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Women's Packing Essentials for a European Backpacking Trip 🎒
30 items
By
The Lifestyle Travelers
Planned a European backpacking trip? Here are all of the packing essentials you'll need for your trip to Europe!
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Luggage! 👜
Footwear 👟
Tops 👚
Bottoms 👖
Accessories 💍
Toiletries 🪥
Luggage! 👜
The BEST travel backpack, ever! LOVE the size, comfort, and style of this REI pack.
REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled Pack - Women's
The perfect-sized anti-theft travel purse. It's fashionable and goes with every outfit while keeping you safe!
Anti-Theft Classic Mini Shoulder Bag - Travelon
Luggage locks are a perfect way to stay safe on the go.
TSA Compatible Travel Luggage Locks
Footwear 👟
It's difficult to find everyday shoes that are stylish AND comfortable, but these worked perfectly during my time in Europe!
Nike Air Max SC Women's Shoes
These are a perfect going out sandal for Europe when you need to be on the fancier side! They're also SO comfortable and fit in the bag nicely.
LUCCA Lane Sandals for Women - Poshmark
The most comfortable pair of socks I've ever owned!
Recycled Low Cut Tab Sock 3 Pack
Tops 👚
One to two pairs of tank tops to be used for layers is essential when backpacking!
Women's Tank Tops T-shirts | Old Navy
I love this high-neck tank top! It's so cute and goes with everything.
Women's Slim Fit Ribbed High Neck Tank Top
I have a similar cream, cropped T-shirt that is perfect for everyday wear.
Womens Short Sleeve Cropped T-Shirts
Great everyday shirt from Amazon!
Women's V Neck Ribbed Knit Button T-Shirt
This black turtle neck is fashionable, versatile, and cute. I wore it many times!
Women's Long Sleeve Mock Turtleneck Shirt - Wild Fable™ Black S
This is perfect for colder days! Can be worn on it's own or over a tank.
Women's Cropped Cardigans Sweaters Button Down
Bottoms 👖
Hands down, these are the best jeans ever! I LOVE them and they're super durable.
Relaxed Tapered 550 - Levi's
I bought a similar army green pair and LOVE traveling in them! They're comfortable AND fashionable!
Women's Active Light High-Rise Taper Pants
A pair of linen pants are fashionable, odor-resistant, durable, and comfortable. I have a similar pair I got from Ross in green!
Womens Wide Leg Linen Pants
For the warmer months, these Briggs shorts are my absolute favorite! SO cute and comfortable!
Briggs Ladies' Linen Blend Pull-On Short
I love my Columbia cargo shorts and think they go so well with a ton of different items!
Women's Shorts | Columbia Sportswear
ExOfficio has the BEST travel underwear!
Women's Hipsters and Thong Underwear - ExOfficio
Accessories 💍
My FAVORITE way to pack accessories when backpacking for all my dangly earrings!
BAGSMART Jewelry Travel Organizer Case
Love my brown wool hat for the times it gets chilly!
Women's Rib Knit Cuffed Beanie Hat
A lightweight, fashionable jacket that will fit easily in a backpack. LOVE my Eddie Bauer down jacket!
Eddie Bauer Women's Down Jacket
A pair of chunky gold hoops never fails!
Chunky Gold Hoop Earrings
Great for tracking how much you walk on your trip!
Apple Watch
Ring to track health, fitness, and sleep!
Oura Ring. Smart Ring for Fitness, Stress, Sleep & Health.
Toiletries 🪥
To bring all your liquids in a carry-on, you'll need 3oz bottles!
Travel Bottles for Toiletries
I prefer clear toiletry bags for my makeup, hair products, etc so I can see everything I need
Clear Toiletry Bag with Zipper
Travel kleenex are ESSENTIAL for napkins, toilet paper, or to wipe off makeup after a long day!
Kleenex ® On-The-Go Ultra Facial Tissues - Pocket Pack
If your hair allows it, bring a comb instead of a brush to save room in your bag!
Black Hair Comb
I like using powder dry shampoo because it lasts a LOT longer and this brand offers refills!
Ambiance Natural Dry Shampoo Powder & Brush
These are my favorite hair ties because they don't pull and they're neutral colored!
No Damage Textured Hosiery Hair Elastics - Neutral
