Clothing for twenty-four hours when you do not get home
Short answer: A day and a night away from home call for clothes that can be packed small, used several times and handle both day and night. Choose a few pieces in matching colours that can be combined, and pack something soft for the night.
Twenty-four hours away call for a few well chosen pieces
When you are only away for a day and a night, it is easy to pack too much. Think instead about what you will actually use: something for the day, something for the night and something for the next morning. Choose pieces that can be combined, so you can wear them in several ways. Pack in a few colours so everything goes together, and avoid bringing clothes you can only wear once.
A top as the base
A soft top is a good foundation, because it can be used for both day and night and can be worn under other layers. See bamboo tops for women. Choose a plain top in a fabric that does not crease much, so it looks tidy even after a few hours in a bag. A top takes up little room, and you can bring two without feeling it in your luggage.
A long sleeved T-shirt for layers and cold
A long sleeved T-shirt gives extra warmth in the morning and evening without taking much room. See women's long-sleeved bamboo T-shirt. It can be worn alone when it is cool or under a jumper, and it can also serve as the top layer to sleep in if the room is cold. Choose one that sits comfortably and does not pinch at the wrists.
A night top to sleep in
For the night a night top is a simple solution that takes little room and is quick to put on. See bamboo night tops for women. Choose one with a soft neckline and a length that does not roll up, so you can sleep calmly in a hotel or at friends'. You can combine it with the trousers or shorts you have with you anyway, and so save room in the bag.
Pack cleverly and keep order
Roll the clothes and put them in a bag so they do not crease and stay separate from the worn ones. Pack what you need first on top. Bring an extra bag for worn clothes, and clean socks and underwear for each day. Keep the wash bag in a separate pouch and put documents and keys where you can find them quickly.
Care when you get home
When you get home, the clothes must come out of the bag. Air them and wash what has been worn at 30 to 40 degrees. Viscose from bamboo copes well with washing, but avoid fabric softener and a hot tumble dryer. Let the garments dry flat or on a hanger. If you took clean clothes that were not used, they can often go straight into the wardrobe.
Frequently asked questions
How much clothing should I pack for a day and a night
One top for the day, something for the night and a clean one for the next day. Also bring socks and underwear for both days.
How do I stop clothes creasing in the bag
Roll them instead of folding and choose fabrics that do not crease much.
Can I use the same top for day and night
Yes, if it is soft and does not pinch. Many use one top for both on a short trip.
You can find the full range at Bamboo-Clothing.com.
