Doing more with less is the key to a savvy travel wardrobe. Opting for versatile pieces that transition smoothly between a variety of environments, while keeping you comfortable on the go. So you can pack less, keep your luggage weight down, and still embrace travel experiences.

Our Best Travel Clothing finalists take thoughtful approaches to their travel-friendly designs. Dishing up useful features such as odor, stain and water resistance, as well as temperature regulation, flexible aesthetics, freedom of movement and more. Lightweight, packable forms also get a nod, as do comfy yet durable build qualities. But which piece particularly excels? Choose your top pick below.

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BauBax Travel Pants

A good pair of travel pants should keep you comfortable on the move, adapt to a range of settings, and hopefully avoid a lot of laundry time too. The BauBax Travel Pants tick all the boxes, with a variety of styles to suit personal tastes and a performance material offering a unique merino and bamboo blend. The travel pants provide a range of travel-friendly features such as moisture wicking, temperature regulation, stain and water resistance, breathability, odor resistance, stretch, and UPF 50+ protection. Five pockets are on hand to store small items and the pants also pack down small for convenient storage.

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Finisterre Altum Insulated Jacket

Having an insulated, water-resistant and windproof jacket at the ready will help you tackle changing weather conditions with ease. And Finisterre’s Altum Insulated Jacket is a solid choice for travel carry needs. The lightweight jacket comes in at just 330g and packs down into the interior zip pocket for compact storage. The insulated jacket is made with 100% recycled materials and is also reversible, so you get two jackets in one.

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Tropicfeel Canyon All-Terrain Sneaker

Shoes are one of the more bulkier travel items. So wouldn’t it make sense to try and get a pair with maximized versatility? The Tropicfeel Canyon All-Terrain Sneaker aims to be that shoe. The sneaker can be used on both land and in water, as well as urban and outdoor environments. The quick-drying design takes wet settings in its stride, while the lightweight and slip-resistant build tackles outdoor terrain too. And with its understated, slip-on styling it looks good on the city streets as well.

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Woolly Clothing Co. Longhaul Pant

Merino wool clothing tends to be pretty pricey. But Woolly Clothing Co. was created to offer the benefits of this amazing material in styles that suit everyday wear while remaining affordable. Pieces like the Longhaul Pant, made with a proprietary merino wool blend featuring merino wool, cotton and spandex. The result is a comfortable, stylish pant that resists odors, wrinkles and stains, while regulating temperature and wicking moisture. And a flexible design that glides smoothly from more formal settings to active use.

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Proof 72-Hour Merino T-Shirt

As the name suggests, this t-shirt is designed to be worn for 72 hours straight and still keep you fresh. How does it do it? A specialized blend of merino wool and nylon that provides odor resistance, moisture wicking and temperature regulation, while also delivering durability that maintains the t-shirt’s shape and allows for machine washability. And with its stylish cut it slips easily into urban and outdoor settings alike.

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Royal Robbins Men’s Alpine Road Pant

Outdoor trekking pants often stand out in urban settings. But the Alpine Road Pant combines the functionality of outdoor pants with a slim, more pared-back look that adapts to urban roaming too. Made with bluesign® approved fabric, the pant is quick-drying, resists wrinkles and water, and provides UPF 50+ sun protection. The design focuses on freedom of movement with a gusseted crotch and articulated knees. The adjustable ankle cords let you cinch the pant legs to keep dirt and water out. And a variety of pockets let you easily carry smaller items.

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Western Rise Evolution Pant

A pant that keeps you stylish in a work setting, before hitting the hills for a hike and then adding a dapper touch to dinner out? The Western Rise Evolution Pant does it all with its highly adaptable, functional design. The pant is made from stretch nylon Supplex® fabric with a C6 DWR treatment, which offers a great mix of durability, softness, two-way stretch, water resistance and stain resistance. Handy for keeping laundry requirements at bay. They pack down small for easy transport too. And with six pockets to choose from, you’ve got plenty of options for storing small travel essentials.

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lululemon athletica Commission Pant Slim

The Commission Pant Slim combines the sleek styling of chinos with active-ready features to keep you stylish, comfortable and flexible on the move. It’s made with Warpstreme™ fabric that wicks sweat and provides four-way stretch. The pant provides a choice of pockets for securing small items, as well as reflective detailing under the cuffs for added visibility in low-light conditions.

