Disclaimer: I received an Orange Mud Transition Towel and Seat Wrap to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review, find and write race reviews!
When you’re a long-time runner or fitness enthusiast, you think you have all of the gear that you need, or at least you know everything that’s out there. I have to say I was really put by surprise when I saw the Orange Mud Transition and Seat Wrap – a product that helps you change your workout clothes with dignity AND keeps your car de-funked! Let me tell you more as I was able to test out this magical towel!
I’m linking up with Marcia, Patty, and Erika for Tuesdays on the Run, Debbie, Lora, and Rachel for the Running Coaches Corner and Annmarie and Nicole for Wild Workout Wednesday!
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Orange Mud Transition and Seat Wrap
So what exactly is this amazing product? The Orange Mud Transition and Seat Wrap is a great tool for your sweaty workouts. If you’ve ever gone for a run or gone to the gym and headed to your car right after, you may have wished that you had a way to dry off while also keeping your car clean. Instead of grabbing one of your shabbier towels at home, you should definitely use this Orange Mud towel!
Here are a few features:
- 30″ wide x 60″ long
- Microfiber material (an upgrade from the previous cotton model)
- Impact-resistant polymer clip (to keep you secure while you change)
- Laser cut super tough belt
- Comes in a variety of colors
It has already been making a huge difference for me and my workouts, and my fellow BibRave Pros have been singing their praises!
As a Changing Towel
The coolest thing about the Orange Mud Transition and Seat Wrap is the ability to use the belt and clip to securely keep covered while you change. I’ve made the extremely awkward change of wardrobe in a Port-a-potty, and it is NOT fun! Instead, you can get changed outside and not worry about flashing anyone, lol!
It’s very rare that I make videos, but here’s one where I changed out of my work clothes to my workout clothes for lunchtime yoga. I was nervous that I wouldn’t be able to get changed discreetly, but this was done in one take! Once you get used to adjusting the belt, it’s so easy!
As a Seat Wrap
My favorite use so far is as a seat protector for my car. If you zip up the top, it acts as a “hood” that you can hang on the headrest and then place the wrapover your seat. The first time I used it in this function was after an intentionally sweaty session at the gym after work. I ran 3 miles on the treadmill and worked on some of the stationary machines. When I headed to my car for the drive home, I simply placed the seat wrap on top and it made a huge difference! The towel is super soft and I honestly felt like my body cooled down much less dramatically on the way home. Once I got home, I could just pick up the towel and toss it in the wash. Runfession – I haven’t washed the towel yet! It seems to do a great job of absorbing odors because I don’t smell anything yet!
As a Gym Towel
The simplest way to use the Orange Mud seat wrap is as a regular towel. The microfiber material is extremely plush and due to its large size, you’ll have plenty of coverage. I use a towel regularly in spinning class, and this towel works great in a pinch. It could probably also be used just as a “heat sheet” after a race – it’s definitely a more environmentally-friendly alternative!
It certainly fills up my gym bag!Get Your Own Transition and Seat Wrap!
I’ve really enjoyed using this product! When I ran the Tough Mudder, Warrior Dash, and Muckfest MS a few years ago this would have been perfect tool for getting out of my filthy, muddy clothes! And when I ran Ragnar Relay Pennsylvania last year, it would have been perfect for those awkward changes in the car – and would have been great to sit on too! Once I get back to regularly running and training again, I will definitely pack this towel in my checked bag!
If you’re interested in getting your own Orange Mud towel, they cost $39.99 but you can save 15% with code OMTRX! I’ve also heard that Orange Mud regularly has discounts, so take advantage, especially during the holidays. This is a great gift for the fitness fanatic in your life…including yourself! I highly recommend getting this towel!
Have you ever struggled with changing after a race? Do you use anything to keep your car seat clean post-run?
We’ve had a pair of Orange Towels for years, they were gifted to us at our wedding! They’ve been an awesome and handy addition to our car, especially in the super humid, sweaty South after long runs!
I think it would be a great item to leave in the car! Oh man, I will be using this like crazy in the summer with the heat and humidity!
This was on my holiday wish list, but I really prefer cotton to microfiber. For some reason microfiber feels less absorbent to me.
These towels used to be cotton but they upgraded to microfiber. I wish I had the cotton one to compare!
This is something that I can definitely use for all those sweaty and humid summer runs! Sometimes I forget to bring a towel to sit on in my car which makes the drive home a wee bit uncomfortable lol.
This will be the real VIP when we get back to the summer! And it feels so soft to sit on in the car!
That would be an amazing towel to keep in the car for post run sweatiness. Thanks for the great review
Yes, definitely a great thing to pack when driving somewhere for a run or workout!
I really think I need this in my life! Seriously, I’m such a hot mess in the summer. Now, if only they could come up with a way to make it heated so I could change out of sweaty clothes after a COLD run!
I think this would be great to include for those racecations too! I was so thankful to get into my warm car after that freezing cold turkey trot…the towel did help me warm up a bit!
This is a great idea! I’ve definitely gotten in the car to drive home after a run and regretted not having something to put between me and the seat.
It seems like the obvious thing to own now that I have one. It definitely helps save the car from the funk and sweat!
This is a great product for us sweaty runners lol. I am often changing in my car and this would come in so handy!
Yes, and it’s a huge towel so there’s plenty of coverage!
I always forget to keep a towel in my car for after a sweaty event. Thanks for sharing your review of this one.
The Orange Mud wrap is great! I think it can be used in so many different ways too, not just for running!
My car has cloth seats, so this definitely sounds like it’d be awesome on hot/humid summer days!
Yes, it’ll definitely great to use for those hot days – normally I have to put the windows all the way down to air out my car!
Looks like a must-have product! I love the bright purple color 😉
Thanks! All of the colors really seem to pop, so it was hard to choose! 🙂
I can see this coming in handy many times! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Never heard of this. How useful.
I had no clue! Now I’m glad that I have one 🙂
Wow, great product with lots of uses, just what I need for race day!
I usually just stay in my race clothes until I can get to where my clean clothes are. But I can see this coming in handy for many. And not just runners!
How convenient to have so many uses for one product! I just use an old beach towel but it doens’t always stay up in the carseat, which, of course, leads to my sweaty self touching some part of it. This would be fabulous under the tree!
Sounds like something I could really use after my kickboxing classes!
This sounds great! I’m going to put it on my Christmas list 🙂 Love the color too!!!
It’s a really great towel, definitely a great gift idea 🙂
This sounds like a great product! I keep an old towel in my car but this would be so much better. And its awesome that it can be used for changing discreetly! Thanks for sharing!
Sounds like great product for runners. I love how versatile this product is actually. Great review!
Thanks, Natalie!
I have to say that this is pretty cool! I know I have changed in my car a few times and it is so awkward! Love a product that can be used in many different ways!
Thanks for sharing!
This is so smart! I could definitely use one when I meet up with friends for long runs. I hate getting my car seat all gross and stinky.
I need this towel! I try to avoid changing in a porto potty whenever possible, but I have scrunched myself into the back of my CRV. It works and the windows are really dark so you can’t see it, but it is challenging!
OK, this thing is COOL! What a neat idea!!
I don’t drive to/from races most times, but I would have loved this at the end of the Brooklyn Half. I used my heat sheet as a changing shield as I dropped trou on the Boardwalk. Even my underwear were wet.
Will look into this for gym towel, thanks for tip
Glad you liked the review! When the weather gets warm I’ll be getting a lot more use out of the towel!