When I think of vanlife in our T5 camper, I often think of endless Summer months, dreamy sunsets, evening BBQs and packing cubes full of swimwear. But what about vanlife during the colder months? Vanlife in Autumn/Winter takes a little more planning. Here are a few staple Autumn/Winter wardrobe essentials to help you to keep warm and cosy on the road.
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Autumn/Winter wardrobe essentials
So what do wear in a campervan for Winter? Here are a few of my favourite wardrobe staples that we don’t leave home for a road trip without.
First things first layering is key. Think base layers, then add a layer such a fleece or long sleeved jumper, and then add a warm, coat. Don’t forget warm socks, hats and gloves too. We also always pack a waterproof coa/mac too for those winter downpours, and lets face it – We have a lot of rain in the UK!
Here are my top picks for Autumn/Winter wardrobe essentials
Comfortable shoes/trainers
I always pack a pair of walking boots and a pair of trainers such as these converse platforms. We all live in converse trainers and never leave home without them. They clean well with a cloth and warm water too.
Mom Jeans
I am not sure your wardrobe is complete without a pair of retro Mom jeans. Mom jeans are a comfortable and casual yet stylish option, that are comfortable to wear for life on the road. They tend to be loose fitting on the legs and I choose the high waisted ones as I find they are flattering too.
Warm coat
My favourite coats are padded duvet coat. But what is a duvet coat I hear you ask? A duvet coat is exactly as it sounds, they are long in length and have layers of padding and insulation so that when you are wearing it, you trick your brain in to believing you are wrapped in an actual duvet.
Perfect for Autumn/Winter vanlife.
Mid layers, fleeces and Jumpers
Layering is the key. A decent fleece or jumper over the top of thermal base layers. Base layers are a second skin, but it is the mid layers that actually provides your warmth. Fleeces are available to purchase in different thicknesses and are great because they are quick-drying and breathable. The thing to remember is to choose the right level of warmth depending on the weather and your activity. I love knitted jumpers and ponchos too for the milder Autumn months as they can be layered.
Waterproof bag/rucksack
I take a rucksack everywhere to store all the paraphernalia that comes with outside activities with kids. Water bottles, snacks, cameras, phones the works. But I also love a cross over bag that is not bulky but big enough to store the essentials, money, cards, phone etc. I love the White stuff Recycled Roka Kennington Bag – it is a water resistant cross body bag and comes in some gorgeous choices of colours
Hats/warm socks/gloves
Always pack warm socks, and a couple of hats for warmth. I often wear a bobble hat in the summer too. Great for when you have finished surfing or paddleboarding to keep warm, and also hides your hair when you haven’t washed it 🙂
Thermal base layers
When we travelled to lapland I found that base layers were everything, and now I LOVE them for vanlife at any time of year. Baselayers help tor regulate your body temperature and keep moisture away from your skin. We always tend to go for Merino wool baselayers as they are are naturally breathable, insulating and odour-resistant.
Leggings/ hiking trousers
I live in leggings as they are comfortable option, they are lightweight, pack well, dry quickly and ae great to layer. They are also a great option for Autumn as you can wear underneath shorts, skirts or tunics. they also pack well in a packing cube.
So there you have my wardrobe essentials for winter vanlife – do you have any to add?
Disclosure: This post is a collaborative post with very.co.uk