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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
25 Best Gifts for Traveler's	Janis	25	12/17/18 11:26 AM
3-1-1 still enforced?	jannypanny	50	08/26/22 11:09 PM
Travel Scarf	jannypanny	16	04/30/23 08:27 PM
Merino wool shirts	janodavo	20	02/15/25 06:58 PM
obscure items that came in handy	janodavo	38	02/08/25 02:16 PM
Ryanair Carry-on Luggage	jarrettmitzi	8	04/14/15 05:44 PM
European Air carry-on experiences	Jason	12	06/11/23 08:40 PM
23” tall technical hiking backpack as a carry-on…	jasonindenver	16	11/03/22 01:22 PM
Electric shavers	Jaunty	18	04/18/19 06:09 AM
Travel pillows	Jaye	5	07/11/15 05:05 AM
Favorite travel tee	Jaye	11	09/11/17 11:59 PM
Hand luggage	jayhamps	7	08/30/17 06:36 PM
Away suitcase vs Osprey Ozone or other convertible?	Jay in LA	8	03/31/18 02:29 PM
Have you quit using money belts or neck wallets?	Jazz+Travels	46	11/12/24 02:52 AM
Ravenna Mini Rolling Case	jbare47	4	11/07/23 01:39 AM
Two Wheel Bag 18" - 20"	jbare47	12	11/29/23 10:09 PM
Ravenna Mini Rolling Case	jbare47	3	03/06/24 01:11 AM
Maxlite® 5 Carry-On Rolling Tote	jbare47	14	08/19/24 08:09 PM
Latex free band aids in Europe?	JBC	7	06/05/24 11:15 PM
Packing Fail	JBC	23	09/07/24 09:44 PM
"Packing Fail" Redux	JBC	20	09/24/24 05:05 PM
Shipping wine home from Europe	jbreedopks	10	03/14/22 02:11 AM
Bag that comes closest to fitting Spirit's "personal item" requirements?	jbrunell14	10	05/16/16 11:45 AM
21" Rolling carry-on bags are too small	jbryceland	64	02/10/20 01:40 PM
Warm Socks	j.b.thomas	10	11/21/18 03:45 PM
Spain and Hair Appliances	j.b.thomas	9	01/25/19 09:12 PM
Crossbody day pack vs. traditional day pack	jc.bachelor	12	01/29/20 10:00 PM
Best Dresses for Travel?	jcspixiepen	18	11/11/19 04:07 AM
Osprey Fairview 38L or TSL Mother Lode Weekender Junior?	jcspixiepen	6	12/15/19 11:47 AM
Lifting Carry Ons	jdamanti	68	07/24/22 11:50 PM
Cavita day bag	jddibble	15	01/08/18 12:22 AM
Good travel cardigan	jddibble	25	01/15/18 08:20 PM
RS requesting futher downsizing of luggage	jddibble	18	04/20/18 04:28 PM
Diabetes (and/or Health) Traveling	jdill7	32	07/18/24 08:46 AM
Wish List for my perfect luggage	Jean	29	10/11/14 11:59 PM
New experience - I checked a bag!	Jean	47	12/04/15 10:09 PM
Very lightweight multi-purpose option for 2nd item on plane	Jean	7	05/03/16 04:29 PM
Request Makeup recommendation	Jean	43	10/20/18 03:56 PM
Considering an ultralight pack this year - experienced feedback, please	Jean	53	03/12/23 07:26 PM
Packing ultralight - update	Jean	31	05/31/23 02:09 PM
Looking for a lightweight crossbody bag to hold my purse & misc.	Jean	21	05/25/23 10:11 PM
Packing “Lessons Learned” from one month in Europe	Jean	22	07/06/23 04:11 PM
Can I bring a walking stick with a metal tip on board a plane, according to TSA rules?	Jean	14	07/07/23 02:59 PM
Royal Robbin’s Favorite travel dress on sale	Jean	4	01/23/24 07:41 PM
Packing differences in weight - Winter vs. Summer	Jean	39	02/04/24 02:53 PM
RS Carry on didn’t pass KLM sizer- UPDATE: 10-yr old RS bag with 22” length.	Jean	51	02/23/24 04:48 PM
Valuable purchases due to RS or forum recommendations	Jean	71	06/01/24 04:32 PM
Sherpani Totes, Duffles, Purses, Pouches, etc. Sale	Jean	6	03/30/24 06:17 PM
Risk Prevention Idea	Jean	45	04/01/24 03:03 PM
Another Jacket at Costco	Jean	6	01/13/25 07:06 PM