What is the best sleeping bag for backpacking Europe?

Posted: March 23rd, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Camping Gear | Tags: , , , , , , | 1 Comment »

What type of backpack is best for backpacking in hostels across Europe, Down, synthetic or hybrid? Do I even need one or is a sleeping sheet enough? I’ll be traveling in September through England, france, Italy and greece and the temps are around 10-25 degrees.

Thanks!

One Comment on “What is the best sleeping bag for backpacking Europe?”

  1. 1 Willeke said at 1:11 pm on March 23rd, 2010:

    Only bring a sleeping bag if you are going to camp.
    Most people backpacking use hostels, and most hostels do have beds all made up, with sheets and blankets or duvets and do not allow you to use your sleeping bag.
    A sleeping sheet is a good idea, but if you are packing real light, do not bother. I have used my sleeping sheet once in a three week hostel trip.

    For your backpack, take as small a pack as you can, you will be walking with your pack more than you would expect and packs do get heavy.
    I have learned to travel with a day pack rather than a full size pack and am much happier with it. I still bring things I do not need, but not as much.

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