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Unbound merino6/12/2023 Unbound Merino claim that you can wear this t-shirt relentlessly for two weeks before it gets stinky. But it remains odourless and people don’t seem to be avoiding me anymore than they usually do. So, I’ve worn it pretty much daily in 30+˚C temperatures, and have yet to wash it. It’s a t-shirt that they say is anti-bacterial and odour-resistant. Over the past couple of years they’ve created a selection of merino gear: t-shirts, underwear and socks.įor the last few weeks, I’ve basically been living in the Unbound Merino t-shirt. They understand you don’t want to be weighed down when you travel and instead want to travel light with stylish, practical clothes. Experience More.” – something I can definitely get on board with. Unbound Merino was created with the idea of “Pack Less. The company was founded by three friends who had extensively travelled the world together. The Unbound Merino t-shirt is one such great example. So… merino wool t-shirts are the answer, right? Well, yes. ![]() One of the biggest benefits of merino wool is that it can keep you cool when you’re warm, and warm when you’re cool – perfect when you’re out on your bike or travelling a lot. Merino Wool comes from Merino Sheep and boasts remarkable properties: It’s soft, a little shiny and is very breathable. With that in mind, I’ve been on the lookout for stylish clothes that are great for travelling (and cycling) recently.Īnd as I’ve banged on about many times before, when it comes to t-shirts, Merino Wool is the king of the jungle. So I want versatile gear that is practical, comfortable and looks good. Well, for starters, I ride bikes a lot when I’m exploring new cities. stuff that you can wear day to day, but then maybe switch up for a business meeting or fancy dinner.īut hey, this is the Discerning Cyclist, not the Discerning Traveller, right? Where am I going with this? You want stuff that is versatile and are ‘tweeners, i.e. The same applies to the rest of the clothes you want to take on your trip. ![]() So, you need to combine your sports and casual, or find a versatile in-between casual and formal shoe. Ideally, you’d want to carry three pairs: sports, casual and formal, but they simply take up too much space. Shoes are a great example of this problem. These are questions that I increasingly began to ask myself about the clothes I was carrying. Once you’ve dealt with airport security and cabin luggage on a regular basis, you change the way you see your personal items.ĭo I really need this? Is it worth me carrying this around on my back for the next few days? And, baring in mind that the length of these trips ranged from a couple of days up through to an entire month, it’s clear I managed to figure out how to travel light. Over the course of these flights, I’ve paid for my luggage to be stored in the hold just once (when I was bringing a huge stash of Marmite back to Germany with me).
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