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Having a hard time convincing my other half who's never been to Jamaica nor the Caribbean that the long jeans he plans on flying there in will be all he needs. He's insistent on wanting to pack multiple pairs. I've told him shorts and swim trunks is all he will need besides his lounger pants in the evenings and his one pair of long jeans to go out to dinner. Thoughts from you guys?
In my 20 years of travel in Jamaica I can't remember wearing long jeans. Probably should have on scooters but....
Just got back from 16 days in Negril, and except for church on Sunday never put on long pants.
Regards,
Bob
I don't bring any jeans...bottoms out at 72-74 degrees in Negril by daybreak....since I do leave for the airport in late January from Chicago I just slip lightweight warm ups over my cargo shorts & they come off once I get to my gate...they never get worn again til I get my luggage back home at ORD....heck you live in your bathing suit the majority of the day....gotta chuckle at the folks who I see have no idea how HOT & HUMID it's going to be when they get off that plane in MoBay all dressed in winter clothes head to toe...some in leather coats..Listen to your other half Strangelandastar she knows what she's talking about...less is more applies here a lot less!!! I make a list of what I used (clothes in this case) at the end of my 6 weeks stay every year & adjust if needed the next year...NowMY other half thinks I'm nuts til she see's every year how she way over packed again in 4 trips..& here's the kicker...she's always overweight with the same amount of clothes at MoBay check in going home...it all the moisture from the humidity...all the clothes are a Huge sponge....maybe this coming trip she'll get it...2019 will be 26 years....soon come:cool:
I take off my jeans at the airport & change to shorts & never put them on again any of our 8 trips. It's HOT & HUMID :) Even while there in Feb. once during a cold snap I didn't need them. Sometimes I change into capris or beach dress in the evening but never long pants. Would unnecessarily take up room in the luggage. I remember our first trip 16 years ago we had 2 big suitcases packed with stuff we never wore. It seems like each time we come I pack less & less. Most of my time is spent in a bathing suit & cover up anyway. Pack light :)
the only reason i would consider packing more than one pair of jeans is if i were planning on hiking a lot, as those situations tend to be muddy and buggy. other than that, jeans aren't really needed.
but, you may just have to let him over-pack and find out for himself.
Lucky to even get me in a shirt?
Long pants?......ahahaha!
Not this climate
Have never worn pants in Jamaica. I mostly pack swimsuits and flip-flops.
I get on the plane in a sundress, even with the Minnesota weather and the other half wears jeans. That's the only time he wears them.
Two pair dress pants
One dark blue blazer
One tie
Two white shirts
One pair black shoes
Two pair khaki every day pants
Other than that mostly shorts and flip flops
Cap
Coming from Ottawa, Canada, I wear jeans and running shoes for the flight. I have worn them a few times in Negril - usually at night if it gets cooler. Most of the time I am in a bathing suit or shorts. Oh, I have a few sun dresses too. I wear flip flops ALL of the time.
Zip offs !
Go from travel dressed to pool . . .
I would trade the jeans for extra shirts . .
It doesn't happen often, but it can get down into the 60's F and with the wind it can feel cold in Jamaica. I've heard it called "3 sweater weather."
I have worn pants and a sweatshirt in Negril in April, on separate occasions. I sometimes wear jeans on the plane but don't ever put them back on, not even for the return flight. I now try to wear something on the plane that I might actually wear again - next trip it will be a pair of fitted jogger capri sweat pant. At the very least, I'll wear them on the flight home, but I can see myself wearing them during the week in the evenings relaxing on the front porch.
Agree with others that some kind of pant is appropriate for church, certain outdoor activities, and nice restaurants/special occasions. I don't think jeans fit the bill for any of those activities, but that's just me.
I say live and learn could be a good attitude here. If your SO is anything like me, once I have something in mind, I need to see it through or I feel uncomfortable. So packing or wearing jeans once might be enough to convince SO to never do it again. Locals wear long pants all the time... so I don't think it's that crazy. Maybe in July!
In any case, have a great trip. It would be fun to bring someone to JA for the first time. I'd love to experience that!
only worn slacks once to a funeral in Jamaica......otherwise shorts/swim trunks for past 35+ years
that's including the last 6 years where mi spend most of mi time in Jamaica
though it's quite common for Jamaican guys to wear jeans/pants....especially going out to a club or bar
Cool Runnings, Marko
Any time I go out in the evening I am in long pans, nice shirt, socks and shoes
Cap
Capt that sounds a little GQ. Lol
I always wear or take pair jeans depending on the departure temperature. You have them if you need them but in last 30 years have never put them on in Jamaica. Even if it’s a cool night and Jamaicans are in heavy coats...I’m in Jamaica and I’m not wearing long pants!! Only the finest restaurants in the All- inclusives require slacks and sometimes jackets. Yuck!!