Best Travel Clothing is a new Carry Awards category, but it makes sense to include it. After all, the more versatile a piece of travel clothing is, the less you need to pack. And keeping carry weight down is one of the key ways to get the most out of ‘one bag’ traveling. Hauling less means greater freedom to go further and experience more.

Our category finalists below all offer travel-friendly features such as water and stain resistance, moisture-wicking capabilities, minimal washing requirements, or adaptable aesthetics that work well across formal and informal environments alike. However, only one can be crowned the ultimate category winner. Who will you choose?

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Outlier’s Slim Dungarees offer a sleek alternative to jeans, with a variety of handy features to make traveling easier. Their stain-resistant, water-resistant and fast-drying construction means less time spent doing laundry. Made with Workcloth Doubleweave Canvas, the fabric offers a slight two-way stretch and looks smart for casual work and play environments alike. And with five pockets you can stash smaller travel essentials at the ready.

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You don’t need to pack a bulky jacket to stay warm on your travels. Patagonia’s Micro Puff® Hoody offers a great warmth-to-weight ratio thanks to its PlumaFill insulation. The synthetic insulation still provides warmth when wet, but offers the packability of down. Complementing the insulation is an ultralight nylon ripstop Pertex Quantum® shell, which is both water-resistant and windproof. An elasticized hem and cuffs help keep heat in, and the hoody’s left pocket also serves as a stuff sack for compact storage in your luggage.

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The Bluffworks Meridian Dress Shirt keeps you traveling in convenient style with its smart and versatile aesthetics for work or play. The wrinkle-free fabric is also quick-drying, breathable, and antimicrobial, with two-way stretch for freedom of movement. Additionally, the shirt comes in Classic and Slim fits, with brass collar stays and a handy pocket for smaller items.

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ExOfficio make some of the most comfortable, travel-friendly underwear around. With a variety of styles to choose from, you can find ones that are just right for your personal preferences. And with a range of great features such as lightweight yet durable construction, along with antimicrobial, breathable and quick-drying fabric, you can easily travel with just a couple of pairs.

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Finding security features in business-ready pants is hard. But Clothing Arts provide a great option with their Pick-Pocket Proof® Business Travel Pants. Multiple hidden pockets, along with triple secure and double secure pocket closures keep your smaller valuables and travel essentials protected on the go. All in a design that looks like standard chino pants. And for added travel functionality, they have a water-repellent and stain-repellent finish, and are also wrinkle-resistant, quick-drying and breathable.

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These highly breathable and moisture-wicking pants feature hidden ventilation to keep you cool and comfortable on the go. The pants are made with added room in the thighs and feature an invisible DUER seat gusset for freedom of movement. Additionally, the T2X fabric provides a great combination of stretch and odor resistance, all in a slim and stylish design that moves easily between casual and more formal settings.

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The Bluffworks Gramercy is a smart and versatile travel blazer offering technical design features partnered with an attractive fabric that looks and feels like wool. The quick-drying, wrinkle-resistant and breathable blazer is machine washable, as well as lightweight for easy packing and comfortable wear. But the blazer takes things one step further, incorporating 10 pockets that let you securely store travel essentials and valuables. All wrapped up in a suave design that looks equally good in business meetings, restaurants or coming off the plane after an extended flight.

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The AEM133 3XDRY Cotton Jogger offers a balanced blend of athletic comfort and tailored style. The joggers feature a 3XDRY® finish for a water-repellent exterior, moisture-wicking interior and quick drying. Concealed elastic in the back waistband enhances the comfort, while a choice of pockets let you store essentials within easy reach.

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Sporty yet stylish, the Alchemy Equipment AEM089 Tailored Technical Blazer lends itself to a variety of casual and more formal settings. It features a Schoeller® exterior that is both water and stain repellent, combined with a brushed merino interior for its antimicrobial and moisture-wicking properties. The blazer can be worn completely zipped or with the lapels open for a more formal look, and offers a choice of pockets for stashing valuables and smaller travel items.

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The limited edition Western Rise X Cotton Stretch Oxford Shirt features a stylish and versatile design that can be dressed up or down. The durable custom-made Experimental Cotton fabric is bluesign® approved, and offers two-way stretch along with a water-resistant and stain-resistant coating. The articulated back helps provide a tailored fit, while the front pocket keeps small essentials accessible.

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Mission Workshop’s Orion Jacket is equally at home in the city and the outdoors, with a range of useful features making it well suited to travel use. The jacket is windproof, waterproof and durable, while remaining lightweight and breathable. Additionally, the jacket features inbuilt stretch, underarm ventilation, interior and exterior pockets including one with an integrated media port, and a removable hood. All in a packable design backed by a lifetime guarantee.

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A versatile t-shirt is a staple in any travel wardrobe, and the CIVIC Antoni Tee is a fine choice. Made with mercerized merino wool for added strength and softness, this stylish t-shirt looks good on casual outings and can be dressed up with a blazer for a smarter look. Merino wool’s natural odor-resistant and moisture-wicking properties also serve you well on your travels.

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The New Way Shorts offer a thoughtful blend of tailored style and adaptable functionality to suit a range of travel environments. No detail is overlooked, from the premium fabric to the custom button, with smart styling that works well for everyday use. Additionally, the versatile design also doubles as swim shorts. And with breathable, water-resistant and quick-drying fabric, you’ll quickly be on your way again without having to change.

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The Icon RS Pant merges urban style with outdoor functionality in a design that straddles adventure travel and laid-back city explorations. The pant is made in the USA with durable nylon cotton ripstop featuring a water-repellent finish, and enhanced with reinforced stitching in high-stress areas. A choice of eight pockets provide flexible organization, while the gusseted crotch and asymmetric knee darts enhance freedom of movement.

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