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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
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
“National Shop for Travel Day” coming up! What do you need? : )	Jean	25	01/14/25 10:16 PM
Fragrance sensitive travelers - a product warning	Jean	32	04/13/25 01:37 PM
Ultralight packing - appreciate any ideas to drop it further down	Jean	30	04/20/25 05:03 AM
Packed contents for 3 Weeks in southern Italy - details	Jean	17	04/27/25 06:32 PM
Packing - overthinking it?	Jean	37	05/28/25 10:29 PM
Enablers, I need the perfect Christmas Market coat	Jean	30	08/22/25 09:54 PM
A little humor with the NYT Puzzle this morning	Jean	13	08/27/25 02:05 PM
Details for Packing Light - September trip to northern Italy	Jean	3	10/04/25 08:16 PM
Packing advice for our Christmas Market trip	Jean	58	12/15/25 01:50 PM
Christmas Market Coat - added bonus	Jean	11	12/08/25 09:58 PM
The Value of “Lessons Learned” notes from packing	Jean	19	03/02/26 09:40 PM
Input on Sea to Summit toiletry bag / What do you use?	Jeanine	39	04/07/17 04:16 PM
Tote for the RCO	Jeanine	8	04/24/17 07:42 PM
How much do your clothes weigh?	Jeanine	20	05/08/17 10:21 PM
What would your packing list look like?	Jeanine	8	03/10/26 10:36 PM
PSA re Personal items & ID tags	jeanm	13	05/02/25 10:54 PM
Best dress for Hawaii travel	Jeannie	18	04/05/22 03:32 AM
Carry-on sizes	Jeff	3	11/17/15 07:19 AM
Carry-on sizes	Jeff	7	11/12/15 10:09 PM
"Virtual Packing" all those documents	jeffnorman77	13	10/19/24 03:36 PM
Travel Pants for Men	Jeffrey Boone	26	03/25/23 06:06 PM
Costco has special on PacSafe bags for a limited time	jehb2	2	07/31/18 03:30 PM
Day bag for plane -vs- day bag for sightseeing	jehb2	34	09/27/19 04:27 PM
Dislike carry on luggage	jemamc	76	10/14/22 06:25 PM
Passport advice	Jen	6	06/07/14 05:46 AM
Travel Anxiety	Jen	21	07/01/19 08:26 PM
light weight rain jacket	jenandvic	28	05/17/14 04:25 PM
Considering Sherpani Soleil	jenlar.apples	7	07/20/23 10:33 PM
Packing cubes vs compression bags	jenn_f_5	9	06/09/14 06:56 PM
Travelling with Diabetes Insulin	Jennie	17	08/03/25 09:23 PM
Shoulder bag or back pack	Jenny	26	02/02/15 07:56 PM
Favorite Personal Item/Tote Bag	Jenny	18	01/10/26 07:03 PM
Renting travel clothing services	jennyd	16	04/11/26 12:33 PM
Jacket with secure pockets v day bag/purse ?	Jen O	7	06/28/25 05:03 PM
Compression socks for airplane travel ?	Jen O	15	09/23/25 02:17 AM
Portland Gear Backpacks: Standard Size and Compact Size Sizing Issues When Taking Air...	Jen Roma	7	04/16/26 03:08 PM
What Tourists Wear in Rome in the Hot Summer Weather	Jen Roma	8	04/16/26 07:00 PM
IT Amsterdam III Spinner?	JenS	3	08/24/17 02:42 AM