Matador x Volcom Packable Towel Poncho

Heading to the beach this summer? You’ll want to come prepared to make sure it’s all the more enjoyable and this Packable Towel Poncho from Matador is one of the first accessories that we’d be packing here at Coolector HQ. This small but perfectly formed bit of kit combines Volcom’s heritage in the surf community with Matador’s expertise in lightweight travel.

The Matador x Volcom Packable Towel Poncho has a price tag of $59.99 and it is designed to deliver a comfortable place to change or take a break from the waves, no matter where you are – be it the beach, lake or backwater retreat. This perfectly packable offering buttons along the neck which makes it simple to pull the nanofibre poncho over your head, and a drawstring hood ensures plenty of protection from the wind. 

Devil in the Detail

The hidden pass-through in the kangaroo pocket of the Matador x Volcom Packable Towel Poncho lets you remove a wet bathing suit while still wearing the poncho – so it’s great for surf days at the beach. A zippered pocket can be used for storing small EDC items while you’re wearing it, and also serves as a stuff sack for the poncho when you’re not using it.

The Matador x Volcom Packable Towel Poncho ($59.99) uses a creative edge to deliver an impressive, lightweight performance purpose built with destination surf in mind. The relaxed poncho silhouette is extremely comfortable to wear after hitting the surf and boasts a hidden pass through for easily changing out of a suit or wetsuit.

Offering a rapid-drying performance, this Packable Towel Poncho uses Nanofibre material which will effortlessly absorb 2.3x its weight in water while drying quickly between uses and pack ups. If you’re thinking of hitting the surfing spots over the next few months, it’s definitely a good idea to have one of these in tow.

Leo Davie