What to Pack for 2 Weeks in Europe (Carry-On Only + Full List), by Aly Smalls on YouTube. 16 min 38 s.
- Video length
- 16 min 38 s
- Time to do it
- 1 to 2 hours
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Check your airline's carry-on size and weight limit before choosing a bag. Pick a cabin bag that fits the overhead bin and stays near 7kg.
Pack a personal item with your passport, phone, chargers, power bank, medicines and tickets. Keep it under the seat so you can reach essentials without opening the overhead bag.
Add a small day bag or sling for city walks. Choose one that folds flat inside your carry-on or clips to the outside on travel days.
Set up an eSIM before you fly or check your phone plan for roaming. Download offline maps and save booking details so you do not need data at the airport.
Plan outfits for 7 to 8 days and do laundry once. Choose quick-dry layers, one rain jacket and neutral colours you can mix.
Pack 7 to 10 pairs of underwear, 2 bras, 2 pairs of socks and one set of pyjamas. Roll small items and place them in a packing cube.
Wear your bulkiest shoes on the plane and pack one pair of walking shoes or sandals. Keep shoes in a bag or outside pocket to protect clothes.
Decant toiletries into small bottles under 100ml and use a hanging toiletry bag. Add sunscreen, plasters and any prescription medicine in labelled packaging.
Pack the bag in layers: heavy items near the wheels, clothes in cubes, and small gaps filled with socks or chargers. Weigh it before you leave.
Tips and common mistakes
Wear your heaviest jacket and shoes on travel days to save space and weight.
Use laundry detergent sheets and a sink wash to stretch 7 to 8 days of clothes.
Keep your carry-on under 7kg by weighing it at home and again before the return flight.
Put passports, medicines and chargers in your personal item, not the overhead bag.
Questions
How many clothes do I need for 2 weeks in Europe?
Plan about 7 to 8 days of clothes and do one or two laundry washes. Choose mix-and-match layers and quick-dry fabrics.
Can I pack a carry-on under 7kg?
Yes. Use a light bag, wear bulky items, limit shoes and toiletries, and weigh the bag at home.
Do I need an eSIM for Europe?
It is optional. An eSIM can give you data without a physical SIM, but check your home plan for roaming first.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
