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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
Vitamins and Supplements	kingclan9	2	05/13/25 10:16 PM
Using ChatGPT or Grok for packing guide	Amy	3	05/13/25 08:41 PM
1st trip to UK (2 wk RS tour/Oct) - backpack packing question	pamzam101	25	05/13/25 04:41 PM
First Time Traveling to Europe – Packing Light Tips Needed!	ansarimuhamma...	32	05/12/25 09:59 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
Packing - overthinking it?	Jean	21	05/12/25 12:21 PM
Best daypacks for hiking, Expert advice to choose	ansarimuhamma...	10	05/10/25 07:38 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
Backpack recommendation to fit under airline seat	Marilyn	17	05/07/25 10:51 PM
Makeup remover.	Lulu348	35	05/07/25 08:45 PM
Sink plug	Sunny	20	05/07/25 10:15 AM
Personal item backpack/shoulder bag	wildcatmcc	9	05/07/25 12:42 AM
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
Trouble finding a personal item due to size restrictions	HappyTrails25	15	05/01/25 12:03 PM
lightweight men's slacks hack/trick	avirosemail	5	05/01/25 12:56 AM
Back Pack or Roller Luggage for Petite Woman	kimberlykeno	19	04/30/25 03:34 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
Carry-on size expandable Luggage suggestion	laura.sognodi...	5	04/24/25 06:01 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
Rick Steves' Luggage Warranty and/or repair	talaveras	3	04/17/25 08:29 PM
Travel backpacks	drainsrus1	20	04/16/25 12:33 AM
Perils of secondhand shopping for luggage	SandraL	18	04/13/25 11:00 PM
Types of hats for sun protection	kingclan9	43	04/13/25 05:36 PM
Fragrance sensitive travelers - a product warning	Jean	32	04/13/25 01:37 PM
Lightweight carry on 21137 for European flights?	Andy Scott	30	04/12/25 03:23 PM
Packing a pillow	kingclan9	21	04/11/25 10:59 PM
Travel daypack for kids/tweens	Tonya	15	04/11/25 08:32 PM