Rainleaf’s microfiber towel is lightweight, compact, absorbent and fast drying, sold in many sizes and colours for gym, swim, camping, backpacking and beach use. Pat rather than rub, and skip fabric softener; it will never feel as plush as cotton.
Description
The Rainleaf microfiber towel packs down to a fraction of a cotton towel’s bulk and dries quickly between uses. It is the towel backpackers, swimmers and gym-goers carry when space and weight matter more than plush comfort.
The Rainleaf towel, explained
Rainleaf describes it as compact, super absorbent, lightweight and fast drying, sold in many sizes and colours, usually with a hanging loop and a mesh carry bag. Microfibre absorbs by drawing water into fine fibres rather than holding it in thick loops.
What to verify: not plush
Choose the size carefully: the small ones are hand towels, while the larger sizes cover a full body. Wash before first use.
When the Rainleaf towel makes most sense
Use it at the gym or pool, on hiking and backpacking trips, at the beach, in hostels, or keep one in the car for muddy dogs and rainy days.
Microfibre feels different on the skin; patting dry works better than rubbing. Wash without fabric softener, which clogs the fibres and reduces absorbency. Because it dries so fast, it also smells less musty on multi-day trips than a cotton towel stuffed damp into a bag, and a bright colour is easier to spot on a crowded beach or campsite.
Good and bad of the Rainleaf towel
Very compact and other wins
- Very compact
- Quick drying
- Many sizes
The Rainleaf towel catch: not plush
- Not plush
- Avoid fabric softener
Who should buy the Rainleaf towel
Backpackers and hostel travellers will like the Rainleaf towel
- Backpackers and hostel travellers
- Swimmers and gym-goers
- Campers
Not ideal for anyone wanting a spa-like plush feel
- Anyone wanting a spa-like plush feel
- Beach loungers who want a thick mat
Alternatives to the Rainleaf towel
Turkish cotton towels are a soft middle ground, and sand-free beach towels suit lounging.
Wrapping up the Rainleaf towel
A travel essential that saves real bag space.
