These are one of the most useful tools I have discovered in the last few years, bar none. They are about the most massively useful thing you can have.
They absorb multiple times their weight in liquid and can be wrung out with one hand by crumpling it up inside a closed fist. I initially bought them to try out camping but now use them everywhere:
Places to use these:
Camping or backpacking: Will completely replace paper towels. When we go camping every one gets two - one to use as a napkin and to dry dishes with and one to use as a body and face towel. If they get dirty they can be washed completely clean with a tiny amount of soap. They dry very quickly. A small piece can also be cut off and used as a fire-starter - when dry they burn very well and long enough to get small kindling going.
In the kitchen. Can replace paper towels for almost everything and can be reused at least 100 times or more
In the bathroom: as a hand and body towel. It removes the vast majority of water from the skin. Whatever is left can be quickly taken care of with a regular cotton towel. One of the advantages of this is that the cotton towels will then dry very fast because there is hardly any water in them.
At the pool or the beach: as a spare towel or primary towel: can allow you to keep a cotton towel very dry for lounging on or laying out , etc. And you wont have to pack an extra bulky towel.
Traveling: I keep two in my shaving kit. One unwrapped and "in use" and one as a spare. Combine this with small hand towel and you eliminate any need to pack a full size towel.
In the car: You never need an emergency towel in the car until you need an emergency towel in the car. These take up almost no space and are ready instantly when you need them
By the door: For people feet, for doggie feet and doggie bodies. For anything that comes inside and has that rain stuff on it.
In short these things are like sprinkles on a cupcake - you can't have too many!
Some pro tips:
1. The towel will open up easier if you wet it down first after taking the wrapper off.
2. It will last longer if you use it gently and not to scrub things with - it's a towel not a scouring pad. In a pinch though you can certainly use it as a scouring pad and it will hold up to many repeated uses - it just won't last as long as if you used it more gently
This is similar to the review I posted for the 12x12 Lightload towels , either size is great.
Lightload Towels Two Pack (12x12" Hand Size 100% Lyocell)
| Color | Assorted |
|---|---|
| Brand | Lightload Towels |
| Towel form type | Beach Towel |
| Age Range (Description) | All Ages |
| Material | Microfiber |
| Product Dimensions | 24"L x 12"W |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Style | Reusable |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Special Feature | Disposable,Light Weight,Reusable,Waterproof |
| Fabric Weight | 5 ounces |
| Product Care Instructions | Machine Wash |
| Shape | Square |
| Size | 12" x 24" |
| Unit Count | 3.0 Count |
| Fabric Type | 100% Lyocell |
| Item Weight | 18 Grams |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 5.5 x 4.03 x 0.75 inches |
| Package Weight | 0.05 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 24 x 12 x 0.2 inches |
| Brand Name | Lightload Towels |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Manufacturer | Lightload Towels |
| Part Number | 3PK |
