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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
Carry on size enforcement	cprice	17	02/08/18 04:41 PM
Best maps?	debora.suzanne	17	02/26/18 05:41 PM
United Economy Plus vs Economy	OnHoliday	17	02/27/18 02:23 AM
EB sale on a nice travel-friendly dress	Lola	17	03/17/18 05:31 PM
securing cash / small items in your baggage -- more tips	avirosemail	17	03/08/18 04:03 AM
End of May middle Europe shoes/clothes light packing help	ferrin	17	03/30/18 07:27 PM
Recommendations for your favorite daypack?	Vicky	17	04/15/18 04:44 PM
Hard shell vs soft carry-on luggage for 100 day Euro journey	zagfam	17	05/11/18 12:08 AM
Reviews of RS products I bought 15 years ago	FastEddie	17	09/08/18 08:58 PM
For fun...more packing & Sarah	Wray	17	07/16/18 10:55 AM
Anyone used the TLS Mother Lode Rolling Weekender rolling backpack?	Melissa	17	11/19/18 08:08 PM
Travelers Choice Carryon	Terry	17	01/24/19 02:49 AM
Eagle Creek Pack-It-Folders practical for tours?	slkc	17	05/03/19 03:27 PM
Pocket scarf!	mountainmama	17	05/10/19 08:58 AM
Please comment on my packing list	PandaBear	17	06/28/19 04:19 AM
Suitcase Weight	tammy	17	06/30/19 04:48 PM
Costco Puffy Vest....	Pam	17	07/24/19 10:32 PM
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
Jogger pants for the flight	Teresa	17	07/25/19 05:01 PM
Is solid deodorant considered a liquid?	S J	17	08/02/19 06:29 PM
Carry on recommendation	darlene	17	11/16/19 01:47 AM
Luftansa personal item bags	dpawloski	17	01/03/20 07:38 PM
Trekking poles in carryon	Roxane	17	02/10/20 04:34 AM
Trekking poles	lnbsig 🌍	17	06/04/21 06:09 PM
First time on a RS tour - signed up for Scotland 2022	whisper	17	06/03/21 04:12 PM
Percentage of carry on bag	dansylvest	17	11/22/21 03:09 AM
Question about packing folders	Mardee	17	03/04/22 10:58 PM
Don't buy trekking poles from Costco	Barkinpark	17	05/12/22 03:45 AM
Are Ankle Boots in the Fall Needed for Ireland	WOZ	17	07/12/22 05:40 AM
Red Oxx Bag Review	Sun-Baked in...	17	07/03/22 12:39 AM
Tote Bag Mania - Internet Surfing	Sun-Baked in...	17	08/03/22 03:35 AM
Bar Shampoo	Cerastez	17	08/25/22 01:11 AM
Best men's travel pants	Carol June	17	09/15/22 04:49 AM
Raincoat?	phred	17	02/19/23 02:34 PM
Plus-sized bras for comfortable travel	Beth	17	03/26/23 12:42 PM
Hotel Laundry Facilities	khansen	17	04/04/23 03:11 AM
Immersion Water Heater?	Rachel	17	05/23/23 06:02 PM
Misc stuff I packed vs. what I used	travel4fun	17	07/07/23 03:44 PM
It's 17 days until we leave for 5 weeks	Mark McG	17	09/09/23 07:30 AM
Backpack vs wheeled suitcase	pattistro	17	09/09/23 03:28 PM
Sleep mask, travel pillow and sound canceling headphone rec's?	Dreamscometrue	17	03/10/24 12:35 AM
Packing styles according to the Washington Post's Travel: By The Way	Lo	17	04/16/24 08:30 PM
Delta - carry-on vs. checked bags	Philip	17	05/13/24 09:46 PM
Waterproof rain jacket	Patricia	17	06/03/24 12:01 AM
Olay Cleansing Melts	travel4fun	17	02/08/25 11:35 PM
Shipping bags ahead	Wanderlust58	17	10/13/24 03:46 PM
Walking sticks allowed in carry on luggage yesterday and now today changed their minds	jules m	17	12/12/24 06:19 PM
Rain Gear for Day Pack	TheRustyScupper	17	03/04/25 03:53 PM
Packed contents for 3 Weeks in southern Italy - details	Jean	17	04/27/25 06:32 PM