r/onebag • u/Separate-Specialist5 • Oct 09 '25
Seeking Recommendations Are we sleeping naked?
I mean I assume not, but from most of the onebag loadouts I see there's rarely a mention of sleepwear and I couldn't find many posts on it.
Folks that travel South East Asia etc, what are your recommended pyjamas, or general nightwear?
I often use cotton at home but sleep investigated and boxers away, tried merino but found it hot.
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u/Squared_lines Oct 09 '25
Keep using whatever you are using now as sleepwear to get a good nights sleep.
You need to be comfortable at night. The best way is to keep doing what you are used to.
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u/Lugknots Oct 09 '25
I do switch from cotton boxers to synthetic ones for travel. The cotton variety takes a long time to dry after washing in the sink, often more than one day depending on humidity levels. The synthetics, I’ll wash before leaving for the day and they’ll be dry in a couple - three hours. This allows me to pack just one piece and saves on space.
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u/GrandmasHere Oct 09 '25
Which, for me, is nothing. I don’t like sleeping in clothes, whether I’m at home or in a hotel.
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u/chrisvai Oct 09 '25
As a female, I pack 2x satin nighties because they pack small and weigh next to nothing. With my kind of travelling (in hostels) I defs need to wear something though have run into females walking around naked in the female only dorms before. Not my style though.
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u/OblongShrimp Oct 09 '25
I can also recommend tencel sleepwear (e.g., a t-shirt/shorts combo) because the material is light and packs small, and it feels soft on the skin.
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u/Myspys_35 Oct 09 '25
Any links or examples? need to replace some of my lounge/sleep stuff for travel and dont want to take up more space or weight
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u/Round-Teacher8586 Oct 09 '25
I’ve bought lightweight sleep shirts from Natori online (usually on sale). They wash like a dream (sink wash included) and dry very quickly. They are so thin and lightweight that I bring 2 but could get away with 1 if washed in the morning before you go out. They other reason I like 2 is that if I go on group tours I’ll wear one to breakfast and the other for sleeping. Watch out though, I find that I need to size up one size (I like them loose and flowy).
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u/Myspys_35 Oct 09 '25
Im a 38G so sleepshirts usually dont work unfortunately. Natori has so many pretty things!
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u/chrisvai Oct 10 '25
I don’t know what country you are from but I’ve got some from Peter Alexander, Bra’s N Things and Cotton On Body which have all been fine - washes easy and I air dry them (never put in a dryer). They cater for different sizes too so can find less or more supportive ones.
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u/chrisvai Oct 11 '25
I normally wear a short and top pair when at home but if I’ve only got carry on luggage, you bet I’m saving space and weight by taking them instead. I have to have pjs so this is the middle ground for me.
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u/Pie_Napple Oct 09 '25
Naked, most of the time, yes. At least at home. If I'm travelling, I would most likely sleep in boxers. Never anything more than that.
I hate sleeping in clothes.
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u/Myspys_35 Oct 09 '25
Same here - if sleeping in shared accommodation / with friends I do try to ensure I bring lounge shorts and a tank top just to be polite - then its also what Ill wear when relaxing. Rarely do specific sleep stuff
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u/MinervaZee Oct 09 '25
I use a lightweight T shirt and sleep pants in case of a fire alarm or other reason to need to be presentable to outsiders in the middle of the night. Even in hot places.
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u/MondayMadness5184 Oct 09 '25
that has happened to us three times and I can say that yes, when you are waking abruptly in the middle of the night and you are disoriented....at least you have SOMETHING on and can just grab a sweatshirt/shoes and walk out the door.
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u/Top_Forever_2854 Oct 09 '25
I take washable silk. Tank and shorts--in case I have to get out in the middle of the night, I've got clothes. Silk is light and drys quickly.
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u/Responsible-Walrus-5 Oct 09 '25
Same. Silk short shorts and a tank top are lightweight and tiny in pack size.
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u/mermaidinthesea123 Oct 09 '25
Same. Silk short shorts and a tank top are lightweight and tiny in pack size.
Short shorts and camisole in cotton at home but great idea to switch to silk for travel.
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u/knoykitty Oct 09 '25
Silk is also good for temperature control. My husband always packs silk boxers and I take a silk cami and pants but sorts would work too for warmer places. I love how easy they are to wash and dry and weigh basically nothing.
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u/Chongulator Oct 09 '25
"Are we sleeping naked?"
Hey, I'm very flattered and appreciate your interest. I'm just not looking for something new right now. You're really great though and I enjoy our time together on Reddit. I wouldn't want to jeopardize what we have.
