Discount Beach Towels

Heading to the beach? Don't forget the beach towels! And make your trip better by bringing discount beach towels along.

Beach towels come in many styles, shapes, sizes and fabrics. Here are a few pointers to remember when shopping for a discount beach towel:

  • You'll need to carry the towel from the car to the beach. An arful of cumbersome, heavy beach towels means you'll be making several trips back and forth. Think light when choosing a beach towel.
  • Remeber that dark colors absorb heat. This might be fine on an overcast spring day, but you'll want a light, bright beach towel during the heat of the summer days.
  • Consider that a discount beach towel is NOT a shower towel- you may not want 100% cotten, because it'll absorb too much water, and you'll find you have 10 pounds of towel at the end of the day.
  • It's always a good idea to weigh down the corners of your beach towel in case a sea breeze should kick up.

Cheap beach towels come in many sizes, so consider if you'll be laying out on the sand, or if you'll be using a chair or lounge. Some towels even offer a 'pocket' that will fit over the top of a lounge chair, securing it place- an importnat consideration on a windy beach day.

Alfredino recommends considering a lightweight, fabric blend towel in a bright summery pattern, big enough to stretch out on but not so big that it turns into a hang glider if the wind picks up.