From Issue Two of the Gear Patrol Magazine. Subscribe today for 15% off the GP Store.
Daydreams of palm trees and crystalline waters draw millions of travelers to the tropics every year. When packing for your own trip, consider light, loose-fitting layers, and be sure to keep your fabrics natural — synthetics trap perspiration, which can irritate the skin. As for floral-themed patterns? Forget ’em. Here’s what you need to stay distinct among the crowds.
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Leather Bridle Duffle Travel Bag by Lotuff $1,730
For the Beach
Cigar Case by Il Bussetto ~$75
Riviera Polo by Sunspel $125
Bulldog Swim Shorts by Orlebar Brown $240
The Natural Hat by Stetson x Buck Mason $250
Arthur Sun by Moscot $280
Fransiscan Sandal by KikaNY $375
Ahoi Atlantik by Nomos Glashütte $4,060
For the Town
Braided Strip Belt by Tory Leather Learn More
Ipanema Tan Shoe by Hudson $165
Indigo Shashiko Shirt by Corridor $195
BR 126 Heritage by Bell & Ross $4,600
Gio Sand Pant by Unis $198
The Panama Cloth Field Jacket by Best Made Co. $298
The Accessories
Toothpaste by Couto $9
Tortoise Toothbrush by Swissco $11 for 3-Pack
Natural Lip Balm SPF 15 by Acca Kappa $12
A 20T Comb by Kent $9
Sage & Zinc Facial Hydrating Cream SPF 15 by Aesop $40
Limes Eau De Toilette by Floris ~$108
Barber No. 287 Chestnut Leather Dopp Kit by Ghurka $395
A version of this story appears in Issue Two of the Gear Patrol Magazine, 286 pages of stories, reports, interviews and original photography from five distinct locations around the world. Subscribe Now: $35