Handmade in small batches
Trail Rag Classic
$29.95USD
In stock · TARAfirma Blue / Medium (14.5 × 10.5 in)
Our original merino trail towel, still handmade in small batches in Taylors, South Carolina, in two larger sizes.
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Approximate weight: 0.9–1 oz / 26–28 g by size
Dimensions: 14.5 × 10.5 in 16.5 × 12.5 in
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Trail Rag ClassicTARAfirma Blue / Medium (14.5 × 10.5 in) · $29.95
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PRODUCT INFORMATION
Details & care.
- The towel that started Glacial Gear in 2020, still made by hand in small batches in Taylors, South Carolina
- New Zealand ZQ merino, 18.9 micron and 200 GSM: soft, naturally antimicrobial, odor-resistant and responsibly sourced
- Two sizes: Medium, 14.5 × 10.5 in (0.9 oz), or Large, 16.5 × 12.5 in (1.0 oz)
- A reinforced clip loop for your pack, shoulder strap or hip belt
At a glance
- Classic Medium
- 14.5 × 10.5 in · 0.9 oz / 26 g
- Classic Large
- 16.5 × 12.5 in · 1 oz / 28 g
- Material
- 100% New Zealand ZQ merino
- Fiber & fabric
- 18.9 micron · 200 GSM
- Construction
- Square corners, original sewn construction, reinforced clip loop
- Origin
- Handmade in small batches in Taylors, South Carolina, USA, from merino fabric imported from New Zealand
Full product details & care
The Trail Rag Classic is our original merino wool hiking towel, in two sizes for anyone who wants a little more towel. It’s handmade in small batches in Taylors, South Carolina, from premium New Zealand ZQ merino.
It’s where our story began in 2020, and since then Trail Rags have gone along on long-distance trails, weekend trips, road trips and travels abroad. For a bigger towel or our original handmade construction, the Classic is still hard to beat.
Garage Grown Gear, the ultralight backpacking shop, published 24 creative uses for a Glacial Gear Trail Rag by thru-hiker Matthew Kok.
What it’s for
- Wiping sweat on climbs
- Drying your face and hands
- Drying cookware and utensils
- Cleaning sunglasses and gear
- Handling hot cookware
- Freshening up at camp
Why ZQ merino
ZQ is a standard for responsibly sourced New Zealand merino, with an emphasis on quality, animal welfare, environmental responsibility and traceability. The 18.9-micron, 200 GSM fabric is soft against skin, naturally antimicrobial and odor-resistant, and light enough to carry every day.
Choose a size
- Medium, 14.5 × 10.5 in: 0.9 oz (26 g). Extra surface area while staying light and packable.
- Large, 16.5 × 12.5 in: 1.0 oz (28 g). Our largest Classic, with the most coverage for drying off, camp cleanup and cookware.
Want something smaller? Our 10 × 10 in Trail Rag (0.7 oz) has rounded corners and a hanging loop. Compare all three in the gear guide →
Specifications
Material: 100% New Zealand ZQ-certified merino wool
Micron: 18.9
Fabric weight: 200 GSM
Construction: square corners, reinforced clip loop
Sizes: Medium 14.5 × 10.5 in, Large 16.5 × 12.5 in
Weight: Medium 0.9 oz (26 g), Large 1.0 oz (28 g)
Care
Hand wash and lay flat to dry. For a deeper clean, machine wash on a delicate cycle and tumble dry low.
Origin
Handmade in small batches in Taylors, South Carolina, USA, from merino fabric imported from New Zealand.
SHEEPishly Superior.
Where it began
Before anything else, there was the Trail Rag.
In 2020 we set out to make a better hiking towel from merino, and that idea launched Glacial Gear. The Classic keeps the original square-corner build, still handmade in small batches in our Taylors, South Carolina workshop.
It fills a role that hikers and backpackers absolutely need, which would often be filled with bulky pack towels or paper-thin bandanas.
Matthew Kok, thru-hiker, for Garage Grown Gear
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