Originally Posted by LapLap

As mentioned, the only scenarios where I have to contend with unwelcome weight and bulk are when the conditions for planned activities (in my case, hiking or snorkelling) are drastically different to those in the general area I am visiting.

I’ve hired clothing that would keep my child and myself dry and warm in the snow, I’ve hired wet suits. Those things aren’t in your remit.

Quality fabrics can be extremely light, extremely versatile and extremely flattering. And when you love something, it isn’t a burden.

This is the sort of thing I’ll have on rotation for a Spring/Summer/Autumn week. All together it’s just over a kilo. If the weather gets nippy, a Uniqlo Heattech layer will deal with it.