minimum wardrobe

It really is time I stopped lugging so much luggage! I would welcome suggestions for minimal packing - little more than the clothes I stand up in. Hopefully available in the UK and suitable for up to three weeks in West Africa. The dream is to travel with just one cabin bag - I've not achieved it in fifty years of travelling! What are the miracle fabrics that can be transformed from horribly sweaty to almost ironed & fresh with just a rinse?

Keep an eye on the Tchibo website. I think the details change on Wednesday

They've got some mens shirts for £5.99 see http://www.tchibo.co.uk/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/ Store/uk/-/GBP/...

Unfortunately no mens trekking trousers this week, However they do have ladies.( wash/dry easily & hardwearing) The multi purpose headscarf is light and useful ( I've bought some)

The quality of Tchibo products is excellent.

Good question and post!

What abt Tilley clothing?

see link

heavy and expensive.

I just go for plain 'ole cotton. Yeah, there is stuff out there that weighs half a gram, you can wash it in the sweat you wring from your sox and it is daisy fresh, but it costs your first born and a second mortgage.

Personally, boring Fruit of the Loom and friends have served me well on the road. Thank you Warren Buffett!

Are u sure you looked at that Tilley sight?

Most of their fabrics are blends...... not all heavy canvas cottons

I've owned Tilley products. I repeat. Heavy and expensive.

Exofficio or similar travel clothing. Sure it's pricey, but your wardrobe need only be what you're wearing. Convertible pants and a good short-sleeve shirt for warmer climates. If that bugs you or you may encounter a chilly night, take an extra long-sleeve shirt with button-up sleeves and an extra pair of convertable pants. A small fanny pack or very small daypack with a few personal essentials and a sleepsack. Oh yes, a stopper for the hostel sink and camp soap to wash your clothes each day (and you). In most climates, the travel clothing after being hung all night will be dry enough to wear in the morning. You could save by carrying cotton as some suggest, but get ready to lug around wet clothes or spend time at the laundry. Blue jeans are a royal pain for an experienced traveller.

Once you travel ultralight, you'll never go back to lugging suitcases or big backpacks.

- Ted Kerrn