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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
Anyone use convertible carry on backpacks instead of spinners?	lisettedasilva8	19	09/19/23 03:54 PM
I think I'm failing to pack heavy	LIssie	13	04/30/22 01:53 PM
Devastated - does a CPAP mean the end of independent travel.	LIssie	34	07/17/22 06:53 PM
Passport - Carry at all times?	listenaudiology	34	07/23/19 04:35 PM
Best travel pillow?	livegreen27	22	11/05/17 11:45 PM
Taking Mini Flat Iron to Europe	liz	24	07/28/17 01:41 AM
Wardrobe Picks for 3 weeks In Europe	liz	44	08/07/17 10:53 PM
Make Up or No Makeup	liz	53	09/08/17 09:38 AM
Money belts & Teenagers-- who carries the passports?	Liz	10	04/22/14 03:22 PM
which suitcase?	Liz	16	04/16/19 01:35 AM
My source for teeny toiletry containers	LIZinPA 🧳	24	04/08/19 09:00 PM
Speaking of warm layers to pack	LIZinPA 🧳	2	02/22/22 08:41 PM
Has anybody else used a Speed Queen laundromat in Europe?	LIZinPA 🧳	8	02/28/22 10:48 PM
Confession: I don't wear black. 😮	LIZinPA 🧳	25	05/10/22 09:37 AM
Any other Outdoor Research fans? 25% off sale.	LIZinPA 🧳	3	06/28/22 10:59 PM
Packing meds anecdote	LIZinPA 🧳	1	10/22/22 04:14 PM
My choice for corralling hotel room stuff	LIZinPA 🧳	27	11/14/22 10:26 PM
Outdoor Research 25% off sale	LIZinPA 🧳	2	06/28/23 08:40 PM
Sink washing in Scandinavia has been challenging	LIZinPA 🧳	15	08/23/23 01:02 AM
Found a really lightweight, not too big crossbody	LIZinPA 🧳	24	06/07/25 07:11 PM
carry - on only for family of 8	liz.ortner	44	06/27/25 01:20 AM
Packing Report for Ladies after three weeks abroad.	lizthemadhatter	11	10/16/15 04:27 AM
My Way Alpine Ladies Packing Report	lizthemadhatter	10	10/27/17 12:21 AM
Best of Sicily Ladies Packing Report	lizthemadhatter	24	03/02/19 07:08 PM
Traveling light in Europe in the winter??	lkalita	25	08/15/18 10:32 PM
Trekking poles	lnbsig 🌍	17	06/04/21 06:09 PM
Packing (obsessively) for 18 night France trip, starts 7 October	lnbsig 🌍	25	09/22/22 04:11 PM
Personal item - AA vs. BA	lnbsig 🌍	3	03/22/24 09:05 PM
Pants with wide, stretchy, yoke-like waistbands	Lo	17	03/27/15 04:06 PM
Packing light, layering and staying comfortable in the UK in May-June. What worked and...	Lo	17	08/15/16 11:27 AM
Backpack Temptation	Lo	49	04/16/18 11:33 PM
Favorite Luggage Scale	Lo	12	01/28/18 01:19 AM
Quilting Safety Pins to secure RS Hidden Pocket	Lo	15	01/30/19 05:13 PM
Need advice on 3 different Eagle Creek Expanse bags	Lo	11	09/08/20 07:26 PM
Does anyone have the 38L 19.5" Osprey Ozone Global Carry-On Wheeled bag?	Lo	9	06/19/21 06:09 PM
Bag storage in overhead bins on planes	Lo	19	05/25/23 04:22 PM
Packing styles according to the Washington Post's Travel: By The Way	Lo	17	04/16/24 08:30 PM
Ravenna or Rolling Carry On?	lois	5	03/11/18 03:16 AM
Shoes that work in the rain	lois	16	10/01/18 06:03 PM
Luggage limit on RS tour?	LoKro	23	03/07/24 08:54 PM
Make sure your phone number is on ( or in) your checked bag!	Lola	28	11/10/16 12:53 PM
Jag jeans at Amazon	Lola	3	11/19/16 10:33 PM
How to pack for Florida Keys, Patagonia, and New York!	Lola	10	01/15/17 06:00 AM
My new favorite pants ("jeans") for travel	Lola	19	03/11/17 05:47 AM
If I wanted a travel backpack. . . .	Lola	20	09/01/17 01:47 AM
Sleeveless maxi dress for Vienna in September?	Lola	4	07/23/17 11:16 PM
Linen drawstring pants in September? ( Slovenia and Austria)	Lola	5	07/26/17 04:28 PM
EB sale on a nice travel-friendly dress	Lola	17	03/17/18 05:31 PM
TSA and powders	Lola	9	09/25/18 02:26 AM
Prana Halle pants for women on sale	Lola	3	12/17/18 04:24 PM