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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 was