Comments on: How To Choose A Backpack For Traveling in Europe https://thesavvybackpacker.com/how-to-choose-a-backpack-for-europe/ How to Backpack Europe Cheap. Travel Tips, Costs, Itinerary, Routes, Packing Lists, Hostels, Eurail Passes, Planning Checklist & More Tue, 14 Feb 2023 16:49:01 +0000 hourly 1 By: Emily Reyes https://thesavvybackpacker.com/how-to-choose-a-backpack-for-europe/#comment-2461 Fri, 24 Nov 2017 13:55:00 +0000 http://thesavvybackpacker.com/?p=661#comment-2461 My husband and I are planning a six week trip with our two boys (ages will be 15 and nearly 12) this summer in Europe. They are good travelers and we have lots of experience camping and long yearly trips to Mexico. Any suggestions on what kind of backpack might be best for our kids?

]]> By: Lexi @ KinesiOdyssey.com https://thesavvybackpacker.com/how-to-choose-a-backpack-for-europe/#comment-2173 Tue, 06 Jun 2017 23:06:00 +0000 http://thesavvybackpacker.com/?p=661#comment-2173 Picking the right backpack is ESSENTIAL for your health on the road… along with how much weight you pack with it. It took me a long time to realize what I needed to wear and bring in order to keep my back healthy on the road. I made the mistake of getting a “convertible” backpack/duffle bag on my first trip to Europe. Also packed way WAY too much about 9 years ago. Never going back to that again. Like you suggested, having a frame is critical.

On the Daypack subject, Cotopaxi has a GREAT backpack that folds up to the size of a pamphlet. Really easy to carry as luggage instead of limiting yourself with backpacks that have removable daypacks.

]]> By: james https://thesavvybackpacker.com/how-to-choose-a-backpack-for-europe/#comment-222 Thu, 01 Oct 2015 04:46:37 +0000 http://thesavvybackpacker.com/?p=661#comment-222 In reply to Lauren.

Yeah, a pack cover should work. Some airports will give you a tray to put your bag in so it won’t touch the conveyor belt. Alternatively, you can wrap your bag in two luggage straps as this will help secure any loose straps. Have a great trip!

]]> By: Lauren https://thesavvybackpacker.com/how-to-choose-a-backpack-for-europe/#comment-221 Thu, 01 Oct 2015 02:39:04 +0000 http://thesavvybackpacker.com/?p=661#comment-221 Hello! So I plan on backpacking around Europe for a couple of weeks this summer and I already have a top loading backpack and now I’m kind of worried about straps getting caught… Do you think a pack cover would prevent this from happening?

Thanks so much!

]]> By: Prashant Tiwari https://thesavvybackpacker.com/how-to-choose-a-backpack-for-europe/#comment-220 Sun, 12 Jul 2015 13:14:00 +0000 http://thesavvybackpacker.com/?p=661#comment-220 In reply to Inndiaaaaa.

Ospray Ariel 55L is perfect. I am from India and I can say that.

]]> By: Prashant Tiwari https://thesavvybackpacker.com/how-to-choose-a-backpack-for-europe/#comment-1926 Sun, 12 Jul 2015 13:14:00 +0000 http://thesavvybackpacker.com/?p=661#comment-1926 In reply to Inndiaaaaa.

Ospray Ariel 55L is perfect. I am from India and I can say that.

]]> By: kartwright https://thesavvybackpacker.com/how-to-choose-a-backpack-for-europe/#comment-219 Mon, 13 Apr 2015 15:43:00 +0000 http://thesavvybackpacker.com/?p=661#comment-219 In reply to Kartwright.

a 50l or 60l bag****

]]> By: kartwright https://thesavvybackpacker.com/how-to-choose-a-backpack-for-europe/#comment-251 Mon, 13 Apr 2015 15:43:00 +0000 http://thesavvybackpacker.com/?p=661#comment-251 In reply to Kartwright.

a 50l or 60l bag****

]]> By: Kartwright https://thesavvybackpacker.com/how-to-choose-a-backpack-for-europe/#comment-218 Mon, 13 Apr 2015 15:35:00 +0000 http://thesavvybackpacker.com/?p=661#comment-218 I have a question, Me and my soon to be wife will be traveling to Europe next year. We are going to be doing a combo of hiking, traveling by train, camping, and hostels. so because of this we need bigger packs to carry all our gear (tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, stoves, ect) my wife was gona carry her i think it was either a 50l or 60l and I was thinking of buying a 75L or even 80. Am I on the right track with this thinking or not?

]]> By: Kartwright https://thesavvybackpacker.com/how-to-choose-a-backpack-for-europe/#comment-250 Mon, 13 Apr 2015 15:35:00 +0000 http://thesavvybackpacker.com/?p=661#comment-250 I have a question, Me and my soon to be wife will be traveling to Europe next year. We are going to be doing a combo of hiking, traveling by train, camping, and hostels. so because of this we need bigger packs to carry all our gear (tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, stoves, ect) my wife was gona carry her i think it was either a 50l or 60l and I was thinking of buying a 75L or even 80. Am I on the right track with this thinking or not?

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