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10 Days in Europe in a Backpack?? I've NEVER Packed Like This!

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Joyful Living with Jen Lefforge
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👁️ 15K views📅 7 months ago⏱️ 20:05
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Creator's Key Takeaways

And most of the trip was magical and perfect, but there was one element that did not work for me. And that was we had too much stuff.

Now, before I go any further, this video is not sponsored and not affiliate. But the bag I ended up purchasing is this one from Rick Steves.

I'm telling y'all, by the time we got back to the Milan airport, I was ready to burn everything that I had brought.

So, thank you, Rick Steves, for inspiring us.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Pack light for a Europe trip by doing laundry along the way, either hand washing or using a laundromat.
Use a packing cube as a designated 'junk drawer' for miscellaneous items when traveling to multiple stops.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Packing too much stuff for an adventurous Europe tripDo laundry along the way, wear versatile fabrics, and use a smaller bag like the Rick Steves roller backpack.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow can I pack for a 10-day Europe trip with less stuff?
QWhat bag is best for a hybrid backpacking-trip at age 55?
QHow to manage luggage on crowded trains and stairs in Europe?

Port Highlights

Milan2½ Sad Bacon
Vernazza1 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

This last trip to Europe made me realize I want to travel there in a whole new way with LESS STUFF and today I'm sharing my review of my brand new travel backpack from Rick Steve's and sharing how I came to this amazing epiphany (spoiler: it was while lugging my luggage up a huge flight of stairs in Vernazza). ENJOY! ALSO CHECK OUT @RickStevesTravelTalks for a lot of great packing videos and more in depth videos about their bags and accessories. And if you want exclusive early access to all my videos, monthly livestreams, great community and group trip opportunities, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/jenlefforge •Rick Steves Convertible Rolling Backpack https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/p/rolling-backpack (also see this site for the wash cloths and clothes line) •Gravel Travel Layover Blanket https://www.graveltravel.com/?ref=cyfnawyy (use code JENLEFFORGE for 10% off!) •Gravel Travel Mini Toiletry Kit https://www.graveltravel.com/?ref=cyfnawyy (use code JENLEFFORGE for 10% off) •Bagallini Central Park Sling in French Navy https://bit.ly/429Wglx •Portland Leather Pouch (the blue one my makeup is in) https://bit.ly/3WZkEmF •Lands End Packable Down Coat (my RIDE OR DIE) https://rstyle.me/+JBKrvT3yWVGhMZwJ4OaMxA REI Rain Jacket https://bit.ly/48Ccxnc ☼Are you interested in starting a youtube channel? As someone who started from zero subscribers and is now a FULL TIME YouTube creator, I'd love to show you how! →https://jenlefforge.podia.com/28f7e929-5953-474f-a2ad-cca13cd0bb42 And if you'd like to subscribe to our monthly newsletter, where once a month you'll get an update from me and all the news behind the scenes, head to the website! You'll see the subscription button at the bottom of the main page: https://www.jenlefforge.com/ Want to send me snail mail?: PO Box 5054, Alpharetta, GA 30023 And for business inquiries ONLY, feel free to email me at jen@jenlefforge.com I hope you’ll come find me on all the other things as well! : •Facebook→ https://www.facebook.com/JenLefforgeyoutube •Instagram→ https://www.instagram.com/jenlefforge/ Music by Epidemic Sound http://www.epidemicsound.com/​ Video footage from Storyblocks https://www.storyblocks.com/ I use AFFILIATE LINKS under almost all of my videos. You won't pay more, but I do make a small commission when you use the links I provide. So, thank you in advance for using the links! It helps me keep this channel going ♥︎