Backpacking Europe: What I Packed

Backpacking is a new experience for me so it required some research to prepare for. In this post I will share what I ended up deciding to bring in my pack.

I decided to purchase the Cotopaxi Alpha 42L Travel pack. https://www.cotopaxi.com/products/allpa-42l-travel-pack?variant=40578700705853

I am very happy with this pack so far. I like the size and style, and it is extremely comfortable. I wanted to pack lightly, keeping it under 20lbs. With everything in the pack, it is 18 pounds right now. This will hopefully prevent uncomfortableness after wearing it everywhere.

The interior has nice compartments to store stuff in.

When packing clothes I needed to keep in mind the activities I'll be doing as well as the fall weather I'll be in.

What I packed...

• 2 pairs of pants

• 2 pairs of athletic shorts

• 3 t-shirts

• 2 long sleeve shirts

• Rain jacket

• 4 pairs of wool socks

• 4 pairs of underwear

• Warm leggings

• Microfiber towel

• Sandals - for hostel showers

• White shoes

• Black running shoes

I may be overpacking, particularly with the shoes, but because of the activities we are hoping to do I wanted to bring 2 pairs. I wanted the white shoes to look nice, when hitting the town, and my trail running shoes, to hike, workout, etc.

Other items include:

• Battery pack

• Sunglasses

• Kindle

• Snacks

• Cash belt - for passport and money

• Bag locks

• Collapsible water bottles

• Toothbrush, razor, deodorant

This is all of what I'm walking out my apartment with tomorrow. If I need other items I will surely be able to purchase them overseas.