What is your 'must have' clothing item ?

[jillyfish]

saw a post yesterday suggesting a peruvian poncho might be an excellent all rounder when travelling in the Cali. Can I ask you guys what you have found to be most useful, essental or versatile items of clothing kit, being that space is at such a premium.

 

[Karlos]

Speedos

 

[clarinetbcn]

Goretex exterior shell jacket. Protects against wind and rain, and varying internal layers can adapt to temperatures all year round, so only one jacket needed.

 

[No_heroes]

North Face Nuptse down jacket. Warm, comfy and packs right down.

 

[westfalia]

Underpants.

 

[Ch1pbutty]

5/4mm Wetsuit

 

[MartG]

Underpants.

That’s very extravagant, can you not get the rels to bring you them, like @Amarillo does?

...(I even had my mum bring out to me a four pack of M&S underpants when my parents came to visit us for Christmas in Sicily).

 

[kp64zl]

pair of "Crocs" shoes

 

[ThomasHJ]

cargo pants

 

[GrannyJen]

Waterproof Paclite shell

 

[Ocean Spirit]

5/4mm Wetsuit

I didn't realise the kitchen sliding windows would let in quite so much...are you out of warranty ?

Actually I'm just getting a dryrobe for my running activities, was hoping it would work nicely for those emergency trips to the toilet blocks in 'orrible weather too.

 

[Amarillo]

That’s very extravagant, can you not get the rels to bring you them, like @Amarillo does?

I’m not the first to have requested underpants from home:

They came, they saw... and they asked for new underpants

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[Ch1pbutty]

I didn't realise the kitchen sliding windows would let in quite so much...are you out of warranty ?

Actually I'm just getting a dryrobe for my running activities, was hoping it would work nicely for those emergency trips to the toilet blocks in 'orrible weather too.

haha, also have the dry robe (can recommend the ‘stitches&steel’ ones, which dry very quickly on the inside) that comes in especially handy when I’m trying to get my 10 year old in/out of his wetsuit; on the South coast it’s usually blowing a SW Gale & raining heavily with him sat in the warm, and me outside tugging his wetsuit boots on/off and then putting boards on the roof etc!

 

[MarkVw2017]

My fantastic 'Vantastic' Hoddie. Love the thing!

 

[RobSWBeach]

haha, also have the dry robe (can recommend the ‘stitches&steel’ ones, which dry very quickly on the inside) that comes in especially handy when I’m trying to get my 10 year old in/out of his wetsuit; on the South coast it’s usually blowing a SW Gale & raining heavily with him sat in the warm, and me outside tugging his wetsuit boots on/off and then putting boards on the roof etc!

Dryrobes are essential.

 

[Swiss Cheese]

Eddie Bauer Guide Pro Cargo Pants. Really comfy, stretchy, and they dry super fast.
I notice they now do the same with zip-off legs so if I had that model it would be the only trousers/shorts I'd ever need. Totally recommended.

 

[AlisonF]

Goretex jacket and trousers and good boots.
Then some towels for the dogs as I’m not a dog coat person...

 

[Jay20cali]

Head torch
I know it’s Not clothing but absolutely essential

 

[MarkVw2017]

Head torch
I know it’s Not clothing but absolutely essential

As long as your not just wearing the head torch

 

[steve and lisa]

Crocs, so easy to slip on and off for going to shower block, also does not matter if left out in rain

 

[Stumpymendez]

I didn't realise the kitchen sliding windows would let in quite so much...are you out of warranty ?

Actually I'm just getting a dryrobe for my running activities, was hoping it would work nicely for those emergency trips to the toilet blocks in 'orrible weather too.

Defo Dryrobe!!

 

[Elly Swanson]

pair of "Crocs" shoes

Especially if they are a design without the holes round the sides. I had some winter ones with a fleece lining and holes just on top. They were seriously too warm so took the inner out. That was 10 years ago and they’re still going strong, camping at at home.

 

[Elly Swanson]

My sister bought me a honcho. It’s a fleecy poncho with hood and pouch pocket. Great as a poncho, dressing gown, modesty changing “room” and doubles as a blanket. If I have to get out of the van in the night/morning it covers everything. I can leave it loose or tie a belt (or usually an old bit of string) around it. Was so impressed bought one for my hubby. They come in a fleece carry bag, but I turned ours into snoods for around the next and over the head. Super cosy, especially if sitting out and the sun goes down or at a festival. They have load of designs in 4 sizes, large to kids, and for anyone who wants/needs it, camouflage too. . Prices from £10-£25.

http://www.festivalkit.co.uk/

 

[Sunstoner]

As long as your not just wearing the head torch

The Cali-flasher!!!

 

[willwander]

My sister bought me a honcho. It’s a fleecy poncho with hood and pouch pocket. Great as a poncho, dressing gown, modesty changing “room” and doubles as a blanket. If I have to get out of the van in the night/morning it covers everything. I can leave it loose or tie a belt (or usually an old bit of string) around it. Was so impressed bought one for my hubby. They come in a fleece carry bag, but I turned ours into snoods for around the next and over the head. Super cosy, especially if sitting out and the sun goes down or at a festival. They have load of designs in 4 sizes, large to kids, and for anyone who wants/needs it, camouflage too. . Prices from £10-£25.

http://www.festivalkit.co.uk/

Heading to the toilet block...