Travelling to Europe, need luggage recommendations

Gollnick said:
Yes, but it's a shame to find yourself in Paris or Milan and unable to go the best restaurants because of your cloths.
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Agreed, it is important to keep in mind where you are going and what is expected. If you are dining at a super formal place where a suit and tie are required, you have a couple of choices: pack it or buy it locally. Personally, carrying formal clothes for a "what if" or "maybe I'll need them" is not something I will do. If a high class dinner is important to me and I don't have the required tie or shoes, the locals will gladly sell me some and I add them to my souvenirs. I personally find that far preferable to over packing. YMMV.
 
Well it's here guys. It's time for my trip. I am packing right now, then headed to LA tomorrow. Then Friday, I'll be leaving LAX to CDG then Barcelona.

Here's what I am packing. Tell me if I am missing anything. I am only including clothes.

Rain jacket
Windproof Jacket, fleece lined
5 pairs of pants, no jeans
2 pairs of dress pants
Sneakers
Black dress shoes
Sweater
1 button up shirt
1 button up dress shirt
2 polos
2 long sleeve shirts (one is wicking)
2 short sleeve wicking shirts
2 underwear shirts
2 dress socks
6 regular socks (all thorlo, wicking, walking socks)
6 boxers
Slippers
Toiletries

Too much? Too little? Am I missing anything?

Pertinent information: Average temps 60's day (up to 69-70), 50's night. More concerned with day of course since at night I'll be on the ship. It WILL rain. Forecasted in multiple areas I'll be in. Must dress country club attire every night for dinner.

Oh yeah, I am checking in a American Touister 29" and carrying a backpack onboard.
 
We just got back from a month in the Greek islands and Italy. My wife and I each carried a small backpack and one carryon bag. All of our bags were from Rick Steves (http://www.ricksteves.com) and are very nice, I'd highly recommend his stuff. It's all tested and since there's no big advertising or marketing bills for him to pay, it's very reasonable. I think the bigger carryons are around $90 and the backpacks are like $20, and they're *perfect* for european traveling.

Try to travel as light as you can, you'll appreciate it when you get there.

Carry clothes that you can wash in the hotel room, that dry quickly and don't wrinkle. Take good shoes that you've broken in, and remember that most toiletries, etc. you can purchase once you're there.

Again, Rick Steves' stuff is highly recommended. Have fun!
 
I like a good large backpack, classify stuff and put in separate plastic bags, take an extra big plastic bag for dirty clothes and a light but strong shoulder bag (cordura or similar) that you can fold to carry empty but where you can put in extra stuff that you get during the trip.

When I was young I once spent a month in Canada with just a large external frame backpack, I took enough clothes to change three times a week, do laundry once a week and I had space to spare, my pack was lost at the bus station in Quebec and recovered three days later, I bought a pair of socks and a harmonica to live comfortably through that.

Luis
 
Quality, versatile bags that look like "money" but let you keep it "real".

They also have an extensive line of backpacks. Do a search, nothing but good things. I love their entire line.


http://www.duluthpack.com/store/list_products.asp?SelectedCategory=l&SubCategoryID=l1

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sygyzy said:
I have never really travelled long periods of time so, believe it or not, I have no luggage. I'd like some recommendations.

I need a carry on (21-22") and a check-in (26-29"). I am looking at the Ricardo Beverly Hills ($70-90) line at eBags. Or Samsonte whicih about more ($140-180) expensive. Or Costco Kirkland brand ($100-140). Any suggestions?
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Take twice the money & half the clothes .You might buy appropriare luggage if needed.

Uncle Alan;)
 
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