How to Pack Your Backpack for Europe Part 1

'Red Wine Helps You Sleep on Trains' author Scott Dean gives some tips on how to pack your backpack and a few of the items you might want to take on your journey with you.

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[rawbin510]

Don´t bring heavy cans of food to europe. Its ridiculous.

Bring enough bread&stuff for the day you fly over and you will be fine.

[redwinehelpsyousleep]

@rawbin510 I do say NOT to take them with you but to pick them up when you get there.I understand the four I stuck in there is overkill, but a can of food is the easiest way to save money and have a ready meal. In my months of backpacking Europe this is my method of having a cheap meal. Like most people's recommendations on travel, these are my opinions on my experiences and are not for everyone.

[spicecrop]

Hey good idea to put heavy cans of food in your pack, you will really enjoy the extra weight while you are walking, you also may consider collecting some big rocks for keep sakes. and a brick to hold your map down while you are looking at it.

[redwinehelpsyousleep]

@spicecrop And what do you eat when your on the run? Any food is heavy.  Six ounces of meat is still six ounces. At least with a can of soup once in a while you get some flavor and a change from the piles of bread meat and cheese.

[ivankov01]

I would recommend a bag with wheels with backpack straps. I hate carrying my luggage from train to airport, or train to train. You can always get your clothes laundered while your there. Reading material is important.. This guy only has one book. I usually bring a book plus a couple of magazines. The best way to pack is to not have to check a bag at the airport. Have an overhead bag, and a "purse" that you can have while in your seat when flying.

[redwinehelpsyousleep]

@ivankov01 I've tried bags with wheels and shoulder straps, but the bag is meant to be pulled, not put on your shoulders so for me they seemed very uncomfortable, but to each his own. If you can get by without having to check a bag at the airport is great, but carry on size restrictions are rough, a bag 9x14x22 (depending on airline). You also then can't take a pocket knife, bike chain, cork screw or larger bottles of liquids (100 ml or less bottles). - Thanks for the comment.

[redwinehelpsyousleep]

@yourturbinisdirty1 In your pocket of course. You never want to be without one. Also take a few of your trusted brand. I don't think they have Trojan in Europe, or I couldn't find them at least. Durex is very popular over there.

[leleevee]

If anyone has backpacked europe please message me because I plan on going in 2013 and need some great advice from people with expirience!

[peakcur]

Hey pretty good tips, keep it up!

[QueCanada]

Thanks!

[aragon667]

aboutt how much money should you have to go on a trip like this?

[viniciusb]

Eat well people! Apples, kiwis and oranges take a long time to spoil. Make sure you wash the oranges because they will spoil first, it's healthier and better tasting then canned foods plus minus the weight of the cans Also, dried meats, cheeses, bread and greens are usually pretty affordable in Europe, make yourself a couple of sandwiches each day and steer away from the loads of sodium and preservatives you get from canned goods.

[lostanddumbfounded]

@spicecrop this was hilarious.