Packing LIGHT for Europe Backpacking

Hello there! Here I am, explaining what to bring on 4 to 5-month Europe trip in the spring, summer, and fall. I'm fitting it all in an Osprey Farpoint 55 backpack. I do have a bit more than what most people would call "essential", like make-up and a belt, but this is as close to minimalist packing as I can get and still look barely cute! Also, in the video I forgot to mention a few things, but they're on the packing list below. Cheers to happy packing and happy traveling! *Update: I've changed the list to reflect what I've actually worn/found useful. Serious essentials have been the Tim's, waterproof jacket, multi-tool, sewing kit, and that awesome scarf, which probably needs a good wash... Also, add black duct tape to your list - you will need it if you bought a cheap crossbody bag. PACKING LIST! VOILA! ELECTRONICS/BOOKS: Kindle, phrasebooks, iPod nano and charger, headphones, camera in case and charger, iPhone and charger, SimSmart SIM card, USB drive, tablet and charger, 3 Europe adaptor plugs, 1 England plug, 2 Italy plugs TOILETRIES: • Face products: REI face towel, face wash, moisturizer, coconut toner in Nalgene spray bottle, Desert Essence Defense Lotion SPF 15 moisturizer, 2 mini face wipe packs, foldable toothbrush, Tom's toothpaste, mini floss • Hair products: mini Babyliss flat iron, Conair travel dual voltage hair dryer, gel hair spray in Nalgene container, travel hairbrush, bobby pins, hair bands, no-slip headband • Shower: REI microfiber travel towel, mini loofa, Dr. Bronner's almond liquid soap, shampoo in GoToob, Giovanni's conditioner in GoToob, Aveeno lotion in GoToob, 3 razor blades • Other: Stinkbug Naturals deodorant, mini Lavanila deodorant, Avene SPF 50 Spray Sunscreen, mini perfume • Laundry: GoCup (for mixing laundry detergent), Dr. Bronner's peppermint liquid soap, small Nalgene container with baking soda, laundry line **DETERGENT FORMULA: 1 part soap, 1 part baking soda, 2 parts warm water** MAKE-UP: Tarte powder, Tarte BB cream, Covergirl pressed powder, under-eye concealer, Mineral Fusion blush, Stila waterproof liquid eyeliner, dark brown shadow, shimmery eye shadow palette, waterproof mascara, make-up remover in Nalgene spray bottle, tweezers, nail clipper, mini kabuki brush, Eco Tools blush brush, Eco Tools eyeliner brush, eyebrow brush, small fluffy brush CLOTHES: • Accessories/Beach -- wide scarf, swim suit, sunglasses in REI lightweight case, thin black belt • Shorts (1) --black Roxy board shorts, pin-striped shorts • Skirts (2) -- tight blue skirt, black tight skirt • Pants (5) -- thin jeans, gray Athleta Allegro 2 pants, black yoga pants, blue leggings, black leggings • Dresses (3) -- black tube dress, comfy pink dress, comfy black and blue flowery dress • Tanks (6) -- long gray, long white, black v-neck, turquoise v-neck, light blue racerback, navy blue • Sleeveless tops (6) -- long loose dark blue, long loose bright blue, short loose flowery teal, short loose bright blue, short loose blue/teal spiral, lacy teal • Going out tops (1) -- black cross-front sleeveless • Cover ups/sweaters (2) -- black ¾ length long, black hooded water-resistant jacket • Chilly weather clothes (3) -- blue ¾ length sweatshirt, short bright blue ¾ length, green long-sleeved • Pajamas (1) -- gray t-shirt and gray shorts UNDERGARMENTS: Black bandeau bra, racer back sports bra, bright blue bralette, black and nude basic bras, 2 thongs, 1 quick-dry ExOfficio thong in nude, 4 pairs regular underwear, 4 pairs black and white socks, Smartwool running socks SHOES: Brown waterproof Timberland boots, black zip-up Merrell sneakers, black gladiator sandals, blue flats, brown flip flops BAGS/PURSES: Crossbody purse, flat black pouch for passport, reusable bag, Eagle Creek packable daypack CARDS AND DOCUMENTS Passport, license, International Driving Permit, student ID, insurance card, debit card ORGANIZERS AND TOOLS: • Eagle Creek cubes -- 1 narrow, 2 small, 1 large Specter (for clothes) • 1 small Eagle Creek sac (for shower) • 2 medium Eagle Creek sacs (makeup and feminine products) • Lightweight blue multi-zipper bag (electronics and tools) • Lightweight green multi-zipper bag (morning routine and laundry) • Microfiber pouch for iPod • 3 mesh produce bags for shoes • Letter-sized pouch for important documents • Extra ziplocks • Vapur foldable water bottle • Pocket knife (with corkscrew) • Spork • Flashlight keychain • Sewing kit • 2 small notebooks that fit in purse and 2 pens MEDICINE Birth control plus prescription, 4 medicated band-aids, 5 cough drops, Manuka honey in a round snap container (for when I feel ill)