Last Minute Gear Checklist: Utila (clothes)

[phirstube]

We leave on tuesday for Utila and I am trying to be a minimalist when packing. We will be there 15 days.

This is what I have so far (as far as cloths).

Can anyone offer any suggestions as to what I am missing?

One wide brimmed hat
Couple bandannas (lots of uses)
2 pairs capilene boxers
2-3 pairs synthetic socks – mostly wore sandals
Chacos and one pair hiking shoes
2 syn. T-shirts
1 travel shirt - l/s, super lightweight, button-up, with SPF protection …something like this: Columbia Men's Tall Omni-Dry Silver Ridge Long Sleeve Shirt from Campmor
Pair of convertible pants
Pair of shorts/bathing suit
A camp towel that dries fast for the showering.

 

[chucksaul]

Personally I would skip the socks and UW and add another pair of shorts... I always buy the windshorts with built-in mesh... they double as shorts and a bathing suit and come complete with u/w

But to each his own...

 

[1*]

All nylon all the time? I prefer cotton. Your profile doesnt say and the response hinges on the answer: are you male or female?

 

[leadweight]

Add another swimsuit.

They don't dry out all that fast.

 

[phirstube]

100% male

cotton = too hot?

 

[1*]

100% male

cotton = too hot?

No. Synthetics = too hot. Theres not much choice in bathing suits but the chafing can get wicked after 10 days. Your body adjusts.

 

[hopefulist]

I think that people who think synthetics are too hot haven't tried really high tech microfabrics - they're incredible. My husband sweats like there's no tomorrow and absolutely loves wicking t-shirts. He plays competitive racquetball in them and they keep him cool and dry quickly, unlike cotton t-shirts that get soaked, stay soaked, and cling.

My packing list is #15 on the CA Thorntree Forum if you're interested: Central America Branch FAQ ... - Thorn Tree Travel Forum - Lonely Planet

Happy trails!

 

[Diver Dennis]

Try Under Armour. I'm a Canadian living in the Philippines and there is no way I would wear cotton. UA is pretty much all I wear, they have lots of styles and colors and are easy to wash and dry very quickly. No need to iron either, just hang up.

 

[booth22]

UA is great, so are the Nike Dri-fit, and similar shirts/shorts. If you don't want to pay the full price, swing by a Ross, Marshalls, TJ Maxx, etc. and find the gear there- I grabbed several pairs of Columbia shorts- the water/hiking quick dry shorts for $10 instead of the usual $45 and several Dri-Fit t-shirts for under $10 instead of the regular prices as well. Even found a Billabong rashguard (in snazzy blue/grey camo) at Marshall's. Nothing like some pre-trip bargain hunting!

Maybe we'll see you there- we'll be down for 3 weeks starting Sunday!

 

[bgrindberg]

Don't forget your Speedos! :mooner: