Backpacking backpack

Posted by Bigdivkdaddy@reddit | Shoestring | View on Reddit | 11 comments

I’m backpacking 2 weeks through Europe do you guys think a 15x30x40cm bag would be big enough

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HippyGrrrl@reddit

18, if my math is right.

Think a Kanken.

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NewYorkDOCG@reddit

No way. I have this bag. It’s not even big enough for school. I’d say 30L is the absolute minimum but 40/45 would be best.

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NewYorkDOCG@reddit

Yes. I actually have the 21L kanken. It’s barely big enough for a day out never mind a 2 week trip anywhere. You need at least 30L.

Also the Kanken is terrible in terms of pockets. It’s just got the 2 umbrella sleeves (won’t fit anything wider than a disposable bottle of water!) and the front pocket. There are no inner pockets.

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HippyGrrrl@reddit

I’m not suggesting anything. Someone asked the volume and I answered.

And my 18L took me on a weeklong trip.

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kahvipaska@reddit

I travel basically with nothing and would not travel with anything less than 30L. Unless you are going to wear the same outfit everyday and not be ready for rain

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Own_Exit2162@reddit

You should gather your belongings first and see how much space they take up.

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HippyGrrrl@reddit

What’s your packing list?

I have done a week in a Kanken, and with a laundry day, it could have been two. (And so on. Pack for a week forever. .

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lucapal1@reddit

Small enough that you can take it as carry-on? Sure...it has a lot of benefits carrying a small bag, and very few downsides.

If possible try it before you go.Put what you need in it,walk around with it for a few hours,see how that feels...

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I guess OP is more concerned about not having necessities. Being on a shoestring implies you won't go buy stuff you randomly need on the road. I say OP, try the smaller pack and do a lot of thinking about items that can serve multiple purposes. You'll learn so much about packing and what is essential by not having something that could help. It's only 2 weeks so you'll survive without some things that seem necessary in the moment.