At this point, I'm thinking I'll buy mostly everything new. This seems reasonable since I'll be wearing the same small set of clothes for an entire year and I might as well invest in things that will hold up to the trip, the weather, and my attitude.
I am already aware of the basic criteria: weight (light); colors (neutral); washability (quick drying); comfort (breathable); and appropriateness (just this side of boring). But I am not aware of the latest in modern fabrics and styles.
Things to purchase (focusing just on me at the moment):
Tops --
Bottoms --
Shoes -- want to check out these foldable flats
Skirt/dress -- this skirt is basic and inexpensive, but should hold up for a year; it's the right fabric and weight and has UV protection; wish it had more than just an interior pocket. Will keep looking.
Wrap -- definitely smitten by these options
Outerwear -- I like this raincoat and this jacket
Packing and other tips:
- REI recommends using packing cubes (already have); using a dryer sheet to keep things smelling fresh (I generally don't like the smell of dryer sheets, so probably not); and folding pants and dresses at the knees to minimize wrinkling (may not be an issue depending on fabric).
- Rick Steves: “Don’t pack for the worst-case scenario. Pack for the best case-scenario and buy yourself out of any jams.”
- What Not to Pack: 21 Carry-on Travellers Share Their Packing Mistakes (2015)
Sites visited:
REI clothing posts
TravelSmith (women)
Merrell (women)
The travel wrap company
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