Are These The Best Travel Clothes? My Review of Unbound Merino

I’ve never been one of those travelers who goes crazy for gear. I like to pack light and keep things simple. That means no fancy drones, hefty DSLR cameras, bulky headphones, GoPros, or chunky hiking boots. If it doesn’t fit in my 40L backpack, it stays home.

It’s why you hardly ever see me write posts on gear or suitcases. I’m a simple person: I got one backpack, I throw some clothes in it, and I’m off.

But the clothes…well, the clothes are important. I abuse my clothes a lot. I carry only a few outfits with me and they get sweated on, washed and dried a lot, and worn out. On most long-term trips, I come home with a few less clothes than I brought.

One brand that stands up to my abuse? Unbound Merino. I’ve been wearing their clothing on the road (and at home) for years now.

I met the founder at an event in Toronto about eight years ago and he said, “Check out these clothes!” and I was like, “Sure,” because I wanted to be nice.

But I ended up loving them. They held up in the wash, were lightweight and breathable, and fit really well,

So, in this post, I’m going to talk about what makes them unique and why I think you should get them.

What Is Unbound Merino?

Unbound is a small, independent clothing company that started in Canada. As avid travelers, the founders realized quickly that on-the-road clothing needed to be durable, versatile, and comfortable.

At the time, merino wool (from merino sheep, who produce an ultrafine wool) was only really used in activewear. While those kinds of clothes are fine if you’re out on a hike, it’s not exactly the kind of clothing you might want to wear on a walking tour in Southeast Asia or visiting museums in Europe.

But Unbound took the versatile fabric that is merino wool and used it to create a line of travel wear suitable for all kinds of trips, from backpacking excursions to weekend getaways.

Their goal was to design shirts that would last. Sure, that means they are more expensive, but you’re paying for quality and durability. In the long run, that’s actually going to save you money (and it’s better for the planet too).

I’ve been wearing Unbound clothes for about eight years now and have never been disappointed. It’s durable, comfortable, and stylish — everything I want when I’m traveling!
 

What I Like About Unbound

These travel clothes are some of the most versatile on the market. Made from merino wool, Unbound Merino clothing can be worn daily for weeks…