How big of a bag do I need for a 10 day trip?

Extended-trip (5+ nights; 70 liters or larger) Trips of 5 days or more usually call for packs of 70 liters or more. These are also usually the preferred choice for winter treks lasting more than 1 night.



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Do the clothing countdown: If you need a mantra to help streamline your wardrobe, use the 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 rule for a weeklong trip: Limit yourself to no more than five sets of socks and underwear, four tops, three bottoms, two pairs of shoes and one hat. The list should be adjusted to suit your needs.

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10 cures for the chronic overpacker
  1. Start with a carry-on.
  2. Only pack things that can be worn more than once.
  3. Pack more tops than bottoms.
  4. Bring multipurpose toiletries.
  5. Limit yourself to three pairs of shoes.
  6. Minimize electronics.
  7. Leave 'just in case' items at home.
  8. Don't pack at the last minute.


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With backpacks this size, it is essential that they fit you properly. TRAVEL: A 50L+ backpack is a great friend to those travelling for a few weeks.

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Trips of 5 days or more usually call for packs of 70 liters or more. These are also usually the preferred choice for winter treks lasting more than 1 night. (Larger packs can more comfortably accommodate extra clothing, a warmer sleeping bag and a 4-season tent, which typically includes extra poles.)

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Is 20kg luggage enough for 10 days? Yes. I travel more with the stuff I might need than very light - because I travel a lot, so I tend to end up needing it on one trip or another. I, and therefore you, can fit a durable suitcase, 10 days of clothes, with toiletries and a bunch of other travel supplies, in 20kg.

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50-75 liters: For a trip that lasts one to two weeks, many people jump up to a bag in this range. 75 liters-100+ liters: For big expeditions, travelers typically need several large bags that can hold 75 liters or more each. (Keep in mind, of course, that the larger the bag, the heavier it is to haul.

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However, sometimes you simply can't travel only with a carry-on. If you go on a 2-week trip to Europe, there is a good chance you'll need at least a 25” suitcase, and perhaps even bigger 28” luggage will be more suitable. Still, within these suitcases, you want to choose one that weighs the least.

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Trips of 5 days or more usually call for packs of 70 liters or more. These are also usually the preferred choice for winter treks lasting more than 1 night. (Larger packs can more comfortably accommodate extra clothing, a warmer sleeping bag and a 4-season tent, which typically includes extra poles.)

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Size Matters (but Bigger Isn't Better) Like a few other things in life, size matters when it comes to choosing a backpack — but not in the way you might think. Based on many years of dragging excessively large backpacks around the world, I have to say bigger is not better. You do not need an 80 or 90 litre pack.

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70L Capacity Backpack normal size is 18.90'' L x 26.77'' H x 10.63''D (48 x 68 x 27cm).

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40-50 Liters Backpacks falling around the middle of this range (around 45L) can also be used in place of suitcases when traveling internationally. You can expect to fit the following in a 40-50L backpack: 2L water bottle. 2 hoodies or a lightweight jacket.

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Avoid over- or under-packing. While you might be tempted to leave space for souvenirs, extra room means items can shift and crumple or break. Fill empty spaces with dry cleaner bags (and fill them later with mementos from your trip).

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Consider the 1-2-3-4-5-6 Rule One general guideline is to pack one hat, two pairs of shoes, three bottoms, four tops (short or long-sleeve or outer layer), five pairs of socks, six pairs of underwear. This should be enough to last you for two weeks.

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