Go Land Routes

What to bring on the trip

My backpack has a capacity of 70 liters. A standard backpack typically holds about 30 liters. It features wheels and a pulling handle. Usually, I pull it on wheels, but if the path is uneven or covered with dog waste, I lift the backpack onto my back.

A backpack this large shouldn’t be packed too full. It’s hard to find stuff in there. It can also be too big for sleeping cars on trains and other cramped spaces.

  • usually take along a passport or ID card
  • coronavirus test kit and masks
  • moist towelettes and paper towels
  • smartphone, tablet, and a blank SIM card to use the tablet as a phone in case the smartphone gets lost or damaged
  • download apps either at home or during the trip
  • power bank, 20,000 mA, necessary cables, and a charger and backup charger
  • travel insurance certificate printed out
  • European health insurance card
  • COVID vaccination certificate (if required)

Nowadays, some trains have restrictions on the size of luggage/backpacks. For example, the luggage size for the Spanish Iryo train company is linked to the tickets: Baggage Policy | iryo

  • Pack clothes for about 10 days. I will wash the clothes at a self-service laundromat. If necessary, I will buy additional clothes.
  • sunscreen, sunglasses, and a cap
  • tickets and reservations also printed
  • earplugs and a sleep mask
  • a small umbrella, raincoat, and a warm sweater
  • toothbrush and charger, band-aids, medications
  • razor and charger, and nail scissors
  • etc.