Backpacking Europe | Minimalist Packing Guide

[@abhinavghosh725]

Love these kind of channels.
No bs and sponsored stuff, just like minded people connecting with others of similar interest.
Keep it up bud :)

[@noahanderson14]

Preciate that! :)

[@SaagarPatel]

Thanks for the super informative and thorough guide! I am also heading out on a trip soon and this will for sure be useful as I pack.

[@noahanderson14]

Thank you, Saagar! 🫡

[@dy7an45]

Great Video man 💯 thinking about backpacking Europe and this was super helpful 👍 speaking as another UA-camr you got a good editing and vibe to your videos

[@noahanderson14]

Awesome! Glad to hear it was helpful. And thanks! Good luck with your videos! :)

[@sarathtech91]

Very cool and useful video. I usually pack heavy and its not fun lol. This video has definitely made me want to travel lighter. The clothes part was awesome. Starting in 2 weeks to Spain, Scotland, France, Monaco and Italy! ✈

[@noahanderson14]

Awesome! Glad my video was useful for you! Best of luck on your travels! :)

[@toughlifevirgina]

Great vid! I really needed to see how to arrange my stuff for a shorter trip than yours and you really helped. How did you get on with the bag? Any plans on making a video about the bag itself? Hope you had an excellent and safe trip!

[@noahanderson14]

Awesome! Glad to hear that. I didn’t make a video about the bag itself, but I made an updated packing video! The bag worked great for me! The trip was awesome too, thanks! :)

[@user-yw8cj6ww3p]

This video was exactly what I needed man. Thanks!

[@noahanderson14]

Awesome, glad to hear that!

[@danielpeti3885]

I'm rocking with the osprey far point 40 as well 🙂 great bag . I have the grey one

[@noahanderson14]

Dope! Yeah it suits my needs very well!

[@thousand1183]

Leaving for a 3 month backpacking trip to europe myself in may; mainly visiting iceland but i have no plans past visiting a few friends around the EU. good luck to you. And thanks for the help!

[@noahanderson14]

Awesome! I would highly recommend staying in Hostels! It’s a great way to meet new people and also quite cheap! :)

[@Merryyy203]

Cool video. I love that you are travelling with just that for 3 months. I remember how stressful travelling was when I overpacked but for the past 6 years I've only travelled with hand lugagge and since last year with only 16-20 L and it is soooo freeing.
How is your trip going? :)
Greetings from a Spaniard in Germany :)

[@noahanderson14]

Only 16-20 liters! That’s so insane! I’m in Matera Italy right now. Having an absolute blast! :) thanks for your comment!

[@Merryyy203]

@@noahanderson14The wardrobe might get a bit boring but if you don't mind that, it is cool.
I guess when you do stuff on YT you need to take more because of the gear but I found what you are taking is also great. I see people going on a month trip with 75 L backpacks.
If you manage to get to Spain, go check Vigo out and Islas Cíes.

[@lehockilife]

Thanks for the tips! I'm leaving for 3 months in April.

[@noahanderson14]

Sweeeeeettt. You’re gonna have a blast!

[@jerronsherrill734]

Currently wrapping up my junior year of college and planning to go on a trip like this when I graduate in a year, really good video that is very helpful

[@noahanderson14]

Preciate that! Glad my video is helpful to you! :)

[@julianrendon1746]

Leaving to Germany for 2 weeks in May, planning on packing similar to what you did, hope you’re having fun

[@noahanderson14]

Awesome! I’m having a blast! Enjoy your trip! :)

[@michaeiprice4911]

4:14 bro forgot he couldn’t film his camera with his camera and had to use his phone to record anyways lmao

[@noahanderson14]

Lol true

[@ywueeee]

how much did you budget for the whole trip? where are you usually staying? what's the weather if someone wants to go now for 3 months trip?

