Travel Problems Only Tall Guys Understand (and How to Survive Them)

Written by Madison Mui, TFT Marketing Intern

I may not be tall, but I’ve heard enough horror stories to know: traveling when you’re over

6’0” is a completely different experience.

Legroom isn’t a mild inconvenience — it’s an all-day battle. Window seats? Only fun if your

knees don’t hit the wall. And let’s not even talk about hotel showers, airplane tray tables, or

the dreaded middle seat.

I’ve rounded up the most common travel complaints and a few tips I’ve picked up from the

tall pros who’ve mastered life on the go.

Problem #1: No Legroom — Anywhere

Planes, trains, Ubers... none of it is built with tall legs in mind. You spend most of your time

trying to angle your knees into the aisle without getting smacked by a beverage cart.

TFT Tip: Book early and aim for exit rows or aisle seats. Tall guys have told us the aisle lets

you stretch one leg, which can make all the difference on longer flights.

Problem #2: Showers That End at Your Chest

We’ve seen it. You walk into your hotel room, and the showerhead is practically at your

shoulders. Welcome to a full-body limbo routine just to rinse your hair.

TFT Tip: Look for hotels that mention "tall-friendly" or “rainfall” showers in reviews. Airbnb

hosts tend to be more flexible if you message and ask in advance, too.

Problem #3: Wrinkled Dress Shirts You Can’t Replace

Tall men can’t exactly hit the local mall to replace a dress shirt when theirs gets wrinkled in

a carry-on. Most stores just don’t carry true tall sizes — at least not ones that fit well.

TFT Tip: This is where we come in. Our TFT Non-Iron Dress Shirts are made to handle tight

packing and long flights — no ironing board needed. (And yes, they’re actually long enough

to tuck in.)

Problem #4: Security Checks = Full Pat-Down

You’re a foot taller than everyone in line and somehow always get flagged for the “random”

pat-down. We’re convinced TSA scanners weren’t calibrated for tall torsos.

TFT Tip: Arrive early, stay patient, and wear layers you can remove quickly to avoid extra

scanning delays. Also? Ditch belts if you can — they tend to be a hassle.

The Bottom Line

Traveling while tall isn’t just annoying — it’s often overlooked entirely by the travel and

apparel industries. But hearing from tall guys in our community about what does work has

taught me a lot: with a little planning and a few go-to essentials, travel doesn’t have to be

miserable.

And if a shirt that actually fits is on your packing list? We’ve got you covered.