Name: PackTowl Luxe
Brand: PackTowl
SKU: 633fb50c818039583c352702
Rating: 4.0 (73 reviews)

Hiking Boots/Shoes Recommendations?

Hiking boot recommendations?

Any recommendations for women's hiking shoes?

[Request] Hiking/outdoorsy style shoes that can handle lots of walking on concrete

Cold and wet weather hiking boots recommendations?

I am in need of a new pair of trail/hiking boots.

Hiking Boots for heavy use during the summer

Good pair of hiking shoes?

[Request] waterproof hiking shoes

[request] - Good quality walking shoes.

Hello Redditors. I'm in search of a classy yet extremely durable pair of hiking boots to take backpacking around the world for 12+ months with.

Hiking boots recommendations

Men's three season "urban hiker" (like Merrell MOAB but longer lasting)

BIFL Hiking boots for women

Hiking boots with good traction and can stand up to abuse.

Looking for a good pair of shoes for my weird feet

Request - Hiking Sandals

Request: Hiking Boots

Comfortable and cushiony shoes for walking on pavement 10KM/couple hours a day (UK)

Hiking sandals that last?

[Request] Powerful dishwasher with sanitize function?

I want the best god damned dishwasher money can buy.

Looking for the best, easiest to operate, cheapest dishwasher - Recommendation?

[Request] Best countertop dishwasher for reasonable price?

Can anyone recommend a good dishwasher?

Countertop/Portable Dishwasher

[Request] Dishwasher &lt;$1k Australian with QOL features and low water use

Dishwasher for Second Home

My friend bought a house with this KichenAid dishwasher from 1974. He says it works better than any of the other ones he has owned. He just has to convince his wife not to replace it.

What's a good Panel ready dishwasher under $1k?

Best socket set on the market $100-$150

[Request] Socket wrenches

I need a recommendation for a tool set that should last a lifetime. [Request]

Looking for a Mechanics tool set.

23 years later; GM Goodwrench socket set.

A Starter/Lifetime Tool set

Basic screwdriver set needed

Mechanic Tools that are BIFL

Trying to fill a tool roll for my truck and would like input on BFL tools like wrenches, pliers, socket sets, etc.

BIFL: Mastercraft ratchet set with lifetime warranty. Got it at 14, im 31. Went thru more abuse than you think!

Looking to upgrade my home hand tools

Was told to post this here. Husky 270pc toolset from Home Depot for $99, normally $199. Lifetime warranty too

[Request] Ratchet/Wrench/Etc tool set for home/bicycle/general use

Thoughts on a Honda Accord V6 2007?

2010 Honda Accord worth the buy?

Thoughts on a 2008 Honda accord v6 coupe EX-L?

2014 honda accord ??

After an initial round of research it seems like Honda Accord Hybrid is the right answer, but I want to pressure test that with you guys

2014 Accord V6 Touring (any thoughts?)

Which car ?

me again. 2010 2dr honda accord, 122k miles for $5,800. just want a reliable first car, thoughts?

Want to buy an Accord, any suggestions?

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Compact - Midsize suv

best small/midsize suv?

Looking for a used (06-14) reliable compact/mid-size SUV

compact/mid size suv

Midsize SUV

Recommendations for midsized SUVs to look at

Compact to Mid-Size SUV

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Midsize vehicle for three kids

Mid-Size SUV

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PURCHASING A LOTUS — Need Tips + Advice.

Looking for a good rpg/action adventure with a good story and good characters

Deep long rpgs?

Looking for a story-focused RPG

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Fantasy games with an detailed and immersive world?

[WSIB] I am in search for a open world RPG that will keep me busy for hundreds of hours.

Open world game with huge map, lots of things to do, and great graphics

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WSIB: long, immersive games with high quality storytelling and writing

looking for an open-world rpg

[WSIB] A turn based strategy game that isn’t 4X

Turn-based strategy game

Turn-based strategy games

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WSIB if I want a strategy game for dummies

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Bullet Hell-Type Games: Atomicrops vs. I, Dracula: Genesis vs. Others?

