Mens Travel Clothing

White Sierra fall travel clothing | Practical Travel Gear 1

White Sierra fall travel clothing

By Amy | August 25, 2015

It can be hard to find travel clothing that transitions well from summer to fall, and who wants to buy a new wardrobe for every season? White Sierra, a brand I’ve always appreciated for their affordability, has done a good job with their skirts and pants this year, with two offerings in particular that I’ve…

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Darn Tough Socks: The Sock for Smart Travelers! | Practical Travel Gear 3

Darn Tough Socks: The Sock for Smart Travelers!

By Tim Guill | August 19, 2015

There is nothing quite like having good socks, I mean REALLY good socks, especially when traveling. What is one thing most people do a lot of when they travel? They walk… they walk A LOT. Having a pair or two of really good shoes is an obvious must for travel. Shoes need to be comfortable, durable,…

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Outdoor Research Aspire Pant and Kayak Gear Accessories | Practical Travel Gear 3

Outdoor Research Aspire Pant and Kayak Gear Accessories

By Amy | August 18, 2015

A few weeks ago, I wrote about three products that helped us out while backpacking the Pacific Crest Trail. This week, I’m back with some products that we loved using during a multi-day sea kayaking trip in Washington state. Like with backpacking, there’s not a lot of extra room for luxuries while kayaking, but a…

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Craghoppers Simba Travel Pants With NosiLife | Practical Travel Gear 1

Craghoppers Simba Travel Pants With NosiLife

By Tim Leffel | July 1, 2015

Looking for some good men’s travel pants that aren’t all baggy and shapeless? These fitted Simba Nosilife Trousers from Craghoppers give you all the right features, but with a low-profile look that doesn’t broadcast the fact you’re living out of a suitcase or backpack. We’ve reviewed other Craghoppers trousers in the past and really liked…

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Stretchy, Insect-Repellent NosiLife Berko Shirt From Craghoppers | Practical Travel Gear 1

Stretchy, Insect-Repellent NosiLife Berko Shirt From Craghoppers

By Tim Leffel | June 18, 2015

Want a travel shirt that moves when you do but looks fitted when you hit the pub at the end of the day? One that will keep the mosquitoes at bay when you’re setting up a tent or chilling out in the courtyard of that tropical guesthouse? This Craghoppers Berko shirt treated with NosiLife is…

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Review for Mountain Khakis - Men's Fall 2015 | Practical Travel Gear

Review for Mountain Khakis – Men’s Fall 2015

By Tim Guill | January 20, 2015

Protect yourself from the extreme weather conditions of a mountain environment when you put on these ultra-comfortable flannel shirts from Mountain Khakis. Designed with a wool-poly-Lycra blend, these flannel shirts are made to make you look good while enjoying the mountain lifestyle. Featuring a variety of colors and styles, these flannel shirts are made to…

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Cozy but Tough: Flannel-lined Pants from Mountain Khakis | Practical Travel Gear 2

Mountain Khakis Granite Creek Pant for men and women

By Amy | October 15, 2013

Mountain Khakis calls their lightweight, packable adventure pant the Granite Creek Pant. I call it the Do All, Go Everywhere, and Look Great Doing It Pant. (Wordy, but accurate. I’m sure Mountain Khakis will be calling me shortly to rename all their other pants, too.) The Granite Creek pant comes in men’s and women’s styles,…

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Pick-pocket Proof Shorts Feel Great and Keep Fingers at Bay | Practical Travel Gear 1

Pick-pocket Proof Shorts Feel Great and Keep Fingers at Bay

By Tim Leffel | May 29, 2013

When we reviewed the first model of P^Cubed Pants, the design was a revelation and if the company had just stopped at those Pick-pocket Proof adventure pants, they would have had a nice little niche product that would slowly grow in sales each year as backpackers spread the word. The parent company, Clothing Arts, didn’t…

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ExOfficio Kukura Trek'r Stretchy Travel Pants | Practical Travel Gear

ExOfficio Kukura Trek’r Stretchy Travel Pants

By Tim Leffel | May 1, 2013

Whenever and wherever I’m going in my travels, at least one pair of travel pants is going in the bag, often two or more of them. These Kukura Trek’r ones from ExOfficio are now on top of the stack, a grab and go pair of pants that works in multiple situations and climates. While I…

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ScotteVest

Scottevest Women’s Travel Vest

By Amy | July 10, 2012

As a traveling woman who hates carrying a purse, I can’t believe I hadn’t heard of Scottevest clothing until now. With vests, jackets, shirts, pants, and even a dress in their line-up of travel wear, the Scottevest line is designed to keep your hands free and your pack light with numerous useful pockets in each…

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