[@noahanderson14]

I initially budgeted 10 grand (shout out to the corporate internship I worked😅). But ended up spending way less than that. I’m currently working on adding up all my costs and I’ll do a cost break down soon where I’ll go through exactly how much I spent! Keep an eye out for that! :) but also I went in the “shoulder” season so you’ll probably end up spending more if you go now. Almost always staying in hostels. Sometimes in Airbnb’s, depending on if it’s cheaper if I book with friends. The weather is going to depend on where you go! You can google average weather for the month in each place you want to visit and it’ll give you a likely range for each location. Hope that helps!

[@ywueeee]

@@noahanderson14 thanks, I'm planning to take the eurail continuous pass and then just move around where I'm allowed to go via trains. Want to pack clothing that could fit this criteria and want to budget for some extra flight I might have to take just in case. Planning to stay at hostels as well but seems like June-July-August the prices are very high, not sure if better to go now or wait. I've have the summers have been getting worse lately and not all places have aircons!! Don't know if I could handle all that heat!

[@felipesqr]

Great video! Why aren't you using the compression straps inside the bag? you could get it a lot smaller and squared

[@noahanderson14]

I didn’t realize that’s what they were for. I’ll have to start doing that! I appreciate the tip!

[@j.w.hamilton]

Nice video bro! Just curious, when you were in Europe were you able to get around fine just knowing English or did you have to learn any other languages to communicate?

[@noahanderson14]

Pretty much just English! I know a little German so that helped in Austria and Germany but you don’t need anything other than English in most European countries. Fortunately, English is the major common language in the world.

[@j.w.hamilton]

Thanks!

[@KamilleN16]

Good luck! learning from your video, thanks for sharing

[@noahanderson14]

Glad it was helpful, and thank you! :)

[@thomasblakemore1784]

New subscriber here. loved the behind the scenes. Good luck!

[@noahanderson14]

Awesome! Thanks for subbing!

[@arenuzzle6282]

Damn thats a dope packing

[@noahanderson14]

Thank you! You should check out my most recent video for an updated list and new insights! ua-cam.com/video/wIGEJLG1p7A/v-deo.htmlsi=gdH_Knw8zdjvAGYf

[@WilhelmCazimirovici]

Subscribed! I'm waiting for you in Popcorn Hostel -Bucharest! :)

[@noahanderson14]

💯💯

[@entrance5772]

Love your shoes.. what’s the brand and model?

[@noahanderson14]

Hoka Clifton 8’s! I highly recommend them! Just don’t get white ones! They get scuffed too easily!

[@themoonsjz6282]

How strict did you find TAP air to be with their baggage policy? I am flying with them in a few days and the 2kg weight limit for a personal item seems quite harsh if they strictly enforce it.

[@noahanderson14]

Not very strict at all! I only saw like 1 person have an issue and it was because their bag was way too big. I don’t think they’ll ever check weight, they’ll only stop you if your bag is obviously too big in my experience.

[@ivanparkan]

Nice plan =)

[@noahanderson14]

Thank you!

[@Paul26253]

First thing I thought: send me your workout plan 😅

[@noahanderson14]

😅 I’m actually going to make a video on that at some point! I have a fitness transformation video on my channel too if you have any interest. :)

[@Paul26253]

@@noahanderson14 cool I’ll check it out

[@imcrossingthepond]

Finally got my Farpoint 55! I didn't realize how huge it was til it came in the mail. one step closer to my trip! i needa grab some packing cubes and shit next. still mulling over that done. What model do you have? Did you use it pretty often and did you have any problem fliyng it on your trip? I found out some place i'd love to use it doesn't allow them to be flown there :(

[@noahanderson14]

I have the farpoint 40L bag. I thought it worked great for my purposes! I had no issues flying with it! (I also talk about this in my new packing video, you can find it here. ua-cam.com/video/wIGEJLG1p7A/v-deo.htmlsi=VoJyAkh3Ip8c1e8Z if that would be useful to you!

