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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
Mini Clips/Carabiners?	Joel	17	07/31/14 12:09 AM
"New" bag for lightweight travel	Joel	11	01/03/15 01:20 PM
Campmor Essential Carry-On FYI for lightweight travelers	Joel	10	04/08/15 12:27 PM
Pants for male lightweight packers	Joel	10	09/25/16 06:17 PM
RS Umbrella is it worth it?	joflo	27	08/07/19 08:48 PM
Permanent packing list	johannaj	30	05/07/24 06:10 PM
cotton pants & shirts for men?	John	27	10/15/19 02:12 PM
do you bring rainpants?	John	30	03/24/25 09:53 AM
Passport '6 Month Rule' Question	johnturcott22	16	07/18/19 01:56 AM
Travel electric shaver	John Vanderboom	12	05/19/20 11:27 PM
Biaggi bags	jokur23	4	02/06/22 11:24 PM
Impossible packing!!!	jolynnamccune	36	05/23/16 12:53 AM
Another Travel Pants Thread	Jon	1	05/28/14 05:07 PM
21" Rolling Carry-on Bag is actually 18", Smaller than Advertised	jonahwy	24	01/10/22 02:26 PM
Thoughts on internal frame backpacks?	Jonathan	15	10/13/14 12:11 AM
True waterproof backpack . . . do they exist?	joncatmantim1	43	08/27/18 09:18 PM
Very specific hair dryer question	joncatmantim1	9	08/08/19 12:33 AM
Backpack Packing Problem	jongigi	20	12/12/16 07:57 PM
Emirates carry on restrictions	Jonno	19	08/07/17 05:45 AM
Anyone have a problem making Rick Steves' flexilock work?	jo_pie	5	08/26/15 07:23 AM
2 in 1 day pack	Joseph	11	08/27/14 02:48 PM
RS Hideaway Tote Bag defect and Great Customer Service	Joseph	4	01/10/17 12:23 AM
what should i pack for desert safari dubai? (packing tips)	Josephfifi	4	08/01/22 03:48 PM
Carry-on luggage	Josey	32	04/01/16 03:48 AM
“Regular” Backpack	joturnage	15	08/05/19 04:03 PM
Laundry Soap	jpec	27	06/03/16 03:39 AM
Possible New Rollaboard	jphbucks	31	12/03/24 03:22 AM
Spinners and Train Travel	jphbucks	14	08/31/24 07:54 PM
Best travel bag	jpl	47	08/14/14 02:42 PM
Help with toiletries for 3-1-1	jpl	21	07/01/14 11:04 PM
Packing light for cold weather with kids	JR	6	09/14/15 05:17 AM
Carryon plus day pack	j.riley.e	17	03/08/16 09:04 PM
Carry-on?	j.riley.e	7	03/07/16 09:27 PM
Carryon for two weeks in Europe	jrob48	11	03/01/16 01:10 AM
Travel Purse	jrusso1	15	03/22/25 01:21 PM
TSA approved scissors for carryon luggage	JS	9	05/11/15 04:41 PM
Best Lightweight carry on	jsdsnv	13	07/29/15 08:53 PM
Space Bags	jsdsnv	5	08/30/15 08:15 PM
Packing Medications	jsjhawk	18	01/28/23 02:13 PM
Using packing cubes or flat packs with the rolling carry on?	jtling	21	05/15/17 06:03 PM
Use net laundry bags to organize your packing.	Jude	12	01/26/15 01:44 PM
Women's packable rain COAT	Judith	21	09/12/24 02:22 AM
Microfiber hair turban	Judith	20	02/09/25 02:57 PM
Travelsmith Quality and Customer Service is awful.	judiwexler	13	01/25/20 08:07 PM
Extension cord use in Europe	Judy	26	11/01/14 05:55 PM
A wine question!	Judy	6	08/23/14 01:57 AM
packing question for the ladies	Judy	9	09/12/14 04:55 PM
Compression stockings	Judy	11	08/01/16 04:08 AM
Will I have any problems packing a Tens unit?	Judy	9	04/26/17 11:56 AM
Need a day bag that won't hurt my shoulders	Judy	14	06/16/17 09:51 PM