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PACKING FOR WINTER IN EUROPE TIPS | 43 Must-Knows, What NOT to Do, Product Recommendations & More!
Never stress again with your winter packing! This full guide on how to pack for winter in Europe offers tips that can be applied across all kinds of winter travel in Europe, including traveling carry on only!
Free printable packing list: https://happytowander.com/WinterEuropePackingList
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Hey everyone!! Due to some errors in the editing process, this video exported MUCH darker than I intended so if you'd prefer a brighter version, I've uploaded it (unlisted) here. The video is the exact same – just a smidge brighter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqW8iUJNqRU
Apologies for how dark this one turned out! It looked fine to me in the preview when I was exporting, but I didn't notice how dark it got in certain parts until it was fully uploaded so by then it was too late haha. Since YouTube doesn't take kindly to videos getting deleted/reposted, I'm leaving this version up for now. Enjoy the brighter version if you watch it!! As always thanks for your support and feedback <3
Hi Christina! Could you please send the link to merino wool socks
Excellent video! I'm a bit overwhelmed with packing as I'm going to spend 2 weeks in Malaysia (summer) and right after I'm going to London arnd around. So I'll have to pack summer and winter clothes. 😢
When I went to Europe during the winter season all I had other than my outer jacket is all Uniqlo 😅 it works
Great that you recommended Merino 👌. In future, could you let your viewers know Merino is a breed of Sheep! The BEST Merino Wool is from Australia (Tasmania in particular) and New Zealand.
Thank you 😊😊😊❤
Too dark
Maybe it's the angle of the camera but your suitcase looks much bigger than carry-on luggage, it looks like it should be checked-in luggage ????? Buy regardless, I have enjoyed your video !
Doesnt merino wool itch ???
The room mood is so dark for a show & tell video. Great tips though, wish I could see the actual items.
Thank you very much for the packing tips 🙏
I love 💕 all your videos 👏✨👍
Whats the weight of the suitcase fully packed?
Very helpful! But you didnt pack a hairbrush, or any makeup or skincare products? Also, no hairdryer?
Merino socks are wool socks
I agree with 2 bottoms but I do pleather pants + leggings (or possibly jeggings). Then I like a sweater dress, a shirt dress, and a long jumper (basically I want to at least cover my hips + butt).
And of course the thermals + outerwear you suggest (although I take a puffer jacket, not just vest).
Accessorise with scarves + hats (this is where I lash out a bit – I have an infinity scarf with a hidden pocket that comes on most of my trips + a blanket scarf + a merino Buff + a beanie [cos I like to wear this for sleeping] and a dressier hat)
I have a pair of silk thermal leggings. They are super thin but surprisingly warm (considering how thin, but don't compare to merino warmth). I sub these with my merino thermal leggings – try to wear on milder days. And of course, they dry super fast.
I also have some bamboo thermals but find these less warm. Comfortable but more like comfy PJs than thermals – work well for moisture wicking and temperature balance but not so much for maintaining body heat. I'd recommend for shoulder season PJs + extra layer if needed. Sometimes I even wear the undershirt as a blouse cos I like the colour and it has a soft sheen that looks nice
FAIL: Dark furniture, and very poorly lit. Very uninviting.
one feedback — ur video is very knowledgeable and personally i feel the best one. only negative part is the light, whatever u were showing was not visible and also not giving a good feeling about the darkness around.
Do you love that carry on ?
Thanks!
This video was helpful on the clothing side of things, but it would’ve been nice to show packing makeup and lotions (both and face) etc with everything. Is there a link where you show what you travel with?
I LOVE your channel!!
Your background is too dark to see what you are showiny
This sounded like a really great video with lots of good advice. Unfortunately it was so dark I could make out very little of what you were showing: black items against a dark sofa in a poorly lit room with lots of shadows. I like Uniqlo as well but I found their packable puffer had too many areas with no down in them so not warm enough for me, I traded up to a Land's End puffer jacket.
Flying to Germany this month (January) and found your video extremely helpful. Problem is I live on a Caribbean island where it's rarely cool enough for closed shoes. Not sure how I'm going to get my boots to Germany and can't buy merino wool here, but will buy merino wool for the future, before moving to Europe. Glad to see you re-edited because I couldn't see any clothes before the jacket.
thank u ^_^
I am allergic to wool and to down. So glad you offered alternative suggestions!
