Sea to Summit Drylite Microfiber Travel Towel

The Sea to Summit Drylite Towel is a packable microfiber travel towel made from an 80% recycled polyester and 20% polyamide blend with an ultra-suede finish, designed for backpackers, travelers, and campers who need a soft, fast-drying towel that takes up minimal space. Available in four sizes (Small through XL) and multiple colors, with not every color offered in every size.

Soft Enough to Use Every Day, Small Enough to Forget It's There

The Drylite Towel's ultra-suede microfiber finish sets it apart from the rougher terry-loop feel of heavier camp towels. The fabric absorbs quickly and releases moisture fast, so the towel is ready to use again sooner and won't sit damp in a pack for hours. That softness holds up across uses: drying off after a backcountry swim, wiping down at a trailhead, or serving as a gym towel on travel days.

Lighter and More Compact Than a Standard Camp Towel

The Small Drylite Towel weighs 70 g (2.5 oz) and packs to 11 × 11.5 × 2 cm, small enough to slip into a hip-belt pocket. The XL, at 230 g (8.1 oz) packed to 19 × 19.5 × 3 cm, still fits easily in a daypack side pocket. For trips where every gram and every cubic centimeter counts, that size-to-coverage ratio is a real advantage over bulkier microfiber options.

Ready to Hang, Easy to Store

A hang loop with a press-stud snap lets the Drylite Towel air-dry on a tent line, a hook, or a pack strap without needing a separate clip. The included mesh-faced storage pouch keeps the towel contained in a bag while still allowing airflow, useful when the towel needs to go away before it's completely dry.

Features

• Fabric: 80% RCS-certified recycled polyester, 20% polyamide; ultra-suede microfiber finish
• Hang loop: press-stud snap closure for line or hook drying
• Storage pouch: mesh-faced recycled nylon pouch included with each towel
• Machine washable: standard laundry detergent; avoid fabric softener, which reduces absorbency
• Four sizes: Small, Medium, Large, and XL; multiple colors per size

Specifications

Who This Is For and Isn't

The Drylite Towel suits backpackers, bike packers, overlanders, and travelers who need a soft, packable towel that dries fast and takes up little room, particularly anyone upgrading from a heavier terry-cloth or standard microfiber towel.

The Drylite Towel is not antimicrobial treated. It is not colorfast-dyed, so colors should be washed separately for the first few washes. Fabric softener must be avoided, as it significantly reduces absorbency. Not every color is available in every size.

Common Questions

Does the Drylite Towel have a way to hang it up to dry?

The Sea to Summit Drylite Towel includes a hang loop with a press-stud snap closure on every size, so it can hang from a hook, tent line, or pack strap to air-dry between uses.

Is the Drylite Towel antimicrobial?

No. The Sea to Summit Drylite Towel does not use antimicrobial chemical treatments. Because the towel dries quickly and is machine washable, regular washing keeps it fresh without the need for added treatments. Make sure the towel is fully dry before packing it away.

Can the Drylite Towel go in a washing machine?

Yes. The Sea to Summit Drylite Towel is machine washable with standard laundry detergent. Avoid fabric softener, which significantly reduces absorbency. Dry on a cool setting or air-dry; avoid high heat.

Are there any special care steps for the first few washes?

The Sea to Summit Drylite Towel is not colorfast-dyed, so wash it separately from other laundry for the first few washes to prevent color transfer. Continue to avoid fabric softener in all subsequent washes, as it will reduce the towel's absorbency over time.