Imagine seeing someone wearing a bikini striding down New York’s Fifth Avenue. Travelers may not realize it, but wearing shorts and a tank top to a Bangkok temple or flip flops and a T-shirt to a Middle Eastern holy site may be viewed by locals as just as inappropriate and insulting.
Clothes shopping for adventure travel isn’t always easy. That’s because adventure travelers have the constant challenge of balancing weight with function, as they often have to cart luggage for weeks and months at a time. What style of clothes will work for birdwatching, zip-lining, temple viewing, and beach visiting, with maybe a stop at a fine restaurant or a night at a fancy eco-resort?
Most adventure travelers already know the basics: Stick with a single color scheme, pack lightweight wicking fabrics that can be washed and dried overnight, and choose comfortable shoes for day and night. Solo women travelers, in particular, will want to choose clothing that doesn't attract the wrong sort of attention.
