--What to pack for two months trip to Europe??

Our pattern is the same whether it is three days, three weeks, or three months. We wear one and pack two changes that are color matched so that you can obtain seven or eight different looks. No one to carry two months of clothes unless you have servants and private transportation. We don't.

Layers are what you need to plan for. You may get hot or mild or cool, could be dry weather or you could have, windy, or rainy weather, or all in one day (lol). Here's what I usually take: Wear on plane- black cotton-blend pants, solid T-shirt with "big shirt over (button up long sleeve), water proof windbreaker, good walking shoes. Pack in carryon: 2-4 pair black or khaki cotton-blend pants(maybe 1 or 2 pair capris subbed), 3-5 T-shirts/polos , 1 or 2 "big shirts", optional -a sweater/cardigan that go with all of above. 3-5 bras, enough panties for at least 1 week, same with socks. Pjs (maybe). Hand wipes, stain wipes, first aid "kit" in a baggie- band-aids, small packets of Neosporin, dental floss, Advil or Aleve, Benadryl, Dramamine, Nyquil gel capsules, etc.), sewing "kit"(various colors thread wrapped around a small piece of cardboard, 2 needles, buttons, safety pins), medications, medical info sheet, copy of insurance info, 3-1-1 bag with deodorant, perfume, shampoo, lipstick, chap stick, toothpaste, etc., another quart baggie with eye shadow, blush, powder, comb, brush, tweezers, razor, clippers, etc. , "feminine supplies" if needed, wash cloth in a baggie, optional- hat . Totally optional- scarves, phone, charger, adapter plug, camera & charger, extra memory cards for camera, paper & pen, extra shoe liners, umbrella, day pack. Hubby gets by with a bit less - no need to duplicate first aid/sewing kits, etc. My suitcase will weigh about 12-15 lbs. and his will weigh 10 or a little less. We even did anmonth long- around the world trip with the same type stuff! It all fits in Rick's bags that we bought more than 20 years ago and that still look almost new. I carry a day pack and move stuff into it as needed.
You might want to add a swimsuit and flipflops- depending on where you are going.

I agree with Frank. Pack like you would even if you were going just for a week or two. Generally speaking, pack a mix and match of clothes that can go together and that you can use for roughy a week or so. From there, you can just wash items when they need it (hopefully they are quick drying to make this process easier) and go from there. Whatever you take, just be sure it fits into one single carry-on piece of luggage. This will make it so much easier for you to get around (plus, you'd be surprised at what you don't need to bring/don't end up using..).

Less is more, pack for no more than 5 - 7 days, one carry on bag and one wheelie that will fit in the overhead bin. You can use laundromats, wash out many items in the hotel sink to dry over night or you can always just buy it there.

Be sure to check out: "Graffiti Wall > Planning & Packing > Tricks for Packing Light" elsewhere on this web site. RS says he goes for 3 months with his one carry-on. I go for whatever time I am there, be it one month or more, with one carry-on. It took me a while to get down to that efficiency but I did.

thank you all for your help!!! :-)

Fa, I agree with the others! Many here follow the principle that one should pack the same for two weeks as for two months. You may get some good ideas by having a look at the suggested packing list in the Guidebook Europe Through The Back Door. Are you planning to take any electrical or electronic appliances on the trip (ie: hair appliances, Cameras, Cell phones, etc.)? There are some special considerations that you should be aware of.

Ken,
Thank you,... i think i'll be just fine with SLR camera and stay away from electronics, at least, for sometime :-)

Fa, Be sure to check the Charger on your dSLR Camera to ensure that it's designed for "world operation". Of course you'll still need Plug Adapters specific to the countries you'll be visiting. All of the countries you mentioned use the standard "Euro" style Adapter, which has two round pins. It's a good idea to pack along at least two Plug Adapters, in case one gets "misplaced" or whatever.

My wife hates this advice because she gets tired of wearing the same clothes, but here goes: Five tops, three bottoms, one or two lightweight sweaters/lightweight zip up fleece (if you start South and head North, one warm layer should be plenty), three sets of underwear and socks, an unlined waterproof shell, and two pairs of shoes. Everything should mix and match so you have lots of outfit choices. For shoes, one pair that is sturdy for most of your walking plus another pair that can double as dress up. The right pair of sandals packs lightly and can be worn as part of a dressy outfit, light walking and/or for a very casual trip to the beach. So what does my wife do? She follows this advice then adds extras (including an additional pair of shoes and extra underwear). I don't really mind as long as it all fits in her carry-on.

The only things you need to pack for a 2 month trip that you don't need for a three day trip are: 1) clothes line 2) clothes pins 3) stopper for sink 4) laundry detergent (you can buy this locally instead of packing it) 5) small sewing kit 6) more memory cards for digital camera Everything else is the same: *Instead of bringing more clothes do laundry.
*Bring a small tube of tooth paste, when you run out buy more locally. Same with detergent, shampoo, etc.

My answer is in line with most others,, two months is same as one or two weeks,, its not like I have a two month supply of clothes at home anyways, I do laundry at least once a week!
What I do occaisonally do is buy ( from where ever I am )a new top or some new inexpensive clothing item to change up my choices,, they are the best souvenirs anyways! I throw out one or two items I brought from home each trip ( usually one of my t shirts that I am sick of) so my amount of luggage doesn't expand. I just leave them at the hotel when I check out, maid can take them or throw them away as she wishes. Note, if you start south and work north your clothing options will be easier, it will be nicer south in May then in Amsterdam,, so one decent windbreaker/rainjacket and a sweater will do for whole trip,,, I sometimes bring two, one lightweight fleece and one cardigan that can look nice for evening as well as day,. All my clothing choices are simple mix and match, and I avoid whites, especially for bottoms since you can sit on alot of dirty things( subway seats park benches etc). I like and wear black alot at home, so its easy for me. I also like patterned skirts, they rarely show dirt and when its hot I prefer wearing them to shorts, maybe its an age thing.

A couple of other suggestions... inflatable hangers really help in getting clothes to dry overnight and they weigh nothing. And I bring few plastic clothes pins that have a hanger hook on the top. I've never used a clothes line when I've brought it, but find these clothes pin/hooks to be really helpful.

Ditto everyone else. Remember, all you really, really need is your passport and credit card. You can always buy toothpaste or another pair of underwear.