$20 vs $200 Travel Clothes: the Ultimate Guide

[@DtlaDaisy]

Thank you for showing the women's clothes on a model for visual reference!! Also appreciate the low/high budget options👏🏾

[@safasliceoflife]

Absolutely love your enthusiasm in your videos and how thorough you are with your edc and everything you travel with. I’m excited to try packing very light in the future when the opportunity for travel comes. I definitely plan to just use what I have for now but love seeing your thought process and how thoughtful you are with your choices

[@DocRock]

We rock almost the same kit with the exception of I have gone full merino on 🧦 socks from Darn Tough and Undbound Merino and boxers from Unbound Merino. At 6’ 250 this has cut my luggage weight by 12-15lbs. Sadly Uniqlo and UBM pants don’t fit me but Patagonia Travel pants are perfect. Love this series. Keep em coming. mahalo 🤙🏽

[@cooljammer00]

Just traveled to Japan during a surprisingly late in the year heat wave, and picked up a light cap from Uniqlo that is now my go to hat back at home because of how easy it is to wear and wash.

[@MichelleJones-p4e]

Great video! I really enjoy your videos, because your sharing things you have actually used & give honest feedback on them. I have only traveled with additional check in baggage once in the last 30+ years. I really like knowing that all my stuff is with me, and I LOVE that all I have to do is leave the plane. Your tips & tricks make this even easier. Thanks so much! 👍🏻

[@yvetterobertson2770]

After living/traveling in southeast Asia for a time, I found that a neutral color non-cotton sarong was a must have. Covers bare shoulders indoors when air conditioning is blasting, a light blanket on a flight or napping in the airport, etc.. I now have a slightly thicker one (actually a large scarf) that I use when traveling in cooler areas of the world.

[@EvgeniyAlishevets]

I tried merino wool t-shirts and I like them, but my choice is Western Rise X-Cotton t-shirt. It dries really quickly, doesn't wrinkle and doesn't smell. In terms of odor, these t-shirts work even better than merino for me. Also, for some reason, people never talk about static electricity with merino. Maybe it's just me, but in somewhat dry climates it's a nightmare. And merino is much higher maintenance and expensive.

[@jire9831]

@@EvgeniyAlishevets honestly, cotton is a lot better at resisting odor than many of the synthetic workout shirts in my experience

[@Sarius-]

It kinda depends on the brand you buy and the fabric they use. I had a few 100% merino shirts, and while they're super soft and comfy, they're pretty fragile. On the other hand, I have a few tees from Ridge that are a merino and nylon blend that have held up very well. I also have some stuff from Wool & Prince that, while expensive, are also made of blends and have help up really well.

[@EvgeniyAlishevets]

@@Sarius- I have merino t-shirts from Unbound Merino, Outlier, Wester Rise and Proof. I love them, but not for travelling. I may take just one of them. Boxer briefs from 100% merino are a game changer, though. Never going back to cotton ones. I use boxers from Woolly.

[@Sarius-]

I agree on the boxers lmao. Can't go back to cotton after that. I bought my other merino stuff specifically for travel for reasons similar to Maurice, but that quickly turned into me wearing them every day because I find them more comfortable. I know what you mean by higher maintenance, though. Much more difficult to care for while you're on the road, whereas you can throw normal stuff in any laundromat.

[@U1TR4F0RCE]

@@EvgeniyAlishevetspersonally for me rather than material change a shape change was massive. Going from Joe boxer to bn3th was a game changer.

[@yeeisme]

My favourite travel pants are the Eddie Bauer Guide Pro pants. For my longer trips I’ll do 1 regular pair and one convertible pair. The 2 way stretch makes them super comfy, plus they have a low profile cargo pockets and a host of other features which make them great for flights, hiking and slightly dressy outings. Just wish the logo wasn’t so obnoxious.

[@leemcgillivray7632]

Use the same regular pair of EB Guide Pros, but use a black Sharpie to downplay the logo. ; )

[@yeeisme]

@@leemcgillivray7632 I'm going to try to see if I can remove the logo on a really old pair with acetone or rubbing alcohol... wish my pants luck!

[@yukiaedogawa]

Uniqlo is my brand of choice for most of my travels for over a decade. Bought one Unbound Merino shirt to try it out and while I do love its anti-microbial feature, I don’t travel enough to justify its price tag. I’ll want to get a similar backpack next time.

