Pack enough underwear for your trip and maybe two or three extras. You can always wash your underwear during your travels if you do run out. Tip: remember to pack an small thin bag for your dirty laundry, it will separate your clean and dirty things so you don't get them mixed up.
Socks are important because they will protect your feet from rubbing against your shoes when you do a lot of walking. We recommend packing thick socks if you're going somewhere cold and ankle socks if you'll be wearing trainers around the city. We all know the feeling when our phone runs out of battery on the road. So bring a portable phone charger so that you can give your phone some charge on the go. You don't want to have your phone die when you're lost in the city or miss out on amazing photo opportunities.
One of our favourite affordable portable phone chargers is the Anker PowerCore Redux , a small power bank that never lets us down. The hard part: clothes. Remember to take a mix of light layers and warm layers for your trip depending where you're going.
It's always handy to look up the weather before you go and pack accordingly. Packing light is a form of art and with limited space in your backpack, it's good to be strict with yourself and only bring what you need. Take into consideration what kind of activities you might be doing during your travels so that you're prepared with the right gear - whether you'll be hiking, snorkelling, partying, skiing or sightseeing around the city, you'll need appropriate attire.
If you're going on a long trip, be sure to check the hostel has a laundry room so you can wash your things and wear clothes over again. A waterproof mac with a hood will be your saviour during your trip.
The weather around Europe can be unpredictable, so be prepared with waterproof layers if you're travelling to cities that are prone to rain. Try and find a lightweight mac that's easy to pack a pack-a-mac is always a good shout and you can buy them cheap on Amazon or Primark. If you'll be doing a lot of walking or hiking then make sure to pack some good quality walking shoes. Mountain Warehouse is a good website to buy some affordable walking shoes that will last for a few years to come.
A sleeping bag is always handy to have - especially if you're a bit of a germaphobe. They're light, they're easy to pack and they make for the perfect bed lining if you're sleeping in a tent or hostel. You won't need one at St Christopher's Inns hostels though as fresh bed linen is provided for every guest. Always carry a water bottle to stay hydrated on the road. Most travel backpacks have a water bottle compartment so it's easy to reach when you're walking around. Not only are reusable water bottles better for the environment but they're also a great way to save money so that you don't have to keep buying more.
Don't forget your euros! We'd recommend finding a local currency exchange with the best rates rather than changing your cash at the airport where it's more expensive. Don't know how many euros to bring? Budget how much cash you'd need for each day and work from there. Bring essential hair products for healthy, happy locks during your travels. To minimise the toiletries you pack, we'd recommend bringing a hairbrush and some dry shampoo or hair gel in order to save up space for other items like deodorant and toothpaste.
If you have enough space, a pair of curling thongs or straighteners are a nice thing to have but only if you NEED them. It's always good to have some medication on the road. Painkillers or allergy tablets will come in handy for headaches, muscle aches, period pains, stomach aches - so keep some on you just incase. Always carry Imodium or Dioralyte too.
If you forget this bad boy, you'll regret it forever. If you're looking to buy a new travel camera, Nowadays though, your smartphone camera is good quality enough to capture great shots so if you're trying to carry less, then ditch the camera.
And with every camera you'll need a Remember your camera charger! And make sure you have a spare memory card on you if you'll need one! When it comes to deodorant, we always recommend taking a roll-on for travelling because it's smaller and hassle-free.
A spray deodorant can sometimes be harmful to asthmatics who may be sharing your hostel dorm. Shampoo and conditioner bottles can be bulky to carry and they take up a lot of room in a backpack. Instead, you can fill up smaller-sized bottles with your hair liquids to save space. You can buy these small reusable bottles from Boots or Superdrug.
Better yet, invest in some sustainable shampoo or conditioner bars for your hair and support the zero waste movement.
These eco-friendly soap bars are plastic free and create zero waste because you end up using the whole product and the bar lasts ages! Same goes for your body wash. Try and pack mini versions or fill up small reusable bottles to save space. Or opt for a bar of soap in a tin that'll hopefully last your whole trip and save on plastic.
Thick towels can take up a lot of room. So, ideally buy a thin microfibre towel that's easy to pack like these awesome ones from Amazon. Zone 2 : Pack your heaviest items, such as your tent, food for meals, water or climbing gear closest to your back. Zone 3 : Place medium-weight or bulkier items toward the top or down the front of the pack. This will likely be things like extra clothing layers, your water treatment system or your first-aid kit. Your objective is to avoid having a top-heavy pack, which will pull you backwards, or a bottom-heavy pack, which will make you feel like you are being dragged down.
Packing heavier items close to your centre of gravity middle of your back will keep you balanced and make the load feel more natural. Before you leave the house, weigh your pack. Some more tips:. Date October 19, Date September 22, Date September 14, Skip to content Skip to navigation.
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How to pack a backpack. Keep this spreadsheet handy to save yourself time later. Over the 20 percent limit? Remove some non-essentials until you get there. These free digital programs can save you from tedious number-crunching and spreadsheet-organizing, too. At about 2. Bring some collapsible water bottles to save extra pack space and weight compared to bulky Nalgenes.
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