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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
Protect my cell phone, credit cards, keys while swimming or snorkeling	julie.d.rose	4	07/14/15 10:40 AM
Help! Need to pack extra for wedding.	jumper12000	4	02/09/14 11:36 AM
Last minute packing report	June	5	10/07/15 03:55 AM
light backpack for day use	June	21	07/07/17 09:27 PM
Checked Luggage - Will I be banned for life?!	Junebug22	29	03/19/25 01:21 AM
Travel day bag for a parent with pre-schoolers	justasplashof	8	05/23/18 01:09 AM
Icelandair carry-on size	justlissa	1	05/07/17 04:31 PM
Manly shoulder bag	JVnCHPA	31	10/23/17 06:13 AM
suggestions for packing on the 13 day Scotland trip in Sept.	j.w.reuther	6	06/05/23 03:03 AM
Crossbody purse with key tether?	K.	35	04/01/20 12:23 AM
Small Woman Luggage Size	kacey.sterne	7	05/28/14 01:31 AM
How strict is RyanAir with Carry on?	kacikohlhepp	9	07/25/15 04:21 PM
Travel Steamer Recommendation?	kadams84	12	06/20/19 02:38 PM
Laundry on a Rick Steves European bus tour?	kaisrdoc	11	03/25/18 08:13 PM
Backpack and back pain	Kalzak	30	09/22/18 12:26 AM
To Check or Not to Check	Kalzak	18	09/12/18 03:00 AM
Is money belt RFID protected?	kao954	13	08/08/19 12:55 AM
Checked backpacks and damage	kapekodkarl	9	02/28/26 06:52 AM
Success! Under 20 lbs thanks to all these tips and shared experiences!	karen	5	05/28/18 07:02 PM
Will These Dimensions Work?	karen	6	08/01/23 04:34 AM
Packing for the Arctic Summer	karen	4	08/01/23 10:26 PM
Quick drying socks?	Karen	13	03/17/16 07:20 PM
Ditch the purse; wear a vest	Karen	11	09/22/17 04:53 PM
Topic for the ladies	Karen	14	07/30/18 02:44 PM
Cleaning out the travel bin	Karen	68	09/27/18 10:27 PM
Recommendation for noise cancelling ear phones	Karen	15	03/07/19 03:04 PM
Modifications to RS Euro Flight Bag	Karen	9	07/06/22 07:11 PM
Adding a USB port to a softside bag?	Karen	3	07/09/22 12:27 PM
Civita Shoulder bag inside Euro Flight bag?	Karen	7	07/12/22 01:00 AM
45 day trip to Europe- packing light and perfectly	Karen	8	05/06/25 02:54 PM
Will I regret using Ziploc bags instead of packing cubes?	karen256	46	11/13/19 05:01 PM
Carry-on Trekking Poles?	Karen & Gary	12	06/28/17 07:35 PM
October in Italy - Venice Florence Rome Tour	karenmsmith3	19	07/13/15 02:41 PM
On your period in Europe - Especially if in Amsterdam	karina303	14	06/29/25 03:51 PM
Crossbody or Small Backpack? for 14 day Europe	kartalcott	22	02/25/22 10:33 PM
Wonderful Travel Skirt on Amazon	kartalcott	2	07/09/23 06:55 PM
Backpack for very small person	katbowles5	20	01/30/18 02:34 PM
Collapsible luggage?	Kate	17	08/28/16 04:14 PM
Packing light: this guy wins	Kate	6	07/12/17 10:29 PM
Staying cool: neck fans	Kate	5	07/23/23 06:49 PM
Backpack with wheels or just a spinner?	kathaleen	10	04/22/23 12:42 AM
considering purchase of used carryon bag CANTO logo on bag	katharinehorn32	7	07/08/25 09:36 PM
Spirit Airlines carry-on	katherine215	2	04/26/17 06:55 PM
What to pack for 5 weeks!	Kathi	31	08/18/16 12:08 PM
Guys, what do you pack in daypack...	KathiMc	21	06/05/19 05:59 PM
Ladies hat recommendations please!	KathiMc	18	06/13/19 11:34 AM
Travel towel alternative	kathleen	12	11/14/14 02:33 PM
Flat Things	kathleen	31	11/13/14 09:50 PM
Merino Sweaters	kathleen	2	01/29/15 06:56 AM
Keeping happy feet while traveling questions	kathleen	15	02/13/15 03:05 AM