Packing List for Long Term Travel in Europe – Women’s Edition

Packing List for Long Term Travel in Europe – Women’s Edition

This week it’s my turn to share packing tips and tricks for a long term trip in Europe. If you missed it, be sure to check out Tom’s men’s version of our Packing List for Long Term Travel in Europe—after you finish reading my post of course.

Packing List for Long Term Travel in Europe – Women’s Edition. Whether you’re planning a 2-week vacation, a month abroad, or longer travels, use this packing list for everything you need to know about choosing luggage, how to organize your bag, and what to pack.
Maximize your travel wardrobe by packing multi-use items and clothes that can be mixed and matched.

Earlier this year we traveled around Europe for 3 months with only what we could carry. We started in Paris in Spring and ended in Italy in Summer so needed clothing that could transition from cold and rainy to hot and sweltering. Plus, our travel gear had to accommodate hikes, beaches, dinners, and everything in between. Whether you’re traveling for a week, a month, or more we put together this packing list of everything you need for long term travel in Europe.

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Best Luggage for Long Term Travel

First things first. How do you carry everything you need for long term travel with you? I did a ton of research (and by that I mean watched a lot of YouTube videos) before our trip and it paid off. We decided to go with Osprey backpacks over rolling luggage and it was definitely the right decision. We encountered so many stairs, that Tom actually started falling apart. Our backpacks however, held up great!

We strongly recommend backpacks if you’re traveling to multiple destinations. They’re so much easier to maneuver over cobblestones and stairs than rolling luggage. Another travel tip is that these backpacks work perfect for carrying bottles of wine…errr…I mean groceries back to guesthouses and Airbnbs. The video below has more details on our backpacks of choice.

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How to Pack for Long Term Travel in Europe

If you’re traveling long term (or even for two weeks) you’ll likely be visiting multiple places and unpacking and re-packing a lot. It’s important to have everything organized so you can spend your time exploring, not packing. Organization is also helpful when you wake up late to catch your train (not that we’d know 😉). We’ve included our recommendations for best luggage and organization in this video along with a walk-through of what to bring for backpacking around Europe.

Ultimate Packing List for Long Term Travel in Europe

Here’s the complete travel packing checklist for long term travel in Europe. We’ve included links to products that are the same or similar to what’s in the video as well as notes and tips about some of the items.

Luggage and Packing Gear

  • Osprey backpacks – these packs are an investment, but we found them completely worth the money
  • Packing cubes – Packing Tip: roll your clothes so they fit well into the cubes and avoid wrinkles
  • Toiletry bags

Clothes

Footwear

Accessories

Tech

Toiletries and Cosmetics

Misc.

More Than You Ever Wanted to Know About Our Luggage

If you’re reading this, congratulation you’ve made it to the end! Also, a big thank you! This is a lot of info but we wanted to share what we’ve learned about packing and luggage organization, so you can save time planning and not have to watch 1,000 different videos like I did. You can use this packing list for long term travel as a checklist on your next adventure.

Would you like to see more packing related posts? How to create a travel capsule wardrobe? How to pack light and fit everything into a carry-on? Or more travel gear recommendations? Let us know in the comments below or send us an email.

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Packing List for Long Term Travel in Europe – Women’s Edition. Whether you’re planning a 2-week vacation, a month abroad, or longer travels, use this packing list for everything you need to know about choosing luggage, how to organize your bag, and what to pack.
Packing List for Long Term Travel in Europe – Women’s Edition. Whether you’re planning a 2-week vacation, a month abroad, or longer travels, use this packing list for everything you need to know about choosing luggage, how to organize your bag, and what to pack.

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5 thoughts on “Packing List for Long Term Travel in Europe – Women’s Edition

  1. I am going to Europe for 14 days. Starting in Spain Cruising the Mediterranean, ending in Athens. We will be sightseeing at some points along the way. I would like to know what to bring.
    Any ideas?

    1. Wow – that sounds like an amazing trip! What time of year are you traveling? If it’s in the spring/summer the list above is probably pretty close to what you’ll need. You could swap out some of the pants/jeans for skirts/dresses or shorts since it’ll likely be warm where you’re going. Could also swap the boots for dressy shoes. If your cruise has formal nights, you’ll want to bring appropriate attire for that as well. Have a great time!

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