[@maxlvledc]

Add a small series of pockets into your hat...and I'll swap! Too addicted to my wazoo cache cap atm.

[@rebeccal.672]

Last time I went traveling I was in warm weather and I brought all of my merino shirts with me 4 my bag was super light and it was so easy. I did bring a few extra pieces of clothing and still had plenty of room. Merino is the way to go.

[@xjr1618x]

Just ordered your flight cap, hope it won't disappoint, thanks for your vids

[@Silverpicker]

Well, thanks a lot Maurice. This video is about to cost me a lot of money 😂

[@Daniel-ob1rj]

I'm a proud owner of your Flight Cap and I love it so much! Thank you for these!!! :D

[@flanthief]

Definitely invest in wool socks too. Smart Wool is king 👑💖 I recently got a braided elastic clothes line from Rick Steves website and while it's a little bulky it is extremely helpful for drying clothes or even making a privacy curtain in a hostel bunk

[@thms_k]

My experience is that when I wear polyester clothing (Airism, Vuori etc.), these start to smell after some hours (although they're labeled "Anti Odor"). On the other hand, I have no problem wearing a 100% cotton OCBD two days in a row. I agree with your advice to go with merino, though. Plastic just doesn't work for me :( While I also have some plastic trousers from Seagale, I always come back to Denim because nothing compares to the drape of it.

[@CanadaFree-ce9jn]

Carry on also avoids luggage loss. If wearing a suit and/or dress shoes, wear your heavy garments/shoes on the plane to lighten your carry on weight limit. Know the dress code where you go, in Europe baseball hats mark you as an American even though you will often see baseball caps there with "I [heart] Paris" etc. at tourist shops.

[@jamesburwash5635]

Shoes are my biggest problem, I need to bring an extra pair. Anyway I recommend Vessi made in British Columbia. Lots of great styles. They also have lots of other water proof gear. Cheers

[@idontknowwhy0]

Loved the video, but I was surprised by the mention of avoiding cotton due to odors while suggesting polyester based clothing in the budget picks section. I understand why Uniqlo was chosen but there’s multiple studies showing polyester clothing performs significantly worse compared to cotton in terms of odor.

[@vannaTHREE]

Great vid - love the SwapWear shout out!

[@lolasunflower6350]

I love the clothing options you mentioned! I only knew of Uniqlo😊

[@DeemsAM]

Thanks for another great video, Maurice. I'm curious how much your bag ends up weighing after it's fully packed. I'm always afraid of straining the back.

[@Moosekeys]

I wish I could do wool but most of my travel is for work where I need branded shirts. These shirts take up most of my one bag. I might start doing hotel laundry like you pictured here so cut down to 2 shirts I can wash every other day.

[@erichiga1616]

Thanks for another great vid. I have the original 33l Pakt backpack and love the way it packs and is organized. I thought about upgrading to the newer 35l, but not surenit is enough of an upgrade to justify over spending that money on another travel backpack in favor of variety.

[@amyyoder768]

I got some merino wool shirts for travel and was SHOCKED when I left my shirt lying flat in the bathroom after smoking a joint outside - which I do occasionally but hate the stagnant, lingering smell. In the morning, no smoke or skunk smell. I was shocked enough I had my wife smell it to make sure I wasn't just nose blind. Crazy.

[@matthewhernandez6960]

Love the stuff, got a question: Do you hike much? I cant imagine those shoes remaining white after a few hikes lol what do you take if so?

[@Antenox]

Personally, I think that a compact umbrella is better for most travelers than a rain shell. It keeps more of you dry, it's actually waterproof rather than just water resistant, it's easily stowed, and it's way less expensive.

[@inbetweenworlds]

@@Antenox If you're doing carry on, some planes do not allow an umbrella

[@Antenox]

@inbetweenworlds Really? I don't think I've ever heard of experienced that, but I'll defer to your experience if it's happened to you

[@joewiseman4631]

After 18 months of continuous travel, I no longer carry a rain jacket. In general, I find that a compact umbrella is far better option for urban environment / light to medium rain. For tropical downpours, I carry a compact poncho just in case. Between them, only a little more weight and volume than a rain jacket but much more effective.

[@gotUpdated]

@@Antenox I had to abandon a compact umbrella at the Manila airport security checkpoint previously.

