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HydraPak UltraFlask+ 500ml vs PackTowl UltraLite Face Towel

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

PackTowl UltraLite Face Towel is the lighter option — 37 g lighter than the HydraPak UltraFlask+ 500ml (57% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec HydraPak UltraFlask+ 500ml PackTowl UltraLite Face Towel
Weight 65 g · 0.065 kg · 0.14 lb 28 g · 0.028 kg · 0.06 lb
Brand HydraPak PackTowl
Category Hygiene Hygiene
HydraPak UltraFlask+ 500ml
65 g

Compressible 500ml soft flask with an integrated fast-flow filter cap. Built for trail running, fastpacking and on-the-move filtering from hydration vests.

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PackTowl UltraLite Face Towel
28 g

Featherlight 30×60cm microfibre travel towel.

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HydraPak UltraFlask+ 500ml vs PackTowl UltraLite Face Towel: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the PackTowl UltraLite Face Towel wins — at 28 g it is 37 g (57%) lighter than the HydraPak UltraFlask+ 500ml (65 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

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