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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
Pants Suggestions or Ideas for Russia/Baltics in October	Belle	9	08/24/19 08:54 PM
Fanny pack with inner lining that does't disintegrate (too soon)	andymhancock	47	08/25/19 08:07 PM
My Journey to Carryon-Only	bogiesan	26	08/26/19 05:29 PM
Rick Steves Carry-on size question	kegpott	13	08/28/19 02:30 PM
Passport Container	yoda_615	14	08/29/19 05:41 PM
carry on or checking in luggage at the airport?	Joe	31	08/30/19 05:36 PM
RS Luggage Sale !!!	joe32F	1	08/30/19 05:56 PM
Documentions Format	CollinsDtc	12	08/30/19 09:42 PM
Packing for Belgium and Amsterdam for late October	Renee	10	09/01/19 02:11 PM
Teen Girl’s Packing list for 3 week summer trip (also in trip report)	Mona	9	09/01/19 03:56 PM
Travel Towels	stringerje	23	09/03/19 01:09 AM
Still looking at luggage - Eagle Creek Expanse?	csjs5254	18	09/04/19 09:10 PM
Bringing Prescription Drugs into Italy	AnnieM	10	09/05/19 05:23 AM
Headphones - what's best for compactness and compatibility with hearing aids?	rsgoeck	14	09/06/19 01:54 PM
Osprey or TravelPro	yoda_615	14	09/09/19 04:56 AM
The Value of Water Resistant Luggage	Sun-Baked in...	11	09/10/19 04:58 AM
women's attire for a wedding	bellatrails	10	09/10/19 05:13 AM
Shorts in Alps in September?	scenicwanderer	6	09/11/19 05:40 PM
30 day supply of multivitamins	sgarrison	19	09/12/19 06:30 AM
Iberia flights and carry on allowances	garfess	6	09/13/19 07:17 PM
Good bye money belt!	Robert	27	09/15/19 04:34 AM
Italy in October - rain pants ?	Fischer831	11	09/18/19 01:32 AM
Super deal on a lightweight womens' rain jacket	Lola	2	09/18/19 01:40 PM
Washing the Euro Flight Bag?	stoutfella	7	09/19/19 02:36 PM
What fun/luxury/indulgent item can you not live without when you travel?	Jill M.	88	09/19/19 04:44 PM
Portugal October/November	nbr1che	1	09/22/19 06:29 AM
Day bag for plane -vs- day bag for sightseeing	jehb2	34	09/27/19 04:27 PM
How crazy is this?	Horsewoofie	9	09/27/19 08:58 PM
How Not to Pack	Kim	41	09/28/19 09:14 AM
Cooling product recommendations?	Michele	23	09/29/19 10:26 PM
Plus size travel pants	TammyWS	14	10/03/19 02:53 AM
Best travel CPAP?	kirsten.surpr...	16	10/04/19 11:35 AM
Neck pillows for flight and train	Ricki	22	10/05/19 02:58 PM
Another book to bring?	bogiesan	7	10/06/19 05:33 PM
Packing Pearls	Donald	40	10/11/19 09:57 AM
cotton pants & shirts for men?	John	27	10/15/19 02:12 PM
Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L	pastorash	3	10/17/19 12:31 PM
looking for lightweight, quick-dry travel pants	Howell	23	10/17/19 08:26 PM
class3B laser	bearlovers	11	10/18/19 01:30 PM
eBags TLS Mother Lode Rolling Weekender 22" VS Rick Steves' Rolling Backpack ?	LF	17	10/21/19 01:48 AM
Do I just need a adapter?	LF	9	10/22/19 05:37 AM
small plastic leak-proof jars/bottles	Andrea	36	10/22/19 02:33 PM
Madrid in mid-January	Anne	8	10/29/19 12:22 AM
Luggage choice	pcandj.band	19	10/31/19 04:22 PM
Ricksteves own bags	3ddana	15	11/01/19 07:45 AM
First time traveler. Packing/overall advice??	fmarvette	34	11/04/19 10:13 PM
Day Bag Replacement	yoda_615	12	11/05/19 03:34 PM
22" Wheeled Duffel bag as carry on luggage	LeonardoNYC	19	11/07/19 05:46 PM
Good sale at RuMe	akros	5	11/08/19 01:24 AM
How Much Clothing Do You Pack?	Marie	47	11/09/19 04:09 AM