Not sure what to be this Halloween? Unless you’ve been carrying a tutu and mask in your backpack this whole time, you’ll probably need to get creative. Here’s some backpacker Halloween costume ideas that use materials that you probably already have, or can easily find last minute at the store. Grab some friends and get creative!
Emoji Costumes
Dancing Girl Emoji
Travelling with a friend? This costume couldn’t be easier.
Materials: Black shirt, black shorts, headband & paper to make the ears
Poop Emoji
Materials: googly eyes, brown felt or paper, stick, glue or tape
Greek God/Goddess
What backpacker can’t find a sheet?
Materials: Sheet, belt, twigs
50 Shades of Grey
No singing required.
Materials: black shirts, spices printed on paper, aprons (optional)
Tacky Tourist
You’re already a tourist, right?
Materials: Any souvenir shirts, khaki pants, fanny pack, camera, maps, hats
Blessing in Disguise
Nerd
Materials: Button down shirt or white shirt tucked in, khakis, glasses, bow tie, suspenders
She Sells Seashells
Jellyfish
You’ll be the only happy one if it rains.
Materials: umbrella, string or ribbon or paper, tape or glue
Pop Art Character
Skeleton
If any of these backpacker Halloween costume ideas require clothes that you don’t have, check out the local Vinnies!