How to travel light in 2023: all the gear you need
Discover the art of packing light with these tips, tricks and recommendations
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REVIEWED: Allbirds Tree Dashers performance shoe
Tread lighter on the planet with these shoes made from … wool and sugarcane?
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Maier Ophit 2.0 W Outdoor tights – review
Quick-drying and 4 way stretch make the Maier Outdoor tights ideal for travel and hiking at all times of year
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REVIEWED: MP Magic Merino Wool Socks
The world’s best socks for travel just got better
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REVIEWED: MP Magic Premium Socks
These odourless socks can be worn for days, but always have a whiff of magic about them
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REVIEWED: MP Magic Socks
These ‘metal infusion’ antibacterial socks are good for a week of stink free travel
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REVIEWED: SueMe Womens Beech Shorties
This comfy underwear proves to be a dream to wear despite being made of mashed-up tree fiber
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Five quick-drying t-shirts and tops for traveling light
Need a sweat-wicking, easy-care, quick-dry t-shirt for your next adventure? These merino wool or bamboo tees are great all-rounders
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Reviewed: SueMe King of the Mountains bamboo tee
Ultra-lightweight and quick drying, this 70% bamboo, 30% cotton t-shirt works well as a single layer for travel in humid
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REVIEWED: SueMe Tree Trunk Boxer
Super-soft, comfortable and ultra-quick to dry, this impressive travel underwear is made from beech tree pulp
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REVIEWED: Keen UNEEK EXO shoes
These everyday shoes are great for dry humid trips to cities and beaches
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REVIEWED: CoreSport Workout Top
Sweat proof and breathable, this quick dry T-shirt is ideal for travel
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REVIEWED: MP Magic Socks
Are you taking seven pairs of socks on a week’s holiday? You could just take one pair of odorless socks
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REVIEWED: Royal Robbins Alpine Road shorts
They lack enough zip pockets for secure travel, but these simple shorts behave well on the hikes, treks and trails
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REVIEWED: Royal Robbins Double Cloth travel shirt
With a reversible design and poppers instead of buttons, this might be the ultimate travel shirt
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REVIEWED: Royal Robbins Merinolux Tee
Comfy to wear and impressively quick-drying, this merino-mix t-shirt proves ideal for wash-and-go life on the road
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REVIEWED: Royal Robbins Discovery Roll-up pant
These wrinkle-free, quick-dry travel trousers looks almost as good in the city as they do at a summit, but take
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REVIEWED: Royal Robbins Noe travel shirt
This crease-free, quick-dry & short sleeve travel shirt proves ideal for a spot of South-East Asian temple-hopping
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REVIEWED: Icebreaker Cool-Lite Compass II shirt
Part merino wool, part awesome, this quick-drying technical layer is ideal for when you need to look smart while on a
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Icebreaker Cool-Lite Sphere Tank reviewed
Super-light and quick-drying, this mainly merino vest for women is the perfect travel all-rounder for hot and humid countries
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REVIEW: ExOfficio BugsAway Sandfly trousers
Ultra-lightweight and quick-drying, these are perfect for hot days and for keeping mozzies at bay, but only if you can hack
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Five packable storm shells for city breaks & hikes
Watery walking tour? Dodge downpours but travel light with these highly compact raincoats that pack into their own pockets
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REVIEWED: Marmot Simpson Convertible Hiking Cap
Straightforward & lightweight cap with added neck UPF 45 protection for hiking, running and outdoor travel
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Tilley Wanderer hat review
Does your travel hat have a passport pocket? This all-weather hat offers UPF 50+ protection, and it even comes with an
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REVIEWED: EDZ Merino Vest
Made from 100% superfine merino wool, this good value base layer for women is about as versatile as travel clothing gets
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REVIEWED: Thule Atmos X5
Great for skiing and the great outdoors, this waterproof, drop-proof case for the iPhone 6/6S is worth its weight
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REVIEWED: Rohan Jeans Plus tapered leg
A hidden passport pocket helps these cotton-mix jeans re-claim their title of ‘best travel trouser’, but where’s the zipped cash pocket
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REVIEWED: ExOfficio Minimo Plaid Long Sleeve Shirt
Super-thin and light yet too easy to crease, this travel shirt goes too far in the right direction
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REVIEWED: Patagonia Houdini windbreaker
Weighing just 110g and easy to clip on to a belt, this anatomically designed pac-a-mac is perfect for ultra-light travel
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REVIEWED: ExOfficio BugsAway Ziwa convertibles
Travel light and keep your passport safe with these versatile, comfortable and well-designed travel trousers/pants ideal for backpacking
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REVIEWED: Keen Uneek sandals
An open air design and a comfortable fit make these ‘rope shoes’ great for beaches & boardwalks
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REVIEWED: Jabra Sport ROX Wireless earphones
For the gym, for outdoors, these life-proof buds take out the tangle
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REVIEWED: Vamoose Cherrapinji poncho & rucksack
Portable gear for extreme weather that’s perfect for festivals and hiking
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Icebreaker Quantum Gloves – Reviewed
Lightweight yet warm, these well-stitched Icebreaker Quantum gloves are perfect for when mountain gloves are overkill
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REVIEWED: Icebreaker Oasis Men’s Everyday Leggings
Great for early starts and late nights outside in freezing conditions, merino wool wins again for warmth & packability
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REVIEWED: ExOfficio Give-N-Go boxer brief
Do you wash ‘n’ wear? These quick-drying boxers are perfect for super-light travel
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REVIEWED: Patagonia Men’s Merino 1 Silkweight t-shirt
This 65% merino wool t-shirt makes a great base layer and all-round travel t-shirt
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Icebreaker Tech T Lite T-Shirt review
Staying fresh for days and drying in hours, this pricey all-rounder for traveling light is legendary with the wash ‘n’ wear
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REVIEWED: Snugpak Water Resistant Notebook
For outdoor doodlers everywhere, this rain-proof pad is the write stuff
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REVIEWED: Vango DRY 20 rucksack
Ideal for adventure sports and Monsoon travel, this daysack keeps out water and crushes-out air
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REVIEWED: Columbia Ripsoft Short Sleeve Shirt
Is the Columbia Ripsoft Short Sleeve Shirt the perfect shirt for wash ‘n’ wear travel in sticky summers?
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REVIEWED: Icebreaker BODYFIT+200 Oasis Crewe Gradient for men
An ideal base layer for winter hikes and year-round stargazing, this is merino wool at its warmest
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REVIEWED: Tilley Coolmax Extreme men’s briefs
Wear one pair, pack another – and travel the world!
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REVIEWED: Sea To Summit Microfibre Pocket Towel
Just big enough to dry-down and save your modesty, this VERY compact towel is gold dust for lightweight travellers, hikers and cyclists
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REVIEWED: Icebreaker Quattro Hood
All-purpose hoody that packs to almost nothing is the perfect solution for staying warm while travelling light
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