Do I need a sleeping bag Interrailing?

No matter where you go, your best companion will be your luggage. Firstly, forget about that suitcase - a large rucksack is all you need, and 60 litres tends to be a good size to aim for. It's also a good idea to take a sleeping bag and a liner with you, just in case your accommodation isn't quite up to standard!



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For a 3 week backpacking or interrailing trip it's recommended to bring between a 50L-70L backpack.

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Are you looking to camp? If not, then there is no need for you to bring a sleeping bag. If you are attempting to pack your first backpack, there is only one rule you need to follow regardless of climate, time of year or country you are traveling to: pack light, pack light, pack light.

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No! Don't bring a sleeping bag unless you plan to camp and/or will be facing cold temperatures. You shouldn't need a sleeping bag for most hostels (you use bedding that is provided, sometimes free and sometimes not).

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Stay in a hostel dorm Hostels are the most popular choice for backpackers as they can be cheap and offer a great way to meet like-minded travellers. Breakfast, WiFi and bed sheets are often included in the price, and many hostels organise tours and events at discounted rates.

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Here's how the 7pm rule works If your overnight train is leaving after 7pm then you can put in the following day's date on your rail pass and use one rather than two days of travel for the overnight trip. Simple!

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Three weeks is the perfect length of time for a first-time Interrailing adventure. Not only will you have plenty of time to travel between different countries and cities, but also to really experience the best bits of each place you visit.

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It is recommended—and often even a requirement—in many hostels, and it's popular with budget hotel travelers, too.

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In summer, if it is hot, I just sleep in my shorts. Usually I wear a tank top under my hiking shirt, so often I sleep in that also. That and the layer of clothing keeps my sleeping bag a lot cleaner inside. In winter, I many time sleep with my down jacket on, inside my bag, with hat, liner gloves and down socks on.

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It is best to wear a fresh and dry base in your sleeping bag to keep it cleaner and to keep you warm in chilly nights. These clothes should fit well, better if these fit loosely, so as to not cut off circulation, and to help trap heat closer to your body.

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We would advise allowing for around 50-100 euros per day, do you have to spend this exact amount every day? No. Different factors will come into play, for example, one of the days you may want to do a tour that costs around 15-20 euros, but you still need to allow money for eating, public transport etc.

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Instead stick to flowy and stretchy materials – the kind that you can dry on a washing line and never have to iron. Jeans are super slow to dry and smell really gross when damp, so stick to dark colours – this will avoid having to wash them all the time when you inevitably spill Rioja on them.

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It's a common question, but almost all hostels provide sheets and linen for sleeping, so unless you're camping as part of your trip, you can leave this one out.

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In a hostel dorm, if you leave your purse, phone, passport or laptop in the room while you're not there, you're taking a risk. If something is stolen, it may be difficult to figure out who took it; the culprit could be a departing guest, someone who's visiting another guest, etc.

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Children up to 11 years travel free of charge with their parents and Interrail. From 12 to 27 years you will receive the youth rate. From 28 to 59 years you have to pay the full Interrail price. If you are aged 60 or older, you can travel to the senior price.

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