Originally Posted by
phedre
This probably isn't huge on the list for the men on the board, but my top ten list definitely includes a light cashmere wrap/shawl. Warm enough to wrap up in on a cold flight, light enough to wear as a scarf so it doesn't clutter things up while getting off the flight. You can use it as a pillow, blanket, shawl, scarf.. just generally useful.
I'm a fan of the cashmere blanket too. Still looking for something sufficiently compact and travel friendly, and not too expensive that I don't mind staining/losing it. Asprey cashmere is great but I would mind staining/losing it.