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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
Blanket and/or pillow for plane?	crl	41	07/26/16 08:00 PM
For the Ladies: How Not to Look Like a Frizzy Mop Head?	crwawro	47	08/04/20 09:31 PM
medications	cryer37	8	08/23/16 01:43 AM
Alternative to Moneybelt and Neckpouch	crystald	11	07/15/14 12:56 AM
What to pack - Dec travel - France/Germany/Belgium	cseverin821	13	07/23/14 11:18 AM
Question re: New model of Osprey Ozone 2 wheeled 42L/22"	csjs5254	8	07/24/19 03:37 AM
Still looking at luggage - Eagle Creek Expanse?	csjs5254	18	09/04/19 09:10 PM
Ugh! Clothes are not the problem!!!	csjs5254	42	01/31/20 07:48 PM
Question re: Travelpro Maxlite 5 22”	csjs5254	16	08/15/22 03:13 PM
Is prescription hydrocodone illegal in Italy?	csjs5254	6	10/02/22 01:10 AM
OTC pill count limit?	cslh324	13	05/17/15 03:14 PM
TravelPro's Black Friday sale on now	Currer	9	11/28/24 01:45 AM
Money belt vs neck wallet vs secret belt pocket- an informal survey	Curtis and Jill	39	05/25/23 10:32 AM
Rookie question about the order of the train cars in England	cvangelos	3	01/22/24 01:57 AM
Wheeled Backpack Recommendations	Cyndi	10	09/03/15 07:08 PM
Packing Neck Pillow	Cynthia	18	09/21/18 12:58 PM
BOE21 spring or fall?	Cynthia	3	05/27/23 12:06 AM
Over the door hooks	Cynthia in...	10	11/22/15 01:39 PM
Contact Lenses	Cynthia in...	13	10/10/15 06:40 AM
Rain coat for a woman	daisy	9	03/24/25 07:52 PM
hiking poles	Dan	10	08/29/16 09:43 PM
eBags Motherlode Replacement Wheels	Dan	3	11/05/25 01:41 AM
Rick Steves Convertible Carry-on Help	dan-betsy	8	07/31/22 09:35 PM
Packing for a family of five - are five carry-ons really the best idea?	Dani	45	02/24/18 03:01 AM
travel purse suggestions and question about passport holding	Danielle	25	07/16/14 06:48 PM
Vacuum bags?	Danielle	14	05/25/26 03:36 PM
Need women's waterPROOF rain coat for summer in London	danip1969	25	05/02/24 03:26 PM
Convertible Carry-On	danldieter	4	11/25/14 10:58 PM
Percentage of carry on bag	dansylvest	17	11/22/21 03:09 AM
Carry on recommendation	darlene	17	11/16/19 01:47 AM
Civita day pack or similar	Darlene	14	01/06/19 03:55 PM
Travel Bags - Security Question	Darrell942	24	04/07/19 06:44 PM
Hard Sided Luggage is More Assertive?	Dav	29	12/04/16 07:38 PM
Positive experience with hanging "valet shelves" and Rick Steves' convertible bag	davidaaronmurray	3	03/08/20 05:23 AM
Hand sanitiser	DavidE	24	04/27/18 06:45 PM
Rec for rain jacket & pants?	David in Seattle	11	05/03/19 07:06 AM
Norwegian Air Carry On Baggage Size	davidl	15	04/18/19 02:45 PM
Away luggage-- The bigger carry on flex	davisnut	11	09/11/22 02:42 PM
Extra Luggage storage options in Rome	dbontebell	7	01/27/24 07:39 PM
How often do Rick Steves bags go on sale?	dclawyer	5	05/05/15 12:43 AM
Bag to keep at my seat on my flight	dclawyer	12	05/23/15 09:10 PM
Checking a bag with liquids on the way home	dcreeder02	13	03/10/22 12:58 AM
Storing Luggage?	dean	2	07/02/22 11:45 PM
Camera and DayPack Debate	deastwood78	11	07/22/14 11:24 PM
Packing for Italy	Deb	16	05/06/18 05:03 PM
Packing prescriptions	Deb	23	08/17/24 07:28 PM
Lufthansa checked bags.	deb450sl	6	09/27/18 09:04 PM
How to pack for 90 day trip	debbie	16	07/14/19 02:37 PM
Summer 2016 What I Saw Europeans Wear - Switzerland (with a comment on London)	Debbie	32	11/02/16 07:36 PM
Sending Luggage-not a box-Ahead	Debbie	4	05/15/26 05:14 PM