Travel gear you can also use at home

A good, sturdy travel wardrobe is a long-term investment. In fact, a well-made piece of travel clothing can be resilient and durable enough to last years – and it will often be far more comfortable and practical than the “at home” equivalent.

So why limit travel clothes to travel?

With some smart wardrobe planning, you can enjoy the benefits of your holiday gear year-round. The following items can continue to give you some serious practical benefits long after returning home.

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Socks
Why wait until a flight to invest in more comfortable, longer-lasting socks? Merino wool feels great, breathes easily, and can help your feet adapt to any temperature. And if you’re an avid walker, a dedicated pair outdoor wool-blend socks can also give your feet extra protection from shock and stress.

Stylish Tops
Outdoor wear has come a long way in recent years. Today’s varieties are designed to blend in seamlessly with your everyday wardrobe, but with some huge added benefits.

Dedicated travel clothing can be more breathable, won’t need as much ironing, and will often be far more practical with pockets – something often very hard to come by in “regular” women’s fashion.

For those who like to mix and match, travel vests and sleeveless tops can be extremely versatile: on its own in summer, open-buttoned as a layer, or over a long-sleeve merino for two-tone colour.

Women’s winter travel clothing has also become significantly more fashionable in recent years, with stylish wraps and knitted tops you can effortlessly combine with your existing wardrobe.

Hiking Shorts and Trousers
A sturdy pair of outdoor travel shorts or pants can last for years. There are plenty of advantages to wearing them for casual strolls at home, especially when it comes to abrasion resistance, moisture wicking and practical use of pockets.

Activewear
Travel-friendly activewear can be significantly more comfortable and reliable than the more casual varieties on the market. Perhaps most importantly, its anti-microbial properties can keep unwanted odours at bay, making long-term use far more pleasant.

Bags & Packing
Even when shopping or running an errand at home, a practical, ergonomically friendly backpack can make a world of difference. And for those who want a little extra peace of mind, travel handbags are seriously secure – and practical to boot. (The Peri Pocket, pictured above, even has separate dedicated pockets for wallets and eReaders.)

Packing cells, designed to condense luggage to a more manageable size, are also fantastic around the home, allowing you to neatly compartmentalise in ways that clunky boxes could never offer.

What travel gear do you use at home? Share your tips in the comments below!