Hello all, I'm trying to figure out how I should go about packing my bag for my trip next spring and I was hoping you could help me. I have a 60or70+10+10 british issue army bag. Here is the list of stuff i need to put in it.
2 sets of shirts pants and socks, 4 pairs undergarments(male), bathroom items, Jacket/hoody, rain coat, spork, bowl, camera, first aid, sunblock, tent, sleep sack, alarm clock, notebooks, water, etc. This is a picture of my pack:
Not really sure what advise you need, but a few thoughts... Think about how often you'll need to get at the items &/or how quickly you'll need to get to them: e.g. you'll want the camera where you can get it quickly for those un-missable shots; hopefully you won't need the first aid kit, but if you do, you don't want to be hunting for it. As you'll be carrying the pack, make sure the weight is well distributed.
Enjoy!
Posts: 459 | Location: Adelaide, South Australia | Registered: 08 May 2005
Easy to pack most of these things except for the tent and sleep sack. Can you strap these two items to the bottom of your kit? Good thing you have lots of time to practice!
I'm traveling through a lot of europe in a zigzag sort of pattern. Starting in Ireland and then heading off to the orkney's and down to italy and up to germany and norway at the end. Is it best to buy a thicker coat on the way to norway? So far I've got everything down pretty good, camera in a side pocket with socks and undergarments(the clean ones XD) to help protect it from being broken. Water, bathroom stuff in the other side pocket. First-aid kit inside the first top zipper pocket and my photocopied ID etc. in the second zipper pocket. I also sowed stuff onto it so I can attach the tiny tent and sleep sack to the pack. I hope that leaves enough room for all the "great stuff" I'll find!
I say "great stuff" because I usually think every little thing I find along the way light or not...
Thanks for the help everyone, I'm a little nervous for my first trip also because it's a 3-5 month trip
also leave copies of passport and credit cards with someone at home...and any other important papers you are bringing...sounds like you have everything covered...have a great trip....out of curiosity where in italy are you going?
I'm not exactly sure, I decided to plan the route for each country we'll be visiting in order of arriving and I'm still planning France. Naples, Rome, Florence, Venice, and Milan are on the rout for sure though. Do you have any advice for place to visit while in Italy?
I think where you go depends on what you like to do...but I am sure you know that on this site there are forums on the places you want to visit with very knowledgeable people and all willing to help....have a great time...
sounds awesome, I'm more into adventurous travel while my fiance is more into sight seeing and history. or another way of puting it, I'm a cook she's an artist XD!
Any advice for the OP and traveling with camo in Europe? I know of at least a couple of Caribbean countries where any kind of camo clothing is strictly prohibited, not sure if a backpack would be considered clothing or if there are any European countries with similar restrictions.
Posts: 589 | Location: Pittsburgh, PA U.S.A. | Registered: 16 December 2005
OP here, Europe is where I'll be going but only developed countries. I decided to decorate my bad with patches and pictures/drawings to make it my own and make it look like a poor"er" person's bag to lower the chances of it being stolen.
Originally posted by Robertwill: sounds awesome, I'm more into adventurous travel while my fiance is more into sight seeing and history. or another way of puting it, I'm a cook she's an artist XD!
well by the looks of the places you are going there will be something for both of you...
Is it best to buy a thicker coat on the way to norway?
Robert - be aware that it may be pretty chilly in Ireland or the Orkneys in Spring so I would say that you might need a warm outer layer at the beginning of your trip!
However, it you have a large cagoul type rain jacket to keep the wind out you could buy warm layers to go underneath this, when you are in the country, as and when you need them, because you are not going to want to be trekking around Italy with a heavy coat. Of course if you hit a mild spell, you may be fine with what you have in your pack in Ireland and Scotland although I would advise a light woollen jumper be squeezed in there anyway.
Robert - if you look at the links on the right hand side of this page, you will find one of them (under Slow Travel Affiliates) leads you to the Rail Europe site, where you will find a wealth of infomration, including a great deal of information about various Eurail passes.
And if you haven't yet explored the Slow Travel website - there is a wealth of planning information that can help you. This is an amazing community with a wealth of information to help you as you get ready for your trip.
Judy
Posts: 1883 | Location: Berkeley, CA | Registered: 22 March 2005
lol, yeah it's not actually a word but I just use it a lot, long story and was formed back when I was 16-17 and a big stoner... not proud days but fun days none the less, as well as a good life less on what not to do.
both compass and gps. No point wimping out and leaving the compass/map at home. It's the lightest thing you'll be carrying. GPS fail. Batteries or other issues.
I assume you mean the compression bags that you put your clothes into and roll out the air? If so, yes! I packed my tops, cotton blend knits, while at home and left them compressed for four days just to see how wrinkled they would become. When I removed them, they were fine. They make packing so much easier!
Posts: 213 | Location: California | Registered: 12 February 2006
We've had several discussions on the board about using a GPS. If you search on that term, you will find them (start in the Technology forum, but I think some were also in Italy). I think the bottom line is that the GPS is great, but you still need a map. The best thing, I think, about the GPS is that when you do get lost, at least it knows where you are.
As for the compression bags -- for a long time I have packed most of my clothes in individual ziplock plastic bags, and sat on them to squeeze the air out. That makes it easy to find and rearrange things in the suitcase, and keeps them folded. I have not tried the compression bags though, so can't speak to whether they do a better job.
What are you carrying in your bottles, and why wouldn't you use plastic, since it's lightest?
I just love that word! Is it real (maybe a US English word I don't know) or a mistype?