Breadcrumbs [Home](/index%2Ephp/) > [What To Pack For A Staycation](/index%2Ephp/markdownify/node/778) ![What To Pack For A Staycation](https://media.slman.com/vTonO8Nca-0ujxEvkV9qiq-HliY=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F08%2Fstaycation-large-thumb.jpg) [Fashion](/index%2Ephp/style/fashion) / 10 August 2020 # What To Pack For A Staycation Packing tends to be a last-minute nuisance – and nine times out of ten you’ll forget something. If you’re staycationing this summer, here’s a packing check list to take the pain away. From shorts and sweatshirts to trunks and gilets, these are the items you shouldn’t go away without. ## Classic Shorts **Essential for:** Busy beach days and warm BBQ evenings alike. **Make sure:** You get the length right – no board shorts or bulky pockets, please. You’ll want at least a couple of pairs. ![Classic Chambray Polo Prepster from Ralph Lauren](https://media.slman.com/XdR1JckF3dRNDcqtpSnmGUUhOsk=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F08%2Fralph-laurent-new-horts1.jpg) [#### Classic Chambray Polo Prepster](https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100l7A5q/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ralphlauren.co.uk%2Fen%2Fclassic-chambray-polo-prepster-530432.html) ##### Ralph Lauren £79 ![Striped Cotton-Blend Drawstring Shorts from Alex Mill](https://media.slman.com/IvGNge3znWpvzzSO6INtsUPb0gs=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F08%2Fmr-p-striped-shorts.jpg) [#### Striped Cotton-Blend Drawstring Shorts](https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Falex-mill%2Fclothing%2Fcasual-shorts%2Fstriped-cotton-blend-drawstring-shorts%2F29012654082014190) ##### Alex Mill £90 ![Wicket Casual Chino Shorts from Reiss](https://media.slman.com/4wnMazQF5Jr9TZtNaVy6o-W8Ck0=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F08%2Freiss-wicket-r.jpg) [#### Wicket Casual Chino Shorts](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6985&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reiss.com%2Fp%2Fcasual-chino-shorts-mens-wicket-in-airforce-blue-ss20%2F) ##### Reiss £65 ![Pleated Cotton Drawstring Shorts from Hartford](https://media.slman.com/B9hT3k4HzqxznBgglIYmASWiSk0=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F08%2Fhartford-shorts.jpg) [#### Pleated Cotton Drawstring Shorts](https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100l7A5q/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fhartford%2Fclothing%2Fcasual-shorts%2Fpleated-cotton-drawstring-shorts%2F10516758729044541) ##### Hartford £140 ## A Cool Hoodie **Essential for:** The beach, a walk, a game of tennis or just a general mooch around. **Make sure:** You keep it simple – chances are you’re going to need that hoodie to go with everything, so avoid fussy prints or patterns. A block colour will have you covered. ![Olivier Garment Cotton Jersey Hoodie from Officine Generale](https://media.slman.com/56jj9jcHXJI1YbDSnB7RrPd7pdA=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F08%2Fmr-p-olivier-garment-dyed-loopback-cotton-jersey-hoodie-1-r.jpg) [#### Olivier Garment Cotton Jersey Hoodie](https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fofficine-generale%2Fclothing%2Fhoodies%2Folivier-garment-dyed-loopback-cotton-jersey-hoodie%2F2499567819445080) ##### Officine Generale £170 ![Logo Print Loopback Cotton Jersey Hoodie from Les Girls Les Boys](https://media.slman.com/vgEK-FJ72OI1o9ph-CNegHxGPmE=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F08%2Fmr-p-logo-print-loopback-cotton-jersey-hoodie-2-r.jpg) [#### Logo Print Loopback Cotton Jersey Hoodie](https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fles-girls-les-boys%2Fclothing%2Fhoodies%2Flogo-print-loopback-cotton-jersey-hoodie%2F14097096491517127) ##### Les Girls Les Boys £95 ![Hoodie Relaxed Fit from H&M](https://media.slman.com/fVgkllGHhoU0o2yFFO2qgyNjy9Q=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F08%2Fhm-hoodie-relaxed-fit-r.jpg) [#### Hoodie Relaxed Fit](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=43250&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww2.hm.com%2Fen_gb%2Fproductpage.0685814048.html) ##### H&M £17.99 ![Relaxed Fit Hoodie from H&M](https://media.slman.com/oUJ9ZA1XCDNH4RPNIJECm2qcOzc=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F08%2Fhoodie-relaxed-fit-r.jpg) [#### Relaxed Fit Hoodie](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=43250&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww2.hm.com%2Fen_gb%2Fproductpage.0685814062.html) ##### H&M £17.99 ## Everyday Chinos **Essential for:** When shorts won’t do and denim is too hot or not smart enough. **Make sure:** Pack a pale-coloured pair or have fun with a pastel - it is summer afterall. ![New Fisherman Cotton Twill Chinos from Officine