Watkins is Fully Loaded: How I've Packed for 20 Days in 38 Liters

So here's the thing: I'm not crazy. Promise. But I have decided to go backpack-only for 20 days this December 20-January 8. Our route will take us through a very frosty Paris, travelling through the South of France, working our way down through Northern Spain, Segovia, Madrid, and finally ending back here in Sevilla. Temperatures will hover around freezing the whole time. (Which wouldn't be too awful, except for the fact that I've grown so accustomed to the Andalucian heat that I bundle up at 60 degrees.)

Even so, I've decided to do it all with my trusty backpack. To go see my reasoning read "Watkins with a Backpack": http://whereintheworldiswatkins.blogspot.com.es/2013/11/watkins-with-backpack.html

The big question: What am I bringing??

Just this. Backpack, purse, coat. (And both
the coat and purse can fit inside my pack for
flying Ryannair)

Just what I can carry, with loads of room leftover so I can pick up a few things along the way for loved ones. Here's my complete list, (more or less) decided on after dozens of trial trips and many a practice pack. I still have a bit to go before I leave, so unimportant details might change (white sweater instead of the northface??), but this is exactly the amount and type of stuff I'm bringing.

















In My Purse:

It totally fits without any stressed zippers!

-Umbrella                                 -Pen
-Passport                                 -Copy of my
-Map                                         passport
-Water bottle                           -Hair ties
-Phone                                     -Cash
-Bobby pins                             -Wallet (with built in
-Emergency contact card            coin purse)
-Hand sanitizer                         -Chapstick
-Tissues                                    -Credit Card
-Mini notebook


Bathroom Gear/First Aid Kit

For a breakdown of what's in my first aid kit (any why), read:
"Watkins is Disaster Prone: What I Keep in my First Aid Kit"

Bathroom Gear:                   Quart of Liquids:
-Comb                                   -Mini toothpaste
-Small supply of                     -BB cream
  lady products                       -Neosporin
-Face wipes                           -Eye drops
-Qtips                                    -Mascara
-Tweezers                              -Icy Hot
-Nail clippers                         -Detangler
-Razor                                   -Face wash
-Hair Clip                               -Body wash
-Toothbrush                           -Shampoo
-Retainer                                -Conditioner
-Mini sewing kit                      -Heavy duty
-Eye mask                               moisturizer
-Earplugs
-Concealer
-Sink stopper
-Powdered soap

Electronics and Other Things

-Compression bag for dirty clothes
-Collapsible cross body tote bag
-Travel cocoon
-Chargers (Ipod and Mobile)
-Portable Charger
-Ipod (to free up space on my phone for pictures)
-Under-clothes passport pouch that my mom made me (but you can similar products at REI)
-Tiny carabineers
-Headphones
-Outlet converter
-Pack towel

Clothing
-White cami

I didn't roll up the fleece or winter gear because I'll be wearing
it so often- it goes in the easy access portion of my pack! As
I wear clothes they'll be in the compression bag too- the start
of the trip is the only time everything will be clean all at once,
so that will create more room, too.

-Black fleece-lined tights
-2 Sport bras
-Pillowcase
-2 Long-sleeved shirts
-Tshirt
-Knee brace
-Insulated skater skirt
-Black leggings
-3 pairs of wool socks
-Gloves
-Hat
-Northface microfleece
-Pashmina

Not Pictured:
-3 pairs of underwear
-Winter coat

The complete list, for those that want it!

If you want to know my top 20 essentials (and where to find them!) go read "Watkins' 20 Top Travel Toys":
http://whereintheworldiswatkins.blogspot.com.es/2013/12/watkins-20-top-travel-toys.html

Happy travels!
Katie