Europe Trip 2023 Packing

• Want to Improve Travel Packing Skills

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• It went pretty well, I think.

  • Number of clothes
    • I only did laundry once in the middle.
      • I had just enough clothes to change every day.
        • It wasn’t a problem.
        • If I did laundry more frequently, I could have reduced the amount of clothes a bit more.
          • Well, it’s a trade-off between effort and convenience.
          • I think this amount was fine.
      • I was able to change underwear every day.
      • The cold weather gear was good.
        • With an ultralight down jacket, an outer coat, and a scarf, I could handle temperatures around 5°C.
  • Cables
    • I realized that I needed a micro-USB cable to charge my camera, so I bought one in Prague.
      • Hmm, it’s painful to break my USB-C Maximalist stance here.
  • Toiletries
    • I ran out of shampoo once, and it was a hassle because the ziploc bag got dirty.
      • Using a ziploc bag helped minimize the damage, so that was good.
  • Bags
    • Want to Improve Travel Packing Skills

      • Being able to quickly separate the “clothes,” which make up the majority of the weight, with a Compressed Packing Cube is a good thing.

      • For example, when going to the hostel lounge or walking around the neighborhood.

      • Leave the clothes pack on the hostel bed.

      • Put valuables and a laptop in the backpack and carry the lighter load.

      • It’s a move like that.

        • I completely agree (tkgshn)(tkgshn)(tkgshn)(tkgshn)
    • Ziploc bags
      • It was good to put batteries and shampoos in separate bags.
        • It helped avoid the risk of batteries getting wet.
        • Shampoo was the opposite case.
          • As mentioned above.
      • However, it was inconvenient to have multiple ziploc bags in the front pocket, making it difficult to take out.

• Opinions from ChatGPT on the above text

  • Here are some additional advice for the author of the above text.

  • Be mindful of clothing selection:

  • To further improve packing efficiency, it is recommended to choose thin, easily foldable, and quick-drying clothes. This reduces the number of times laundry is needed during the trip and makes it easier for clothes to dry if they are washed.

    • Ah, I didn’t really think about how quickly they dry, but that’s important (blu3mo).

  • Use an organizer pouch for electronics:

  • Consider using a dedicated pouch or case to organize electronics such as cables and chargers. This allows you to quickly find what you need and prevents them from getting mixed up with other items.

    • I don’t really see much value in this (blu3mo).
      • It was sufficient to just put them in the front pocket.

  • Be mindful of shampoo and liquid containers:

  • To prevent leaks of shampoo and other liquids, consider using travel-sized containers or silicone refill bottles. These containers have high sealing properties and are resistant to pressure, reducing the risk of leaks.

    • Oh, there are dedicated containers like that (blu3mo).

  • Consider travel-friendly multi-functional clothing:

  • By incorporating multi-functional clothing suitable for travel, such as layered clothing that is easy to put on and take off or lightweight and highly insulating innerwear, you can reduce the number of clothes you need to carry.

    • This is important (blu3mo).
    • Welcome to Arc’teryx (tkgshn).
      • What do you think about buying comfortable clothes used by the military without thinking? (tkgshn)
        • I’m not sure how much the purpose of the military/outdoor activities aligns with my own (blu3mo).
          • Those people would prioritize being able to survive in the jungle over a little bit of lightness, but I prioritize lightness when walking in the city (blu3mo).
            • That’s true.
        • It’s more like outdoor brands, right? (tkgshn)
          • Choosing from the top without thinking- It is questionable whether “up/down” is a valid evaluation axis. Should I choose something worn out?

  • Make use of items for organizing luggage:

  • In addition to compression bags and packing cubes, there are various luggage organization items such as shoe bags and non-slip sheets. By utilizing these items, you can further efficiently pack your luggage.

    • Non-slip sheet, what is it? (blu3mo)
      • I don’t know either.

  • Create and update a packing list:

  • By creating a packing list before your trip and updating it afterwards, you can make use of it for your next trip. Creating a list ensures that you don’t forget necessary items and helps you avoid bringing unnecessary ones.

    • That makes sense.

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Here are some notes from when I was planning:

• Think about packing for Europe Trip Spring 2023.

• Bag

  • If the Cabin Zero Military 36L arrives on time, I’ll use that.
    • If it doesn’t arrive on time, I’ll probably be fine with my current bag.

• Items to bring

  • Put all the compressible items in the Peak Design Packing Cube Medium.
    • Heattech innerwear x 3
    • Underwear x 3
    • Towel x 3
    • Jacket x 2
    • Pants x 2
    • Socks x 3
  • Other clothes
    • Raincoat
    • Scarf
  • Miscellaneous items
    • Medication
      • For when I have an upset stomach
    • Ziplock bag for toiletries
      • Toothbrush
    • Charging accessories
      • Travel Adapter
      • USB-C to USB-C cable x 2
      • Camera battery
    • Wallet
    • Passport
    • Glasses

• Clothing to wear

  • One day’s worth of clothes
    • Thin long-sleeved top
    • Pants
      • I want to bring one with a zipper pocket, for use on the plane
    • Socks
    • Heattech innerwear
    • Underwear
  • Ultralight Down Jacket
  • On top of that, a Beige Coat

• Considerations

  • Clothing
    • Should I rotate with 4 sets of clothes?
    • My mom said I don’t need to change my jacket and pants every day
      • Now that she mentions it, that’s true, it’s backpacker wisdom (?)
    • On the other hand, underwear doesn’t take up much space, so I can bring a few extra pairs
  • Climate

    • The average high temperature in London in March is 10°C, and the average low temperature is 4°C.

      • (lnlog) Be careful, it seems like London will be quite cold next week. I’m currently dressed in Heattech, sweaters, and a winter coat.
        • Oh, thank you. (blu3mo)
        • It’s extremely cold. It’s around 1°C on average. (tkgshn)
    • Germany seems a bit cooler
    • Well, I guess it’ll be something like Heattech + thin long-sleeved top + Ultralight Down Jacket
      • Even then, it might still be a bit cold. It’s windy. The weather is really bad, so I recommend Gore-tex… (tkgshn)
      • Essential * 100 (tkgshn)
        • Too much rain (tkgshn)
    • Should I bring a scarf? (blu3mo)
      • Well, it might not be necessary. (tkgshn)
  • Laundry
    • If I can find a laundromat, it should be fine.
      • (lnlog) If you’re okay with using the laundry facilities in the dorm, feel free to use them.
        • That would be helpful. (blu3mo)