Every traveler should have one of these multi-functional towels on their packing list. The Turkish Cotton Towel can be used on the beach, as your picnic blanket, yoga mat cover, camping towel, nursing cover, as a wraparound shawl if you get a bit chilled at night or on the airplane.
Turkish towels are thinner and have a more open weave than a typical bath towel but they are also much lighter and get softer after washing several times.