[@imcrossingthepond]

@@noahanderson14 not me commenting on the wrong video 😂 oh I was actually asking about your drone but I guess I thought it and didn't write that bit down

[@noahanderson14]

@@imcrossingthepond oh gotcha gotcha. My drone is the DJI mini 2 SE! It worked well for me! It’s also nice to have a drone that’s < 250g because you don’t have to worry about restrictions and registration of your drone. It’s also quieter and gets in and out of the air easier and is easier to store when it’s smaller! Hopefully that helps! :)

[@imcrossingthepond]

@@noahanderson14 thanks! I saw theres the 4 pro they're pretty pricy but noticed they're not allowed in the cliffs of moher which what I really wanted to film. I think it's be so much fun to get. may have to bite the bullet and get one in a few months when I've saved enough

[@noahanderson14]

@@imcrossingthepond you should! They’re a lot of fun

[@rikuscheese]

Hey what pants are they? Love the video

[@noahanderson14]

Thanks! The black pair is VRST, and the tan khaki pair is from PacSun.

[@rikuscheese]

@@noahanderson14 awesome
I’m doing a Europe backpacking trip June-July and I’m packing even lighter than you haha

[@noahanderson14]

Awesome! Way to go!@@rikuscheese

[@nullset11]

Nice editing!

[@noahanderson14]

Thank you! :)

[@chrisfreedman5335]

Is that gum container 5 gum?? Just had a piece, going to use mine for the same thing now 😂

[@noahanderson14]

It was! I’m glad yours will get a second life as well! :)

[@susanned5373]

Nice video, it's really helpful 😊
I'm currently packing for my trip to Spain and it's really interesting how much more I have to pack as a woman. Clothes should be about the same, but toiletries is more and I also have random items in my backpack that I might need in everyday life.
I'm currently planning whether I want to take my normal over-ear headphones with me or buy extra small ones. It's really difficult to decide, maybe someone has a recommendation for that

[@noahanderson14]

I personally chose my AirPods as opposed to my Sony XM-1000 over the ear headphones to conserve space! At first the downgrade to the AirPods was annoying but I’m used to it now. I even use them to sleep occasionally when I’m in noisy hostel rooms. At the end of the day it’s your personal preference but for me it made the most sense from a space standpoint.

[@Merryyy203]

Helloooo! Spaniard here. Where are you gonna be in Spain? :)
I like the quality of sound ypu get from over-ear headphones a lot but they are bulky, You could just put them around your neck if that is ok with you so you can save money instead of buying smaller ones but smaller ones are just a lot more practical.
Have a great trip.

[@noahanderson14]

Hi! That's a good point! I just felt that the difference in space there was worth the sound quality difference I guess. I do appreciate that suggestion though. I'm actually not going to Spain on this trip, I went in 2019 for 2 weeks and wanted to see new countries.@@Merryyy203

[@susanned5373]

@@Merryyy203 Hello, thanks for your recommendation :) that's a good idea, but I don't think it works with my sony headphones because of the hard case they are in. But I haven't decided yet how I will do it.
My trip starts in the end of april, I first visit malaga and granada, but I don't have any plans yet where I travel after that

[@Merryyy203]

@@susanned5373 I used to have the same problem with my Bose headphones so I ended up selling them and now have small JBLs.
Well, if that's ok I'll give you a few recommendations:
Galicia: Vigo + Islas Cíes, A Coruña, Santiago de Compostela
Asturias: Oviedo, Gijón
Castilla y León: Sanabria, León, Burgos
Extremadura: Mérida
:)

[@flyingcucumber]

Haha uiuc alum! Go ILLINI!!

[@noahanderson14]

ILL!!

[@kalebgibson1215]

What brands of clothing did you show in this video?

[@noahanderson14]

Quite a few. Main two are VRST & Amazon Basics

[@Plantguypaul]

What brands of pants did you take with you? Those shorts are incredible.

[@noahanderson14]

One pair of shorts is by “Birddogs.” They’re a bit pricey but I’ve had them for about 2 years and they’re still in great shape. They have a built in liner which is kind of weird at first but I like them and great for working out and just everyday use. The white pair is by under armour. They’re super light and comfortable. Then I have two pairs of Nike shorts. The khaki ones and the black running shorts. Finally the long khaki pants are PacSun and the black pants are by VRST.

[@Plantguypaul]

@@noahanderson14 you're amazing!! Thank you!