WSIB if i want a completely story driven indie game but have already played undertale and oneshot (preferably similar to those 2)

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Blsoodborne or Resident evil 2 ?

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SIB Nuclear Throne?

What can you recommend for minimizing pores?

I know you can’t get rid of pores but I’m wondering is there anyway to make them smaller? I use La Roche Posay products. They keep my acne mostly at bay but I feel like my pores are just so large. Part of it is genetic, but just wondering if there’s anything else I can do at home to help. Thanks!

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What skincare products have you used that helped with large pores?

What is the best thing to use to tighten pores on your face?

Can anyone tell me why my pores are so huge and what I can do to minimize them?

How to reduce pores.

Hey guys, how do I make my pores not look like this? Info in comments (deleted and reposted for an error in the title)

Pores reduction tips?

Advice for shrinking pores on and around nose?

[sun care] sunscreen that doesn’t irritate rosacea and perioral dermatitis

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Sunscreen recommendations for rosacea

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Desperate for a good sunscreen

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Oily Face -&gt; Wash Face -&gt; More Oily

Extremely oily skin

Y’all know some sort of cream or product I can buy to make my face less greasy looking?

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Oily Skin— please help!

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How to have less oily skin?

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When camping or backpacking, you need a reliable utility towel that's both super absorbent and quick drying, and the MSR Packtowl Luxe Body Towel is the perfect answer to both. The Packtowl Luxe Body Towel is ultra fluffy to help you clean up around the campsite, wipe up water on your boat, or mop off your tent before tearing down camp. The Packtowl Luxe Body Towel dries 30 percent faster than cotton and can soak up to 5 times its weight in water. There's even a silver-ion odor control that keeps the Packtowl Luxe Body Towel smelling fresh much longer than conventional towels. A convenient hang loop lets you hang it out of the way to dry, and it comes with a mesh storage pouch with a zipper for easy packing and transporting. Made of a compostable, fiber-based fabric, the Packtowl Luxe Body towel is machine washable.

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Good for car camping, day trips, and hanging at the beach, this towel is made of an incredibly soft fabric that also repels dirt.

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Camping Guidance

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 To Sum up, the Packtowl Luxe is incredibly comfortable and the quality is amazing. I Read the reviews on REI, and here's what I found. Positive Reviews said that the Packtowl Luxe is ultra-soft and comfortable, and comes the closest to feeling like a regular cotton towel. It is very absorbent, dries you off well, and is a great size for a shower towel

 It's also great for drying off, and my skin does not feel wet at all. As For sizing, its dimensions are pretty accurate and it's the perfect size for a shower towel, not too big, not too small. As For quality,, the stitching is tight and consistent with no gaps, and hasn't frayed at all. The Material is still entirely intact, with no loose threads or fraying

 The Packtowl Luxe has a hanging loop, so you can hang your towel on a hook at home,, on a clothesline in the outdoors,, or even on your pack when you're hiking. You can also just hang it to dry on a tree without a loop. For Additional convenience,: the Luxe is machine washable, and can be tumbled dry. The Storage pouch is made of a strong and lightweight material, and also comes with a hanging loop

PackTowl Luxe Towel Review (Includes Unboxing)

I'm used to living out of a suitcase, and my foray into ultralight hiking really got me into the idea of minimalism. I'm young, have started renting out the condo I bought, and have 4 to 6 months off a year for work.


I've decided that rather than renting out a space I'm only going to use half the year, when I'm not working I'd just opt to travel/live in latin America where cost of living is significantly cheaper while I invest and save for retirement. 


With this in mind I've bought a few things:


I bought the Tortuga Outbreaker 35L.


