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The 8 Best Quick-dry Towels, Tested and Reviewed

Wrap yourself in comfort and convenience with these lightweight quick-dry towels.

Credit: Travel + Leisure

Whether packing for a camping trip or vacation overseas, the practicality and perks of a lightweight, packable towel are easy to overlook. I take a quick-dry towel on virtually every trip to be prepared for swimming, impromptu adventures, or disappointingly meager hotel towels. These towels use finely woven microfiber or synthetic/cotton blends to be super absorbent, durable, and gentle on the skin.

We’ve put a number of quick-dry towels to the test at pools, beaches, and campsites to find the best options for different vacation destination and packing styles. All of our picks were evaluated for absorbency, durability, portability, texture, and overall value.…