Generale](https://media.slman.com/9Pqx3g29zGFMru8j0casjLGqlh0=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F08%2Fmr-p-new-fisherman-cotton-twill-chinos-1-r.jpg) [#### New Fisherman Cotton Twill Chinos](https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fofficine-generale%2Fclothing%2Fcasual-trousers%2Fnew-fisherman-cotton-twill-chinos%2F4068790126445531) ##### Officine Generale £135 ![Slim Chinos In Pink from ASOS](https://media.slman.com/3BOYPUHWDROBkvLcxkG62OH211g=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F08%2Fasos-chinos.jpg) [#### Slim Chinos In Pink](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=5678&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.asos.com%2Fasos-design%2Fasos-design-slim-chinos-in-pink%2Fprd%2F20600904) ##### ASOS £14 *(were £20)* ![Slim-fit Breathable Trousers from Mango](https://media.slman.com/g9VqaUIBQmbDPkV-QL5qOSVeUk0=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F08%2Fnew-mango-chinos1.jpg) [#### Slim-fit Breathable Trousers](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=36057&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.mango.com%2Fgb%2Fmen%2Ftrousers-chinos%2Fslim-fit-breathable-trousers_67004395.html) ##### Mango £59.99 ![Ramsay Front Tapered Trousers from Reiss](https://media.slman.com/1yeWfnCL96xbd7LVznw2dPTB824=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F08%2Freiss-ramsay-1-r.jpg) [#### Ramsay Front Tapered Trousers](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6985&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reiss.com%2Fp%2Fpleat-front-tapered-trousers-mens-ramsay-in-khaki-green%2F) ##### Reiss £115 ## A Great Knit **Essential for:** Chilly evenings. **Make sure:** You avoid cashmere. Chances are you’re going to make that jumper work hard, so it needs to be made of sturdy stuff. ![Fishermans Moss Stitch from Jam Industries](https://media.slman.com/_3GLcO6zIPi8RtGgY-Jv-mjWCDA=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F08%2Ffishermans-moss-stitch-cream-r.jpg) [#### Fishermans Moss Stitch](https://jam-industries.co.uk/collections/mens/products/cream-knit-jumper) ##### Jam Industries £110 ![Double-Faced Knitted Sweater from Mr P.](https://media.slman.com/edne17XWvSjRebiNdUbqtxFr8A0=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F08%2Fmr-p-sweater.jpg) [#### Double-Faced Knitted Sweater](https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fmr-p%2Fclothing%2Fcrew-necks%2Fdouble-faced-knitted-sweater%2F8378037991159430) ##### Mr P. £150 ![Columba Knit Jumper from Finisterre](https://media.slman.com/9mYjFMr1wQ25lj3EKaGuz3zySOU=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F08%2Ffinisterre-jumper.jpg) [#### Columba Knit Jumper](https://finisterre.com/products/columba-wool-jumper-wool-green) ##### Finisterre £85 ![Textured Knit Jumper from COS](https://media.slman.com/nk2HYKFmXo6zNGNGEzKAxUTRMlk=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F08%2Fcos-textured-knit-jumper-r.jpg) [#### Textured Knit Jumper](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=42840&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cosstores.com%2Fen_gbp%2Fmen%2Fmenswear%2Fknitwear%2Fproduct.textured-knit-jumper-blue.0674621020.html) ##### COS £55 ## A Linen Shirt **Essential for:** Throwing on with all of the above. **Make sure:** You get a fit that’s just right – not too oversized and definitely not too tight. ![Button Down Linen Shirt from Vilebrequin](https://media.slman.com/WqKmCDFz4PqT3cvOQKzTV8KbPGw=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F08%2Fmatches-button-down-linen-shirt-2-r.jpg) [#### Button Down Linen Shirt](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=35725&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.matchesfashion.com%2Fproducts%2FVilebrequin-Button-down-linen-shirt-1297671) ##### Vilebrequin £170 ![Ocean Blue Linen Shirt from Love Brand & Co.](https://media.slman.com/n3-Aq60R0u1rYa4tgJx4tQONkbE=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F08%2Flove-brand.jpg) [#### Ocean Blue Linen Shirt](https://lovebrand.com/collections/shirts/products/ocean-blue-classic-linen-shirt) ##### Love Brand & Co. £96 *(was £120)* ![Antonio Linen Shirt from Frescobol Carioca](https://media.slman.com/XdApXAiy8fH9i3xjNhDlROvRw-8=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F08%2Ffrescobol-linen-shirt.jpg) [#### Antonio Linen Shirt](https://frescobolcarioca.co.uk/products/antonio-linen-shirt-light-pink) ##### Frescobol Carioca £160 ![Paul Slub Linen Shirt from Hartford](https://media.slman.com/Gfp3hawlRmlGW0qw57IUM5VNGCw=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F08%2Fhartford-line-shirt.jpg) [#### Paul Slub Linen Shirt](https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fhartford%2Fclothing%2Fplain-shirts%2Fpaul-slub-linen-shirt%2F3633577411764960) ##### Hartford £105 ## A Gilet **Essential for:** Any UK staycation. **Make sure:** You don’t forget it. ![Bretby Gilet from