I received my dock and bay towel order. I ordered the XL size...and they really are XL! They come in a cotton drawstring bag, which some people probably have a use for. I can't think of a use for them right now...so to me...from an environmental stand point...feel like they are overpacked because now i have 4 cotton bags i don't know what to do with or who could use them. Lol!!! I haven't tried them out in the sand yet. But the dry your body off quickly and dry really fast after you hang them up. I am please with towel overall. Perhaps future orders could give people the option of having the drawstring bag. Or offer a discount for no bag.