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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
Packing report -- one week in Puglia in December	DebVT	10	12/28/24 11:03 PM
traveling with liquid medicin	Dee	2	03/17/14 01:24 PM
Suggestions for Lightweight checked bag?	deesea206	13	10/31/25 07:47 PM
Fashion Recommendations for Italy?	Denise C	20	04/19/24 12:43 PM
So Rick always says....	denisecyoung	45	07/11/19 02:34 PM
Rick's "Magic" rain ponchos	denisecyoung	9	09/19/23 12:14 AM
Small manicure kit in carry on?	Denny	15	04/11/24 02:01 AM
Back-up shoes for light packing	denorama	19	08/24/25 03:34 AM
Can we do a RS tour with a 29" rolling suitcase?	derek	13	06/10/19 10:49 AM
flying Easyjet Amsterdam-Venice Venice-Paris how strict are they with carryons and size?	Destiny	13	08/26/15 09:08 PM
Alitalia and Carry on 22" X 14" X 9"	dharma255	7	05/06/14 06:21 PM
Travel with RS Europe through back door classic bag	dhb60	13	08/03/25 05:00 PM
RS bag size compared to Airline restrictions	diacaronna	5	03/19/18 04:45 AM
Ryan Air carry on bag requirements	diacaronna	6	06/01/18 02:12 PM
One Suitcase...really?	Diana	67	06/08/14 01:37 AM
I did it - one suitcase!!!	Diana	23	06/05/14 03:22 AM
Luggage Questions	Diana	21	12/14/16 06:33 PM
Packed for The Loire and South of France Tour, May 1st. Tips or suggestions?	Diane	6	04/10/14 10:33 AM
RS Veloce Bag	Diane	3	07/11/14 06:33 PM
October Italy clothing confusion	Diane	6	09/21/15 07:20 AM
Lush Shampoo Bar	Diane	22	07/30/18 11:39 PM
Luggage	Diane	12	04/07/19 06:47 PM
Old but new, travel questions?	Diane	19	01/16/22 03:58 PM
Portable ( transport) wheel chair	Dianejay	4	07/23/25 03:57 PM
Protecting valuables	Diane M	50	05/06/17 01:04 AM
Eagle Creek Tarmac carry-on sale	DianeSLA	0	05/30/23 09:21 PM
sale print bag- Osprey Daylite 40L wheeled duffel	DianeSLA	12	09/25/23 07:59 PM
Osprey Daylite 40L wheeled duffel vs Eagle Creek Int'l Expanse	DianeSLA	7	10/07/23 02:34 PM
Eagle Creek Sale, selected luggage, edit, sale was Labor Day weekend	DianeSLA	4	10/20/23 10:46 PM
RS Euro flight bag- test packing & eval	DianeSLA	12	11/17/23 06:41 AM
Eagle Creek 25% off sale thru 15 Dec, select travel gear	DianeSLA	4	12/09/23 05:02 PM
Anyone pack watercolor paints in carry on?	DianeSLA	21	02/22/24 10:26 PM
shoe or sock covers for on plane	DianeSLA	33	05/13/24 09:43 PM
3 weeks in Cotopaxi Allapa 35L- CNN article	DianeSLA	10	08/07/24 03:07 PM
Travel sheet or sleeping bag liner	DianeSLA	16	02/24/25 05:16 PM
Enabler alert- puffer vest	DianeSLA	5	08/26/25 06:54 PM
Rainwear	Dianne	10	05/17/15 03:13 PM
Civita Hidden Pocket and similar belt-based wallets	diforbes	11	02/03/25 05:37 PM
Practicalities chapters in Rick Steve's guidebooks	diforbes	4	09/17/24 03:08 PM
Aer Lingus carry-on size	dittosw	6	05/14/14 12:33 AM
France Spain Iceland end of April/May	diversions365	5	04/07/16 07:23 PM
packing for the Alps	dkjk8537	8	05/09/16 02:31 PM
Luggage....again....sorry	dldubay	24	04/30/19 04:23 PM
Traveling Europe with Prescription Drugs	dlking	21	08/11/22 09:07 PM
slim packing cubes	DMae	3	06/14/14 12:55 PM
secure luggage tags	dmcneice	1	01/04/17 07:39 PM
Travel clothing	dmfry	7	10/23/24 05:55 AM
CPAP Machine Distilled Water	dmhartman3055	10	09/19/24 09:51 PM
Rick's Travel Aid Kit is a MUST take Item	dmmerry	46	05/13/16 06:22 AM
Travel Clothesline	dmmerry	23	11/21/19 10:56 PM