First thoughts are a mixed bag (pun intended). The way the bag is structured is meh, often a lot of the features they tout as pros I find to be cons. The over organization while nice, eats into usable space. The compression is lacking, and the lack of any hard structure means that any pocket you use will bleed Into the space of the next one. Upon first inspection of the bag, the amount of IPs, and fraying was unacceptable of a product at this price point. They don't appear to have affected the structural integrity at all, but damn it, a nearly $400 bag should have the level of attention of detail that a premium product should expect. The "tech" pocket on the front of the bag was excellently done however, I only wish the pockets on the organizer were a tad bigger, and the hook had a bottle opener integrated as well but that's wishful thinking. The laptop pocket was my biggest concern. Having the pocket is useful, as previously when flying I would use a backpack I received in basic training that only had one main compartment. Allowing you to readily access the laptop compartment to remove your electronics for the TSA without having to repack your bag while rushing to meet your flight is an underrated feeling. But it's poorly done, if you have anything other than a laptop. The pocket is solid and padded, having the attachment to the back utilize a stretchy surface and be slightly wider would be nicer as it would have accommodated more laptops. The tablet sleeve was perfect however and it has fit every tablet I have found so far. The dimensions on the main compartment are a little wonky in my opinion. I can fit one medium compression cube from eagle creek, and one small compression cube from eagle creek inside with leftover room without stacking vertically. The leftover room is awkwardly shaped, however my toiletries packed in a custom DCF packing cube I got from /r/ULGearTrade fits fine, as well as a pair of flip flops. Could probably fit some sneakers in there as well if I squished. The bag is also incredibly heavy for my new UL tastes. It's about 5 pounds. It touts a frame but in my experience the frame is lacking in effectiveness compared to dedicated hiking packs or any of Osprey's offerings. The water bottle pocket is lacking as well and has trouble fitting anything larger than a smart water bottle, and as a dude who uses larger metal bottles to help avoid plastic waste, that's sooo not halal mode bro. The compression straps on the side are next to useless and provide little functionality. In the future I'd like them  to utilize buckles instead, this would allow to attach an item to the side such as a sleeping bag, blanket, hanging lantern or anything really, while still providing a convenient, and effective method to compress the bag and stiffen the load allowing for more effective weight transfer to the frame. The mandatory hipbelt is actually necessary due to the weight of the pack. It's definitely a point of contention as it sort of sits on your stomach at my height (5'11"). Pockets are oddly shaped, but in my experience are a great place to store socks at the beach, or snacks. The straps are comfy though. They're wide and don't dig into your shoulder. The sternum strap is nice. Only complaint would be to add a stretchy pocket to the individual straps, like what's utilized in the Drop x Dan Durston 40L.  Another thing they touted about this pack, was that the amount of organization basically removed the need for packing cubes. This was not my experience, as with two compression cubes, I was left with DRASTICALLY more space than without, and with two typical packing cubes I was still faring better. 


Verdict? Meh. Probably would be worth it at around $200 secondhand. I hate waste so I'll run this until it fails. If I could do it all again I'd go with the GR2 from GoRuck or GR3 from them, with the veteran's discount I feel it's a better designed pack from what I can see.


I bought the Scrubba Stealth Pack.

