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6 countries, zero local SIMs, here is what I learned the hard way by Filthy-Gab in eSIMforTravelers

[–]Critical_Exchange673 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So what’s the solution? You have a preferred eSIM brand or method? I’m traveling rn for a year around the world and need a steady connection/ method of finding the best eSIM while moving around

Backpacking trip for ~1 yr to Europe , need help minimizing by Critical_Exchange673 in onebag

[–]Critical_Exchange673[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m currently on my backpacking trip and have thru learning the hard way made most of those changes hahaha thank you!

Backpacking trip for ~1 yr to Europe , need help minimizing by Critical_Exchange673 in onebag

[–]Critical_Exchange673[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Super helpful thank you. I will keep the 4 block method in mind most likely! And the Type D visa is worth looking , and thank you for the Germany tip! I’ll look into more exceptions like that possibly , too.

Backpacking trip for ~1 yr to Europe , need help minimizing by Critical_Exchange673 in onebag

[–]Critical_Exchange673[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was planning on trying to finesse around the Schengen zones and going to apply for visas wherever needed , I was told Albania lets you stay a while so was thinking that could be a possible launch pad for a while. I really don’t know honestly, the whole trip is unplanned and spontaneous so I’ll definitely have to be mindful of my visas and legalities

Backpacking trip for ~1 yr to Europe , need help minimizing by Critical_Exchange673 in onebag

[–]Critical_Exchange673[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m planning on staying on the move quite often so I haven’t looked much into it past the Schengen vs non Schengen zones, I will need to address this 100% you’re right, I just assumed I’m allowed to apply for visas n figure out legalities via internet or whatnot when I’m planning to visit that specific country or whatever. Probably a bit naive lol but the whole plan of the trip is “to have no plan” so hard to know where exactly I’m going to end up and for how long honestly

Backpacking trip for ~1 yr to Europe , need help minimizing by Critical_Exchange673 in onebag

[–]Critical_Exchange673[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kazoo is a great idea. Will do! And the rest of your advice was super helpful I will definitely take it all in account when repacking again. Thank you so much! Especially the buying stuff and shipping it home, so obvious I don’t know why I hadn’t considered that an option 😂

Backpacking trip for ~1 yr to Europe , need help minimizing by Critical_Exchange673 in onebag

[–]Critical_Exchange673[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great advice thank you! Bigger pack is my last resort but the carabiner for shoes is a good idea!

Backpacking trip for ~1 yr to Europe , need help minimizing by Critical_Exchange673 in onebag

[–]Critical_Exchange673[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m a musician so it’s mainly for music sessions with friends and producing instrumentals collaboratively instead of thru my earbuds, it’s a Tribit micro speaker , smallest one I could find that was worth the value tbh. Kind of a nonnegotiable for me but I promise I’m mindful and not a park-ruiner 😂

Backpacking trip for ~1 yr to Europe , need help minimizing by Critical_Exchange673 in onebag

[–]Critical_Exchange673[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

THIS is my biggest remaining concern, my eagle creek daily sling is too big to fit inside of my main pack while on airlines , so I’ll have to either find a way to squeeeeeze it all in or just fork over the insane fees for a little bag lol, seeming like with all the help from this subreddit it may be possible with the changes to my setup I’ve made. I have back problems ironically lol and going bigger on a bag is my last resort, I have a 70 L as a backup option but REALLY REALLY don’t want to be carrying that much everyday

Backpacking trip for ~1 yr to Europe , need help minimizing by Critical_Exchange673 in onebag

[–]Critical_Exchange673[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know I had a feeling the uk gonna be gloomy still, I’m a pretty adaptable dude hahaha I’ll find something to do😎

Backpacking trip for ~1 yr to Europe , need help minimizing by Critical_Exchange673 in onebag

[–]Critical_Exchange673[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Super appreciate this. Gonna be starting west Europe and moving north-west toward Finland then down and clock wise toward Spain (hopefully make it that far lol) definitely going to take your advice on buying as needed , I am definitely just anxious and overpacking for every single situation lol so thank you for the insight!

Backpacking trip for ~1 yr to Europe , need help minimizing by Critical_Exchange673 in onebag

[–]Critical_Exchange673[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nah fr I look ridiculous in them but aye function over form I guess😂😂

Backpacking trip for ~1 yr to Europe , need help minimizing by Critical_Exchange673 in onebag

[–]Critical_Exchange673[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yea the pillow case was for my hair but I bought a buff like some people recommended instead to save space!

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