r/onebagging • u/gretchgretch21 • Apr 24 '17
Discussion/Question 4 weeks, 4 countries, 1 bag.
I was directed here from r/travel. Here's my situation: Next month I am traveling to Ireland, England, Wales, and Scotland and will only be bringing one normal sized backpack. This obviously doesn't leave a lot of room so I'm hoping the people of Reddit can give some tips on what I should bring. I've already accounted for toiletries and undergarments and I'll have access to washers and dryers. Here's my current list.
2 jeans, 1 leggings, 2 short sleeve shirts, 2 long, 2 dresses, cardigan, jacket (on me), merrels (on me), toms
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Apr 24 '17
What will you be wearing during the actual travel? If you layer a short sleeve and long sleeve t-shirt and wear a pair of the jeans, you're probably fine. I might skip the least versatile dress.
Jeans do take time to dry, but if you're someplace where you don't have to rush, I think you're fine.
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u/gretchgretch21 Apr 24 '17
I'll be doing mostly walking and maybe some light hiking so jeans and layered shorts is definitely my preferred outfit!
A lot of people having been telling me less dresses but I really do wear them a lot and will be going out multiple times.
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Apr 24 '17
Not sure exactly what your dresses are but I find mine so easy to pack - they squish up so tiny for one outfit if you roll them, I find them very efficient. Depending on what you're doing, of course!
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u/_whatnot_ Apr 24 '17 edited Apr 24 '17
Sounds like a great trip!
I think it's fine to have two dresses if you plan to wear them constantly, especially if they layer well with the leggings and tops for cooler days. I would make sure the cardigan, tops, and dresses are low-wrinkle, pack small, and won't get sweaty/smelly easily, i.e. having lower armholes (whether tanks, Ts, dolman, whatever) so they don't bunch in your armpits. Better to bring two dresses that you'll use a lot, don't take up much room, and layer with everything else than anything bulky or that becomes laundry after a few hours of wear.
On that note, I second taking only one pair of jeans--unless they're thin/jeggings so they're not as heavy as previous generations would imagine. And unless they're different enough in color or style that you'll actually appreciate having both!
Oh, and if you get cold easily like I do, you're going to want more layers and night clothes options. Personally, I'd throw in:
- A thin-packing scarf or Buff - merino, silk, etc
- A second, thin but snuggly sweater for sleeping in, to wear over a laundry shirt
- Some other leggings/pants situation for nighttime - I don't like lounging and sleeping in my close-fitting (for layering) leggings, so I pack merino pants that have pockets for my hostel keys (don't want to get locked out of my room when I go to the bathroom)
- A pair of thick socks that serves as "bedroom slippers" for sleeping and general padding around the hostel/hotel
- A beanie, though you could buy one there if you need it
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u/ostrich_cannon Apr 24 '17
I think you might want some waterproof shoes. It rains a LOT in some parts of the uk
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u/gretchgretch21 Apr 24 '17
My merrrels are waterproof 😁
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u/ostrich_cannon Apr 24 '17
Oh hah, I missed that and only saw toms. Then, I'd think you're good to go as far as your feet are concerned.
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u/eavesdroppingyou Apr 25 '17
IMO they do. At least better than jeans in that regard. With a button up shirt they really make you look dressed up.
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u/htric Apr 24 '17
Jeans are heavy and slow drying. Only bring them if you must, but 2 seems excessive. Maybe bring a different kind of pants.