minimalist packing for your summer vacation [ready for review]
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Minimalist Packing for Your Summer Vacation [READY FOR REVIEW]
Have you ever dreamed of living on the road?I'm working toward my goal of exploring every state, camping every night, and writing in coffee shops all over the country.
To do this, I have to consider how I can travel with as little as possible, and in my research, Pinterest led me to this awesome guide from Merrick's Art:
Minimalist Packing for Your Summer Vacation [READY FOR REVIEW]While this guide features clothing from the likes of Target and Abercrombie, the underlying goal of owning a few versatile items is certainly more sustainable than buying a lot of clothes with limited possibilities. So, rather than stocking up on fast-fashion that will deteriorate in quality by the end of your vacation, check out the lasting eco-friendly alternatives below!
Lightweight dress: Lightness Dress (left) from Toad&Co
Get UPF protection from Tencel Sun, used in this dress.
Minimalist Packing for Your Summer Vacation [READY FOR REVIEW]Patterned tee: Indigo Plaid T-Shirt by Bella Dahl
from Zady
This lightweight top was made in the U.S.A.
Minimalist Packing for Your Summer Vacation [READY FOR REVIEW]
Solid colored tee: Illume Short Sleeve Tee from Nau
Choose a Partner for Change and Nau will donate 2% of your purchase to them.
Minimalist Packing for Your Summer Vacation [READY FOR REVIEW]
Graphic tee: Neva Tee from Threads 4 Thought
Help save wildlife with this 100% organic cotton tee!
Minimalist Packing for Your Summer Vacation [READY FOR REVIEW]
Shorts: Arc Boyfriend Ripped Shorts by G-Star RAW
These shorts are supported by the GSRD Foundation, which provides entrepreneurship training, education
empowerment, and career opportunities in China.
Minimalist Packing for Your Summer Vacation [READY FOR REVIEW]
Colored denim: Mid Rise Bleached Cutoff Shorts from DSTLD
Sweatshop-free DSTLD is committed to eco-friendly fabrics.
Minimalist Packing for Your Summer Vacation [READY FOR REVIEW]Patterned skirt: Desine Skirt (available in Small Angles and
Woven Wax Print) from Osei-Duro
Check out our article on Traditional Textiles & Ethical Clothing from Osei Duro.
Minimalist Packing for Your Summer Vacation [READY FOR REVIEW]
Sandals: White and Navy Sandals from Sseko
These sandals can be tied hundreds of different ways to switch up your look!
Minimalist Packing for Your Summer Vacation [READY FOR REVIEW]Sandal wedges: Graceville by OTBT from Planet
Shoes
"Made for walking on the road less taken, we’re the shoe of choice for the restless wayfarer." -OTBT
Minimalist Packing for Your Summer Vacation [READY FOR REVIEW]Lightweight jacket: Sloan jacket from
Synergy
Synergy uses low-impact dyes, and this lightweight jacket is 95% organic cotton.