[@JuicedupGorilla]

​@@noahanderson14Hey, what's the exact 'model' of the black pants? I saw so many options online

[@noahanderson14]

They are the “VRST Men's Limitless Cargo Slim Fit Jogger” I got them at Dick’s on sale for about $45. A bit on the pricier side but so far definitely worth it! They are quite comfortable and light weight. I’ll definitely do a review of all of my stuff at the end of my trip though with my honest review. Hope that helps! :)

[@Plantguypaul]

@@noahanderson14 VRST have amazing clothes! Hubby loves them!

[@jackbarlow8681]

What's the name of the universal charger cube u brought called?

[@brandonfranciscy4786]

What are the red and green shirts called where can I find

[@noahanderson14]

The red shirt is Amazon Basics(look for the athletic material one), and the green one is the brand “Alfani.” It also says the word stretch under the tag. Not sure where I got it, I think i got it as a gift. Let me know if that helps! :)

[@lDaisuke]

what packing cubes are those? and are they compressible?

[@noahanderson14]

They’re “ShakePak.” And yes they can squish down to be quite small

[@alexgonzalez1197]

Going on a 3 weeks solo backing trip in Europe in a few weeks. Thanks for the info bro. Advice on how many shirts and shorts I should bring for 3 weeks? Also, any recommendations on where to go in Portugal? Thanks in advance my bro

[@noahanderson14]

I’d say 5 of each? It’ll be a lot warmer then too so you might sweat through your clothes faster. You also won’t need a big coat probably? I guess it depends where in Europe you’re going. I did Lisbon, Sintra, Porto, and the Douro valley in Portugal! Porto is a must for sure. Honestly I loved all those places. I have a video out on my trip to Portugal if you want to check it out! It’s the first video on my “Backpacking Europe” playlist.

[@alexgonzalez1197]

@@noahanderson14good point! I’m heading to London, Amsterdam, Barcelona and Lagos Portugal! I noticed you didn’t pack any tank tops? Is that not common over in Portugal and Spain. I hear it’s more well dressed over there.
Last thing I wanted to ask bro is I’m getting my fair point Osprey bag this week, the 40L size was big enough for the trip?

[@noahanderson14]

@@alexgonzalez1197 yeah the 40L works for me! I also have a travel yoga mat that I added to it. In my initial video I didn’t realize that there are straps that push everything down to be more compact, so you could probably get more stuff in if needed. My philosophy is always to only keep the 100% necessary stuff though!

[@lexington476]

1:53 what make and model of bag is that collapsible bag?

[@noahanderson14]

It’s the “Naturehike 18L Waterproof Hiking Daypack.” I haven’t used it very much yet but I’ll do a video at the end of my trip where I go through all my items and see how they held up! :)

[@Teehee270]

what was the name of the mini backpack?

[@noahanderson14]

The brand is nature hike!

[@CameronSilk]

where did you get the personal item and packing cubes from?

[@noahanderson14]

Amazon! I would plug the specific brands but from what I've heard all brands are good at this point.

[@oscarhernandez5835]

1:55 what’s the brand?

[@noahanderson14]

Naturehike! But I think you could go with any brand. It worked well for me but I'm sure other brands would do the same trick. I would just price shop and go with the cheapest option.

[@ywueeee]

what you have changed?

[@noahanderson14]

I’ve changed quite a bit! I’m posting a new packing video very soon here! Stay tuned! ;)

[@Nutsackfart]

What make and model drone is that?

[@noahanderson14]

DJI Mavic Mini! Got it in 2019

[@Nutsackfart]

@noahanderson5092 Do you plan to upgrade soon or you think it's still worth it to get? You use it for recreational purposes or to shoot videos? I'm new here so that's why I ask

[@noahanderson14]

@@Nutsackfart I think I will upgrade at some point, but only because the drone itself is a bit beaten up. I still think it is a great drone. I've had it for 4 years now. It shoots in 2.7K. For my purposes, that quality level is plenty. I don't really see the need for 4K drone footage for me at least. I know some people always want the best but I still think the DJI Mavic Mini is quite good, especially at that price point. If you learn how to use it properly, the output can be quite good. I have a drone montage in my recent "Backpacking Portugal" video that you could check out to see the quality you can get with this drone. I didn't color grade or edit the footage at all. That was straight out of the drone. Ultimately, you should get a drone that fits your needs the best, but again I think you can get a high quality drone without breaking the bank.