I wanted to love this, I really did. But again I'm feeling some buyers remorse. At the price point ($90) I feel a little cheated. Overall the construction quality is pretty nice. The bag does a pretty good job of washing your clothes, compared to washing clothes in the sink, and utilizing a stuff sack (sea to summit ultrasil) I personally think I got the best results with the scrubba. Granted this might be because the scrubba makes it easier to purge air compared to the ultrasil, and turns the activity of washing clothes from being an active activity, to a passive activity I can do mindlessly while watching a movie or listening to an audiobook, etc. What I liked about this product, compared to other scrubba products, was that this was multifunctional. It would fill the roles of DayPack, wash bag, compression bag, camp shower, dry sack etc. It's moderately comfortable as a day pack, with the sternum strap being an excellent touch. It does function, albeit not perfectly, as a camp shower. It functions moderately well as a compression bag, however, no matter how much air you purge, it will eventually refill with air relatively shortly. With the additionaly stiffness, assorted handles, clips, etc. It ends up awkwardly shaped when all is said and done, while it does a fair job of reducing the amount of total space used, it ends up awkwardly jutting out in every direction. The end result is awkward to pack and eats into any "3D" pockets you may have, which sucks if you actually want to... idk. Pack anything in them like a laptop. I ended up putting my clothes in compression cubes and placing those inside the bag and it took up less space than just the bag lmao. In the future, if there is a way to get the bag actually airtight, it would be a game changer. I hooked my bag up to a vacuum and the brief result was outstanding, it reduced total space used by huge amount that would have beaten out the compression cubes. The only thing that worries me a bit is the clear rubber/plastic material. The scrubba video touts that the bag packa down to next to nothing, but the fact that I saw impression of the wash board on the clear material fresh out the box was troubling, especially if it's still there after a few washes, and being vacuum pressed onto my clothes haha. The straps are supposed to be utilized as compression straps when not being used as a day bag according to the video I watched from scrubba. This was likely an after thought as there is no real effective way of doing so, or attaching to the optimum position for said compression. 


Verdict? It's being relegated to camping. I'm searching for a better method to wash my clothes.



I bought a Sea to summit ultralight clothesline.


So far, really liking it. Main complaint is the length, 11 feet feels too short in a lot of situations and awkward in the situations where it is useful. In the future I'd like to see options for 14 feet and 21 feet. I can likely rig up a cheaper, lighter, and longer option, but the simplicity of the system and the lack of clothes pins is a huge plus. Prior to this, I used a quick release line system that utilized a piece of cordage with a bowline tied on one end. I would use the bowline to attach the line to itself using a marlinespike hitch, and then use a trucker's hitch to tighten the line. I'd simply make a bend in the line and push it through a bight, and place my article of clothing through this and tighten the line to cinch down. The bead system is superior as it's easier, less technical, and easier to pack up with less damage to my clothes in comparison. $12 is a little steep, especially when that comes out to around $17 shipped. It's lightweight and packs down ultra small. Setup is relatively fast.


Verdict? 10/10 would hang.


I bought the Matador flatpack bar soap case. 


Got this since I needed to order something to hit over the threshold for free shipping at REI. 10/10 this is a game changer. Seriously you can read a detailed review somewhere else. It's $12. If you're on the fence just cop it. It's worth it. It keeps your gear dry, your soap doesn't stay wet or keep water in the bag. It's magical. 


Verdict? This piece of gear is essential. Would buy again.


I bought (several) eagle creek packing cubes.


They're fantastic. Incredibly well made. The structured compression cube was by far my favorite and did the best job of maintaining shape and compressing my clothes overall. I can fit 5 days worth of clothes (5 undershirts, 3 shirts, 5 pairs of underwear, 3 pairs of socks, 2 pairs of shorts) into a medium and a small compression cube. Keep in mind none of my clothes are wool besides my socks. Price was a little steep but they're incredibly useful for compressing your load and organizing your stuff. 


Verdict? Pricey but worth it. 


Stuff I need advice on:


Fan 
- I have tinnitus. Usually while on contract I'll pack an Opolar USB fan and suspend it above my bed to blow directly in my face to keep cool and provide noise. Obviously I need a better solution. Something that can actually fit in a backpack without taking up a ton of room. I'm game for your suggestions.


Towel:

- On this trial run, I stayed at my grandmother's house and assisted her with tasks around the house while handling some of her affairs and visiting family, but I relegated myself to using what I packed as much as possible. But man I am glad I had towels available. I bought a $40 generic microfiber towel off of Amazon and it just wasn't up to snuff. It didn't actually take a ton of water off of me, did not feel good, smelled relatively quickly, and took longer to dry than stated. I saw a post on here that recommended a linen towel, but I am game for whatever. Ideally I'd be able to use this as a beach towel/picnic blanket as well.

