I love this towel! I only have a bike, so space and weight is my main consideration when camping. This towel fits the bill without having to compromise on performance. I used it several times on a three day trip - one of those uses being for a shower. All it required was a few minutes in the sun to air and it was fresh and redy to use again. It didn't smell stale, it absorbed all the water and is soft and snuggly as well. It might seem expensive for a towel, but believe me, when you've used this incredibly lightweight towel, you'll never go back to lumping your bath towels around with you!