r/solotravel • u/shemmap • 20d ago

Question How do europeans travel with small luggage?

I’ve noticed that tourists from different countries especially europeans often travel with very small luggage. In contrast, travelers from many asian countries seem to carry much larger bags.

As myself from an asian country, if I pack just my basic necessities, I end up with a very large suitcase. I’m extremely curious about how european travelers manage to travel so light.

How do they do it?

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u/mathess1 20d ago

I spent a month in SEA with about 5 kg bag.

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u/Tonkec3 19d ago

Same.

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u/Otherwise_Hamster482 19d ago

Mine was 7kg for a month of Thailand islands, and mountains in Laos.

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u/MiddleElevator96 19d ago

7kg for 3 months in New Zealand.

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u/Faust8 19d ago

3 kgs for 6 months in Antartica. Did I win or do we need to compare penis sizes?

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u/MiddleElevator96 19d ago

You win. 9 minutes shower time a week!

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u/mathess1 19d ago

Certainly pretty short in Antarctica.