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[–] [email protected] 25 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Disposable towels? Single use compressed Towels?

the endless focus on consumption with no reuse, the usage of resources?

[–] [email protected] 21 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (3 children)

It’s for hikers who need to be careful about how much weight they carry. They can also be used like wet wipes.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 7 months ago

Weight or volume? Technically a compressed object weighs the same as uncompressed, ex. a sheet of paper

[–] [email protected] 18 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Skill issue, tbh.. If you can't afford the extra grams for two small towels, then you need to get a little bit more stamina.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 7 months ago

I used these things in my edc kit. It’s not about the weight, it’s about the space, and they’re really only ever used in emergencies. I wouldn’t say they’re a good product though.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 7 months ago

Needlessly using disposable stuff for hiking is like driving a coal-rolling Diesel truck into the mountains to enjoy the pristine nature.