How can I travel in Europe backpacking without carrying much luggage?

I am a young lady intending to travel next year to Europe and go backpacking around Europe. I love to shop whenever I arrive at a new place & I just can't help but buy. If I am traveling alot I'll have to carry less baggage with me so please help me plan my trip. Your contributions are much appreciated. Thanks all.

Perhaps you can donate your clothes every other week and then buy new clothes...that way you can travel without too much baggage.
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Carry bare essentials only since you will be shopping. Try mailing stuff back to your home by the cheapest possible route- i.e by sea. When packing use the 50% rule i.e. afer packing , try removing half. Happy travelling.