Eating utensils

- I almost always cook my meals when possible. But if I'm traveling that may not be an option so takeout will be common. I hate waste and would very much like a lightweight (not super important), yet functional and compact (folding or breakdown) utensil to eat with. Ideally it would have a knife option as well but the TSA probably wouldn't allow so I'm understanding. 

Headphones

- looking for wireless earbuds that have a small form factor with the case and also don't have to be recharged every 3 hours. I had the original raycons and loved them. They died after the buttons literally fell off and got replaced with the newest ones which broke relatively quickly. I currently have some audiotechnicas which are shit. They disconnect constantly, always try to reconnect when I don't want them too. Seemingly always need to be charged. And have issued with syncing and randomly turn off. 

Laptop:

- I game. When you work 7 days a week, overseas, for 6 months straight you usually only have a few hours to yourself a night unless you get time to explore. I game a lot to pass the time when I'm working. I need a laptop that can handle some light gaming. I currently have a 7 year old ROG that's on it's last legs. Might get the Zephyr or the latest GPDWIN.

Shoes:

- I need something that packs down but still has ankle support. Current shoes are the Brooks beasts. I have plantar fasciitis atm as well :/

Shower shoes:

- looking for something that also doubles as a flip flop/Sandal because my current pair takes forever to dry, is slippery when wet, and sucks. My feet are extra extra wide though.

Also any advice in general is greatly appreciated. I have a lot to learn. Thank you all for your help and time. I'm open to suggestions for anything you may have found helped you as well.

<div class="md">I&#39;m used to living out of a suitcase, and my foray into ultralight hiking really got me into the idea of minimalism. I&#39;m young, have started renting out the condo I bought, and have 4 to 6 months off a year for work.

I&#39;ve decided that rather than renting out a space I&#39;m only going to use half the year, when I&#39;m not working I&#39;d just opt to travel/live in latin America where cost of living is significantly cheaper while I invest and save for retirement. 

With this in mind I&#39;ve bought a few things:

I bought the Tortuga Outbreaker 35L

First thoughts are a mixed bag (pun intended). The way the bag is structured is meh, often a lot of the features they tout as pros I find to be cons. The over organization while nice, eats into usable space. The compression is lacking, and the lack of any hard structure means that any pocket you use will bleed Into the space of the next one. Upon first inspection of the bag, the amount of IPs, and fraying was unacceptable of a product at this price point. They don&#39;t appear to have affected the structural integrity at all, but damn it, a nearly $400 bag should have the level of attention of detail that a premium product should expect. The &quot;tech&quot; pocket on the front of the bag was excellently done however, I only wish the pockets on the organizer were a tad bigger, and the hook had a bottle opener integrated as well but that&#39;s wishful thinking. The laptop pocket was my biggest concern. Having the pocket is useful, as previously when flying I would use a backpack I received in basic training that only had one main compartment. Allowing you to readily access the laptop compartment to remove your electronics for the TSA without having to repack your bag while rushing to meet your flight is an underrated feeling. But it&#39;s poorly done, if you have anything other than a laptop. The pocket is solid and padded, having the attachment to the back utilize a stretchy surface and be slightly wider would be nicer as it would have accommodated more laptops. The tablet sleeve was perfect however and it has fit every tablet I have found so far. The dimensions on the main compartment are a little wonky in my opinion. I can fit one medium compression cube from eagle creek, and one small compression cube from eagle creek inside with leftover room without stacking vertically. The leftover room is awkwardly shaped, however my toiletries packed in a custom DCF packing cube I got from <a href="/r/ULGearTrade">/r/ULGearTrade</a> fits fine, as well as a pair of flip flops. Could probably fit some sneakers in there as well if I squished. The bag is also incredibly heavy for my new UL tastes. It&#39;s about 5 pounds. It touts a frame but in my experience the frame is lacking in effectiveness compared to dedicated hiking packs or any of Osprey&#39;s offerings. The water bottle pocket is lacking as well and has trouble fitting anything larger than a smart water bottle, and as a dude who uses larger metal bottles to help avoid plastic waste, that&#39;s sooo not halal mode bro. The compression straps on the side are next to useless and provide little functionality. In the future I&#39;d like them to utilize buckles instead, this would allow to attach an item to the side such as a sleeping bag, blanket, hanging lantern or anything really, while still providing a convenient, and effective method to compress the bag and stiffen the load allowing for more effective weight transfer to the frame. The mandatory hipbelt is actually necessary due to the weight of the pack. It&#39;s definitely a point of contention as it sort of sits on your stomach at my height (5&#39;11&quot;). Pockets are oddly shaped, but in my experience are a great place to store socks at the beach, or snacks. The straps are comfy though. They&#39;re wide and don&#39;t dig into your shoulder. The sternum strap is nice. Only complaint would be to add a stretchy pocket to the individual straps, like what&#39;s utilized in the Drop x Dan Durston 40L. Another thing they touted about this pack, was that the amount of organization basically removed the need for packing cubes. This was not my experience, as with two compression cubes, I was left with DRASTICALLY more space than without, and with two typical packing cubes I was still faring better. 

