What to pack

Clothing for the Germany Trip:
I have had several folks ask me about clothing for the spring break trip to Germany. Here is my basic advice – take very little. You don't want to be lugging around a heavy case, and the Germans will think it excessive if you do. They wear their clothes many, many times before laundering. The cost of water is high. I wash my socks and underwear in the sink, hang on the radiator. I wear pants and shirts without washing. The "service projects" do add a twist. Still, you should be able to get everything in an oversized bookbag. I carry a 2.0 cubic liter case. I traveled last year for three weeks.

Here is what I took:
Khaki pants: 2 pairs
Jeans: 2 pairs – 1 nice, 1 for service projects
Long sleeve shirts: 1 "dress" shirt, 1 long-sleeved tee for service projects
Tees: 1 "under shirt" tee, 1 Clemson tee
Socks: 3 pair
Underwear: 3 pair
1 set thermal underwear!!!
Jacket: 1 - if you can get the type with a rain-resistant outer shell and removable liner that would be best.
DayHiker type shoes, Tennis shoes
(For the trip over I wore the Khaki pants, long sleeve shirt, jacket)

Here is my wife’s list:
Khakis: 2
Jeans: 3
Long sleeve crew neck shirts: 3
Fleece pullovers: 2
1 pair "silk" long underwear (for layering and pajamas)
Clemson Tee: 1
Socks: 4
Underwear: 4
Bras
Jacket w/ removable lining
1 hat, 1 pair gloves, 1 scarf
Day hiker boots
Tennis shoes
Slippers (Germans take off their shoes indoors and wear "house shoes")