[@Antenox]

@@gotUpdated Oh, Manila. Of course NAIA would be where they'd freak out about it, lol. That place exemplifies the term "security theater" even more than TSA does

[@johansilvapan]

Maurice hi! I see you’re showing the Merino travel pants from Unbound Merino. I haven’t found a proper review online about them, can you tell us your thoughts on them? Do you really recommend them for travel? Are they really durable? Merino wool is great but more fragile, so while it sounds like a great idea for tees, hoodies or underwear, I’m wondering if for pants it wouldn’t get damaged too fast (sitting, frictions etc…). Would like some honest review! Thank you!

[@ChrisWachtler]

I love the colour of your hoodie. Do you know the name of the colour? Is it the Sierra Red one they currently sell?

[@jvlzqz]

More Sami please

[@reeks303]

I highly recommend Kuhl pants for travel and everyday use

[@rygent6760]

Kuhl is awesome! They're tough but can be worn with everything without looking too sporty or casual. 100% agree

[@GoalBoss09]

Been waiting for such an video for so mucb time 🎉 thanks Maurice

[@Holyeddybear]

Hi thanks for this travel ideas! Any recommendations for sling that can carry ipad pro 11 (with keyboard case) and an a7c with pancake lens.. (hope you can make an updated vid about sling recommendations)

[@brekkoh]

I know here you are primarily contrasting cotton, to polyester and merino, how does hemp compare for water absorption, odor, and drying?

[@Carrytraveledc]

Great video! I am a heavy sweater, live in Indonesia and when I wear Decathlon’s Forclaz Merino T-shirt, it’s very itchy on my skin, do you think Unbound Merino will be the solution for me?

[@cooljammer00]

You mention Uniqlo and Unbound Merino, but how is the merino wool that Uniqlo sells? Similar quality?

[@paullsmith1867]

Hey! Maurice Moves! Wait… let me get my hat…

[@jacomuller2176]

I totally expected you to use a poncho for rainy days

[@anonymousf7byyj]

I’ve always found that synthetic fabrics are usually the worst for odours. Unless they have silver woven in,

[@valentinzambelli9930]

Is Unbound Merino really much better than "average" merino? I've tried merino from regular brands (at department stores etc.) and I always find that it get really loose after a few wear and is hard to wash because you have to wash it seperatly/easy to ruin.

[@CanadaFree-ce9jn]

merino is merino, it is in how the fabric is made. I've had come Costco merino that would develop holes after the first hand washing, and I hand wash all my wool items. You also have to beware of "merino blend" as Costco has also sold such things with just 10% merino and 90% stinky polyester.

[@pretentiousname01]

Oh damn. I missed the email about the hat campaign

[@Lenduya]

What's the packing cube for the underwear and socks?

[@alfonsoorozco7317]

I was just about to ask the same

[@wongbryson]

Can I still buy the flight cap?

[@SilverfoxJB]

Wearing something for a week because it doesn't smell, sounds awful. Just because it doesn't smell doesn't mean it's clean. Urgh, I bought a Uniglo Denim jacket because it's light and has big inner pockets, big enough to take an iPad, which with Air Asia being very strict on it's 7kg carry on limit is a great help. I can load them pockets!

[@edwinchw]

actaully the issues is not how much i can pack or not. but is the airline carry-on limitation, most airline in asia have a 7kg limit on carry-on

[@CalebCalvin]

Omg i thought you were bald 😂

[@candymay75]

❤

[@Cheed]

I wishi I could wear merino - just itches for me no matter what

[@erichiga1616]

Same. Merino and synthetics irritate my skin on long days with a lot of movement. I prefer like a thin Pima cotton tee, since I am also not a heavy sweater.

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[@bluthndrbear]

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[@michaellima6272]

Just because it doesn't stink, doesn't mean it is "clean." Ew. Wearing the same clothes for a week without washing.... ew.

[@zolopane117]

Haha he did say that on hot days, he takes two showers and changes twice. Idt it’s that gross to wear the same shirt or shorts multiple times, esp if you’re washing them like in his other video

[@michaellima6272]

@@zolopane117 in Southeast Asia where the heat and humidity are unreal, having to shower twice a day means you are sweating like a mofo. Now imagine wearing those clothes for a week straight. No thanks!

[@IanFollett]

The hand movements and snappy editing make this video hard to watch.

[@lolasunflower6350]

@@IanFollett I personally like "hand movements" instead of KZbinrs sitting super still in front of the camera. The way he does it looks much more natural to me :)

[@IanFollett]

@lolasunflower6350 Actually what I mean is the hand movements when only his hands are on screen.