A jogging set for travel

Short answer: A jogging suit is practical on long trips because it is comfortable to sit in, does not crease visibly and can double as pyjamas at the hotel. Choose a dark, single colour style in a light fabric, and it covers most situations along the way.

Comfortable to sit in

On a long flight or train journey you sit still for many hours. A soft waistband and a light fabric make the difference, because nothing pinches when you sit bent in a narrow seat. The fabric gives at the knees and hips. See the styles in bamboo jogging suit if you are looking for a travel set.

Does not crease visibly

A sweat fabric in bamboo viscose has enough structure that folds do not show. That means you can step off the plane and carry on without looking as if you slept in your clothes. The same goes when the set has been rolled up in your bag for a few days. See the styles in bamboo joggers for men.

Double use at the hotel

The set works as loungewear in the room and as nightwear, which saves space in your bag. You do not need to pack separate pyjamas, and in the morning you can go down to breakfast in the same set. The pieces also work alone with other clothes you bring. See the women's styles in bamboo joggers for women.

Layer by layer

The temperature changes a lot on a trip. The airport can be cold, the train warm and the plane cool. With a T-shirt under the set you can take the top on and off as needed. With an extra layer in your hand luggage, you are covered if it gets colder than expected.

Dark and single colour

On a journey your clothes meet coffee, food and seats that are not always clean. A dark, single colour style hides small marks better than light colours and looks neat all the way. It also goes with most other clothes you bring, so you can pair the pieces with jeans or a shirt once you arrive.

Pack it rolled

A set in a light fabric takes up about as much space as two T-shirts if you roll it tightly. Rolling instead of folding also leaves fewer sharp creases in the fabric. Put it at the top of your bag if you plan to change at the hotel, or wear it on the journey and save the space entirely.

Washing on the way

On a longer trip you can rinse the set by hand in the sink with a little mild detergent. Press it gently in a towel to remove much of the water, then hang it on a hanger or over a chair. Sweat fabric takes time to dry, so wash it in the evening to give it the whole night.

Shoes and the rest

A jogging suit looks most complete with a pair of clean, simple shoes. White or dark trainers go with most colours and are comfortable on long walks through terminals. Add a light jacket if you are heading into town on arrival, and you are dressed for both the journey and the first hours there.

Frequently asked questions

Can you travel in a jogging suit

Yes, it is one of the most common uses. Choose a dark, single colour style so it looks neat all the way and marks picked up on the journey show less.

How much space does a set take

About as much as two T-shirts if the fabric is light and you roll it up. Rolling it tightly also leaves fewer creases when you unpack it again.

Is the set warm enough on a cold plane

With a T-shirt underneath, yes. Otherwise pack an extra layer in your hand luggage that you can put on if the cabin gets colder than expected.