Matador NanoDry Trek Towel - Small - Charcoal

I would recommend this product to a friend.What I like- Towel is large enough so you have enough material to fully dry your hands.- Loop with buckle on towel is useful for hanging the towel to dry.Suggested improvements- Make the case opening slightly smaller to allow use to quickly stuff towel into case without it bursting out. If using the towel on the go, you don't always have time (or space) to fold and roll up the towel nicely.- Maybe include perforations on the other side of the case to allow for more airflow. However, this might impact the structure/shape of the case.Tips- Add a larger keychain ring + a small hook or carabiner so that you can easily hang the case on your bag or near where you need to use it.- Insert the towel so that the hanging ... MoreI would recommend this product to a friend.What I like- Towel is large enough so you have enough material to fully dry your hands.- Loop with buckle on towel is useful for hanging the towel to dry.Suggested improvements- Make the case opening slightly smaller to allow use to quickly stuff towel into case without it bursting out. If using the towel on the go, you don't always have time (or space) to fold and roll up the towel nicely.- Maybe include perforations on the other side of the case to allow for more airflow. However, this might impact the structure/shape of the case.Tips- Add a larger keychain ring + a small hook or carabiner so that you can easily hang the case on your bag or near where you need to use it.- Insert the towel so that the hanging hook and buckle are visible from the case opening to minimize how much of the wet towel touches other things in your bag and to make it easier to remove the towel from the case.

5 stars for what it is.

It’s not the best excuse for a towel but hey it works. I’m about 6,3” and this dries me off pretty well. The towel was very saturated and didn’t look like it had any available drying area left. Hung it up and it was all dry and ready to put away prettyquick. A huge plus for this towel is that you can actually pack it unlike any normal towel which pretty much takes up all the room in your pack. When it’s this or no towel at all than I choose this. As for durability only time will tell. It’s made of the same material I use to clean my glasses.

Amazing little water wicking towel!

As a Ranger for They Dyrt, I have the awesome pleasure of reviewing gear from amazing companies in exchange for honest reviews. This time, Matador allowed me to test a Nano Towel, which absolutely rocked!The Nano towel comes in two sizes with two different price points. I chose the large which is two foot by four foot and is perfectly sized to serve as a shower/beach towel. Now, that doesn't sound huge, but let me tell you, it won't let you down.It comes in a sort of silicone bubble-type pod that can fit in the palm of your hand. Open on one side to allow it to be stuffed in and pulled out, with holes on the other to aid in air flow and drying. On the top, is a pretty hefty caribeener so you can clip it anywhere (and for me, it's mainly my backpack). Two ... MoreAs a Ranger for They Dyrt, I have the awesome pleasure of reviewing gear from amazing companies in exchange for honest reviews. This time, Matador allowed me to test a Nano Towel, which absolutely rocked!The Nano towel comes in two sizes with two different price points. I chose the large which is two foot by four foot and is perfectly sized to serve as a shower/beach towel. Now, that doesn't sound huge, but let me tell you, it won't let you down.It comes in a sort of silicone bubble-type pod that can fit in the palm of your hand. Open on one side to allow it to be stuffed in and pulled out, with holes on the other to aid in air flow and drying. On the top, is a pretty hefty caribeener so you can clip it anywhere (and for me, it's mainly my backpack). Two different colors are offered: a muted, earthy green and a charcoal grey. The silicone matches the towel. Perfect for his and hers on a trip. A little more expensive than other nano towels, but absolutely worth the upgrade!I took this gem to the beach, and broke it out when I was ready to dry off. The fabric seems as if it wouldn't hold more than a misting of water, it's really thin, but that's it's strong suit. That's what makes it magic! This fabric is unlike anything I've seen before. Very light, very thin, but very durable and holds water like a sponge! They say it holds 2.3x it's weight in water, and I believe it. I dried my entire body and wrapped my hair (and I have medium length hair). It sucked so much water from my hair that my locks dried in no time, and then…as and added bonus…the fabric is thin enough that you can wrap and knot it at your waist like a wrap skirt! No joke, I could wear it as a skirt at the beach (I don't think it would fit every body type and size, but I'm a size 6 and have hips and had plenty of fabric to tie a knot). Absolutely not why I got this towel, but what a great bonus!Now, I mention the fabric as thin, but that's not a hit against the product. That's a brilliant thing! They've managed to create a fabric that is not only functional and purposeful, but durable and thin so that it packs small and you actually want to take it with you as a luxury item!And as an added bonus, there is a great little loopy tab on the long side, that fastens with a snap (whoever thought to add the snap was a genius) so that you can pop it open and fasten it over a clothesline or a branch. And as if it didn't dry fast enough anyhow, if there happens to be a breeze or sunshine, the process is even quicker. And if you get both elements involved, it's almost instant. Okay, maybe not instant, but you won't wait long for a dry towel to take skinny dipping again.

