pookiebear2002
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- Future not sure when, but want to walk it all probably alone as difficult getting someone to come
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Unless you are staying in a hostal/private albergue I suggest you pack one.Hi every one,at the places to stay each night, each on the Camino, do they give you a towel to use or do you have to pack one and try to dry it each day? Thanks, Billie
My Sea to Summit microfiber towel was like that, but my Packtowl Ultralite is not "grabby". At only 3.4 ounces/96 grams it is the lightest full size (25“ x 54"/64 x 137cm) towel that I've found .Personally, I hate the feel of the microfiber tek towels - they are kind of grabby on the skin.
Hi every one,at the places to stay each night, each on the Camino, do they give you a towel to use or do you have to pack one and try to dry it each day? Thanks, Billie
You'll need something for sure. Personally, I hate the feel of the microfiber tek towels - they are kind of grabby on the skin. Use one and you'll know what I mean.
I use scottish woven linen. It's light, super absorbent and dries quickly.
https://trakke.co.uk/collections/travel-accessories/products/linen-travel-towel
Photos would be helpfulThat depends on where you choose to stay. If you stay in private rooms in hotels and pensions then you will almost certainly have towels provided. But if you stay in albergues then you will have to bring your own towel and dry it as best you can. Some people choose to bring quick-drying microfleece towels. My own preference is to use a very light cotton sarong which can also be worn to/from the shower and if dry enough as a pillowcase on occasion.
What many (most?) People don't realize is that the microfibre towels actually dry better if you wet them first. Sounds stupid (You'll need something for sure. Personally, I hate the feel of the microfiber tek towels - they are kind of grabby on the skin. Use one and you'll know what I mean.
I use scottish woven linen. It's light, super absorbent and dries quickly.
https://trakke.co.uk/collections/travel-accessories/products/linen-travel-towel
Ah hah!Actually to be strictly accurate mine is an Indian lungi rather than a sarong. But very few people outside India seem to recognise the word so I often say 'sarong' to avoid confusion
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That's probably true. I don't use a microfibre towel, so I can't say for certain. Most people probably use fabric conditioner in their washing machine. This has the effect of sort of waterproofing material, including towels. So if you wet them first, then wring them out, they will dry better. I use a flannel (face-cloth) to absorb almost all the water on my body, wringing it out frequently. Then I sometimes don't need to use a dry towel at all -- I'm dry enough to put my clothes on. As my head hair is short and getting thin on the ground, I don't need a towel to dry it.What many (most?) People don't realize is that the microfibre towels actually dry better if you wet them first. Sounds stupid (
as I told my wife when she suggested I try it - lol) but it is true.
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