| Here is a quick guide on what to wear if you | | | | |
| are off on adventure holidays. | | | | Clothing |
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| Expeditions | | | | When travelling in Cities, lightweight |
| | | | clothing should be worn in layers to deal |
| Clothing | | | | with varying temperatures of stuffy buildings |
| | | | and outside elements. We recommend a scarf or |
| The most important thing for expeditions | | | | bandana to be taken to religious sites to |
| clothing wise is keeping the bulk and weight | | | | cover up your head and shoulders. IN |
| down. Ideally two sets of trousers and long | | | | Countries where it is compulsory for women to |
| sleeved shirts, one for the day and one for | | | | cover up, consider utilising a long sleeved |
| the night time. Both sets should be baggy to | | | | shirt and sarong. |
| avoid chaffing and easy to roll up. Zip off | | | | |
| trousers can be handy to take with you on | | | | Waterproofs |
| walking holidays. You will also need to take | | | | |
| something warm like a fleece or body warmer | | | | We recommend a lightweight breathable jacket |
| even if you are going on tropical activity | | | | for protection in a city. |
| holidays. To protect your head, a bandana or | | | | |
| scarf is essential. | | | | Footwear |
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| Waterproofs | | | | When walking around lots on concrete, you can |
| | | | get tired, sore and hot feet so we recommend |
| To protect yourself from rain we advise you | | | | you wear breathable footwear with shock |
| take a poncho, because they cover your body | | | | absorbency. Shock absorbing insoles can be |
| and your rucksack and belongings attached to | | | | added to your shoes for extra comfort. |
| your body. The design of eliminates the need | | | | |
| of waterproof trousers and it can also be | | | | Jungle |
| used as a ground sheet, protective cover or | | | | |
| for shelter. | | | | When on Jungle Adventure holidays, cotton |
| | | | clothing helps keep you cool by staying damp |
| Footwear | | | | and prevents dehydration. Light polycottons |
| | | | and polyamides are easier to dry out if they |
| Correct and comfortable footwear is | | | | become damp, so ideally you should take one |
| essential; we recommend a pair of sturdy | | | | of each outfit. Again a poncho is a good item |
| protective boots and some sandals. | | | | to take as it is a great waterproof but |
| | | | allows good air circulation. When considering |
| Overland | | | | what footwear to take, you need to think |
| | | | about the wildlife, sandals are not ideal as |
| Clothing | | | | snakes, leeches and scorpions can all cause |
| | | | problems. So the best solution is breathable |
| The clothing you take on overland activity | | | | fast drying boots such as army jungle boots. |
| holidays needs to cater for many situations | | | | |
| and climates. We suggest when travelling in | | | | Desert |
| colder climates that you go for layering and | | | | |
| use protective fabrics to deal with the sun, | | | | When on Desert Activity holidays, sun |
| thorns, insects and the elements. A hat, | | | | protective clothing is very important. |
| ideally full brimmed is recommended to | | | | Nomadic tribes in the desert wear dark heavy |
| provide protection for face, head and neck. | | | | clothing which keeps you cool by preventing |
| | | | sweat from evaporating quickly. A full |
| Waterproofs | | | | brimmed hat and bandana are ideal for |
| | | | protecting your head, neck and face. On the |
| Again a poncho is ideal as it is very | | | | footwear side breathable boots are a good |
| versatile. But a lightweight breathable | | | | idea; sandals are not a good idea as the sun |
| jacket is also a good idea as it offers a | | | | will blisters your exposed skin. |
| windproof out layer. Team this up with | | | | |
| waterproof trousers is you know you will be | | | | Trekking |
| visiting wet or cold climates. | | | | |
| | | | When on trekking and walking holidays , thin |
| Footwear | | | | layers are ideal as they provide great |
| | | | adaptability in the varying weather |
| Waterproof shoes can be uncomfortable if you | | | | conditions. It is essential that you keep |
| are spending long amount of time in the heat. | | | | your clothing as dry as possible to avoid |
| So we recommend some breathable non | | | | chills, so take waterproof jackets and |
| waterproof boots combined with waterproof | | | | trousers. Polycotton or polyamide clothing is |
| breathable socks for the most comfortable | | | | the fastest drying. A hat, gloves and scarf |
| combination. A pair of sandals will also be | | | | bandana are a must. Use wool based socks and |
| useful on overland walking holidays. | | | | waterproof walking boots. 'Walking' sandals |
| | | | are also worth packing and Compeed blister |
| City | | | | patches are a must in your medical kit. |