Barbour](https://media.slman.com/dmu6d0msVdRRe-FARCgRmxY9kjE=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F08%2Fbarbour-gilet.jpg) [#### Bretby Gilet](https://www.barbour.com/uk/barbour-bretby-gilet-mgi0024bl36) ##### Barbour £60 *(was £99.95)* ![Ultra-Light Quilted Gilet from Mango](https://media.slman.com/LR5HXCTwFvEF1TtJLVrDtAgDlns=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F08%2Fnew-mango-gilet.jpg) [#### Ultra-Light Quilted Gilet](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=36057&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.mango.com%2Fgb%2Fmen%2Fjackets-quilted%2Fultra-light-quilted-gilet_67020504.html%3Futm_medium%3Daffiliate%26utm_source%3DetT1jgERWYw%26utm_campaign%3DLinkshare_UK%26ra) ##### Mango £59.99 ![William Gilet from Reiss](https://media.slman.com/NKxfpqorlwC4-VSYdZJR9vu8Q-U=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F08%2Freiss-william-1-r.jpg) [#### William Gilet](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6985&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reiss.com%2Fp%2Fquilted-gilet-mens-william-in-navy-blue%2F%3Fq%3DWilliam%2520Gilet%26gaEeList%3Dsearch%2520results) ##### Reiss £120 ![Ultra Light Down Vest from Uniqlo](https://media.slman.com/BuSbuy7glcuzDDp9X4kwbIK-ThI=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F08%2Funiqlo-men-ultra-light-down-vest-r.jpg) [#### Ultra Light Down Vest](https://www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/product/men-ultra-light-down-vest-419993COL69SMA004000.html) ##### Uniqlo £39.90 ## Trunks **Essential for:** Sunny days at the seaside. **Make sure:** They’re not too big. ![Bulldog Mid-Length Swim Shorts from Orlebar Brown](https://media.slman.com/t_V_6Y6jo5zgzTRrlSKFNxE4Tcc=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F08%2Forlebar-dark-aquamarinesea-breeze-mid-length-swim-shorts-1-r.jpg) [#### Bulldog Mid-Length Swim Shorts](https://www.orlebarbrown.com/men/swim-shorts/bulldog/dark-blue/271720.html) ##### Orlebar Brown £195 ![Hawksbrill Drift Swim Shorts from Love Brand](https://media.slman.com/9Mj1pKgJg-L9MPdauqqfAuZmvBc=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F08%2Flove-brand-swim.jpg) [#### Hawksbrill Drift Swim Shorts](https://lovebrand.com/collections/staniel-swim-short-print/products/hawksbill-drift-mens-classic-swim-short) ##### Love Brand £72 *(were £120)* ![Mystic Logan Swim Short from Bombinate](https://media.slman.com/KBfxq5S0Vg5LbWhBdWvRQQyIs_M=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F08%2Fbombinate.jpg) [#### Mystic Logan Swim Short](https://bombinate.com/product/2100051000510822668) ##### Bombinate £110 ![Printed Swim Shorts from H&M](https://media.slman.com/mE2NCdrv-kMOV-aHA1Ur_p3zLTw=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F08%2Fhm-swim-shorts.jpg) [#### Printed Swim Shorts](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=43250&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww2.hm.com%2Fen_gb%2Fproductpage.0685604048.html) ##### H&M £12.99 ## THE RIGHT Shoes **Essential for:** Everything from the beach to the golf club bar and for every weather eventuality. **Make sure:** You also pack your flipflops. ![Air Tailwind 79 Mesh, Suede and Leather Sneakers from Nike](https://media.slman.com/med6Qi60XWLvw2DDCRi6iztvK_U=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F08%2Fnike-trainers.jpg) [#### Air Tailwind 79 Mesh, Suede and Leather Sneakers](https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fnike%2Fshoes%2Flow-top-sneakers%2Fair-tailwind-79-mesh-suede-and-leather-sneakers%2F8008779905949718) ##### Nike £80 ![Pablo Suede Espadrilles from Castañer](https://media.slman.com/OucYqJjY3c4chf9jJl92kusl6UY=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F08%2Fnew-espadrilles.jpg) [#### Pablo Suede Espadrilles](https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fcastaner%2Fshoes%2Fespadrilles%2Fpablo-suede-espadrilles%2F10516758728013838) ##### Castañer £95 ![OG Classic LX Canvas Slip-On Sneakers from Vans](https://media.slman.com/laaJ8Y3UrAyX6YpaDUxlmt6hk9g=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F08%2Fvans.jpg) [#### OG Classic LX Canvas Slip-On Sneakers](https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fvans%2Fshoes%2Flow-top-sneakers%2Fog-classic-lx-canvas-slip-on-sneakers%2F3983529958961796) ##### Vans £55 ![Driving Shoes from Aurelian](https://media.slman.com/rumyG9E3O7BVmhR8788Amjyt2FQ=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F08%2Faurelian-shoes.jpg) [#### Driving Shoes](https://aurelien-online.com/collections/driving-shoes/products/beige-suede-driving-shoes-2) ##### Aurelian £149 ## PLUS…. Several Ts or polos, a pair of mid washed denim jeans, pants, socks & PJs. Bonne vacance! DISCLAIMER: We endeavour to always credit the correct original source of every image we use. If you think a credit may be incorrect, please contact us at .