Ultralight Sports Toothbrush Review

Here's a stocking stuffer I got for Christmas: an extreme ultralight toothbrush you stick on your finger. I've always wanted to try one of these so I was really excited to test it out.Sure, it's miniscule (taking up almost no space in the pack) and is nearly weightless at only 0.04 oz. but will it hold up to the ultimate bathroom test? Let's find out...

Field Test: WickSilver Pack Towel

What I like:
Absorbent--unlike most "UL backpacking" towels
Light--only 2 ounces
Right size--(24" X 24") It's big enough to be practical yet small enough to be compact & ultra light
Versatile (can be used as a bandana, neck wrap, etc.)

What I don't like:
Dry time is too long. CAVEAT: Absorbency has its price. If it's absorbent, it takes longer to dry.

Cheap UL Backpacking Towels

I've always liked Light Load towels for my cookset. They dry quickly, are absorbant, and weigh almost nothing. But today, I found a cheaper alternative at Big Lots: Brawny Reusable Wipes. The material seems to be the same viscose material of the Light Load towels and they are similar in the fact that they dry quickly and are "semi-disposable". At 13" X 14", they're smaller than the light load but this is just the right size for use around the camp kitchen.

Now, here's the best part. Light load towels are $5 for a pack of 3. These Brawny towels were $2 for a 10-pack! Nice Value. They're machine washable and look to be just as durable (if not more) than the Light Load towels. I plan to use them as a towel/pot scrubber, pot gripper, and pot liner (to prevent scratches on the inside of my pot when I stow my stove/windscreen inside). Weight on my scale: 0.1 oz.