European Travel Checklist
European Summer Adventures Checklist
Pack smart with these recommended items for your summer trip through Europe.
City Excursions: The cities are sunny, hot and humid during the day. Lightweight, quick-dry clothing will keep you comfortable, and SPF is an added bonus.
- Orvis Open Air Caster and Patagonia Capilene Cool shirts are lightweight options with 50+ UPF.
- Saxx Quest and ExOfficio Technically Sexy Underwear both provide light weight performance undergarments for wash-and-go convenience.
- Patagonia and Orvis have functional pants and shorts that are lightweight and provide sun protection. Recommended: Patagonia Quandary and Orvis Jackson Quick Dry styles
- A Sun Hat is important when you’re walking the city streets all day or taking a tour on an open-topped bus (highly recommended experience)! Tilley has multiple style and color options for a personalized look.
- Supportive walking shoes and moisture wicking socks are important to keep your feet comfortable and secure. The roads are often uneven cobblestone. Smartwool socks are great for foot support and moisture control. Flip Flops are not recommended! Merrell and Ecco both provide excellent support.
Country-side Excursions: The country-side is beautiful and open and very sunny!
Lightweight, quick-dry clothing will keep you comfortable, SPF is a MUST!
- Rain Jacket: Patagonia's Torrentshell Jacket is light weight and packable to easily fit in a day pack!
Accessories: It is recommended to carry a day pack so you’re prepared for anything! In addition to your personal items, such as camera, here are some other important things to have on hand:
- Insect Spray - Colman Deet or Deet Free
- Passport & Photo ID and holder - Osprey Security Belt
- Polarized Sunglasses – We love Costa Del Mar, Maui Jim, and Bajio
- Motion Eaze works for water and air....a necessity for anyone who deals with motion sickness! Old European roads may be charming, but they are not friendly to those with motion sensitivity!
- Don't forget SPF and moisturizing Chapstick!
Packing Advice:
- Packing Organization - To get the most out of your luggage, use the Osprey Ultralight Starter Set for cube and folder packing accessories!
- Osprey and Orvis make fantastic luggage options for travelers - from the throw-over-your-shoulder duffel to the wheel-in-style roller bag.
- Jeans are heavy and bulky. Limit the jeans to one pair.
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