What to pack for the big trip.

iNCOMMUNiCARDO

Last trip we bit the bullet and each purchased a 'natty' pair of full length zipper trousers. Mine had the short, 3/4 and full length options; his had the 3/4 and full options. Naturally they were both beige and had part elasticated waists. (There comes a time for us all when you will wear clothes you had only previously associated with your mother - here we refer to the elasticated waist).

We felt a bit silly at first (this diminished the further from home we travelled), however they proved to be an excellent travelling item. They were so synthetic that not only did they not stain, when they did get washed they were practically dry straight from the washing machine.

I wore mine almost every day in one or other of their manifestations. I would offer this advice. Always try before you buy with this type of trouser as some of them are not comfortable at their 'zipper' joins.

Now that we have returned, they have gone back into the drawer, they are simply not for 'home' use.