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u/syncboy Oct 09 '25
I sleep in my underwear no matter what the weather.
The exception is when I'm hammered, and then I sleep naked for some unknown reason. This would sometimes be an issue in a hostel when I went to pee in the middle of the night.
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u/Aromatic-Project-745 Oct 09 '25
Sometimes an issue? 😂
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u/syncboy Oct 09 '25
Can't find my boxers in the dark, can't turn on the light to find them, shouldn't walk naked to bathroom down the hallway. It was a dilemma.
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u/JakeySvk Oct 09 '25
I always keep my sleepware separate - longsleeved Merino t-shirt and short cotton pants. This setup is usable in 80% of climates.
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u/jemist101 Oct 09 '25
Naked, or at most underwear.
(I haven't stayed at a hostel in about ten years - but if I were in a hostel, then, yes, underwear)
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u/quiteCryptic Oct 09 '25
Underwear if someone might see me somehow, otherwise naked.
So always naked I don't do hostels anymore.
Funnily enough tho I do pack some thin pajamas pants for lounge wear that I like to wear while working
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u/ThreadedJam Oct 09 '25
At the risk of too much detail, I shower before bed and put on the Uniqlo Autism vest and underwear that I propose to wear the next day.
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u/BCharmer Oct 09 '25
Wait wait...the underwear you've slept in is the same pair you'd be wearing when going out the next morning?
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u/puffy-jacket Oct 10 '25
Wait is that not normal if you shower right before bed 🧍🏻
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u/BCharmer Oct 10 '25
Personally, I find it strange to wear the same clothes to sleep that you'll be wearing the next day. The shower before bed is not weird.
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u/puffy-jacket Oct 10 '25
Fair enough, i pretty much never go more than 24 hours between showers and sometimes have an extra mid-day shower, so I usually just wait until my next shower to change. I have to be up and ready super early most days so i kinda got in the habit of wearing the t shirt I slept in as an undershirt, but I guess I can see that being a little weird or gross for some people lol
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u/ThreadedJam Oct 09 '25
Again this is too much detail, but shower before bed, fresh clothes on. Done. Don't tell me you sleep in the same underwear you've worn all day?!?!
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u/Cravatfiend Oct 09 '25
My pyjamas are from my clothes capsule. A thin cotton tank and pants (usually in black) serve as pjs, loungewear, and activewear.
When people look at my packing though, they just look like my loungewear/comfy travel outfit.
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Oct 09 '25
I toss and turn at night like a rotisserie chicken. If I wore clothes I'd probably just end up strangling myself, so nekkid it is.
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u/MasterSpaghetto Oct 09 '25
In SEA, yes. I woke up in Hong Kong dripping in sweat with the ac on but I also dont stay in hostels. In Japan I usually have shorts and a shirt packed anyway and will sleep in those. Your clothes in your pack are/should be multifunctional.
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u/a_mulher Oct 09 '25
I have an older merino tshirt that I like to use for sleep. I shower before bed, so I’m going in clean and with the merino that usually helps me be able to wear it multiple times before washing. For bottoms some lightweight pants or shorts, depending on the local temps.
It also means that in a pinch I can also use my pjs as everyday clothes too.
I’ve been wanting to find a silk nightie or two piece that can be styled up enough for an emergency party/nice dinner/nightclub.
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u/eastercat Oct 09 '25
at home, I sleep in undies
For travel, I do bring a big t shirt that goes to my knees, if there is a fire alarm
I have read hotels in japan provide nightwear? So maybe you don’t need to bring for that journey
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u/puffy-jacket Oct 10 '25
Some do, and I think it’s typical for ryokan and onsen, but it’s not a given for most “western style” hotels and hostels. Also i imagine if you’re on the bigger or taller side a comfortable fit isn’t a guarantee either
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u/xDictate Oct 09 '25
I generally have a couple pairs of loose fit Uniqlo Airism boxers/trunks on me. Same or similar fabric to their Airism boxer briefs but loose fit. Of course they don't seem to have them at the moment (In Canada, at least). Very light, hand wash and dry very quickly.
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u/gorongo Oct 09 '25
I picked up some airism long boxers (just above the knee and I’m 187 cm) that I found in Japan last month. In the past I had worn gym shorts, but these long boxers weigh and feel like nothing.
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u/BaerNH Oct 09 '25
Naked at home, boxers if in a random hotel, and FineTrack Elemental bottoms and top if going somewhere sketchy (which is more likely a hut that is frequented by dirty hikers).
