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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
Ban carry-on fees?	l.p.enersen	14	11/17/25 03:33 AM
The iPhone Pocket—new from Apple	Mardee	17	11/16/25 06:47 PM
Rick is starting his sale early	Frank II	5	11/16/25 05:05 AM
Dealing with body odor in clothing on long trips	chris	60	11/15/25 08:12 PM
Strategies for avoiding gate-checking of luggage	chris	28	11/15/25 07:17 PM
Travelpro Maxlite 5 Compact Spinner for Carry-On	Keith	10	11/15/25 08:23 AM
Favorite toiletries bag	Ruth	13	11/14/25 09:49 PM
40x30x20cm personal item bag?	ResponsibleBee	10	11/11/25 04:42 PM
Travelpro Maxlite 5 Spinner 21” for domestic travel	kscrim	20	11/10/25 09:28 PM
Packable Winter Coat	toriacat	20	11/10/25 01:02 AM
A different winter coat question	CJean	19	11/09/25 06:11 PM
Light weight packable seat for standing around?	Sandancisco	43	11/07/25 12:15 PM
Packing report	Lyndash	9	11/07/25 01:22 AM
Laundry	jules m	19	11/06/25 11:06 PM
Carrying cell phone	tem	22	11/06/25 06:33 PM
Wheeled Backpack	Anne	11	11/06/25 06:00 PM
Time far a wheeled bag?	Anita	16	11/05/25 05:21 PM
eBags Motherlode Replacement Wheels	Dan	3	11/05/25 01:41 AM
Packing cubes--small and vertical.	Frank II	23	11/03/25 05:20 PM
Tom Bihn Small Travel Tray	khansen	56	11/03/25 12:07 PM
Excellent, no plug needed, night light	LIZinPA 🧳	27	11/02/25 09:38 PM
Suggestions for Lightweight checked bag?	deesea206	13	10/31/25 07:47 PM
Carry-On Bags	PattiK	33	10/31/25 05:18 PM
carry on (slim) hard light: Travelpro vs Samsonite	viasarpimilano	1	10/30/25 02:09 PM
Warning About Delsey Carry-On Durability and Warranty Service	Tammy	4	10/29/25 03:51 PM
I won’t be flying United	yosemite1	24	10/26/25 02:15 PM
carry - on only for family of 8	liz.ortner	50	10/25/25 04:48 PM
Antler Carry on luggage	Mustlovedogs	15	10/24/25 03:59 PM
Traveling with a Cpap	d.nagley55	15	10/23/25 11:40 PM
Requiem for a Suitcase--UPDATE	Frank II	35	10/20/25 06:23 AM
People with only carry-on luggage never pack these 7 items	VAP	33	10/18/25 10:27 PM
Luggage Repair in Vienna	Frank II	3	10/16/25 06:38 PM
Concert Clothes for October Budapest	ptovar4	22	10/14/25 07:22 AM
I never wear sneakers in Europe, should I just leave them home?	Lulu348	23	10/11/25 03:27 AM
Best Backpack for Travel? Need Real Advice	laraibafzal806	25	10/09/25 06:11 PM
Bag sizing	phred	5	10/08/25 07:12 PM
Best travel backpack with padded waist belt	tomn	14	10/07/25 02:02 AM
Recent trip- My “glad I took it” and “wish I hadn’t- will rethink next time” list	Mustlovedogs	41	10/06/25 11:34 AM
Details for Packing Light - September trip to northern Italy	Jean	3	10/04/25 08:16 PM
Fashion question for Paris	Lulu348	41	10/04/25 11:04 AM
Carryon for European airlines	sharihstewart	7	10/03/25 03:00 PM
Plastic sheets for packing	chris	11	10/02/25 04:41 PM
The ultimate travel material: silk jersey	Rebekah	5	09/28/25 03:06 PM
Waterproof Hoodie from Vessi	Mustlovedogs	3	09/27/25 06:33 PM
Traveling and playing the guitar	Laurie Ann	10	09/26/25 12:36 PM
TSA and your drugs	phred	12	09/23/25 10:31 AM
Compression socks for airplane travel ?	Jen O	15	09/23/25 02:17 AM
Tips for transporting ashes	3rdCoastHighl...	15	09/17/25 07:53 PM
Naked Traveling	Lane	11	09/16/25 09:28 PM
Hardshell Bags?	VAP	7	09/16/25 04:30 PM