A holiday-ready wardrobe in a week

Short answer: If you are leaving in a week, the order is simple: check underwear and socks first, then the thin layers, and last the things only used on holiday.

Underwear and socks first

They are what you use every day and what hurts most to be without. See bamboo underwear for men.

Thin layers

Two to three t-shirts and a long-sleeved top cover a week, if you can wash on the way. See bamboo t-shirts for men.

What is only used on holiday

Swimwear, sandals and one smart set for an evening out. That is rarely where something is missing.

Wash on the way

If you can rinse in the evening, you can halve the number of pieces. See how to wash clothes while travelling.

For women

See the corresponding pieces in bamboo underwear for women.

Packing

Roll rather than fold, and the clothes crease least. See the packing list.

Wash before departure

Wash everything that is going with you in good time. See the washing guide.

Frequently asked questions

What should be checked first?

Underwear and socks. Those are what you use every day.

How many t-shirts for a week?

Two to three, if you can wash on the way.

Roll or fold?

Roll. Folds create sharp edges that stay.