Look for a diving chamois. You just squeeze it out and roll it up afterwards. It's not great but it'll get the job done if you have limited space or if you're worried about a real towel not drying out.

Just use a regular towel, and keep it separated from all of your other swim/gym stuff. Hang or lay it out to dry in your car after workouts. I've been doing this for YEARS.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Water-Absorbent-Synthetic-Chamois-Car-Clean-Cloth-Towel-No-scratched-for-Car-Window-Mirror-Pink/694058702


Yep, mine's pink too.

---

---------------------------------------------------------------

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/profile/domingjm

I've always used any type of plain white towel. This way I can bleach them, and they always come out looking and (most importantly) smelling clean. If your washer has a sanitary mode, this works wonders on colored towels that have a funk.

I have used a diving chamois for about 10 years now.
Compact, light, never stinks (antibacterial?).
Squeeze it out, roll it back into it's plastic case and off you go.

I always use an appropriate;y dized mesh bag / compartment for swimsuit and towel.

This way I also get a visual reminder that the towel needs to be hung up.

I currently use mesh backpacks, as some schools now require those and they are widely available in very 'fetching' colors and designs.

Ruined how so?

---

http://www.jt10000.com/

Did this souring happen in one day? If so, wow.

---

http://www.jt10000.com/

Yes, Georgia near 100 degrees F with high humidity stuffed in a bag with the windows closed. It doesn't take long for anything wet to get foul. I've seen some coworkers hang gym towels on the outside of the car. For me it is just a few summer months when there is this potential. Conversely it doesn't take too long to dry either if the humidity is down a little.

Definitely go with a swim/dive towel or car chamois. You'll wonder why you didn't do it years ago. They can be found fairly cheap at Walmart, Amazon, and Swimoutlet among other places. When they're new they'll actually dry you better than a full size towel. Plus they won't sit wet and heavy in your bag. Just ring them out. I keep one in my car during the summer so my little one doesn't have to play with a wet sandy filled towel at the beach or we can stop by anywhere and get dry real quick. One of the best pieces of non-speed related equipment you can find hands down. Buy one like yesterday.

---

I still lapped everyone on the couch!

I don't get it either. Leave my cotton towel in gym bag about half the time. It I hang it to dry the next day and in another day usually good to go. Two days in the gym bag and it needs a wash but it is okay.

---

They constantly try to escape from the darkness outside and within
Dreaming of systems so perfect that no one will need to be good T.S. Eliot

No way....my towel for the shower at home barely makes it past 2 days.

... and if they do get too funky, I donate them to the local animal shelter

---

"What's your claim?" - Ben Gravy
"Your best work is the work you're excited about" - Rick Rubin