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The clothes in this list
include those you are wearing. Choose colours
which compliment each other and fabrics that
are lightweight, wear well and dry quickly,
as travelling light means washing your clothes,
either at a launderette or by hand. Use layering
of thin fabrics to cope with both hot and cold
weather. To reduce the wrinkling of your clothing,
pack so that larger items are on the outer layers
and smaller, less wrinkle prone, items in the
middle. |
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| Belt |
It should fit all of your
trousers and canvas is better than leather,
which can become mouldy when wet. |
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| Cap |
A foldable cap offers protection
from the sun and a woolen hat will help to keep
you warm. |
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| Coat |
Should be easy to pack,
whilst suiting the expected weather conditions
in the areas that you plan to visit. |
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| Formal jacket |
Some nightclubs and social
events require a more formal appearance. Chose
a jacket that is easy care and has sufficient
pockets. |
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| Formal shoes - 1 pair |
Walk around in them long
enough to wear them in before setting off on
your travels. |
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| Gloves |
Avoid heavy bulky gloves
and choose something waterproof with a warm
lining. |
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| Jumper |
It could be used in place
of a jacket to keep you warm. |
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| Rain wear |
A lightweight rain jacket
can keep you dry and a strong plastic bag, of
sufficient size, will help to keep your luggage
dry. |
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| Sandals |
A good pair of sandals
will protect your feet from hot sand and help
to prevent foot infections in public areas such
as hostel showers. |
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| Shirts - 5 |
Light, loose fitting long-sleeved
shirts can keep you cooler than T-shirts and
offer more protection from the hot sun. |
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| Socks - 5 pairs |
Cotton socks dry slowly
and absorb moisture, which can result in blisters
and infections whilst synthetic fabrics keep
feet dry. |
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| Swim wear |
For a man, a good choice
would be large loose fitting trunks which can
also be worn as shorts. For a woman, a one-piece
swim suit could also be used as a body suit. |
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| Tie or scarf |
Accessories can make a
wardrobe more flexible. A tie might be needed
for formal occasions and a woolen scarf will
keep you warm. |
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| Trousers - 2 pairs |
Jeans are heavy, bulky
and take a long time to dry. |
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| Underwear - 5 pairs |
Choose light, loose fitting
underwear. Avoid nylon, which doesn't breathe
and can result in infections in hot weather. |
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| Walking shoes - 1 pair |
Ensure that you wear them
in before you set off on your travel. You could
also take spare laces. |
