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Share tips on packing light, travel gear, etc

Pack light. Share your creative tricks to fit your world into a small bag for a European trip. Or, since we all slip a goofy little extra in, which soothing, handy, or fun packing extravagances can you justify? If it is about packing for your big trip, discuss here.

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Title	Author	Replies	Last Post
What did you forget to Pack ?	1022chawkins	34	06/04/25 04:17 PM
recommended quilted backpack?	BethFL	9	06/04/25 04:06 PM
Sending those extra bags home alone?	Pierre	9	06/04/25 09:10 AM
RS 17day Italy tour-do i need a dinner jacket	svbabb	5	06/04/25 03:43 AM
Found a really lightweight, not too big crossbody	LIZinPA 🧳	23	06/03/25 10:21 AM
Suggestions for new compact travel bag	rf26	7	06/01/25 10:06 PM
Back Pack or Roller Luggage for Petite Woman	kimberlykeno	20	05/31/25 11:55 PM
Baggallini Modern Convertible Travel Backpack - Costco limited offer	celeste	7	05/31/25 11:42 PM
Makeup remover.	Lulu348	37	05/29/25 04:52 AM
Packing - overthinking it?	Jean	36	05/28/25 10:29 PM
Medications	ericennis	21	05/28/25 03:33 AM
lightweight men's slacks hack/trick	avirosemail	8	05/27/25 08:52 PM
Deal-Breaker Features on Bags	Sun-Baked in...	11	05/23/25 07:03 PM
Footwear for active 'Town and Country' Trip?	patmplsmn	11	05/23/25 01:24 AM
Personal item backpack/shoulder bag	wildcatmcc	13	05/21/25 11:50 AM
carry - on only for family of 8	liz.ortner	30	05/20/25 10:28 PM
Sink plug	Sunny	22	05/20/25 03:57 PM
Money belt, pocket, or day bag?	kingclan9	17	05/18/25 08:52 PM
Trouble finding a personal item due to size restrictions	HappyTrails25	16	05/18/25 05:37 PM
Backpack recommendation to fit under airline seat	Marilyn	18	05/18/25 05:29 PM
Vitamins and Supplements	kingclan9	7	05/16/25 01:17 PM
1st trip to UK (2 wk RS tour/Oct) - backpack packing question	pamzam101	29	05/15/25 04:27 PM
Wrinkle Free Collared Untucked Short Sleeve Shirts	rob.briggs53	16	05/12/25 07:17 PM
Tom Bihn Small Travel Tray	khansen	45	05/12/25 02:38 PM
Printed Documents	parrothead48116	19	05/09/25 11:56 AM
Inspired by the light weight packers on this forum	Leslie	16	05/09/25 07:20 AM
Socks and their drying time	Kathy	26	05/08/25 07:33 PM
45 day trip to Europe- packing light and perfectly	Karen	8	05/06/25 02:54 PM
Packing report for sunny skies, 6 nights in Germany	Sandancisco	11	05/05/25 07:13 PM
26 days in Italy - packing and laundry thoughts	Lyndash	10	05/05/25 04:08 AM
Swimsuit needed for Best of Switzerland Tour	alibaker0508	6	05/05/25 01:00 AM
Anyone have the Portland Gear Cascade?	SandraL	9	05/04/25 08:36 PM
Nanobag worked great!	CindyP	5	05/04/25 07:54 AM
Umbrella or raincoat?	Sunny	13	05/03/25 06:31 PM
Nice, One Bag Travel Video - Especially for Women	Sun-Baked in...	3	05/03/25 06:06 PM
Patagonia Hiking pants	Mustlovedogs	1	05/03/25 05:43 PM
May 23 -June 9th best of Europe: too early for sandals?	Christina	5	05/03/25 03:51 PM
What types of pants to wear...?	pamzam101	42	05/03/25 04:54 AM
Carryon luggage -- backpacks??	Parkaboy	4	05/03/25 01:21 AM
PSA re Personal items & ID tags	jeanm	13	05/02/25 10:54 PM
Luggage sale at Macy's	phred	2	05/01/25 03:35 PM
Layers for Scandinavia in May	Barbara	3	04/27/25 07:56 PM
Packed contents for 3 Weeks in southern Italy - details	Jean	17	04/27/25 06:32 PM
Replacing the 'perfect' travel blouse - Updated	Sandancisco	50	04/26/25 02:37 PM
Italy/Tuscany 'dress code' recommendations??	Parkaboy	5	04/26/25 02:33 PM
Sea Sickness Remedies	Andrea 🌎	40	04/25/25 03:58 PM
Packing Trip Report (London/Paris March/April 2025)	Mardee	16	04/21/25 12:44 PM
New Bags coming in 2025	Frank II	13	04/21/25 01:53 AM
Ultralight packing - appreciate any ideas to drop it further down	Jean	30	04/20/25 05:03 AM
Laundry dress?	Cerastez	11	04/18/25 08:51 PM