As promised.

Took it out last weekend; towel worked great. The included is probably why you buy this one, but frankly it didn't provide us enough to justify the weight. So not for me... but maybe it's right for you!

Compact and

I got this to use when traveling in hotels both with my family and with friends. Tired of trying to keep track of which towel is mine after spending multiple nights in a room with other people. So this way. I would always know which towel is mine.My wife saw it and took it to her yoga - some sort of hot yoga that makes her sweat. She loves it for that and isn't giving it back to me, so I will have to order another one for me.My only wish is that it came in more colors. The green isn't bad, but not my favorite.

Deceptively Small

As someone who has owned multiple microfiber type towels for packing light, I saw this and thought having a couple more couldn’t hurt. First, it’s my fault for not checking the dimensions, so my bad. However, I also believe that the photos are intentionally deceptive to give the indication that the towels are actually much larger than they actually are. I’d return them, but I guess I’ll just use them as dish towels in camp…

Excellent camping & gym towel.

Extremely lightweight, compact, and multifunctional. I recently took this to a beach camping trip and used it as a towel/sarong/blanket to knock off the night chill.Expensive but worth it!

Gets You Dry, Will Keep You Cool.

I used this all during my fall and winter camping in FL. It obviously will take longer to dry in humid conditions, but it still takes a lot less time than a conventional towel. I would get the bigger one next time. Since this is my first microfiber towel for camping I don't know how it compares to others, but I also don't see a need to get a different one.What prompted me to write this review was that we had some really hot weather this weekend on my last camping trip until the Fall -- temps of 86 degrees but felt mid 90's and you can dunk this whole towel into some water, and drape it over your head, your neck, use it to wipe down your legs & arms & back and it will help keep you cool. It dries out pretty quickly but that's not a bug in this instance. you get ... MoreI used this all during my fall and winter camping in FL. It obviously will take longer to dry in humid conditions, but it still takes a lot less time than a conventional towel. I would get the bigger one next time. Since this is my first microfiber towel for camping I don't know how it compares to others, but I also don't see a need to get a different one.What prompted me to write this review was that we had some really hot weather this weekend on my last camping trip until the Fall -- temps of 86 degrees but felt mid 90's and you can dunk this whole towel into some water, and drape it over your head, your neck, use it to wipe down your legs & arms & back and it will help keep you cool. It dries out pretty quickly but that's not a bug in this instance. you get just enough moisture. It's thin enough that you can sit in front of an outdoor fan or in a light breeze with it over your shoulders and it will provide evaporative cooling. My trip would've been miserable yesterday without it!

Small but mighty

This little towel was a lifesaver during my trip to Yosemite. Conveniently clips onto your hiking pack so you don’t waste any space. Perfect for drying your feet after dipping them in the river post hike. Dries quickly. I highly recommend it to anyone who needs a towel in a pinch but doesn’t want to sacrifice the space for one.

Very cute

The towel is extremely absorbent for it's size which is it's primary function. Although the little silicone case is cute it does really help in drying the towel out as the towel must be rolled up to fit in it this preventing air circulation