Verdict? Meh. Probably would be worth it at around $200 secondhand. I hate waste so I&#39;ll run this until it fails. If I could do it all again I&#39;d go with the GR2 from GoRuck or GR3 from them, with the veteran&#39;s discount I feel it&#39;s a better designed pack from what I can see.

I bought the Scrubba Stealth Pack.

I wanted to love this, I really did. But again I&#39;m feeling some buyers remorse. At the price point ($90) I feel a little cheated. Overall the construction quality is pretty nice. The bag does a pretty good job of washing your clothes, compared to washing clothes in the sink, and utilizing a stuff sack (sea to summit ultrasil) I personally think I got the best results with the scrubba. Granted this might be because the scrubba makes it easier to purge air compared to the ultrasil, and turns the activity of washing clothes from being an active activity, to a passive activity I can do mindlessly while watching a movie or listening to an audiobook, etc. What I liked about this product, compared to other scrubba products, was that this was multifunctional and had the largest capacity of any scrubba product. It would fill the roles of DayPack, wash bag, compression bag, camp shower, dry sack etc. It&#39;s moderately comfortable as a day pack, with the sternum strap being an excellent touch. It does function, albeit not perfectly, as a camp shower. It functions moderately well as a compression bag, however, no matter how much air you purge, it will eventually refill with air relatively shortly. With the additional stiffness, assorted handles, clips, etc. It ends up awkwardly shaped when all is said and done, while it does a fair job of reducing the amount of total space used, it ends up awkwardly jutting out in every direction. The end result is awkward to pack and eats into any &quot;3D&quot; pockets you may have, which sucks if you actually want to... idk. Pack anything in them like a laptop. I ended up putting my clothes in compression cubes and placing those inside the bag and it took up less space than just the bag lmao. In the future, if there is a way to get the bag actually airtight, it would be a game changer. I hooked my bag up to a vacuum and the brief result was outstanding, it reduced total space used by huge amount that would have beaten out the compression cubes. The only thing that worries me a bit is the clear rubber/plastic material. The scrubba video touts that the bag packs down to next to nothing, but the fact that I saw indentations of the wash board on the clear material fresh out the box was troubling, especially if it&#39;s still there after a few washes, and being vacuum pressed onto my clothes haha. The straps are supposed to be utilized as compression straps when not being used as a day bag according to the video I watched from scrubba. This was likely an after thought as there is no real effective way of doing so, or attaching to the optimum position for said compression. 

