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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
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
Small, lightweight Tankini top?	Lola	10	03/20/19 01:56 AM
Super lightweight rain jacket for women	Lola	6	05/09/19 04:37 PM
Spanish toothpaste?	Lola	18	05/14/19 06:59 PM
Super deal on a lightweight womens' rain jacket	Lola	2	09/18/19 01:40 PM
My favorite Patagonia rain jacket on sale at REI	Lola	22	01/28/20 10:24 PM
Great Price on a Womens' Rain Jacket (Eddie Bauer)	Lola	15	02/19/20 06:41 PM
Washable cashmere and merino	Lola	15	02/05/21 02:17 AM
Found my new favorite travel pant (for women)	Lola	9	11/13/21 03:43 PM
Lightweight fabrics for travel	Lola	51	11/06/22 01:10 AM
Confusing Condor cabin baggage rules	Lola	1	08/15/22 02:04 PM
Lightweight fabrics, Part 2	Lola	7	11/05/22 04:49 PM
Merino wool on sale at REI now	Lola	4	11/20/22 12:23 AM
Need a nice-looking (women’s) jacket for winter travel?	Lola	5	11/17/22 12:00 AM
Smartwool top for packing light	Lola	21	12/22/22 08:31 PM
Recycling programs—REI and Patagonia	Lola	4	01/06/23 06:36 PM
Eileen Fisher washable stretch crepe pants on sale	Lola	8	04/01/23 05:13 PM
Patagonia down and not-down puffer jackets on sale, $139 or less	Lola	4	06/05/24 05:26 PM
Money saving Tip for the shopaholics	Lola	5	04/20/24 11:51 PM
Buff neck gaiters—-question	Lola	18	07/07/24 07:38 PM
Ladies - capsule wardrobe for Rome in October?	Lori	15	07/24/22 10:10 PM
luggage..Ryanair, Volotea etc. European airlines	lorigilb	5	08/11/19 04:34 PM
Notorious Over Packer successfully did carry on for 11 day trip to Spain	lostinspace16	10	11/02/14 01:17 PM
Carry On Backpack Suggestions	lotsasubscrip...	14	03/29/16 10:48 PM
Rain	l.p.enersen	13	08/18/14 05:58 AM
Ban carry-on fees?	l.p.enersen	19	11/18/25 03:11 AM
Air France carry-on limits	lrobare88	8	05/30/15 08:24 PM
Shoe color suggestions with wardrobe.	Lulu	50	05/23/15 09:44 PM
What about curling irons?	Lulu	17	03/03/15 10:40 AM
Rick Steves Shop sales	Lulu	15	03/26/15 09:26 AM
Compression Socks	Lulu	11	03/15/15 03:25 AM
Let's talk dresses!	Lulu	19	03/20/15 09:56 AM
What do you think of this carryon?	Lulu	21	04/22/15 03:45 PM
Need to buy the suitcase by tomorrow.	Lulu	15	04/05/15 01:35 PM
Gentlemen...will you give advice on your packing list?	Lulu	27	05/10/15 10:59 PM
Where to find the hideaway tote.	Lulu	8	05/17/15 06:26 PM
How do you take all your paperwork?	Lulu	49	06/01/15 07:57 PM
Scarves!	Lulu	15	06/12/15 07:08 AM
I really don't want to buy a pacsafe purse..ideas for securing the one I have.	Lulu	32	06/20/15 06:18 AM
Let's talk Hats!	Lulu	20	07/27/15 06:29 PM