Comments on: The Ultimate Hostel Packing List: 43 Things You Can’t Go to a Hostel Without

By: ENSJ

ENSJ — Sat, 18 Jan 2020 19:23:57 +0000

I hate those microfiber towels so when I travel I bring a hammam towel. They are large but made out of a mix of cotton and bamboo and dry super fast. They are larger, as mentioned before, but pack to a small size and aren’t that heavy considering they are made from bamboo.

I use a towel like that to shield my bed in a hostel sometimes (when my introvert hangover strikes and I need some alone time).

By: Madi

Madi — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 02:13:48 +0000

About 9 here is some GREAT advice don’t have sex it’s that simple. Coach Carr: Don’t have sex, because you will get pregnant and die! Don’t have sex in the missionary position, don’t have sex standing up, just don’t do it, ok, promise? OK, now everybody take some rubbers.

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 02 May 2017 17:50:50 +0000

Hey Jazzy,

that’s such an amazing list, love it! Especially good that you recommend a LED light as well as a padlock. Make sure it is generic padlock so it fits all types of lockers. :)

Keep up the great work, love the detailed info you provide, especially on your article on the Nomads insurance – THANKS!

By: Jazzy

Jazzy — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 08:17:34 +0000

In reply to Susan. Hey Susan, Thanks for sharing your story with us!! I am so happy to her that hostels are treating you well and that you are meeting amazing individuals on your journey! I must ask, how was your experience doing the Camino de Santiago?? We are thinking about doing it this year!!

By: Susan

Susan — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 01:59:15 +0000

I left the US for the first time last May at 56 years old and walked part of the Camino de Santiago in Spain, then backpacked in Portugal and Valencia. My hostel experiences were absolutely the best, and even in hostels where there were only young people, I was treated well and only had one bad experience (no heat, plastic sheets, 6 AM kick out…glad I brought a UL sleeping bag). Best meals I had were with people who didn’t speak English but our smiles, the food, the wine and the mood spoke volumes!

By: Jazzy

Jazzy — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 10:38:37 +0000

In reply to Halef. Hey Halef, Thanks for weighing in! I agree with the sleeping mask (we did add it to the post) but I am not sure about the coat hanger! Would love to know your reason behind it as hostel usually provide a space for it or you can hang it along the bed frame.

By: Halef

Halef — Sun, 01 Jan 2017 16:01:56 +0000

Jazzy,
Great post! I also would like to add a sleep mask to bring if you like dark environment, and also food container for storing a leftover after cooking.
I’ll come up with other things, including a coat hanger or clothes pins to dry out your laundry in the balcony without being afraid to be blown out.

Awesome ideas!