Our approach to packing

Our ultimate advice is to pack as light as possible, the goal is to be very comfortable and capable carrying your luggage around. Here are some general guidelines we follow when packing, if they prove helpful to you!

Luggage:

• For couples - We like to share one suitcase (ideally a carry-on and an additional hanging bag if necessary). Then we each have a generous personal backpack or small duffel. This system works well as you can alternate who wheels the luggage and each carry your own personal item. 

• For families - As a family of 3, it has worked well for us two bring two wheeled suitcases (two carry-on’s if possible, one checked if needed) and two backpacks. If you have 2+ children you may need to bring a larger suitcase, we encourage remembering the size of European vehicles and often find it easier for multiple people to share one medium suitcase over bringing multiple rollers. Utilizing packing cubes (coordinate by color for each person) can help keep things organized and easily accessed. If you are also bringing a car seat and/or stroller we recommend having travel bags that have backpack strap attachments for ease of transport.

• Style - Hard-sided rollers (4 wheels) with a top and side handle are our preference (we love Away, but there are many brands!) paired with backpacks that have a luggage strap to easily slide over your roller’s handle.

Clothes + shoes:

• Shoes - Having 1 pair that’s supportive for walking/activities (this pair should be worn during travel!) and 1-2 pairs that serve other purposes as needed (i.e. formal event, beach etc).

• Clothes - For us, it has been helpful to make sure everything you are packing can be worn 2-3 different ways/times. Think about what you have planned, what you are comfortable in and try very hard not to overthink it :) Also we pack travel sized laundry detergent for sink laundry! This makes wearing things multiple times still feel fresh.

• Sleep and Active - We limit these items and wash as needed.

We will send out a recommendation for a packing list closer to the event!