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Traveling Light: Ultimate Guide to Men's Travel Clothes

Tony doing some yoga in Yosemite wearing Prana Stretch Zion Shorts

Another pair of Prana Stretch Zion Shorts
The clothes you bring on your journey should be:
  • wrinkle resistant
  • stain resistant
  • fast drying
  • multi-functional (can you hike in your dinner pants?)
  • have large, secure pockets
  • comfortable






Why are these qualities important? 
When we travel, we don't know what we'll run into around the corner. Laundry facilities are rarely accessible, rain storms come out of nowhere, and there are always spontaneous adventures to partake in. 

 You might spend a morning hiking and the afternoon sampling wine. You'll have more time to do both if you don't have to stop by your hotel room to change clothes. 

 You'll be able to wash your clothes in your sink at night and they'll be dry by morning. 

 You also want clothes, boxers, and socks whose smell won't induce vomiting after wearing them for two or three days. 

 Raid your Closet
Before you buy anything, its time to go through your closet.You probably already have several pieces in there that would be great for travel.

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Traveling Light: Ultimate Guide to Awesome Women's Travel Clothes

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The North Face Gore-Tex Packlite Jacket and Lululemon shorts
The key to successful travel clothes is making sure that what you are wearing is not only comfortable and functional, but also reflects your personal style. The tips and suggestions here will help you use clothes you already own into travel clothes, turn stylish finds into multi-functional pieces and buy new items to fit your needs.

The clothes you bring on your journey should be:
  • wrinkle resistant
  • stain resistant
  • fast drying
  • multi-functional
  • have secure pockets
  • be comfortable

Wayfinder Ali with bull elephant in Thailand
At an elephant sanctuary in Thailand, wearing 
Patagonia Quandry Shorts and a C9 top from Target
Why are these qualities important? 
Adventure is full of the unexpected. Laundry facilities are rarely accessible, rain storms come out of nowhere, and there are always spontaneous adventures to partake in. 

 You might spend a morning hiking and the afternoon sampling wine. You'll have more time to do both if you don't have to stop by your hotel room to change clothes. 

 You'll be able to wash your clothes in your sink at night and they'll be dry by morning. 

 You also want clothes, underwear and socks that won't start to stink after wearing them for more than a day or two.

Raid Your Closet
Before you buy anything, its time to go through your closet.You probably already have several pieces in there that would be great for travel. Here is what to look for:



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Tricks for Traveling- Don't forget anything!

First and foremost, I'm a huge list maker. I make lists all the time to help me stay organized. This helps tremendously when I am packing for a trip. I start a list in a small notebook, and keep it with me for a few days. That way no matter where I am, if I think of something I need to add to it, I can. When I am satisfied my packing list is complete, I photocopy it. Don't forget to add obvious things like your passport and credit card. This should be a hard thing to forget, but with the stress of a big trip it can happen. Wondering why I need two lists? Keep reading to find out why.
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Sea Kayaking clothes for Warm Weather

Going sea kayaking but not sure what to wear? 

what to wear sea kayakingI've spent four summers guiding expedition sea kayaking treks, and over those many hundreds of miles, I've tested lots of clothing options and found what works the best, and what to avoid.

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Me in what has become my sea kayaking "uniform"


 During these trips, I learned what was essential, what was a luxury, and what just got in the way. I took just the basics, although I sacrificed extra clothing for a few creature comforts. I wear the same outfit every single day. The only changes in clothing were due to changes in weather. If I got chilly, I put on pants and a very light jacket. If it rained, I put on a rain jacket. Otherwise, I wore my long sleeve shirt and quick dry shorts every single day. I brought one change of clothes I kept clean to change into at the very end of the trip.

I tell my groups to get used to my outfit because it wouldn't change all week. They reacted by telling me how gross it was that I wore the same thing for 5 days. Your clothes will get dirty and smelly no matter if you wear them for one day or 5 days. If you're a bit muddy or your shirt starts to smell, you can always go for a dip in the ocean! Why bring extras when they're taking up valuable space for other things?

Essential Clothing
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George wearing a Columbia Tamiami II shirt and
quick dry zip-off pants
  • Long sleeve, button up, quick dry shirt (no rash-guards!!)
  • 1 pair quick dry shorts + 1 pair quick dry long pants
OR
  • 1 pair of zip-off convertible quick dry pants
  • Rain jacket
  • Wide brimmed hat, that floats, with a string
  • Water shoes or sandals (I recommend: Keens, Vibram 5 Fingers, Chacos)
  • Bandana or buff
Optional Clothing
  • Swimsuit (note, your swimsuit will dry much more slowly than you quick dry clothes. I swim in my everyday clothes)
  • Rain pants (really only needed for when it rains while you aren't paddling, I never bring any- it's usually so warm I dry pretty quickly anyway)
  • Paddling gloves (may be good if you don't paddle much, I haven't used them)
  • Underwear (I don't wear any during my treks. just another layer of clothing to get and stay wet) if you bring any, make sure it dries fast
  • Light jacket if you're cold-natured

Specific Items I wear:
My Paddling Clothes


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