josepidal
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How does one pack for transition weather (say April, 10-25 degrees Celsius)? This is roughly France this past month, with a cold spell, a week of hot and sunny weather, and mistral wind in the south. More importantly what items are stylish and minimize ironing? And save some room for a change of hiking gear for light hikes and walks along the way.
For this kind of trip, merino wool from boxers to long sleeve shirts that double as baselayers are lifesavers. Same with more casual wool pants that are readily worn with a blazer to a nice restaurant yet are comfortable casual.
A water resistant jacket that gives some warmth or accommodates a cashmere sweater underneath like a Harrington are also great for layering. Better to take extra layers for a cold spell than a heavy jacket or coat.
I was wondering what is easy for shirts, though. If it were summer or the tropics, then it's easy and you can take polos and short sleeve shirts. But for transition weather, is there an alternative to sport shirts or dress shirts? For example, does anyone use long sleeve polos for this kind of trip or have a couple of long sleeve t-shirts handy?
For this kind of trip, merino wool from boxers to long sleeve shirts that double as baselayers are lifesavers. Same with more casual wool pants that are readily worn with a blazer to a nice restaurant yet are comfortable casual.
A water resistant jacket that gives some warmth or accommodates a cashmere sweater underneath like a Harrington are also great for layering. Better to take extra layers for a cold spell than a heavy jacket or coat.
I was wondering what is easy for shirts, though. If it were summer or the tropics, then it's easy and you can take polos and short sleeve shirts. But for transition weather, is there an alternative to sport shirts or dress shirts? For example, does anyone use long sleeve polos for this kind of trip or have a couple of long sleeve t-shirts handy?