the sarong can replace, then that could help offset the weight difference as well; although the weight difference as it stands now is pretty minimal. Maybe carry 3 ounces less water?
I use the sarongs when we go to Mexico instead of beach towels. They dry quickly, and the sand shakes out easily. And the PackTowl really is much different than other camp towels that I've seen. The texture seems a bit weird at first, but it dries well without just moving the water around. That's why I'm torn between the two. And no, I'm not going to bring both!I love using a lightweight cotton flannel infant baby bath towel. It's ightweight, packs small, big enough to to the job (but not too big), and dries draped over the foot of the albergue beds before morning when you need to put it away, and oh so comfortable. No polyester fabric towels for me, I dislike them immensely.
I do not understand using a sarong for multipurposes such as after swimming in the ocean and as a beach towel. The sand from salt water will be sticking to your feet and I would not choose to use the towel I dry off with after showering as a multipurpose item to become soiled from other uses.
What is a foutah? I hated my pack towel too!I am taking a foutah on my upcoming camino in August (can be used as a sarong, light blanket, shawl, towel, etc) and consider it completely worth any extra ounces because I so loathed my camp towel last time. Seriously... the pack towel made me hate my life (on an otherwise very rewarding camino).
I took both. Wonderful.Take both?
Buen camino either way.
I love your idea of using the sleep liner as a wrap when needed...doing 'double duty'!I took a smallish hiking towel. Used my silk sleeping bag liner as a wrap.
What?? Triple duty?I have heard of many uses for a sarong, but vomit barrier is a new one.
I used a PackTowl on my last Camino, which weighs 3.4 ounces, but I'm wondering if the extra weight of a sarong would be worth it on the Norte, since it is more multipurpose. Specifically, since I'd like to try to swim in the ocean as often as possible, and the sarong makes a good beach towel, and cover up. The difference in weight is 3.5 ounces.
I take a shemagh in the warmer months. I've worn it on a few very hot days as a headdress, arab style. Thin cotton square 1m x 1m or so. It soaks up enough water after a shower and dries in about 10 minutes. Easy to wash and dry. Cheap to buy too.
https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/how-to-tie-a-military-style-shemaghkeffiyeh/
Quick dry towelI used a PackTowl on my last Camino, which weighs 3.4 ounces, but I'm wondering if the extra weight of a sarong would be worth it on the Norte, since it is more multipurpose. Specifically, since I'd like to try to swim in the ocean as often as possible, and the sarong makes a good beach towel, and cover up. The difference in weight is 3.5 ounces.
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