Outdoor Outfit of the Day: What to Wear for Your Team Building Day

Now that your team building date is near, are you excited to prepare for your outfit for your outdoor activities?

Generally, women are the ones stressing about their outfit for such activities, but men are also worried about their attire for the outdoor activities. Everyone’s excited to be in their best attire!

You might be packing up or out there shopping for your Outdoor Outfit of the Day (#OOotD), so we’re assuming that you’re preparing the right attire for some outdoor fun here at the camp. But if you’re still thinking of what to wear, then this guide is for you.

Here at Quest Adventure Camp, we oftentimes see people wearing inappropriate clothes for the activities here at the camp. We know that it’s important to share our exciting experiences on Instagram or Facebook, looking the best that we can on that day. That’s why we’re here to help you decide on what to wear for your team building day!

What Should You Wear for your Team Building Day?

Women can wear different styles of outdoor outfits. Some women prefer wearing jogging pants, while others would prefer to wear shorts during the activities. Oftentimes you’ll see men wearing their favorite band shirt or wearing their idol’s basketball jersey. While there’s no concrete protocol on what and what not to wear while going outdoors, here’s a list of do’s and don’t’s on preparing your Outdoor Outfit of the Day:

DO (The ideal clothes for your active day)

• Wear clothes made of synthetic, lightweight materials. This will keep you dry throughout the activities as you start to sweat more throughout the day.
• The best material to wear is something soft and moisture wicking. Other material options include polyester and merino wool. These types of clothes allow your body to breathe more, releasing body heat from exercising. Light colored clothing is the best option for your OoTD. Select those shirts that are typically made for running, or those with dry-wicking technology to keep yourself cool throughout the day.
• It’s up to you if you want to wear either a short-sleeved or a long-sleeved shirt. Consider checking the type of weather you’ll be encountering on your team building date. While long sleeves may be a bit uncomfortable to wear under the heat of the sun, short-sleeved shirts will not protect your arms from sunburn and scratches.
• Wearing pants or shorts is entirely up to you. Pants can help protect your legs, but they may be uncomfortable to wear. Shorts on the other hand, may be cooler to wear, but it will not protect you again from sunburn, scratches, and insect bites.
• We recommend wearing outdoor appropriate clothing. While we know that you may have something to flaunt, team building activities test your physical and mental aptitude. Wearing too much or too little will only interfere with your performance.
• To make the most out of your outdoor team building activities here in Quest, we suggest that you wear shoes or outdoor boots to prevent injuries. Of course, your footwear should be fit enough to wear to prevent blisters. If you’re on a tight budget, wearing outdoor sandals is a better option. Wear outdoor sandals that have multiple straps, so it won’t slip off.
• Wearing socks is fine, but wear socks that are waterproof and easy to dry. Because of the range of activities here in Quest, you will get wet and dirty. Wear socks to keep your feet warm and dry.
• Accessories such as hats and sunglasses are fine, as long as it won’t bother your performance during the activities. Head bandanas are also fine for added sun protection.
• Due to the changing weather here in the Philippines, it would be a nice investment to wear something waterproof to keep yourself dry and warm during the activities.

DO NOT (The not comfy idea)

• Wear dark-colored clothing. We understand that black might be your favorite color, but we strongly discourage people from wearing dark-colored clothing. Dark colored clothing absorbs more heat, and can be directly transmitted to your skin, leaving you in heat.
• Wear clothes made of cotton. Cotton may be comfortable at first, but once you start sweating, cotton doesn’t help too much in expelling heat from the body.
• Jeans, khaki, or any type of material of the like is highly discouraged. These thick materials will only hamper your performance during the activities. Plus, it’s difficult to move and it’s considerably hotter to wear thick clothing.
• Add too much layers on your outfit. A sando beneath a breathable shirt may be OK, but wearing sweatshirts or jackets over your attire will make you sweat more.
• Wear slippers or slip-ons. Things can get pretty muddy especially here at the camp. You might get stuck often or slip at wet terrain, so don’t bring your Havaianas with you! You may wear your flip-flops at the campsite during rest hours, but we highly discourage wearing them during activities.
• Wear clothing that is too revealing. You’ll be prone to sunburn, scratches, and insect bites.
• Wear clothing that is too large or too small for your size. You’d want to move freely, without the hassle of pants falling halfway a sprint or your shirt falling off your shoulders.
• Wear too much accessories outdoors. As much as possible, leave your jewelry at home. Watches, rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces and like should be left at home for safekeeping. If you still want to look kikay, we recommend wearing stud earrings instead of the hanging ones. Make sure to secure your wedding ring; if you have to resize it, the better.
• Other accessories such as your Bluetooth wireless headset wouldn’t be appropriate to wear, and it might get lost during the activities, so leave it at home!

Wearing the right outdoor clothing on your team building day can mean a big difference between being comfortable throughout the activities, or getting sweaty, scratched up, wet, dirty and even sunburnt. Enjoy your time preparing for the right clothes to wear during your team building activities here in Quest Adventure Camp, and start building your team through play.

Don’t forget to tag us with your #OutdoorOutfitoftheDay!