Comments on: What Not To Pack – Keep These Off Your Backpacking Checklist

By: neridahaynes@yahoo.com.au

neridahaynes@yahoo.com.au — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 03:29:49 +0000

I take black jeans and wash them minimally. Sounds rank but they fit better when you wear them more anyway :)
And you can wear casually or dress up, especially if skinny jeans.

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Sat, 03 Sep 2016 04:42:15 +0000

In reply to Temika. I've been wanting to try out the Scrubba bag. Glad to hear you like it so much!

By: Temika

Temika — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 16:39:08 +0000

Stayed for 2 months in North America and I have found that I did pack “just in case” items. A quarter of what I packed, I haven’t used and I could’ve probably survived not bringing another quarter. I decided to bring a swimsuit over bringing my Scrubba Bag and that is my biggest regret. I’ve had access to a pool, but not being much for swimming, my swimsuit hasn’t been used. I’ve wished for my Scrubba Bag quite a bit though.

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 05:10:49 +0000

In reply to Hollie Gilbert. hahah, good to know! and good luck with your blog as well! It's a lot of fun :)

By: Hollie Gilbert

Hollie Gilbert — Sun, 28 Aug 2016 22:40:48 +0000

Fantastic! Thank you! You have helped me make my constantly vacillating decision on if I should bring my workout shoes or not. Much appreciation. Haha.
I’m an aspiring travel blogger, so I love your blog. Keep it up, chica!

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 14:20:00 +0000

In reply to Jennifer. Yep, I agree!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 10:42:13 +0000

Great list – I’d definately add hair dryer and straighteners to this list!

By: Suzie

Suzie — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 09:34:17 +0000

In reply to Julia. Which ones did you get?

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 06:39:52 +0000

In reply to Kirstie Paul. I never have, but my girlfriends do! They got mini-ones appliances and as for adapters look on amazon for a multi-adapter. They are so small now and you can buy a world one!

By: Kirstie Paul

Kirstie Paul — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 21:01:23 +0000

Do you bring a blow dryer or straightener with you? I always wonder this but I’m not sure how they would work with an adapter.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Tue, 31 Dec 2013 06:56:10 +0000

In reply to Morgan. chacos for sure!! they are perfect for everyday wear, then I would take cute sandals like gladiators , if you are going to be in snow take boots, but if it's just cold maybe try to make due without--- since you're teaching english, if that means you are there for a year you can take a lot more! I always take my north face shell (rain coat) and when it's snowing I just wear a lot of layers under it and add a scarf! I have more posts coming on packing soon, so stay tuned! have fun in spain!

By: Morgan

Morgan — Tue, 31 Dec 2013 06:09:40 +0000

I am going to Spain (and probably other places) to teach English in January! I am going to Granada first (which is quite cold right now and into May) but then I also plan on going to warmer climates and traveling when I can in the summer. And that’s if I even stay in Spain! I don’t want to bring anything more than my travel backpack.

What on Earth do I pack for such varied climates?! Boots? sneakers? Chacos? sandals? jackets? pants? ahhhh!

By: Rachel

Rachel — Sat, 07 Dec 2013 06:03:39 +0000

In reply to AL. yes i will do that this week actually, I have some photos of my last trip ready to go :) thanks for asking! and the one thing I can't leave behind is my cotten little black dress from H&M, it's great for the beach, bars, and can be dressed up for a fancy night- it takes up almost no space, and i don't have to look like a "backpacker" at night too!

By: AL

AL — Fri, 06 Dec 2013 23:01:11 +0000

Can you give an example of what you would pack on a given trip? Anything you absolutely can’t leave behind?

By: Rachel

Rachel — Sat, 30 Nov 2013 06:11:08 +0000

In reply to Rashaad. great! and if you're a big runner you should take tennies if you'll use them, it's also easier to manage on vacation than a backpacking trip for many months!

By: Rashaad

Rashaad — Sat, 30 Nov 2013 00:23:47 +0000

Actually, the last time I visited France (February 2009) on vacation, I bought my running shoes because I was fairly certain that I would train with members of my old running club. And I did, so I’m obviously in the minority.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Mon, 25 Nov 2013 06:18:04 +0000

In reply to SnarkyNomad. so true! when it's cold/rainy i sometimes wish i had them, but then the bottoms of the jeans get soaking wet. it's a catch 22

By: SnarkyNomad

SnarkyNomad — Sat, 23 Nov 2013 09:03:29 +0000

Part of the problem with jeans is that nobody bothers making anything that’ll be suitable for travel. All they’d have to do is make something look exactly like jeans, but out of quick-drying performance fabric. But nope. Nobody wants to dig into this gold mine.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Sat, 23 Nov 2013 06:05:06 +0000

In reply to Anna | The Blonde Banana. I do the same thing when I fly, but then I have to make sure there's extra room in my bag for when I can't wear the comfy clothes. they take up the most space :(

By: Anna | The Blonde Banana

Anna | The Blonde Banana — Sat, 23 Nov 2013 05:20:48 +0000

Love this! But I always do pack jewelry because I can wear the same top a couple days in the same week, with a different necklace and voila, new outfit. But nothing expensive, obviously.

Also for shoes / jackets – whatever the clunkiest things are, those are what I wear while traveling (unless I’m traveling in a hot climate, obviously). So if I’m packing boots and a jacket, I’m wearing both to the airport / train / whatever to save room in my bag for everything else!