As I live in the UK I’ve taken winter breaks in cold European cities many times. The other things to consider are if you don’t want to look like you are on a hiking trip in waterproofs and walking boots. Plus you are best, in my opinion, combining your insulation and outer layers in one coat so you can easily remove it indoors when you go into a warm cafe. I wear: merino long johns (leggings) under jeans or trousers. Thermal socks under lace up leather boots. Merino/thermal long sleeve top. Roll neck chunky jumper/sweater. Ginormous, insulated and water-resistant parka which looks like a sleeping bag with a hood. Scarf, warm gloves, hat. Put 1 or 2 USB charged hand warmers in your pockets. Cross body bag that will do day to night, packed in hand luggage with small rucksack as personal item. Good to go.
Too too too DARK… What I am suppose to see here???
I have watched MANY, MANY packing videos and yours is the first that actually works and is practical. Your list and # of clothing items is perfectly spot on from my own past experience. Btw, RFID security in your wallet/purse is VERY important! Thank you! Great job!
I couldn't see anything to dark backgrounds.
Great info however, did I miss you packing additional footwear, as I only noticed the heavy boots shown which you were wearing to the Airport? Also, your lighting and furniture is far too dark for videos for viewers – extremely difficult to see you or items being discussed!illustrated!
Great video! Your tips are practical and specific. Thanks for sharing brand names and two price points. I’ll be referring back to this video often.
How much did all of this weigh? Wanting to know if this level of packing will pass the Ryans Air 20kg weight limit, thanks
Great video. Much needed info. However, dark couch , dark products , dark lighting made me unable to see most of the products . I hope you will consider these in your future videos.
I loved your energy ,the vibe , the info , the interaction . Good going .
Big hugs
So i went buying merino wool socks:)
Thanks for a great video and I agree with all your tips and tricks. Fabric is the most important consideration in keeping you warm in winter. Merino wool or cashmere is fabulous, and yes, it is magic. Limiting the number of clothes you bring is also important in keeping your bag light. You did a great job on setting out what and how much clothing you need for a week of travel but didn’t really cover longer trips. I regularly travel for 1-2 months at a time and you don’t need much more than what you mentioned. I would probably add another bottom and one more top, maybe a nice blouse for dinners out. I limit shoes to 3 pairs (snow boots, runners and flats for hotel dinners etc and they double as slippers). A swimsuit for hot tubs and a pair of sunglasses are always essential, even in winter. The other thing you didn’t mention is sink washing. I sink wash my underwear, thermals, tops and even jeans sometimes when I travel. My husband and I use laundrettes every week when travelling but sink washing is easy and everything dries overnight on the heated towel rails in most hotels in Europe. Again, thanks for a great video.
how do you do the cute transition? love the name "happy to wander"
Impressive all the stuff you packed. That's way more than I've been able to fit, lol. Fun
Thanks for sharing. I am confused you didn't pack any additional shoes so I am assuming you only brought the shoes you were wearing? I am trying to master packing for 18 days to Europe in the winter going all over including a Christmas Market River Cruise. Also I workout so I need to pack my workout clothes and gym shoes too. Trying to figure out how to compress a winter jacket. This is Ed's wife Alisha.
Coming from someone who lives in Florida and has NO idea how to pack and lay for winter this video is EXTREMELY helpful! Thank you for being so specific on what you bring even the material advice is game changer for me. You are amazing!
Great tips, thank you ❤
Merino wool is the key to traveling anywhere in any season.
Even for city visits to Europe, wear hiking shoes. You will do many miles (kilometers) per day on cobblestones. Bonus is that your ready for an actual hike of which there are many in Europe.
We travel for a month at a time in Europe with just a carry on sized backpack and we are in our 70's.
Nice video, poor light, sorry.
As an American living in Europe for over 10 years, I pretty much recommend my visitors the same things. I pack similar for myself when I travel around European cities in the winter.
I like having a colored jacket so my family/group can find me in a dark crowd. 3/4 of people here wear black jackets.
Such a helpful video! Thank you!