[@JuicedupGorilla]

Where did you get the bag? Any sale or discount on it?

[@noahanderson14]

I got it on Amazon! It was $180, not sure if they sell them cheaper anywhere but I’ll keep an eye out.

[@ethanwirchak4710]

need furniture

[@noahanderson14]

Idk if that would fit in my bag😭

[@TankNDaily]

What brand are the shirts?

[@noahanderson14]

Amazon basics! And VRST!

[@andrew720511]

I see alot of people with the opsrey 40l bag i just got out of the us army and I went with a finish rucksack jaakari L and I plan taking about 10 grand with me (in my bank) and my ruck full and starting in Portugal and making my way through every western European country.
my bag has
tent (nothing special camp pros military tents surplus suck because there old)
tent bag
woobie
us army sleeping bag 3 out 4 components
us army tarp
us army sleeping mat
water straw
gravity water fitler
nail clipper set
soap 3x bars
tooth brush/toothpaste
microfiber towel
microfiber wash cloth
5 in 1 fork/knife/can opener/ spoon/bottle opener
rain jacket '
rain pants
3 maybe 4x shorts
us army laundry bag
wet weather bag to stuff in my ruck for my stuff
5 t shirts
2 jeans
1 sweatpants
1 pair of black dickie pants
1 long sleeve shirt
waffle top warm shirt
waffle bottom warm long jons
silk top
silk bottom
tent repair kit
ruck repair kit
sleeping bag repair kit
steel water bottle
camel back that goes in backpack(bag is built to have it in bag)
canteen with canteen cup
jetboil
us army mess kit( essentially a frying pan)
IFAK (first aid kit)
repelling rope
repelling clips
day bag for when I do go to hostels leaving my bag in a locker
locks for my zippers and a big lock for a locker
walking shoes
**maybe boots
converse
flip flops
extra buckles for ruck
flashlight rechargeable or takes double
double a batteries
double a batteries that are rechargeable
double a batterty recharge station
triple a batteries
triple a battery recharge station
rechargeable triple a batteries
headlamp that takes triple a
550 cord
rain cover for ruck
water bag to grab water without having to make multiple trips back to my hard site
fire starter
*** gonna buy a mulitool as soon as I land cant fly with it or just not gonna risk it
european sim card
2 portable chargers 1 for camping and one common anker brand
tote bag
soap for laundry thats safe to use in rivers (travel size)
soap for laundry machines(travel size)
stain remover for day clothes not hiking clothes
wall adapters for eu and switzerland
write in the rain notebook
pen and pencils
us army compass
small thing of lotion
razors
sweatshirt
8x underwear
passport
some military papers (deadass maybe gonna join the french foreign legion)
watch casio really small
and maybe some smaller things I am not thinking off I dont have everything yet I have about 1 grand worth of stuff I need to get but I have most of this stuff. I have my 10 grand and I am working some dead end jobs to pay off my car and pay for the rest of my gear plus my plane ticket. Your video is more relatable because of these other videos are giving there real opinions and there not traveling traveling they are only going for a weeks. The bag weighs with everything so far about 39lbs which is fine with me I am use to do 35lb rucks with my 35lb vest and uniform on every week and I am capable of being just fine with this. probably gonna end up weighing 45lbs I plan on living out of this and it still has room to add about 4-5 day worth of food which i doubt I'll carry more than 3 days at any given time. I will likely remove a few things before I go like my silks but I am unsure but I am sure I will add a few things

[@noahanderson14]

That's an impressive packing list for only 40lbs! Also, I'm glad my video was relatable for you, Andrew! Best of luck with your packing and your travels. Sounds like it's gonna be a great trip! :)

[@andrew720511]

@@noahanderson14 You as well man good luck.

[@user-uc8zn3el7p]

you have the same face shape as my crush... ngl this IS a weird comment so sorry inadvance

[@noahanderson14]

Hmm fair enough