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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
RS rain poncho??? Sale ends today.	Horsewoofie	12	04/01/19 06:28 AM
How crazy is this?	Horsewoofie	9	09/27/19 08:58 PM
The perfect small purse	Horsewoofie	20	11/17/19 04:40 PM
neck pillow to pack clothes in -- UPDATED -- REVIEW	Horsewoofie	22	01/10/20 04:07 AM
RS Storewide Sale	Horsewoofie	9	05/23/20 02:51 AM
packing questions	Horsewoofie	29	10/26/20 07:37 PM
Luggage Discussion	Horsewoofie	50	06/01/21 07:46 AM
Recreational Packing for a 12 hour drive to No-Where	Horsewoofie	21	08/11/21 12:17 PM
packing quandary	Horsewoofie	35	10/28/22 01:08 AM
How in the world do you do it?	Horsewoofie	37	08/27/22 08:52 PM
Funny alternative to a money belt	Horsewoofie	5	11/01/22 08:26 PM
Packing report what worked and didn't June 2023	Horsewoofie	16	07/14/23 10:29 PM
Packing extra light question	Horsewoofie	38	01/05/24 01:56 PM
UPDATE: Rain coat -- Ordered, Received, Now Reviewed	Horsewoofie	29	10/20/24 07:50 AM
Packing Report -- Italy August 27-September 24	Horsewoofie	26	11/02/24 09:36 PM
Should I or shouldn't I?	Horsewoofie	11	04/04/25 10:38 PM
Packing Trip Report -- England and Ireland	Horsewoofie	4	07/31/25 03:12 AM
looking for lightweight, quick-dry travel pants	Howell	23	10/17/19 08:26 PM
The Pesky Personal Item (British Airways)	hrg32no2	32	09/13/17 12:22 AM
32Degrees Clothing for Travel?	hummus_owl	13	02/24/24 06:11 PM
Travel yoga mat	humperts5	7	03/14/25 07:05 PM
Non-Inflatable travel hangers	hurstdp	22	08/25/25 06:24 PM
Best backpack for new Easy Jet guidelines?	ianspb	4	08/07/14 07:32 PM
Rolling carry on bag less than $100	IggyStooge	12	05/11/15 12:49 AM
Luggage advice	ihavefaith3	15	04/05/23 06:43 PM
Handling cash and wallets on travel day	ilona	29	07/14/25 11:58 PM
Light luggage	Ina	20	11/28/18 10:02 PM
Electric toothbrush	Ina	29	06/02/19 03:15 PM
bringing laptop?	infojb00	16	09/16/22 10:33 PM
Collapsible trekking poles	Irene	9	08/08/17 02:39 AM
Chamonix to SF Ski Equipment	irenee2000	4	01/20/17 11:01 PM
Rolling Backpack with Trolley Sleeve (Found with Forum Help)	IrishEyes	8	12/01/24 01:49 AM
Rick Steves Luggage reviews	I❤️T	12	09/29/18 05:27 AM
Suggestions for Men's pants when you want to do carryon only	itsv	16	09/27/22 02:17 AM
camera lens	jackie	28	11/08/21 09:45 PM
Mens underwear	jaesbow	15	07/17/22 10:29 PM
Carry-on luggage question on Aer Lingus to Paris	jafirgens	5	05/02/15 11:22 PM
Crossbody bag that carries waterbottle	jajomax	44	12/10/18 05:56 PM
Rick Steve's Classic Backpack	jajomax	11	02/23/19 03:07 PM
Which back pack to take	jajomax	20	05/21/19 12:26 PM
Rick Steves Rolling Backpack - dimensions?	James	4	06/01/22 03:15 PM
Packing concerns due to carry-on luggage only	jamescoste	51	03/20/17 03:39 PM
Lessons Learned: 21-day light packing success story	jamescoste	11	08/02/17 02:52 AM
Coats for Kids	jamie	4	12/04/16 01:04 AM
packing light in winter	Jan	11	12/24/14 01:09 PM
Appenzell Bag Changes	Jane	21	03/15/17 10:30 PM
"Negative Space"	Jane	2	02/13/18 05:04 PM
Hidden Pocket: a Cautionary Tale	Jane	39	06/16/18 11:43 PM
Joining the packing cube cult?	Jane	46	02/15/19 06:34 PM
Couldn't resist this physics joke	Jane	15	11/20/18 01:17 AM