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Packing List: Backpacking in Europe |
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Written by Jessica
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March 20, 2011 |
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Although we’ve done more backpacking Europe than we can remember, this list comes from a two week family trip in May 2010 from Italy to Austria. We each worked about 10 hours a week during this trip.
Although this was a short trip, I probably wouldn’t add much for a longer trip, except maybe a another laptop. Having to share gets old.
Things we did well
- Packed light. Seriously. Two day packs, one was all cameras and computers.
- Bought toiletries when we arrived. It made airport security so much easier and we could take everything carry-on without trouble.
Things that we could have done better
- Packed faster drying clothes. Not everyday was sunny and our jeans and cotton shirts took almost three days to dry.
The List
Download and Excel file of this list here: Europe Backpacking Gear List
| Items |
Brought & Used |
Wished we didn't bring |
Wished we had brought |
Notes |
| Electronics Equipment |
Mini Alarm Clock
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X |
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| Plug adapters x2 |
X |
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MP3 Player w/ Audio books
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X |
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Kobus doesn't do well reading while on a plane or train, Audio books were the perfect solution. |
Netbook (Acer one)
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X |
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| Netbook charger |
X |
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| Paperwork |
| Passports |
X |
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| Visas |
X |
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| Credit Cards |
X |
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| Itineraries & reservation confirmations |
X |
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| Other |
| Basic First Aid Kit |
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X |
Especially Motion Sick tablets! |
| Phrase books |
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X |
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Backpacking pack
(1 for clothes, 1 for cameras) |
X |
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This is the new version of the backpack. A full list of camera gear is here. |
| Books |
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X |
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I took way too many on this trip. And they were library books so I couldn't throw them out. Doh.
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| Clothes |
| FOR BOTH |
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Fleece Jacket
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X |
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| FOR HIM |
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| Jeans |
X |
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| Cargo Pants |
X |
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| 2 shorts |
X |
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| 3 tshirts |
X |
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| 1 nice shirt |
X |
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| 2 vests/ tank tops |
X |
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| 1 overshirt (long sleve) |
X |
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| hat |
X |
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| underwear and socks x4 |
X |
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| belt |
X |
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| hiking boots |
X |
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| FOR HER |
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| 1 skirt |
X |
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| 4 tank top / tshirts |
X |
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| 2 long sleeve shirts |
X |
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| 1 nice shirt |
X |
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| 1 sweatshirt |
X |
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| 2 long lightweight pants |
X |
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| Socks x4 pair |
X |
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| Underwear x4 |
X |
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| Teva Sandals |
X |
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| Sneakers - small crappy pair |
X |
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| Sunglasses |
X |
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| t-shirt and shorts for sleeping in |
X |
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