Originally Posted by OzBarb

I've done this on occasion, but I usually include a fine nylon sarong in my regular travel kit. It serves as a coverup, but also for sunscreening, as an evening wrap, can be tied into a light jacket, or a skirt.

It can also function as an emergency towel, tablecloth or neck-pillow, be tied into a bag, worn as a scarf - and rinses out and dries in a flash. In short, it really earns its place in my one carryon bag.