Verdict? It&#39;s being relegated to camping. I&#39;m searching for a better method to wash my clothes. If you&#39;re interested in the pack, be warned that it&#39;s a jack of all trades and master of none. I&#39;d go with the sea to summit shower system, a standard scrubba bag/typical dry bag, and a packable day pack from really anywhere as long as the straps are wide. For a flexible wash board, look into flexible dish mats. Amazon has one for $10 that is made of silicon with tons of raised ridges. From a design standpoint alone the raised ridges will be better than the raised nubs of the scrubba. You could probably use a brush like they used to use on laundry instead of either of those options if you&#39;re really concerned.

I bought a Sea to summit ultralight clothesline.

So far, really liking it. Main complaint is the length, 11 feet feels too short in a lot of situations and awkward in the situations where it is useful. In the future I&#39;d like to see options for 14 feet and 21 feet. I can likely rig up a cheaper, lighter, and longer option, but the simplicity of the system and the lack of clothes pins is a huge plus. Prior to this, I used a quick release line system that utilized a piece of cordage with a bowline tied on one end. I would use the bowline to attach the line to itself using a marlinespike hitch, and then use a trucker&#39;s hitch to tighten the line. I&#39;d simply make a bend in the line and push it through a bight, and place my article of clothing through this and tighten the line to cinch down. The bead system is superior as it&#39;s easier, less technical, and easier to pack up with less damage to my clothes in comparison. $12 is a little steep, especially when that comes out to around $17 shipped. It&#39;s lightweight and packs down ultra small. Setup is relatively fast.

Verdict? 10/10 would hang.

I bought the Matador flatpack bar soap case

Got this since I needed to order something to hit over the threshold for free shipping at REI. 10/10 this is a game changer. Seriously you can read a detailed review somewhere else. It&#39;s $12. If you&#39;re on the fence just cop it. It&#39;s worth it. It keeps your gear dry, your soap doesn&#39;t stay wet or keep water in the bag. It&#39;s magical. 

Verdict? This piece of gear is essential. Would buy again.

I bought (several) eagle creek packing cubes.

They&#39;re fantastic. Incredibly well made. The structured compression cube was by far my favorite and did the best job of maintaining shape and compressing my clothes overall. I can fit 5 days worth of clothes (5 undershirts, 3 shirts, 5 pairs of underwear, 3 pairs of socks, 2 pairs of shorts) into a medium and a small compression cube. Keep in mind none of my clothes are wool besides my socks. Price was a little steep but they&#39;re incredibly useful for compressing your load and organizing your stuff. 

Verdict? Pricey but worth it. 

Stuff I need advice on:

Fan 

<ul>
<li>I have tinnitus. Usually while on contract I&#39;ll pack an Opolar USB fan and suspend it above my bed to blow directly in my face to keep cool and provide noise. Obviously I need a better solution. Something that can actually fit in a backpack without taking up a ton of room. I&#39;m game for your suggestions.</li>
</ul>

Towel:

<ul>
<li>On this trial run, I stayed at my grandmother&#39;s house and assisted her with tasks around the house while handling some of her affairs and visiting family, but I relegated myself to using what I packed as much as possible. But man I am glad I had towels available. I bought a $40 generic microfiber towel off of Amazon and it just wasn&#39;t up to snuff. It didn&#39;t actually take a ton of water off of me, did not feel good, smelled relatively quickly, and took longer to dry than stated. I saw a post on here that recommended a linen towel, but I am game for whatever. Ideally I&#39;d be able to use this as a beach towel/picnic blanket as well.</li>
</ul>

Eating utensils

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<li>I almost always cook my meals when possible. But if I&#39;m traveling that may not be an option so takeout will be common. I hate waste and would very much like a lightweight (not super important), yet functional and compact (folding or breakdown) utensil to eat with. Ideally it would have a knife option as well but the TSA probably wouldn&#39;t allow so I&#39;m understanding. </li>
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Headphones

