I’ll be in Sicily the second half of June and need some help with clothing options.
Last year I one-bagged my first trip - a two-week trip to Japan - and it was a total success! I did laundry along the way and plan to do the same on this trip. The weather was a bit cooler than what I’m expecting in Sicily (maybe 60s at night, 80s/90s during the day). I live in a hot/humid area so not worried about the heat itself, just want to be comfy with limited options.
For Japan, I picked up some Unbound Merino tees, but due to foreseen circumstances 🫣 they’re a bit snug now, so I’m basically starting from scratch this year... yay.
I am leaning toward sticking with merino wool shirts, but based on the one or two “warm” afternoons we had in Japan, I can see why some people say wool can get a bit annoying in heat.
Thoughts? Stick with Unbound Merino and just size up, or rethink it for a hot-weather trip?
This year I’m thinking (rough draft):
- 3 wool tees (maybe cut down to 2)
- 1 Proof polo
- 1 pair of pants for evenings/nights (need help deciding: linen vs jeans vs other)
- 2 Chubbies “everywhere” shorts
- 1 swim short
- 1 athletic short
- socks + underwear
Also looking for:
- a packable wide-brim hat for sun protection
- a long sleeve option for sun (I do have an SPF Columbia shirt I could bring for swimming)
- a long sleeve linen shirt for going out, but maybe that could double as daytime sun protection when I’m not swimming. Is there a better option?
For shoes, thinking two pairs and maybe sandals:
- Xero Ridgeway Low (main walking shoe)
- Canvas Dillons for evenings (very lightweight and packable, but may skip)
- Sandals
Trip will be a mix of walking/exploring, some beach time, and going out to dinner. Nothing super formal.
Bag: Allpa 42L again (being careful not to over-pack)
Here's a link to my kit from Japan: https://www.reddit.com/r/onebag/comments/1jsle2q/15_days_with_my_allpa_42l/
Learned a lot and not bring some of the items in that post (jacket, iPad, Bose headphones...)
Any suggestions on fabrics (especially for heat), pants choice, or anything I’m overlooking?