Turkish Beach Towel - Sand Resistant & Quick Dry Towel

TLDR: sandcloud is my original fav sand free travel towel (seriously life changing!!) but I am keeping the cheaper options! I was looking to replace my original SandCloud towel that I owned for about five years before accidentally leaving it on a beach in Cambodia. (Rip😢) Since I backpack Asia for months at a time, I wanted something extremely lightweight, sand resistant, and quick drying for beach travel. I ended up testing three “sand free” Turkish towels at different price points. SandCloud retails around $50. Feshka is usually listed at $49 but many colors go on sale for around $25. Genovega is the most affordable at around $10. All three towels feel high quality and all of them did a great job repelling sand. I was honestly impressed across the board. Texture and thickness Feshka and SandCloud feel almost identical to me. Both are thin, lightweight, and clearly designed for quick drying and easy packing. If you are familiar with Turkish towels, this is exactly that feel. Genovega is noticeably thicker and more plush when you feel a single panel. It has a more traditional towel feel while still being sand resistant. Dry time and packability Feshka and SandCloud dry the fastest and pack down the smallest. If space and weight are your top priorities, these are the best options. Genovega still dries well, but because it is thicker, it takes a bit longer. I was impressed to see that it rolled up to about the same size as the others. As you can see in the attached photo the other two photographed in their original type packaging and the Genovega after use. Real world use- I actually purchased the Genovega first and used it on a beach trip to Hawaii. It performed great, repelled sand well, and felt very comfortable to lounge on. Final recommendations! If you are trying to SAVE SPACE in your bag and want the quickest DRY TIME, go with Feshka, especially if you can grab a color on sale. If you want a more PLUSH towel feel and are not as concerned about space, Genovega is an excellent option and an amazing value for the price. I have seen people complain that SandCloud towels feel too thin, but that is simply the nature of quick dry Turkish towels. If that thin feel bothers you, Genovega is a great alternative. Overall, all three towels work well. The best choice really depends on whether you prioritize packability or comfort.

This is one of my most favorite beach towels. It can be rolled up and travels well, easy to carry to the beach or pool and can also be used as a wrap. Great size and value - I bought several for gifts. The towel is soft and dries well once it is wet. Also comes out of the dryer in perfect shape.

These are our favorite beach towels! Especially great for camping and/or boating/beach days because they dry quickly, pack down small, do not hold onto the sand, and are a great size!! They aren’t like your typical bulky beach towel! I have 10 of these and love them all! Highly recommend!!

Very soft washes well and packs easily

I gave this as a gift for a friend going on a holiday to the beach. She absolutely Loved it!! So light and easy to travel with.

Love this towel. I use it for the pool. Drys quickly. Pretty colors available.

Bought for gifts. I have purchased before and I know the quality. Love the fact that they are lightweight and sand doesn’t stick!

I love Sand Cloud towels. They're pricey, but they're super soft, don't get stinky and the sand shakes right off of them. I spent a full week in the Dominican Republic, using them multiple times per day in dirty, sweaty conditions before I was able to wash them. They did not get stinky like other towels would have and the dirt washed right out. Highly recommend them.