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Best camping towels for 2025 – does the perfect option even exist?

A camping towel is an underrated yet essential piece of gear. We’ve tested the very best towels for your adventures, whether you’re relaxing at the beach or hiking across a continent.

Camping towels on a washing line
  • Storage pouch is unecessarily bulky
    • RRP: £23 (large)
    Size tested: 60x120cm (large)
    Size range: XS to XL
    Material: 80% polyester, 20% nylon microfiber
    Weight: 252g / 9oz (large)
    Pack size:20x12cm (large)
    Sea to Summit Tek Towel

    Cons

    • Could be more absorbent 
    • Drying time
      4.0
    • Absorption
      4.0
    • Weight and pack size
      3.5
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Value
      4.0
    RRP: £40
    Size tested: 100cm x 180cm
    Material: 100% cotton
    Weight:755g / 1lb 11oz
    Pack size:31cm x 14cm
    Dryrobe beach towel
  • Long-term odour resistance unknown
    • Drying time
      4.0
    • Absorption
      5.0
    • Weight and pack size
      4.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Value
      4.0
    RRP: £27.99 (giant)
    Size tested:150x90cm (giant)
    Size range: Large, X-large, giant
    Material: 90% polyester, 10% nylon
    Weight:392g / 13.8oz (giant)
    Pack size: 20x12x8cm (giant)
    • Hanging loop
    • Durable carrying pouch
    Lifeventure microfibre towel