Katadyn Hiker Pro vs PackTowl UltraLite Face Towel

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

PackTowl UltraLite Face Towel is the lighter option — 282 g lighter than the Katadyn Hiker Pro (91% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Katadyn Hiker Pro	PackTowl UltraLite Face Towel
Weight	310 g · 0.310 kg · 0.68 lb	28 g · 0.028 kg · 0.06 lb
Brand	Katadyn	PackTowl
Category	Hygiene	Hygiene

Katadyn Hiker Pro

310 g

Classic pump water filter. Reliable for extended expeditions.

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PackTowl UltraLite Face Towel

28 g

Featherlight 30×60cm microfibre travel towel.

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Katadyn Hiker Pro 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 282 g (91%) lighter than the Katadyn Hiker Pro (310 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.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest hygiene page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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