Review: Craghoppers World Travel Clothing

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I’ll start by saying that I wasn’t too familiar with Craghoppers until about two months ago when I tried them for the first time.

Even though Craghoppers were new to me, they’ve been making trail-blazing technical travel, adventure, and outdoor wear for more than 50 years.

So, when I had the option of wearing and testing their gear on my trips to Australia and New Zealand, I was more than happy to give it a go.

What I liked about them is that even though they do travel clothes, most of their designs don’t look like “hey, I’m a tourist” kind of clothes. That’s a plus for me.

Since I was up for a road trip in relatively cold weather, I decided to try a few items that I thought would be quite versatile for the trip. The first item on my list was my favorite of the three. It is the NosiLife Tilpa Hooded Jacket.

One of the cool things about this jacket is that it has their branded NosiLife technology, which is an insect repellent treatment permanently woven into the fabric (not that there were too many mosquitoes in OZ and NZ during their winter).

The fabric also has Solar Shield, a UPF40+ protection from harmful UV rays, and Moisture Control to keep the fabric cool and dry while on the move.

While the jacket’s fabric is slightly thinner than it looks on the site, it still worked well for me since it meant I could use it on slightly chilly days on its own and then use it with other layers when it got colder. I used it both ways several times, and it always felt comfortable.

The second item I tried was the Dynamic Pro Short Sleeved T-Shirt. I love traveling in comfortable clothing, so t-shirts are always high on my list of clothing.

For me, the design of this t-shirt goes to par with my design taste, simple and not too overpowering; and of course, it was t-shirt-comfortable.

One thing, though, I’m a small guy, so even the small-sized t-shirt looked slightly bigger on me, which I personally didn’t like much (But it was still wearable. Just have that in mind if you’re ordering t-shirts).

Beyond its regular t-shirt qualities, the Dynamic Pro Short-Sleeved T-shirt also has Dynamic 12000 tech construction that reflects back the body’s infrared rays. It also has a lightweight crew neck design with a dropped-back hem and reflective detail.

Lastly, it comes with moisture control! Its engineered fabrics effectively move moisture away from the skin, keeping you cool on the move and fresh in the most intense humidity.

And last but not least, there’s the Kiwi Classic Backpack 22L. I chose to try a backpack to hopefully replace my 7-year-old 22L daypack, which is already incredibly stained and showing some wear.

While the Kiwi Classic Backpack is an excellent backpack in itself, it didn’t manage to beat my expectations to replace my old backpack.

But, I’ll run you through some pros and cons of my decision to choose it in the first place and not make it my main daypack in the end.

My decision to choose it in the first place was that it is a light daypack great for hiking or short getaways. It has a water-repellent finish, elastic side pockets, a laptop sleeve, and a few extra pockets to keep everything organized.

Seriously, this daypack is really good on its own and suitable for light packers who intend to use it for the purpose it was designed – hiking and light packing.

It is also made out of recycled materials. Parts of it are made from recycling plastic bottles into polyester, reducing carbon emissions and landfill waste.

My decision not to choose it to replace my daypack is because I don’t intend to use it for light packing or pure hiking.

I use my current daypack to carry my laptop, DSLR camera, GoPro, and other electronics. In truth, my 22L daypack is heavier than my 40L backpack. For real!

Based on this, I needed a few more compartments to keep everything organized and “in place.” I also like to have a sternum strap, in addition to the hip strap, to distribute the weight across my chest.

As you see, my complaints are more about my intended use, and not the proper use for which the backpack was designed for.

Did I still use the backpack? Sure! I took several day trips in which this backpack was perfect for carrying my camera, a few layers of clothing, and some accessories. It worked well, and I was happy with it.

To finalize, do I recommend Craghoppers?

Sure! They do have high-quality travel clothing that can fit well with your travel and fashion styles. They have also some great fabric technology that can come in handy in some countries.

I’m looking to test my t-shirt and hoodie in Tanzania this winter (a lot of mosquitoes and UV). My recommendation would be to pay attention to the sizing charts to make sure their sizing matches your body size.

As for the rest, when it comes to quality and style, Craghoppers is good at it.