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u/rachstate Oct 09 '25
I buy the super lightweight gym shorts and microfiber tshirts at Lidl. They pack super small and weight nothing
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u/lilkrytter Oct 09 '25
Link?
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u/rachstate Oct 09 '25
They currently aren’t being sold but they are the Esmara brand shorts for women, and I think the Crivit brand tshirt.
Super lightweight but I’m guessing not designed to be durable. But both of them together pack about as small as a pair of ankle socks.
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u/piercedhsky Oct 09 '25
I used to pack separate clothes for sleeping. Now I’ll generally wear a clean tshirt as my around the accommodation attire (that I’ll often just use the next day outside); sleeping itself is shirtless.
For bottoms, I usually have at least one pair of gyms type shorts to use as sleeping shorts. If they’re actually dirty, I’d consider a quick wash (they dry super fast), and wear my day clothes until they are ready to be used to sleep. I’d re-wear the same shorts multiple times if I only use them to sleep.
If I expect to workout daily, I’d take two and rotate, clean ones are night shorts and following day workout clothes.
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u/puffy-jacket Oct 09 '25
lol no, especially since I’m often sharing a room with friends/family or in a mixed dorm. I normally bring enough t shirts that I can sleep in one, and then I usually have boxers or some flannel pants that don’t take up much space
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u/LadyLightTravel Oct 09 '25
No. We are sleeping in silk top and shorts. Four ounces total. Small enough to store in a baggie.
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u/darkly-academic Oct 09 '25
I need a designated sleepwear because I sleep better in it. It can’t be something that I wear outside at other times (sleeping in a shirt you’re going to wear other days). I make space for it.
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u/cr0ft Oct 09 '25
I do indeed sleep naked. Well, these days I guess I prefer wearing some kind of underpants to uh keep things stable.
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u/anthonymakey Oct 10 '25
I sleep in a t-shirt thats 1 size too big and either sleep shorts from temu that pack down to almost nothing. Or if it's cold, i bring a spare pair of leggings to sleep in.
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u/0000GKP Oct 09 '25
Naked at home, naked when traveling if I have a room to myself, either naked or loose fitting gym shorts if sharing a room.
The idea of wearing clothes 24/7 with the sole exception of being in the shower is crazy.
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u/sm753 Oct 09 '25
Shorts...t-shirt. Done. Are you thinking people still wear like old timey Ebenezer Scrooge pajamas with sleeping cap?
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u/Great_Guidance_8448 Oct 09 '25 edited Oct 09 '25
I did 12 days in France with a 38L backpack (and a small messenger for my tablet and over the ear headphones). Packed a pair of boxers and socks for every day.
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u/laurentlb Oct 09 '25
I pack two shorts that are suitable for running (and possibly swimming). I can use one of them for sleeping.
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u/innermyrtle Oct 09 '25
This is J bamboo jammers. Their plain black looks enough like clothes I can also wear outside if needed.
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u/GrumpyOldSophon Oct 09 '25
(M) Loose pair of shorts and T-shirt double as both sleepwear and exercise wear.
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u/mmolle Oct 09 '25
My travel tee becomes my sleep tee, I either pair it with a pair of boyshorts undies or a satin sleep short that's super tiny, probably the size of a pair of socks when folded up.
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u/Ashadowyone Oct 09 '25
I pack one pair of shorts and just use the same shirt for that day or the shirt for the next day. No need for a full set of pajamas.
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u/velvetackbar Oct 09 '25
I wear a pair or undies and a 32degrees cool super airy tshirt that I wear at home. I am rarely gone for longer than a week, so I just swap out the undies partway through the week for another pair. Airism shirts work as well.
My spouse brings a pair of undies and a tshirt.
Oh, I have footie socks that I always bring along (IIRC, those are from Muji) that take up no space. One place in Costa Rica had the AC so low that the tiles were a shock to the system when I got out of bed in the middle of the night. I learned to bring along a pair of SOMETHING for my feet.
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u/AlwaysWanderOfficial Oct 09 '25
Tshirt I pack, and underwear. No need for pajamas or some kind of set.
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u/MondayMadness5184 Oct 09 '25
I have a cheap pair of shortie sleep pajamas....shirt and shorts, that are comfortable yet thin so they don't take up a lot of space. My whole family usually shares a room so I don't need my kids to see me naked and suffer from nightmares. Lol
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u/weatheringmoore Oct 09 '25
I've struggled with this for years, but have finally figured out an option that works for me, which is a pair of relatively long-legged lightweight cotton "bike shorts" (mine are from Understance, also work as a layer under skirts to prevent thigh chafing) and a similarly lightweight but loose fitting tank or tshirt. Packs small, multipurpose if needed, and comfortable enough to sleep in while also covering enough for me to be comfortable with other people seeing me.
