Make Your Trip A Breeze With Active Lifestyle Clothing

By Eliza Mendoza


You've booked your flight, you've mapped out a route and you have an idea of what you want to see and do. Now the only thing left before you can go on your trip is to pack. While jeans are always comfortable and versatile, they're not very practical for traveling because they're so heavy and bulky. With active lifestyle clothing, however, you can look stylish and be comfortable and your trip will be a breeze.

Clothes that are suitable for indoor sports are often a great item to take on your travels because they tend to be stylish and versatile. With the right top, you can even wear yoga pants to dinner in a restaurant. When you get back to your hotel or hostel, you don't even have to change because those pants make comfortable sleepwear too. A stylish sweater is a great choice for the evening or for rainy days 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'll find that if you pack the right underwear, you only need to take three pairs and you'll have much more space in your bag. Cotton is of course the most comfortable but underwear made of synthetic fabrics dries much more quickly. That means that you can wash your underwear in the evening and have a clean, dry pair by the time you have to hit the road again the next day. For women, a comfortable sports bra that fits properly is essential not only for adventure sports but also for bumpy bus rides.

Since you'll be doing a lot of walking, comfortable shoes are very important. It may be enough to take a pair of sneakers instead of bulky hiking boots but do your research beforehand. Good sandals are great too, especially in warmer climates. Pack a pair of flip flops too for the shower, the beach or for those times when you need to give aching feet a rest.

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.

Most clothing stores sell active lifestyle clothing but for the best choices, head to your local sports or outdoors store. Another option is to look online. Buy the most stylish-looking items you can find because then you'll even be able to wear them when you go out.




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