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Long-sleeve shirts come in different weights, but my favorite is the Remi, which is lightweight. Two or three long-sleeve shirts: I’m all about these 100% merino wool shirts from Woolly.Eric has lightweight 100% silk long underwear from Terramar that he loves.

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I have a whole drawer full of leggings, and these are the only ones I wear in the winter. My new favorites are these incredibly soft leggings from Woolly Clothing Co. For men, they’re the very unflattering long underwear.

One pair of leggings/long johns: For women, they’re called leggings.

Eric loves these stretchy twill jeans from Patagonia. I love these Halle Pants by Prana because they are rugged enough for hiking but look decent enough for going out to dinner.

Two pairs of pants: Eric and I both pack a pair of jeans and a pair of hiking pants.

Remember that most people are only going to see your outer layer, so you don’t need to pack a huge variety of clothing. Here’s a basic overview of what we pack for most winter road trips, whether we’re heading out for a weekend or a couple of weeks. We always plan our trips around outdoor adventures, but we also enjoy museums, shopping, and going out to dinner. So, here’s my disclaimer: I am not a huge fan of new clothes or fashion trends, but I do love clothes that look and feel good. What you do on your winter vacation will different than what I do. I hesitate to post packing lists because we are all so different. While silk and down both have some limitations, we love them for most winter adventures! A Basic Clothes Packing List for Winter Travel The guys donning their wool sweaters and down coats The downside of down (ha!) is that it doesn’t work well if it gets wet and it takes a long time to dry.

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Ounce for ounce, down is warmer than nearly all synthetic insulations, plus it retains its shape and loft well. The structure of down provides warmth by creating thousands of tiny air pockets. Down is not feathers, but the fluffy undercoating that keeps waterfowl warm. The softness of silk is legendary, and while it probably won’t last as long as wool, it is supple and very easily worn under other layers – great for days that are cold, but not frigid.Īnd finally, you can’t beat the insulating qualities and packability of a good down jacket. I will sing the praises of merino wool all day long, but our household also swears by silk base layers when we need less bulk, and a packable down puffy coat for a warm layer that packs down smaller than a water bottle.

Supporting Roles go to Silk and Goose Down Silk leggings are soft and warm! Working up a winter sweat? merino wicks moisture away from your body and then dries super fast so you stay toasty warm. Merino wool is naturally anti-microbial so you can wear it over-and-over without the stink that you get with synthetic fabrics. Want more reasons to wear merino wool? The fabric helps regulate your body temperature, keeping you comfortable in both the summer and winter. They are machine washable and dryable and can be laundered with all of your other clothes. Modern merino wool base layers are so soft with none of the itch. Today’s merino textiles have come a long way from the Army/Navy surplus goods that our grandparents (and husbands) wore.

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If you don’t think that you can wear merino wool next to your skin because it will make you itch, I’d like to urge you to give it another go. I know people who legitimately can’t wear merino wool because of allergies, and if you are one of these people, you have my deepest sympathies. Onward! Why Merino Wool and Winter are Such Good Friends 95% merino wool! The secret to packing light for winter travel? It’s in the fabric! I’m going to introduce you to my favorite lightweight workhorses for staying warm in the winter: merino wool, silk, and down. We travel light in all seasons, and even though we’re all about road tripping, we can also fit a month’s worth of winter clothing into a single carry-on. You may be thinking that you have to pack an insane amount of clothing for winter travel, but I’m here to bust that myth. If your next road trip is taking you to northern latitudes, this is the post for you! We’re sharing all of our favorite gear and clothing for winter travel (did I mention that we get snow seven months out of the year here in Vermont?). There are reasons to love a good winter vacation, though: fewer crowds, less traffic, and cute sweaters, just to name a few. Without open windows, sun-kissed hair, and outdoor picnics, road tripping in cold weather can be a hard sell. The winter road trip doesn’t get near as much love as it deserves.