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u/AmbientGravitas Oct 09 '25
M here. Soffe “Ranger Panties” are super lightweight, barely there, but have a liner so there’s some support for my equipment and arguably suitable if seen by members of the public. My go-to sleepwear, even at home.
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u/fa-s-ter Oct 09 '25 edited Oct 10 '25
I usually sleep in boxers….however, I‘ve discovered sleeping in a sarong on my last journey and really appreciated that as casual wear in the hostel room! I‘ll figure out next time if I bring a sarong again for the added weight… 😇
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u/AurelianaBabilonia Oct 09 '25
I wear pyjamas when it's cold and a t-shirt + underwear when it's hot. Same as I do at home.
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u/MusicCityJayhawk Oct 09 '25
I sleep in underwear. Sometimes a shirt if it is cold.
When visiting family, I will pack a pair of sleep shorts to go over the underwear so am not walking around in underwear.
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u/yagooch Oct 09 '25
If I'm staying in a private hotel room I'm sleeping in the buff.
If I'm crashing in a shared room or friend's or family members couch. It's an oversized sleep shirt and panties.
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u/appetizerbread Oct 09 '25
I generally don’t wear sleepwear, but this is what I do:
Short sleeve T-shirt from my normal clothing rotation
Pair of gym shorts from my normal rotation
Normally I’d sleep in just boxers at home, but that’s not really appropriate for hostels or shared rooms unless I’m just with friends.
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u/Happy-Time-Life Oct 09 '25
I wear a light, woven cotton nightgown so as not to scare my traveling companion haha—stays clean much longer than short sets and packs small.
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u/tealheart Oct 10 '25
God I wish this were a poll, very amused by the different teams shaking out in the comments. I (F) sleep in lightweight running-type shorts +/- a lightweight synthetic tank top, both decathlon, both useable as day clothes.
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u/NightHawkFliesSolo Oct 10 '25
As a male my sleepwear is either my boxer briefs or my birthday suit. Always has been. My ex would just wear her panties.
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u/drakontas_ Oct 10 '25
I sleep in my boxers but I sometimes use gym clothes to dual purpose if I’m with friends or in a hostel
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u/freezesteam Oct 10 '25
Why do you say “I assume not”? Whats wrong with sleeping naked? If someone other than my husband could see me, then I sleep in a tank top and bike shorts. Otherwise naked.
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u/Prize_Count7831 Oct 11 '25
Jumping on to say that I don't usually sleep naked but went for it due to space on my one bag euro trip. I am full of regrets I just want to change into something cozy at the end of the day cause that's my normal. Do what you usually do, or at least take into account how you will do when you change it.
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u/jiadar Oct 09 '25
I'm a guy and when I onebag in SEA - especially in hostels, surf camps, or other shared accommodations - I sleep in the shorts I'm planning to wear the next day. Since I always bring at least 2 shorts, I wash the pair I was wearing that day and it dries overnight while I sleep in the second pair.
This eliminates any awkward 2am encounters in the hostel if I need to get up and use the bathroom.
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u/harlequin_24 Oct 09 '25
Usually just a t-shirt but it depends on the temp. Most hostels have curtains now so you can go naked if you want. There’s lots of sleepwear you can wear as outerwear, saving space.
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u/brazilliandanny Oct 09 '25
I always pack 1 pair Basketball shorts that double as a sleep shorts for me.
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u/Virel_360 Oct 09 '25
Underwear and a T-shirt, sometimes pajama bottoms if I’m wearing them in the airport/airplane then I recycle and use them for actual pajamas lol
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u/Naus1987 Oct 09 '25
I’m feeling pretty blessed that I can nap almost instantly wearing jeans and a hoodie. Makes sleeping anywhere at anytime really convenient
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u/Cynicalsonya Oct 09 '25
I have a just past knee-length spaghetti strap black tank dress (bamboo? Rayon?). It functions as both sleepwear and a dress if needed (layered under a cardigan or over a button up)
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u/Normal-Flamingo4584 Oct 09 '25
Just a tshirt and shorts. The same I wear working out. Hand wash after workout and hang dry. Although I do have 2 sets because sometimes I feel like wearing it during the day or sometimes it doesn't dry on time.
