Active Alternatives: Using Sports Equipment To Aid Your Travel

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People tend to carry the same things with them when they travel around the world. A sturdy pair of walking shoes should get you from A to B, while a suitcase or rucksack can be perfect to carry all of your clothing and other essentials. Of course, though, this can leave people ignoring items which could be much better suited to their travel-based lifestyle, simply because they aren’t advertised as being made for the job.
To help you out with this, this post will be exploring some of the different sporting equipment, which can prove to be far better than the typical travel products you would take on your adventures.
Running Shoes
Running shoes are designed to be comfortable, hardwearing, and light. This makes it much easier to keep running in them for a very long period without having your feet get too hot or sweaty. Alongside this, though, it also means that they can be excellent for people who spend days exploring cities and walking from town to town. Walking boots are much heavier than most running shoes, and it will cost about the same to get a quality pair of either of them. It’s well worth trying this out for yourself, especially if you like to travel to places with very hot weather and a lot of hills or uneven ground.
Kit Bags
For those who like to spend their adventures on their feet and moving from place to place, a heavy suitcase will be just about the worst option for clothing storage. Rucksacks can be a little better, but these are usually quite awkward to manage, and won’t be as efficient when it comes to space as a suitcase. A sports team kitbag falls into a nice position between these options, offering something which will be easy to carry for days on end, while also giving you enough space to keep your clothing from getting completely screwed up.
Sports Clothing
Much like running shoes, most sports clothing is designed to be light and breathable. Many of the modern materials which are used for this sort of clothing are incredibly good at repelling things like sweat and body odour, and this is perfect for those who spend their days travelling without the chance to have many showers. When it comes to waterproofs, sporting gear comes into its own, with options like cycling jackets offering loads of protection from wind and rain, while also being airy enough to keep you from being suffocated within your own clothing. And you won’t have to use all of your bag space to pack items like this.
Light Swimwear
With all of this in mind, you should be feeling ready to get started on adapting your travel wardrobe to make it sportier. Of course, options like this may not work for everyone, but it can be worth a try when you’re finding your current gear uncomfortable. Everyone likes to travel from time to time, but there’s no reason to go through pain or discomfort, even when you’re travelling great distances. Find more sporting activities here.
Are you feeling ready to get started on adapting your travel wardrobe to make it sportier? Drop me a line or more as always.
Good article. I for one I am looking forward to getting my running shoes and sports clothing ready once this virus passes.
Thanks, Hopefully the virus will pass soon so we can get back on track.
Likewise, can’t wait to get sports clothing and walking shoes ready for travel again, and your post has given me some great hints. (Pinned)
Thanks Johanna. I’m so used to going to fitness classes and the gym but the current climate has taught me how to find alternatives, like returning to cycling.