Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2024: The Finest Women’s Layers For Travel

Whether you’re a seasoned pro who will only travel with carry-on luggage, or you’re a vacation maven who loves to bring plenty of options, layers are undoubtably part of the packing equation. Even if a warm and sunny destination is on the horizon, airplanes are often chilly, which requires a sweater or scarf to keep you comfortable while floating from point A to point B. The key is to think ahead and utilize versatile clothing options that are ideal for fickle ever-changing weather, in the air or on the ground.

Royal Robbins: Headlands Hemp Hoodie

Sometimes you just want something comfortable and soft while far away from home. The Headlands Hemp Hoodie from Royal Robbins is like a familiar hug—it’s luxuriously cozy and forgiving and it can be paired with most outfits. Made with a cotton and hemp blend, this lightweight and breathable hoodie is the perfect companion for wherever your travels take you.

Available at royalrobbins.com.

GOREWEAR: Contest 2.0 Long Sleeve Tee

For active moms who love to be outside running, biking, horseback riding, or trekking in the woods, the GOREWEAR Contest 2.0 Long Sleeve Tee is a game changer. Pull over a sports bra or tank top for added warmth on those early morning starts. This garment is lightweight, breathable, and easy to pack in a running vest or backpack when not in use. You’ll love the reflective details, moisture-wicking fabric, and slim fit design. Choose from three different colors: purple, yellow, or black. Whether exploring Mexico’s Xcaret parks on a visit to Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya or reveling on an adventure with MSC Cruises in the Caribbean, packing multipurpose layers for travel is key.

Available at gorewear.com.

Appalachian Gear Company: All-Paca Blanket

For those chilly flights, where a bit of warmth and comfort is needed, choose an oh-so-soft blanket from Appalachian Gear Company. The All-Paca Blanket, made from 100% alpaca fiber, is lightweight, minimal in design, and easy to pack in your suitcase. Drape over your shoulders while sitting around the campfire, bring with you while strolling the beach in the early morning hours, or take it with you while on a road trip. This versatile layer will suit you well no matter what ecosystem you’re visiting.

Available at appalachiangearcompany.com.

Stio: Skycrest Insulated Snap Shirt

Simple to wear with an easy-breezy fit, the Skycrest Insulated Snap Shirt from Stio will quickly become your go-to garment for slight variations in the weather when you need a bit more warmth. Made with Thermore’s premium insulation, this shacket (shirt-jacket) is perfect for three-season adventures in the outdoors or while urban exploring. Wear while walking the dogs around the neighborhood, camping in a state or national park, visiting friends for brunch, or perusing art at a local museum. Adaptable, lightweight, and structured, this layer serves many functions.

Available at stio.com.

Mammut: Stoney HS Thermo Jacket

For heat adverse travelers who seek out chilly destinations for their vacation fun, you’ll need to bring along a protective outer layer that can stand up to the task. Whether you’re searching for polar bears in the Canadian arctic with Natural Habitat Adventures, dog sledding in Swedish Lapland, or skiing at Big Sky resort in Montana, a hard-wearing jacket is key. If you have a cold-weather adventure trip on the calendar, which requires an insulated coat that will keep you toasty, look no further than the Stoney HS Thermo Jacket from Mammut.

Available at mammut.com.

KUIU: Tiburon Hybrid Hoodie

Hard-wearing and made to last, the Tiburon Hybrid Hoodie from KUIU is an adaptable layer that will serve an outdoorsy person well. What sets this long-sleeve apart from others on the market is the woven fabric with micro-openings, which keeps the wearer warm and dry. Don while spending long days outside in the sun—this shirt has a UPF 40 rating, or while traveling from one adventure to the next.

Available at kuiu.com.

Zero Restriction: Wanda Vest

Windproof and designed with a slimming fit for women, the Zero Restriction Wanda Vest is a useful performance item for any closet. It’s the subtle details like the ruching at the collar and the reflective details on the pockets that make this well-made vest a standout. Pair with a zipped mock neck long-sleeve shirt or a warmer pullover for those days where the weather requires more bundling up.

Available at zerorestriction.com.

Vineyard Vines: Kentucky Derby Double-Breasted Blazer

Even the outdoorsy gal likes to dress up from time to time. For something truly special, elevated, and eye-catching, the soft pink polka-dot Kentucky Derby Double-Breasted Blazer from Vineyard Vines can be worn with a lightweight tank top underneath or a warm cashmere sweater, depending on the weather. Easy to pack in a carry-on, this blazer will help the women in your life to look sharp while they’re traveling for business or meeting up with friends for a girl’s getaway. Pair the bold photo-worthy blazer with the matching pleated trousers for a completed look. If you happen to be attending the 150^th Kentucky Derby this spring, held at the iconic Churchill Downs racetrack in Louisville, you’ll be all set with this colorful outfit.

Available at vineyardvines.com.