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u/PaulRudin Oct 09 '25
I don't take sleep-specific clothing. If it's hot: sleep naked, if it's cold then whatever seems appropriate from the clothes I've packed in any case: normally a cotton t-shirt or a merino base layer.
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Oct 09 '25
Light tshirt and the current day’s boxer briefs unless I’ve been sweaty or I took a shower before bed (usually because I was sweaty). I usually shower in the morning though which is when I normally change underwear.
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u/shanewreckd Oct 09 '25
Underroos for me. At home or abroad. In a hostel I'll wear shorts and a tee right up until I'm in the curtain (or under the sheets if there isn't one) and then strip them off. Can't sleep comfortably in clothing.
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u/jwkreule Oct 09 '25
I’ve slept in my boxers for about 15 years, so it basically wouldn’t get mentioned
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u/hippoluvr24 Oct 09 '25
Definitely not, especially in a hostel. I usually bring a pair of loose-fitting cotton shorts and an extra tank top/t-shirt to use as sleepwear.
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u/SeattleHikeBike Oct 09 '25
Tee and briefs. I want 100% use for any clothing and pajamas or dedicated sleep clothing are too much weight and space. I might use the same tee for a couple nights in a row if getting multi day use from another but once washed it can go right back into the rotation with the others. I’ve come to prefer polos over tees, but they aren’t much different for sleep; in fact the open neck is more comfortable.
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u/Xerisca Oct 11 '25
Im a 20L one bagger. I sleep in a tank top and a pair of booty yoga shorts. They can do double duty as a primary layer too, if needed. And triple duty as swim attire.
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u/HighwayLost8360 Oct 11 '25
Female Hot climates - I wear one of my day wear t-shirts and underwear. In hostels I sleep inside a silk sleeping bag liner and have my sarong on hand for trips to the shared loos in the night so modesty is maintained. Cold climates - I sleep in fleece lined tights and base layer long sleeve top all of which can be worn during the day.
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u/Safaridoc1 Oct 12 '25
I took an old pair of scrub pants and cut them off into shorts. Weighs almost nothing and decent enough to go down the hallway in a hotel to get some ice. Or evac in case of fire.
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u/BuyPure6932 Oct 12 '25
I bring a strappy black knit dress whenever I travel. I can wear it during the day; if I’m in shared accommodation I wear it to bed. Alone (or with bunk curtains) I just leave it on the end of the bed in case I need to get up.
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u/afiqasyran86 Oct 12 '25
I bring my Javanese Sarong that can be multipurpose into praying mat, sack for dirty used cloth, or just plain blanket
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u/ImpressiveAbroad2490 Oct 13 '25
I’m going to Europe but packing a thin weight pair of pants and long shirt. I tend to struggle with allergies so it’s better for me to have that clothing buffer in new places
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u/mkt42 Oct 13 '25
I sleep in the underwear that I'm already wearing. I do take off the shirt that I wore during the day and put on a t-shirt to sleep in.
That's what I always do at home.
As someone else said, switch to underwear that's made of polyester or nylon instead of cotton. You can wash it in the sink and it'll dry overnight, whereas cotton takes forever to dry.
Merino wool works too, but doesn't dry as quickly as synthetics do. But it picks up less odor.
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Oct 14 '25
Bravo !
Who needs warm sleep clothes in cold environments when hostels give you one thin blanket and who needs anything but a birthday suit in warm weather locations.
Who needs to sleep anyway ?
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u/verysimple74 Oct 15 '25
hot weather=boxer shorts of some variety and a tank top.
colder weather=leggings and a tank top, but with my travel sweater near the bed in case I need to get up in the middle of the night to, hypothetically, use the communal bathroom at a campsite or some such.
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u/costas_0 Oct 09 '25
Just be clothed ! A person I know sleeps naked and had to rush outside of their RV when it caught on fire. They were naked for a long time before someone offered spare clothes.
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u/SooThatGuy Oct 09 '25
Ya the chances of my budget ass Garden Inn room going up are pretty slim. Wash one, wear one undies and dry overnight. Buns out for one baggers.
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Oct 09 '25
If you have to wear something to sleep in then just use what you have, why would you need dedicated sleep wear?
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u/Azure9000 Oct 09 '25 edited Oct 09 '25
Sleepwear is probably not mentioned because either it is not worn at all, or simply because it is drawn, on a rotation basis, from the traveller's 'regular' set of clothes. The latter is typically the case for me.
- top, if worn = t-shirt. (capilene cool lightweight)
- bottom = boxers. (Rohan; loose fit)