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MSR TrailShot vs Sea to Summit DryLite Towel M

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

Sea to Summit DryLite Towel M is the lighter option — 21 g lighter than the MSR TrailShot (15% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec MSR TrailShot Sea to Summit DryLite Towel M
Weight 141 g · 0.141 kg · 0.31 lb 120 g · 0.120 kg · 0.26 lb
Brand MSR Sea to Summit
Category Hygiene Hygiene
MSR TrailShot
141 g

Pocket-sized squeezable water filter. Fast flow rate.

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Sea to Summit DryLite Towel M
120 g

Ultralight microfibre towel. Dries 10x faster than cotton.

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MSR TrailShot vs Sea to Summit DryLite Towel M: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Sea to Summit DryLite Towel M wins — at 120 g it is 21 g (15%) lighter than the MSR TrailShot (141 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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