| Nothing beats backpacking in Europe if you | | | | going to walk a lot, so blisters from new |
| get the opportunity. So, you probably want to | | | | shoes can be a killer. |
| know what to pack for Europe. | | | | |
| | | | On the personal front, you need a brush, |
| Packing Your Backpack for Europe | | | | toothpaste and any medicinal needs. That is |
| | | | it. You can buy anything else you need as you |
| Millions of people head off to Europe on a | | | | need it. There is zero point to lugging |
| backpacking trip each year. Having done it | | | | around shampoo all over Europe. Murphy's law |
| five times, I can tell you that it will be | | | | says it will open in your backpack! Keep it |
| one of the best times of your life. That | | | | super simple. |
| being said, you must take some things with | | | | |
| you. On the positive side, you don't need | | | | While your trip will result in great |
| that much. | | | | memories, they will fade in time. Take a |
| | | | camera and, of course, one of our travel |
| Europe is not another planet. I mention this | | | | journals. The camera should be hardy so it |
| because you should keep in mind you can buy | | | | can take the inevitable beating that will |
| everything there if you forget it here. The | | | | occur. Our travel journals are compact and in |
| first time people go backpacking in Europe, | | | | a case. They are perfect for trips to Europe |
| they tend to completely overdue it on the | | | | because we were on one when we got the idea! |
| packing front. You are not climbing Mount | | | | Check them out: |
| Everest, so don't overdue it! | | | | |
| | | | Europeans can read. This means you can buy |
| The first things to pack are clothes. | | | | guidebooks over there. If you plan to visit |
| Depending on where you are going, you may | | | | three or four countries, take the guidebook |
| need clothes for warm weather or cold. | | | | for the FIRST country only. You can pick up |
| Assuming it is warm, you need a couple of | | | | the others over there or trade with other |
| shirts that are wrinkle resistant. You will | | | | backpackers. Guidebooks are heavy and this |
| buy others there, so don't pack ten. You also | | | | will save you the aggravation of hauling them |
| will need a pair of shorts and a bathing | | | | everywhere. Also, cybercafés are |
| suit. If you plan on visiting museums and | | | | everywhere, so you do not need to bring a |
| churches, you will need a pair of long pants | | | | laptop unless you really have a specific |
| to get into many of them. Pack something | | | | need. |
| light that is wrinkle resistant. | | | | |
| | | | Finally, keep copies of your passport and any |
| For your feet, you can load up on socks | | | | supporting documentation with you. One set |
| because they do not take much space. You will | | | | goes in your backpack while another goes in |
| need some sandals and then a pair of | | | | your shorts, money belt or wherever you have |
| something comfortable. Some prefer hiking | | | | space. |
| boots, but I usually went with cross | | | | |
| trainers. Whatever you do, make sure you get | | | | Pack light. If you forget something, you can |
| used to the shoes before heading off. You are | | | | buy it over there. Have a blast! |