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Packing

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
Bored at home -- so shopping !!	Laura B	104	07/05/20 04:07 PM
BLACK FRIDAY 70% off reduced prices at Rume (tote bags)	Laura B	69	12/23/20 01:35 AM
Some new favorite things	Laurel	19	10/20/18 12:16 AM
Recommendations for a camera & more bag	Lauren Mc	9	04/09/17 02:38 PM
Consider to buy it there	Laurie Ann	11	04/05/23 02:45 PM
Traveling and playing the guitar	Laurie Ann	10	09/26/25 12:36 PM
Attractive new quilted vest for women	Laurie Beth	12	08/22/25 12:49 PM
TSA and Vitamins/Supplements	lbere445	11	11/27/25 01:16 AM
Rick's Packing List	lbribyliz	30	07/09/22 12:21 PM
Travel clothes for Plus Sized woman (2x) for days with highs of 70F	Leaves of Green	22	04/07/19 05:02 PM
Outerwear for London/Barcelona/Italy in December/January	leb717	10	08/13/17 05:08 PM
eBags Weekender Convertible Junior bag	Lee	17	08/11/15 07:50 PM
Smaller carryon bags?	Lee	0	06/09/15 09:08 PM
Nine packing mistakes	Lee	24	02/22/17 06:31 PM
Goodhope convertible carry-on	Lee	0	02/27/17 03:55 AM
eBags sold	Lee	9	04/08/17 05:32 PM
What to pack for British Isles?	leequann	7	08/18/19 07:43 AM
22" Wheeled Duffel bag as carry on luggage	LeonardoNYC	19	11/07/19 05:46 PM
Day pack - old Civita or new Civita or ... ?	Les	9	01/16/24 04:52 AM
Just how rigid are they about international carry-ons?	Les	24	01/16/24 09:48 AM
Found!? Best ‘normal’ purse style for travel	Leslie	38	05/18/19 12:32 PM
Inspired by the light weight packers on this forum	Leslie	16	05/09/25 07:20 AM
Small duffel bag instead of a roller	Leslie	12	04/12/26 01:32 PM
Suitcase challenge	leti_35	34	07/13/17 10:19 PM
Podcast: What to Wear in Paris	Letizia	16	04/27/17 09:41 AM
What happened to the belt clip on the Back Door Bag?	levbarg	3	10/14/14 02:28 AM
Sicily weather	leylamoossavi	4	10/22/24 03:36 PM
Womens Light Weight summer clothes finds for 2019	LF	22	04/18/19 06:26 PM
No Shorts in Summer for Europe but how about the islands?	LF	34	06/21/19 11:39 PM
Luggage Cable?	LF	14	07/06/19 05:32 PM
Best Women Shoes for Rainy days	LF	9	06/19/19 04:06 AM
Best time to buy Rick Steves Luggage?	LF	5	06/08/19 09:07 PM
Do I just need a adapter?	LF	9	10/22/19 05:37 AM
eBags TLS Mother Lode Rolling Weekender 22" VS Rick Steves' Rolling Backpack ?	LF	17	10/21/19 01:48 AM
nite ize s biner	LF	17	07/13/19 01:00 AM
Best gear for washing clothes in hotel	LF	43	07/30/19 01:09 AM
Lock for personal item clipped to carry on	LF	7	08/14/19 12:40 AM
Wanted Review of the RS Rolling Backpack	LF	14	09/08/20 02:08 AM
Lady's what do I need to pack for Ireland in the Fall (carry on)?	LF	13	11/05/22 12:57 PM
Ladies packing Central Europe September	LF	20	04/13/23 05:30 PM
Wanted carry on spinner 18.5 x 13 x 8	LF	13	01/28/24 10:08 PM
Packable Walking Stick for Senior Rome??	LF	4	09/27/24 03:21 AM
Women's Water-Resistant Packable jacket for day bag?	LF	12	06/23/25 06:57 PM
Packable Waterproof non Lined Rain Jacket Women?	LF	27	09/13/25 03:51 PM
Packing Creative Extras	LGATX	29	07/26/15 09:17 AM
Favorite Snacks to bring on an International Flight	LGATX	39	09/07/15 07:18 PM
Day Bag for Men - Museum Friendly	lhdunlap	10	05/01/19 01:58 AM
Why manufactures can't even get the carry on dimensions right	liamof	10	09/01/16 11:19 PM
gloves for the Zugspitze	Libby	2	01/25/18 01:18 AM
Packing too early?	Libby	53	03/23/18 10:52 PM