Bear Grips Pro ShopsTournament Travel Sweats and Joggers for Facility Athletes
- Travel sweats are the most photographed piece in the entire facility shop.
- A four-piece travel kit covers every showcase, tournament, and away game.
- Coaches and recruiters spot the facility logo on travel sweats before they see anything else.
- A kit bundle moves at higher AOV than individual pieces and is easy to set up.
Why Travel Sweats Are the Most Visible Piece in the Shop
Athletes wear travel sweats from the moment they leave the house Friday morning to the moment they get home Sunday night. The piece is on camera at the airport, in the team van, walking into the gym, and during the post-game cooldown. A 90-minute training tee disappears into the background. A travel sweatshirt becomes the visual signature of the team for the whole weekend.
For a recruit visit, the travel kit is the first impression. College coaches see eight athletes walk in wearing matching facility crewnecks and joggers, and the facility name lands before the first warm-up rep.
The Four-Piece Travel Kit Every Athlete Needs
The kit lineup that covers every season:
| Piece | Brand | Use | Retail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crewneck sweatshirt | Bear Grips | Travel day, post-game | $48 |
| Performance hoodie | Champion | Cold mornings, layering | $60 |
| Cotton-blend joggers | Cotton Heritage | Travel bottoms, warm-up | $62 |
| Open-bottom sweatpants | Jerzees | Looser fit, layering option | $55 |
Most athletes buy two of the four (one top, one bottom). Stock all four so they can pick the cut they prefer.
Bear Grips Pro Shops: Custom Apparel for Your Team. No Minimums. Free Shipping.The Kit Bundle: A 4-Piece Set at a Small Discount
Bundle the four-piece kit and price it $10-$15 below the sum of individual pieces. The bundle drives higher average order value and gives athletes a one-click answer to "what do I order for travel."
Example bundle math:
- Individual total: $48 + $60 + $62 + $55 = $225
- Bundle price: $210 (saves $15)
- Facility margin on bundle: about $50 (vs $54 on individual sales)
- Conversion lift: roughly 1.4x the orders vs offering pieces separately
The small margin hit per order is more than covered by the volume lift, and athletes who buy the bundle become repeat buyers on other facility pieces.
Color Matching the Travel Kit
The travel kit looks best when all four pieces match in color story. Three approaches work:
- All black with facility logo in white or color: Cleanest, most versatile, never goes out of style.
- Facility primary color top, black bottom: Pops visually, works for stadium games.
- Heather grey or charcoal all around: Softer look, popular with college-prep athletes who want the understated aesthetic.
Offer all three color stories. Most athletes pick one and stay with it. Facility-color tops outsell black tops at facilities with a strong identity color (think red, blue, or kelly green). Black tops outsell at facilities with a neutral identity.
Adding Athlete Name or Number to the Travel Kit
Many facilities offer a name or number upcharge on the travel kit. The piece becomes more personal, athletes show it off more, and the facility captures a $5-$8 incremental margin per piece.
Common add-on configurations:
- Athlete last name on the back of the crewneck or hoodie ($8 upcharge).
- Jersey number on the sleeve ($5 upcharge).
- Class year on the chest of the joggers ($5 upcharge).
This works because every piece is printed one at a time. There is no setup fee for a personalized order. The personalization shows up in the production file and ships with the same lead time as a stock piece.
Stock the Travel Kit for Your Athletes
Four pieces, bundle option, name and number upcharge ready. Set up the travel collection in under an hour.
Start FreeFrequently Asked Questions
Can the travel kit be ordered as one bundle or only as individual pieces?
Both. Offer the four-piece bundle as a single product page (drives AOV) and also offer each piece individually for athletes who only want one item.
How fast do travel kit orders ship?
Most orders produce in 3-5 business days from a US production partner and ship free. End-to-end is about a week. Order two to three weeks before a travel weekend to have time to wash the pieces.
What sizes do facility joggers run?
Joggers are stocked in unisex S-XL with 2XL and 3XL available for most styles. Cotton-blend joggers run true to size with a slight athletic taper through the leg.
Will adding names slow down delivery?
No. Personalized orders ship in the same window as stock orders. Production handles the name file in the same step as the logo.
