Sea to Summit Towels
Sea to Summit Towels – Fast-Drying Microfibre Travel Towels
Sea to Summit travel towels are the gold standard for lightweight, fast-drying performance. Whether you're camping in the bush, backpacking through Southeast Asia, or checking into a hostel, a Sea to Summit towel packs down small, dries fast, and outlasts cheap alternatives by years. Browse the full Sea to Summit range or see all outdoor travel gear.
Why Sea to Summit Towels?
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Ultra-compact: Packs down to a fraction of the size of a cotton towel — fits easily in a daypack or the side pocket of a hiking backpack
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Fast-drying: Microfibre construction dries 3–5x faster than cotton — critical in humid climates or when moving between destinations daily
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Highly absorbent: Absorbs up to 10x its own weight in water despite being featherlight
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Odour-resistant: Treated to resist bacterial growth — stays fresher for longer between washes on extended trips
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Durable: Built to last years of hard travel use — a genuine long-term investment over cheap microfibre alternatives
Sea to Summit Towel Sizes
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Small (40 x 80cm): Face and hand towel — ideal as a backup or for ultralight travel
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Medium (60 x 120cm): The most popular size — covers most uses from beach to shower
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Large (75 x 150cm): Full body towel — best for beach travel and camping
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X-Large (100 x 200cm): Beach sheet replacement — maximum coverage for beach and pool use
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I wash a Sea to Summit microfibre towel?
Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle with mild detergent. Avoid fabric softener — it clogs the microfibre and reduces absorbency. Tumble dry low or air dry. Do not iron.
Are Sea to Summit towels good for the beach?
Yes — the Large and X-Large sizes work well as beach towels. They're sand-resistant (shake clean easily), dry fast in the sun, and pack down small enough to fit in a daypack alongside your other beach gear.
What's the difference between the Tek Towel and the DryLite Towel?
The Tek Towel uses a heavier microfibre for maximum absorbency. The DryLite Towel uses a lighter, finer microfibre that dries even faster and packs smaller — ideal for ultralight travellers and backpackers.
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