Cooking gear

Some sort of cooking gear can be useful, and not just for campers. Many hostels have fully stocked kitchens, however, so go very light on what you bring. One small mess kit for two people should be fine. Some plastic utensils will also come in handy - I recommend bringing at least a spoon. Cooking is work, but you’ll probably eat better, and definitely eat cheaper, cooking for yourself.

Washing liquid, clothes pins, a line

Washing liquid is a necessary evil, since you’ll need to wash things fairly regularly. Buy it in Europe. A few clothes pins are also useful,as is a solid piece of line about twenty feet long that can used for other things. I guarantee you will find other uses for it.