It was a challenge to pack everything we would need for two months into a backpack, but we did it! See below for what we will be carrying on our backs for just over two months.
We took inspiration from our friends Mike and Amanda De Boer, who are incredibly experienced world travelers that make a 2 month Europe trip look like making a routine run to the grocery store! Check out their world travel blog here.
Graham’s packing list:
- 1 pair of Sperry’s shoes
- 1 pair of water-resistant Allbirds running shoes
- 2 pants
- 4 shorts
- 4 breathable t-shirts
- 2 polo shirts
- 1 button down shirt
- 1 long sleeve pullover
- Swimsuit
- Belt
- Toiletry bag with essentials
- Packable hooded puffer jacket
- Rain jacket
- Umbrella
- Quick drying towel
- Aeropress to make coffee
- Noise canceling headphones
- Drone (DJI Mini 2)
- iPad Pro
- Chargers
- Rain fly for backpack (to keep sensitive electronics from zapping in that pesky London rain!)
- Passport and vaccination record card in an RFID blocking “leather” case
- International power adapter
- Book (currently reading Dune by Frank Herbert)
Lizzie’s packing list:
- Tennis shoes
- Old navy flip flops
- Sandles
- Umbrella
- Rain jacket
- Packable hooded puffer jacket
- 3 short sleeve shirts
- 1 long sleeve shirt
- 3 tank tops
- 2 pants
- Black leggings
- Pj shorts
- 2 shorts
- 1 black skirt
- A black romper
- Blue dress
- Swimsuit
- 5 pairs of socks
- Quick drying towel
- Laundry detergent packs
- Dryer sheets
- Sink plug
- Clothesline
- Medicine bag essentials
- Makeup
- Shampoo and conditioner bar soap
- Dove soap bar in a Flatpak soap case
- Compact toiletry bag with essentials (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, dry shampoo, etc)
- RFID blocking wallet
- Small camelbak backpack
- Extra masks
- Antibacterial wipes
- iPhone cords
- International power adaptor
- Portable charging battery
- Airpods
- Hand sanitizer
- Passport and vaccine record card