Hydrating facemask for after plane ride
Compression socks
Travel size hand towel
Snacks from home
Every top and bottom should go together
Shoes & jackets take up space - bring versatile shoes & wool/down layers vs bulky coat
Avoid traveling to wintery spot to avoid overpacking
Keep a copy of your passport photo
Emergency passport- keep a copy of the passport barcode for expedited replacement passports at U.S Embassies
Passport, visas, credit cards, vaccination List, medication (proper labeling or documentation)
Paper copy of identification and credit cards
Phone (w/ international plan)
Chargers, portable charger, wall adapters
Plane ride- book, eye cover, earplugs and noise canceling headphones
Collapsible water bottle & snacks
Toiletries- prescriptions, tooth care
Clothes
7 tops- tees, tanks, blouses, long sleeve button down
4 bottoms- yoga, jeans, 2 dress pants
2 fancier attire - dress/skirt/jumpsuit
1 swim suit
1 pajama set
3 jackets- jacket w/ inside pockets/rain/compressible puffy
3 shoes -fancy comfy boots, sneakers for walking, shower/fancy flats
US Luggage - carry on(22 in x 14 in x 9 in), personal item (18 in x 14 in x 8 in)
EU Luggage - carry on (21.6 x 15.7 x 7.8 inch), personal item (18 x 14 x 8 in)
Pros
Comfortable with adjustable shoulder straps and hip straps
Stow away strap
Extremely durable bag
Livability & running is pretty good
Convenient pockets
Acceptable carry on in US & EU in Norwegian, Ryanair, easy jet, Vueling
Perfect for stairs, cobblestone streets & short hikes
Compatible with Osprey Daylite & sFarpoint/Fairview Daypack
Cons
21.5 x 14 x 9 inches
Checked luggage at strict EU airports, i.e. Edinburgh, Croatia
Not comfortable for multi day hike
Not water repellent
Klunky and could weigh less
No wheels
Pros
Comfortable for multi day hike
Adjustable shoulder and hip straps
Stow away strap
Extremely durable bag with warranty
Rain cover
Convenient pockets on hip and water bottle
Water repellent
Cons
Checked luggage
XS/S: 29 x 15 x 10 inches
M/L: 31 x 15 x 10 inches
Livability is lower because it lacks larger compartment zipper
Basically unpack entire bag to get what you need
No wheels
Pros
H 21" x W 13" x D 9" carry on luggage in US
Durable hard-shell luggage
360* wheels
Light weight
Cons
Might have to check this bag in Europe. Depth is 1.2" too big.
No convenient outside pockets
Lock on luggage attracts theft
Long term not ideal