Five quick-dry clothing items for people who like to travel light
Improve your wash-and-wear routine and cut down on baggage with these everyday essentials
So you want to travel with a capsule wardrobe? It’s a liberating concept that will allow you to go adventuring as soon as you hit a new destination, and not waste time checking into hotels or waiting around with luggage in airports in transit.
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It also makes in-transit days much easier on your body. However, the truth about travelling with a capsule wardrobe is that if you only pack for two or three days, you do have to regularly wash your clothes. Cue some innovative new fabrics and versatile products that dry in just a few hours – sometimes less – that can make your dreams of travelling without being weighed down by baggage come true.
Arc’teryx Phase SL briefs
So a 10-day break means packing 10 pairs of underwear? That can add a lot of unnecessary bulk to your luggage. The first step to travelling light is to abandon that idea and only pack for three days, committing yourself to a “wash and wear” routine.
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It’s very easy to do if you have invested in your underwear, and the Arc’teryx Phase SL briefs (HK$390, US$50) for women are ideal for this purpose. Available in black or red, they’re made of super-light material (just 25g each) and dry in minutes. Available at arcteryx.com/hk
