Make Travel Easier With Active Lifestyle Clothing

By Eliza Mendoza


If you're planning on taking the trip of a lifetime, one of the most important things to consider is what to pack. It may be tempting to just take a couple of T-shirts and your favorite pair of jeans but jeans are rarely a good idea if you're going to be on the road a lot. They're bulky, heavy and take ages to dry. Instead, you may want to look at the many choices of active lifestyle clothing available.

The type of clothes that you'd use for indoor activities like yoga is great for traveling too. A pair of yoga or jazz pants, for instance, looks good as everyday wear. It can also double up as sleepwear so you don't have to pack pajamas. Add a sweater or a hoodie and you're ready for cool evenings too.

If you're planning on being an active traveler, you'll also need the right clothes for the outdoors. Especially pants should be durable and strong for trekking through rugged terrain. Find a pair that has lots of pockets for those little things like sunscreen. For even more practicality, pack a pair of pants that you can easily convert from long pants into shorts by unzipping the legs.

It's always a good idea to pack swimwear, even if you're not going to be near the beach. There will always be a river, a swimming pool or a hot tub where you'll need the right attire. The great thing about swimwear is that it can double up as underwear. A man can also wear his boardshorts as daywear, while a woman can wear her tankini top with a skirt for a nice summery outfit.

You don't need to pack a pair of underwear for every day. Three pairs are more than enough. Choose fabrics such as Lycra or blends with a high percentage of synthetic fiber because these dry more quickly than pure cotton. In this way you only need to rinse out your underwear at night and by the next day it will be ready to wear again. A sports bra is an item that every woman should have in her luggage too, because it will make travel along bumpy roads much more comfortable.

Your shoes are some of the most important items you can pack because you'll probably spend a lot of time walking. Do some research before your trip to see whether you'd need a pair of hiking boots or whether sneakers would be fine. Then pack the lightest shoes possible. Flip flops are great for the shower, for the beach or for lazing around in and comfortable sandals are perfect for travel days in hot weather.

You don't need more than three pairs of socks if you choose wisely. Instead of wool, which takes a long time to dry, opt for acrylic or another synthetic mix that's light and dries quickly. You'll also find that a bandanna or two will come in very handy. Tie a wet one around your neck or head to cool off in the midday heat or use a bandanna as headscarf when you don't have the time to worry about your hair or when you need some sun protection.

Good active lifestyle clothing is available from stores specializing in sports and outdoors equipment. You can also order it online. These days you'll find incredibly stylish choices too so that you will even have something to wear on a night out on the town.




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