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Related Books: Smart Packing for Today's Traveler
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Before we left on our trip, I was trying to make a list of what to pack. Basically, I was overwhelmed. I had never been to Europe before and here I was trying to plan for 7 months, in more than one season, for 17 countries. The following is a list of what I brought. At the end you will find things I had to buy because I didn't bring them as well as things I didn't end up needing.
I will personally guarentee you you will not need everything you bring! We sent two boxes of things home once it occurred to us how heavy our packs were and how much pain our backs were in! Backpacks? Try my Backpack Recommendations page.
Optical
Eating Washing Clothes
Clothes
Sleeping Books
Important Items
Misc. Things I bought
Things I didn't need
Here's a list I created that you can print off for packing for your trip.
Other Travel Items
To view them all with pictures, click here.
For individual items, click on the link.
SnacPac Picnic Kit
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If something is wrinkled, wet it, shake it out and hang it to dry.
Roll your clothes to help prevent bad wrinkling.
If you have student ID, bring it! You can get discounts everywhere.
Buy a backpack with detachable daypack, it's easier than trying to pack
a small bag as well!
Put your shampoo and other toiletries in ziplock bags to prevent leaks.
Contact lense solution and sunscreen is VERY expensive in Europe.
Ask your bank if you can get a duplicate ATM card. Give this one to your travel partner in case of theft.
Photocopy your important documents. Keep one set and give your travel partner one set to hold.
Keep your travellers cheques and the list you make when you spend them separate. That way you have all the info in case of theft.
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