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Wool&Prince Slim Chino

One pant for work and play? The Wool&Prince Slim Chino steps up with an understated, attractive aesthetic that can dress up when you need to look sharp or dress down for more casual settings. The merino wool and nylon blend offers a useful mix of odor resistance and durability that adapts well to a busy life on the go.

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Alchemy Equipment Insulated Tech Shirt

Just wearing a shirt can leave you a little chilly when the weather turns. But Alchemy Equipment has you covered with the Insulated Tech Shirt. This comfortable, insulating shirt keeps you warm indoors during cooler weather and also provides a jacket-free alternative when roaming outdoors. Plus it’s easy to pair with an outer layer when the chill really kicks in. Stylish and tailored in design, the shirt is made with Japanese DWR mechanical stretch fabric and 60GSM PrimaLoft Gold Insulation Active for warmth. A smart, technical piece that moves from business to leisure without skipping a beat.

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Western Rise AirLoft Quilted Jacket

Fancy suave style with adaptable, functional design that embraces a variety of temperatures and environments? The Western Rise AirLoft Quilted Jacket fuses all of the above into an attractive piece for everyday and travel wear. The jacket features 60g 3DeFX+® hollow-core, four-way stretch insulation to deliver warmth, breathability and freedom of movement. The Primeflex® exterior fabric also offers four-way stretch and a dirt, stain and water-resistant C6 DWR finish. There are five pockets at the ready to store essentials on the go, with the hand pockets doubling as a stuff sack for space-saving storage.

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Olivers Convoy Henley

Want a versatile shirt you can slip on for casual work settings before getting more active in it too? The Olivers Convoy Henley rises to the challenge with its smart-casual style and 100% merino wool construction. Odor resistant, water repellent, and temperature regulating, this soft and lightweight shirt is easy to pack and up for a range of active and more laid-back pursuits alike.

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Proof Nomad Pant

A pant that looks sharp in work environments but transitions smoothly to sightseeing? Meet the Proof Nomad Pant. This technical chino is made with Japanese Toray twill that offers an enticing mix of breathability, two-way stretch and a soft, comfy feel. It also offers a concealed zipped pocket that lets you store valuables out of sight. Easy to dress up or down, it adapts to a variety of formal and informal settings alike. And it comes in a choice of straight or slim options to suit your personal style.

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Ministry of Supply Apollo Dress Shirt

Space technology in a shirt? That’s exactly what the Apollo Dress Shirt delivers. It’s crafted with Phase Change materials invented by NASA to control astronauts’ body temperatures in space. And on earth? Well, you get 19x more breathability than traditional cotton shirts. The soft, moisture-wicking and temperature-regulating shirt also provides four-way stretch for unrestricted movement. Plus it’s wrinkle-resistant and machine washable, with a 3D collar design that takes spins in the machine in its stride.

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Arc’teryx Zeta SL Jacket

Sometimes the weather can be unpredictable. But Arc’teryx keeps you prepped to deal with summer storms thanks to their Zeta SL Jacket. Designed for summer hiking, its packable design makes it a solid addition to your travel packing list too. It weighs just 310g (10.9 oz) and is made with GORE-TEX featuring Paclite® Plus product technology for a waterproof, breathable and comfortable design. WaterTight™ zippers and taped seams enhance the waterproof construction, with a dialed-in fit and further weather protection courtesy of the adjustable cuffs, hem and StormHood™ with halo adjuster.

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Olivers Passage Pant

Like the look of jeans but want something a bit more travel-friendly? The Olivers Passage Pant salutes jeans styling but dishes up a performance-ready pant with a variety of handy features. Four-way stretch and a gusseted crotch enable freedom of movement. And the Passage Stretch Weave fabric combines 91% Cordura Nylon and 9% Lycra to offer a material that’s soft yet durable, wicks moisture, flexes smoothly with you and is quick-drying. And with five pockets, you can keep smaller essentials stashed close too.

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Ministry of Supply Responsive Tee

Stylish simplicity and a range of useful features come together in the Responsive Tee. It’s made with coffee-infused recycled polyester which absorbs odors and wicks moisture, and knit to enhance freedom of movement and breathability. Plus it’s quick-drying and wrinkle-free too, perfect when you’re often on the go and there’s no iron in sight.

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Vessi Everyday Shoe

A lightweight, stylishly understated shoe that’s comfortable enough for all-day wear and keeps the elements at bay? No problem for the Vessi Everyday Shoe. This 100% waterproof yet breathable shoe adapts to a variety of travel environments, with a slip-resistant grip and appealing minimalist aesthetic.

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