Matador
Matador NanoDry Packable Beach Towel
Matador lists a packable beach towel with a zip pocket, at $35.
- Solo
- Couple
- Retirees
$35 Price checked Oct 13, 2026
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Towels
Packable towels for a sink, a camp, and a beach, including a poncho.
Method on this page. Desk research from the maker page. The towel has to publish a size price and a packed claim.
A bath towel does not belong in a carry-on. A travel towel does, if it has a stuff sack and a size you can price.
Sea to Summit covers the Airlite, Pocket, Tek, and Drylite. Matador and Nomadix add shower, trek, beach, and poncho towels, with sizes and prices printed on the product page.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Columns: logged price, Price, Absorbency, Case, Fabric. A figure that is not on the gear note is marked not published.
| Pick | Price | Price | Absorbency | Case | Fabric |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matador NanoDry Packable Beach Towel | $35 | $35 | not published | not published | not published |
| Matador NanoDry Trek Towel | $20 | $20 | Twice its weight | not published | not published |
| Matador NanoDry Packable Shower Towel | $39 | $39 | Twice its weight | Silicone | not published |
| Matador NanoDry Packable Towel Poncho | $65 | $65 | not published | not published | not published |
| Nomadix Original Towel | $39.95 | $39.95 | not published | not published | not published |
| Nomadix Poncho Towel | $79.95 | $79.95 | not published | not published | not published |
| Nomadix Ultralight Towel | $29.95 | $29.95 | not published | not published | not published |
| Sea to Summit Airlite Towel | $14.95 to $24.95 | not published | not published | not published | not published |
| Sea to Summit Drylite Towel | $20.95 to $35.95 | not published | not published | not published | 80% recycled polyester, 20% polyamide |
| Sea to Summit Pocket Towel | $15.95 to $30.95 | not published | Three times its weight | Zippered EVA | Recycled polyester |
| Sea to Summit Tek Towel | $17.95 to $41.95 | not published | not published | Zippered EVA | Recycled polyester |
Gear picks in this note
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Matador
Matador NanoDry Trek Towel
Matador says the small towel absorbs twice its weight and packs into a silicone case, at $20.
- Solo
- Couple
- Retirees
$20 Price checked Oct 13, 2026
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Matador
Matador NanoDry Packable Shower Towel
Matador says it absorbs twice its weight and packs into a silicone case, at $39.
- Solo
- Couple
- Retirees
$39 Price checked Oct 13, 2026
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Matador
Matador NanoDry Packable Towel Poncho
Matador calls it a quick-drying wearable towel that packs down, at $65.
$65 Price checked Oct 13, 2026
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Nomadix
Nomadix Original Towel
Nomadix calls the original a recycled towel for travel and the beach, at $39.95.
- Solo
- Couple
- Retirees
$39.95 Price checked Oct 13, 2026
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Nomadix
Nomadix Poncho Towel
Nomadix lists a poncho that doubles as a beach blanket, 80 by 60 in laid flat, at $79.95.
- Solo
- Couple
- Retirees
$79.95 Price checked Oct 13, 2026
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Nomadix
Nomadix Ultralight Towel
Nomadix lists a 54 by 30 in towel for camping and travel, at $29.95.
- Solo
- Couple
- Retirees
$29.95 Price checked Oct 13, 2026
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Sea to Summit
Sea to Summit Airlite Towel
Sea to Summit says the Airlite is 50% lighter than the Pocket Towel and absorbs more than three times its weight.
- Solo
- Couple
- Retirees
$14.95 to $24.95 Price checked Oct 13, 2026
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Sea to Summit
Sea to Summit Drylite Towel
Sea to Summit lists 80% recycled polyester and 20% polyamide, and says it is lighter than the Tek Towel.
- Solo
- Couple
- Retirees
$20.95 to $35.95 Price checked Oct 13, 2026
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Sea to Summit
Sea to Summit Pocket Towel
Sea to Summit says it absorbs three times its weight and comes in a zippered case.
- Solo
- Couple
- Retirees
$15.95 to $30.95 Price checked Oct 13, 2026
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Sea to Summit
Sea to Summit Tek Towel
Sea to Summit lists recycled polyester, a hang loop, and a zippered case.
$17.95 to $41.95 Price checked Oct 13, 2026
View productFAQ
How small is the towel?
Sea to Summit says the Airlite is 50% lighter than the Pocket Towel and includes a 15D nylon stuff sack.
What does it cost?
Small is $14.95, medium is $19.95, and large is $24.95 on seatosummit.com.