I spent six months traveling Europe with two backpacks, and loved having things like a portable white-noise machine and flat travel pouches with me.

I traveled Europe for 6 months with only 2 backpacks. Here are the items I couldn't live without and the ones I wish I'd left behind.

Sometimes, traveling in Europe with a large, checked backpack, and a smaller daypack as your personal item makes more sense. Of course, carrying two backpacks ... even several-month-long trips.

Have you ever wanted to be one of those people who quit their jobs, sold all of their stuff, and lived out of a backpack for ...