The Sea to Summit Pocket Towel is the lightest, most compact, and fastest-drying towel in the Sea to Summit lineup — and it genuinely fits in a jacket pocket. Made from silky-soft 100% recycled polyester DRY+ microfibre, it absorbs three times its weight in water, then dries remarkably fast so it's ready to go again before you are. Whether you're headed into the backcountry, crossing time zones, or just squeezing a swim into a busy day, this is the towel you'll wonder how you ever did without. Backed by Sea to Summit's Lifetime Guarantee and rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.

The Lightest, Fastest-Drying Towel in the Range

The Pocket Towel is engineered for one thing above all else: getting out of your way. The DRY+ microfibre knit is the lightest fabric in Sea to Summit's towel line, with a silky finish that feels noticeably softer against skin than heavier camp towels. It soaks up moisture fast, wrings out easily, and air-dries in a fraction of the time of a conventional terry towel — meaning less time waiting around with a damp towel and more time moving. The Small weighs just 50 g (1.8 oz) and packs to 11 × 6 × 3 cm (4 × 2 × 1 in) — genuinely pocket-sized.

Built from 100% Recycled Polyester

The Pocket Towel is made from 100% recycled polyester — a meaningful step toward reducing the environmental footprint of your kit without compromising on performance. The recycled fibre delivers the same ultra-absorbent, fast-drying properties as virgin polyester, in a fabric that's noticeably soft and smooth to touch. The zippered EVA carry pouch is included so the towel always has a home in your pack, gym bag, or jacket pocket.

Practical Details That Matter

Every size includes a hanging loop with snap closure, so you can hook it to a line, a carabiner, or a bathroom hook to dry after use. The towel is machine washable for easy cleaning at home between trips — just wash it separately first, as the fabric is not colour-fast dyed. No chemical antimicrobial treatments are used, which isn't a concern in practice: a towel this fast-drying simply doesn't have the moisture retention that allows odour-causing bacteria to develop.

Four Sizes for Every Use Case

The Pocket Towel comes in four sizes to suit any adventure. The Small is the go-to for gym bags, day hikes, and ultralight trips where every gram counts. The Medium works well for swimming and beach days. The Large covers full body drying comfortably after a backcountry shower or camp swim. The XL at 150 × 75 cm is a full-sized beach or bath towel that still packs to a fraction of the space of a conventional towel.