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I’m spending three months in Europe, I thought about getting a DSLR but don’t want the added bulk.

I want something compact that does not scarifice high picture quality, wide angle lens, and HD movie recording capabilities.

Here’s my current choice: http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/shop/Cameras-Camcorders/Digital-Cameras/2010-LUMIX-Digital-Cameras/model.DMC-ZS7K_11002_7000000000000005702

Anyone have experience with this line… suggestions?

I have a Cannon DSLR camera that I mainly use while SCUBA diving. Now I’m taking a trip back to Europe, and am going to leave the underwater casing with some family over there while I meet up with some friends and we go backpacking around Europe for three weeks or so. I would like to take my camera with me, but am unsure of how it would work. Obviously I would need another bag, but would I need to have this bag strapped to me along with my main backpack, and how would I carry it like that, or would it be better for me to strap it to the backpack?

Hi everyone,

I have been looking around online at backpacks for my 7 week trip this summer. I am looking predominantly for a pack that I can carry on to planes, that is panel loading, and that does not have a detachable daypack. have grown attached to the Osprey Porter 46 online since it fits these criteria, but I am a little concerned that since it comes in just one size it will be too large for my small frame.

I’m planning a 4-6 month backpacking trip around Western Europe for next year with my fiance and I’m not sure if a Schengen visa is needed. We’re looking to backpack for the first 3 months (8-10 countries) , then route back to Italy and settle somewhere for the final 1-3 months. We are both U.S. citizens.

Any input would be greatly appreciated!

I’m planning a eurotrip for summer 2010 and I was wondering what I should take and how large a backpack I should get (or borrow from a friend). I will be traveling for about 30 days from the end of June to the end of July. What should I bring??? As for backpack size I am 5’10 and about 175-180 pounds (looking at past posts it seems the size of the backpack also depends on size of the person). What do people feel would be a reasonable size for this trip and what is the smallest size I could get away with?

My parents are going to be taking a trip to Italy this month and I’ve been researching to see what kind of gear they’ll need to take. From what I understand, the dominant socket standard in Italy is type L (CEI 23-16/VII). My research has also brought me to the conclusion that there are two distinct types of type L sockets – one of which (10A) is compatible with ‘Euro-plugs’ and one of which (16A) is not. (Is that correct?)

So I’m wondering what type of adapter I need to get for non-grounded US appliances?