Microfibre Camp Towels

Why a microfibre towel?

On the trail, every gram and every centimetre counts: a classic bath towel is heavy, bulky and slow to dry. The microfibre towel solves all that: ultra-light, it compresses into a tiny pouch, absorbs several times its weight in water and dries in the blink of an eye. It's the clever accessory for trekking, bivouacking, camping and travelling: you dry off after a swim or a wash, then it's ready to go again, barely damp, just minutes later. Soft on the skin and easy to use, it earns its place at every stage of the journey.

Absorption and fast drying

Microfibre owes its qualities to its structure: extremely fine fibres that multiply the surface area in contact with water. The result is a towel that absorbs quickly and generously, while drying at top speed once wrung out - a real asset when you're on the move and don't have time to hang washing out to dry. This fast drying also limits odours and damp in your rucksack, unlike cotton, which stays wet for ages and weighs a tonne. Polyester microfibre models dry in record time.

Shape, size and uses

Microfibre towels come in several sizes: small for your face and hands, medium for sport, large for drying off fully after a shower or a swim. Many pack into a compact pouch with a loop so you can hang them up to dry. Light and versatile, they also double up as a makeshift mat or emergency cloth: a tiny accessory with countless uses out in the wild.

Gearing up properly

Light, compact and practically indestructible, the microfibre towel comes along on every trip and rounds off your washbag kit. For everything else, take a look at our hiking accessories and gear.