Sea To Summit Airlite Large Towel L / Desert

Quality:thinAppearance:doesn't look like photoGot L, but smaller than normal towel. Can fit into palm.Very thin material. Likely cannot absorb water. Mainly to wipe off water.Hope can last since quite exp

Excellent lightweight towel.

These towels are fantastic if you want to hike or bike pack ultra light. The towel is extremely lightweight and packable. It comes in a nice little drawstring pouch for storage. Dries quickly and is really absorbant. The sand colour looks slightly gold though.

Great for fitting inside super small travel kits

Packs smaller than the inflatable Aeros pillow, can easily fit inside any toiletries travel kit, is a little smaller than the same size Drylite towel, and very light weight. The first couple times I felt like I had to wring it out half way but it seems to get better with use and after a wash/dry cycle. Since it's somewhat "sticky" when you try to dry it's hard to pat yourself dry like a regular towel, I think the strategy is to let it roll and ball up to dry yourself off. Then wring it at the end to increase the already fast dry time. Normally I don't bring a towel camping, unless I am car camping or just traveling and will be taking showers. This is great for a carry on bag, and then a drylite towel in checked luggage when you get to your destination.

I like the colour and

I like the colour and size options for this product. I especially like the compact nature and light weight packability. The towel material is flimsy and I doubted it's ability to dry very well. It's ok and gets basic drying needs met. It's not beach towel but for back up, and just having something on hand, it's fine. I don't typically like the feel of polyester and thought (well, hoped) it might be softer. It's a fairly tight weave so the fabric doesn't snag on my hands like some micro cloths do. I'm willing to try it. Would be tempted to go a bit bigger, this medium size will require some wringing and patchy drying for long hair and after swim / shower use. Will also have to keep a tight hold on it for windy days at the ocean!

Incredibly light and packable towel

When this towel arrived, I was dumbfounded - how could such a small package hold a towel that will be useful ? Throwing caution to the wind, I brought it as my only towel on a weekend camping trip. It was perfect, the thin material managing to hold on to enough water in order to dry out a big hairy dude, and then drying out in a few hours in the sun. Do mind the size though - these are not your typical towel size, and you should go XL if you want anything more than something to dry yourself after a shower.

Probably been the handiest piece of gear I bring.

I bought this towel on a bit of a whim, just the small size. I've never regretted having it and have used it for so many things. I've used it to wipe out my mug when I backpack, I've used it to hold ice to a burn, I've used it for washing myself, drying my hands off, wiping condensation or rain off my tent... Basically anything you can think of to use a small towel for, it's awesome. It washes very well, dries super fast and I have people commenting all the time how cute the little stuff sack is that it comes in, ha ha! (But seriously, so packable). The only issue is you have to keep the stuff sack in your pocket when it's not packed or you'll lose the little sucker! The towel does snap to it though for easy hanging! It's also very durable. For all the abuse I put ... MoreI bought this towel on a bit of a whim, just the small size. I've never regretted having it and have used it for so many things. I've used it to wipe out my mug when I backpack, I've used it to hold ice to a burn, I've used it for washing myself, drying my hands off, wiping condensation or rain off my tent... Basically anything you can think of to use a small towel for, it's awesome. It washes very well, dries super fast and I have people commenting all the time how cute the little stuff sack is that it comes in, ha ha! (But seriously, so packable). The only issue is you have to keep the stuff sack in your pocket when it's not packed or you'll lose the little sucker! The towel does snap to it though for easy hanging! It's also very durable. For all the abuse I put it through, there are no signs of wear. I primarily keep it in my food pack now, but I think I will be adding another one or two in different colors to my standard equipment this year, they're so darn useful.

Small but mighty!

Love love love. I bought the XL for myself and my husband. I was skeptical at first because they didn't look or feel like they'd dry a dinner plate after being washed. BUT they worked amazingly. Dried my whole body and didn't leave my crazy curly hair a sopping wet mess. After, we hung them up at camp and they dried quickly. They pack down small and they're incredibly light. Well worth the cost and I intend to purchase more for gifts for other campers in my life.

Tiny but mighty!

This is a great little towel. I rolls up to the size of a lemon and will dry me completely. Dries fast too. A great product that does what it says it will do. I can't attest to durability because I just got it this week, but it seems well-made and Sea to Summit is known for its well thought out designs and quality materials.

True definition of ultralight

I have this towel in a smaller size so I knew what to expect upon purchasing this full sized body towel version. Is it the most absorbent, soft, comfortable against the skin towel? The answer is no. However, it will serve its purpose deep in the back country where the weight and the amount of space an item takes up in your pack is of the utmost importance

You’ll be pleasantly surprised

I bought this for back packing, bike packing, and to keep in my panniers on my ADV motorcycle. After a few uses I decided I needed more than one because it was awesome. The texture will suggest it doesn’t absorb well, but it’s does. I use to carry microfiber towels or rags but this dries faster and packs smaller.