Zpacks
x Glacial Gear Wool Trail Rag
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Manufacturer list price (MSRP)
$29.95
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Overview
We've teamed up with Glacial Gear to create the ultimate 100% merino wool ultralight trail rag. Made from 180 gsm Hydro-Duct Merino Wool, it's the ideal companion for adventurers who demand both style and substance on the trail. From banishing stubborn dirt and sweat to confidently snatching that sizzling cook pot handle this rag does it all.
Specs
- Brand
- Zpacks
- Weight
- 17 g · 0.6 oz
Weight vs. category
75% lighter than the category average.
How it measures up
Against every one of the camp towels in the RidgeNote register with a published figure. Manufacturer-listed; sources and dates are on this page.
- Weight
- 0.6 oz (17 g)
- Lighter than 80% of 5 weighed · #1 lightest
- -75% vs the median 2.4 oz
- Price
- $29.95
- Cheaper than 33% of 6 priced · #4 cheapest
- +25% vs the median $23.95 · $49.95/oz (median $11.20/oz)
The cheapest is Gossamer Gear Little Towel at $10.00 — $19.95 less and 2 g heavier.
RidgeNote verdict
Similar — lighter or cheaper
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Manufacturer list price (MSRP)
$29.95