عَلَيْهِ أُهْبَةُ السِّيَاحَةِ
He bore the equipment and appearance of a wanderer.
Uhbāh can mean readiness or the things prepared for a journey. Here siyāḥah refers to wandering and travel, not specifically to modern recreational tourism.
His appearance suggests a life spent on the road, adding another layer to the narrator’s curiosity.