Clothing for Thailand trekking?

[mikeyr]

Going to Thailand later this year and doing a fair amount of trekking/kayaking. Knowing that PH is full of adventerous millionaire explorer types I though this would be the best place to look for advice!

Not having been to Asia before I'm guessing that lightweight cotton is the way forward but has anyone got any recommendations on websites/firms that specialise in that sort of clothes?

I managed to pick up some Craghoppers stuff in the Debenhams sale (Kiwi trousers and light t-shirts) but wondering where else would be good to look? In particular - any recommendations on this style of walking sandal/shoe - are they comfortable?

[mikeyr]

turbobloke said:

Can't offer any advice on the cothing source but as somebody postponing a possible visit to Thailand (for reasons other than trekking) due to Thaksin's Red T-Shirt brigade threatening to close the airports - again - good luck, keep an eye on Thai news sites. Hope it all goes well for you, in transit and on arrival.

cheers, we don't go until August but I have bought a red t-shirt so maybe i won't wear that on arrival!

[mikeyr]

turbobloke said:

At the moment it's confined to outdoor congregation and around the parliament buildings:





How does your shade of red match up

worryingly similiar actually

looks like its the drugs mule outfit for me then!

[mikeyr]

bit harsh Digi - just want some suggestions for some quality travelling clothing sites - and I've never tried those trekking sandal things so no idea if they are comfortable or just insect traps!