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ERIK ABEL SIDEKICK TOWEL

COASTAL CONNECTION Where everything meets. Quick-dry. Packable. Built for water or land.

The Coastal Connection Sidekick Towel’s what a good trip along the edge of everything feels like—clouds spinning overhead, the sun dropping low, endless blue pushing in, and trees holding the shoreline together by sheer nerve.

It’s that rare sweet spot where all the best parts of nature stop behaving like separate things and start crashing together in exactly the right way. Ocean, wind, light, land, movement. All of it connected. All of it alive.

SUPER ABSORBENT QUICK-DRY MICROFIBER ANTIMICROBIAL COMPACT & LIGHTWEIGHT TRAVEL-READY SAND-RESISTANT 88% RECYCLED POLYESTER ARTWORK BY ERIK ABEL

Not just a beach towel. Not just an outdoor towel. Better than both.

Coastal Connection is built for the whole day, not just one setting in it. Water, bluff, dirt, driftwood, road shoulder, beach blanket, backseat, trailhead, late-afternoon wind. It moves the way a good day moves — from one thing into the next without asking permission.

  • Super absorbent and quick-drying Pulls in water fast and dries quickly so it’s ready again before the day is over.
  • Sand-resistant weave Sand, dust, and trail grit let go easily instead of embedding themselves in every inch of your life.
  • Compact, lightweight, and easy to stash Packs down small for beach bags, backpacks, duffels, trunks, and overfilled weekend gear piles.
  • Antimicrobial and odor-resistant Helps keep funk in check through repeat use, long days, and less-than-perfect habits.
  • Recycled and durable construction Made with 88% recycled polyester and built for repeat use, washing, travel, and long days outside.
  • Designed for the crossover This one is made for people who stop at the beach on the way to somewhere else — or stop somewhere else on the way to the beach.

Already convinced? Weird. Efficient. We respect it.

Like a coast day that kept getting better.

Light, soft, and easy to live with.

No stiff hotel-towel energy. No soggy cotton drag. Just smooth microfiber that feels good after saltwater, lake water, shower water, or the kind of sweat you earn honestly.

Coastal Connection.

Created by Erik Abel, Coastal Connection comes from places that feel like crossroads for all the best things in nature. Clouds building overhead. The sun flattening itself into the horizon. Trees leaning toward the water. Waves working the same stretch of land they’ve always worked.

This design is about that collision — not chaos, exactly, but that wild perfect meeting point where everything belongs because nothing is trying too hard to.

Questions, Answered

What is Coastal Connection best for?
Beach days, coast drives, trail stops, lake hangs, campground mornings, road trips, pool sessions, everyday showers, and all the weird little crossover moments that make a good day feel bigger.
Does it dry fast?
Yes. The quick-dry microfiber dries significantly faster than standard cotton, which makes it ideal for repeat use, travel, and all-day moving around.
Is it sand-resistant?
Yes. Its smooth microfiber weave traps far less sand and grit than cotton terry, so most loose debris shakes off easily, even when the towel is damp.
What is it made from?
It is made from 88% recycled polyester and 12% nylon. The microfiber blend is soft, absorbent, quick-drying, lightweight, and built for repeat use.
Water towel or land towel?
Both. That’s the whole point. Coastal Connection was built to feel equally right near the water, off the trail, or anywhere in the overlap between them.

Specs

Large 72" × 36" 20.6 oz
Medium 60" × 30" 14.3 oz
Small 40" × 20" 6.6 oz
Material

88% recycled polyester + 12% nylon microfiber

Care

Machine wash cold with mild detergent. Tumble dry low or hang dry. Avoid bleach and fabric softener.

Use

Beach days, coast drives, trail stops, lake trips, road trips, camping, pool sessions, travel, and everyday showers.

You made it to the end. That feels like towel-buying behavior.

Stuff to read about our towels.

  • 88% RECYCLED POLYESTER, 12% NYLON
  • Fabric weight: 9.44 oz./yd.² (320 g/m²)
  • Dual sided printing
  • Traceability: Knitting, Dyeing, Manufacturing — China

Stuff people ask us

Frequently Asked Questions.

Everything you need to know about the towel you’re about to take absolutely everywhere.

01 What makes Happy Faced towels different?

Happy Faced towels are made for sweat, dirt, sand, water, workouts, road trips, beach days, and wherever else you end up. They’re lightweight, absorbent, quick-drying, easy to pack, and covered in original artwork instead of hotel beige.

02 What are they made of?

Magic. Well, almost. They’re made from high-performance microfiber containing 88% recycled materials. It’s soft, highly absorbent, lightweight, durable, and built to dry much faster than a bulky cotton towel.

03 Do they dry fast?

Very. The microfiber construction spreads moisture across more surface area, helping the towel release water and dry considerably faster than a traditional cotton towel.

04 Are they good for travel?

Absolutely. Happy Faced towels are lightweight, compact, quick to dry, and easy to stuff into a carry-on, backpack, gym bag, van, or questionably packed weekend bag.

05 Can I use one at the beach?

That’s one of their natural habitats. The smooth microfiber construction is sand-resistant, so sand shakes off more easily instead of following you home and moving into your car permanently.

06 Are they eco-friendly?

They’re made with 88% recycled materials and require less space, water, and energy to wash and dry than a heavy cotton towel. They’re also designed to last, because replacing your towel every few months is dumb.

07 Do they resist odors?

Their fast-drying construction gives moisture and mildew less time to settle in. Hang the towel up between uses and it stays fresher much longer than a damp cotton towel abandoned in a heap.

08 Are they machine washable?

Yep. Machine wash cold with similar colors and tumble dry low or hang dry. Skip the bleach, dryer sheets, and fabric softener because they can coat the fibers and reduce absorbency.

09 What sizes do they come in?

Small, Medium, and Large. The Small is great for workouts and daily carry. The Medium handles travel, surfing, and everyday use. The Large gives you full beach-towel coverage and enough room to become a human burrito. See the towel size guide for the full breakdown.

10 How much water can they absorb?

More than four times their own weight in water. Which is impressive for something that packs down small enough to stop ruining the rest of your bag.

A woman in a white bikini stands on a rocky beach, holding up a large blue beach towel with a colorful abstract design and bold white text. The towel is caught in the breeze, billowing behind her. She is smiling and looking toward the ocean, with the bright blue sea and white-capped waves stretching into the horizon. The sky is clear with a few scattered clouds, creating a vibrant and peaceful beach atmosphere.

Best Beach Towel out there!

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