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<li>looking for wireless earbuds that have a small form factor with the case and also don&#39;t have to be recharged every 3 hours. I had the original raycons and loved them. They died after the buttons literally fell off and got replaced with the newest ones which broke relatively quickly. I currently have some audiotechnicas which are shit. They disconnect constantly, always try to reconnect when I don&#39;t want them too. Seemingly always need to be charged. And have issued with syncing and randomly turn off. </li>
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Laptop:

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<li>I game. When you work 7 days a week, overseas, for 6 months straight you usually only have a few hours to yourself a night unless you get time to explore. I game a lot to pass the time when I&#39;m working. I need a laptop that can handle some light gaming. I currently have a 7 year old ROG that&#39;s on it&#39;s last legs. Might get the Zephyr or the latest GPDWIN.</li>
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Shoes:

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<li>I need something that packs down but still has ankle support. Current shoes are the Brooks beasts. I have plantar fasciitis atm as well :/</li>
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Shower shoes:

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<li>looking for something that also doubles as a flip flop/Sandal because my current pair takes forever to dry, is slippery when wet, and sucks. My feet are extra extra wide though.</li>
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Electric trimmer

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<li>me and Pedro Pascal have tons in common. We&#39;re both Latino. We&#39;re both men. We&#39;re both human beings. We both have patchy facial hair. But while Pascal&#39;s weathered features, rugged complexion, slender frame, and facial structure and head shape lend his patchy facial hair to the charming rogue aesthetic he aims to cultivate, I unfortunately am less rugged, more pale, and younger, which makes me look like a cross between the dude from clerks, and a cholo from the 80s who went to business school within 5 days of not shaving. The moral of the story is that I need a way to shave/trim my facial hair that is; compact, rechargeable, takes USB C, and is waterproof for when I want to trim other areas. </li>
</ul>

USB Hub charger /travel adapter

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<li>Currently have a 10 stack anker one. It&#39;s perfect aside from the fact that it&#39;s kinda large and has a tendency to unplug itself if I yank slightly. A built in power adapter for international use is a plus. I might need a power strip as well.</li>
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Travel pillow

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<li>I got in a car wreck a few years ago and now my neck is stiff and tends to hurt in the morning. A good pillow prevents this. Usually I use a proper pillow (tm) or a wedge pillow at home to prevent this. On airplanes I usually just use a stuff sack filled with a hoodie and maybe an inflatable pillow. I&#39;m game for anything. Current pillows owned are the down filled inflatable sea to summit Aeros? I think. The klymit x pillow, and the zenbivy pillow. </li>
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Also any advice in general is greatly appreciated. I have a lot to learn. Thank you all for your help and time. I&#39;m open to suggestions for anything you may have found helped you as well.
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New to onebagging, seeking help.

This is much more like a regular towel in weight and time to dry than I expected a camp towel to be. I made the mistake of grabbing the Luxe, I think the non-Luxe "Personal" PackTowel is closer to what I was expecting. This would be fine for car camping or probably as a beach towel, but I think I'll get a lighter/smaller/faster drying towel for actual camping.

Heavier and slower to dry than expected

This seems like just another packable towel. It seems fine but it is big and I have no particular use for it. It went into my box of 'outdoor things I probably will never use'.

Color is not what I ordered

Color bleed but good towel

this is still pretty close to a classic packtowl

 This luxe model feels infinitely better than othe pack towels I have tried which feel more like the consistency of brown paper towels in school bathrooms. It dries in a few hours and is ready to use again, so what's not to like? It's just not cotton and I know it's not supposed to be or it would stay wet all day long. Make one that feels like cotton and is light weight and dries quickly and you'll get 5 stars! In the mean time, I'll keep using this one which is a darn good product even though it's not cotton.

 Make one that feels like cotton and is light weight and dries quickly and you'll get 5 stars! In the mean time, I'll keep using this one which is a darn good product even though it's not cotton.

Not cotton, but pretty darn good

Purchased the beach size for use when swimming. Overall very happy. Dries relatively quickly but really absorbs. Isn't uncomfortable when drying

Very useful

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