Topic: Travel clothing

[Schnell]

I've heard about moisture wicking socks, underwear, and t-shirts that also quick dry after a wash. Can anyone enlighten me further?

My concern is dealing with the heat and not accumulating dirty laundry.

[Schnell]

Okay I'm good. Found a lot of info on wicking base layers.

[kpier883]

The new fabrics are probably good but I have a fondness for silk or merino wool items for my base layer.  I find undersized sweaters at thrift stores for the top and oversize sweaters to make long john style bottoms from.   Skiing in Idaho a few weeks ago using such items worked really well. 

The cost is minimal, typically 3 to 4 dollars per item at the thrift stores around here.  Making a pair of thermal bottoms from an old silk sweater is easy. There are instructions on the internet.  For example:
http://makezine.com/craft/any-size_long_johns_refashion/

Fancy stitching is optional, I use a vintage 1940s?? Singer to make them.  If you happen upon an old cashmere sweater, they are great for when you find yourself in a really cold place.  Alpaca might be good too, but I haven't run across anything yet.