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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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Vest (or waistcoat): what are the pros and cons?	avirosemail	45	11/18/20 07:21 AM
A week with the eBags TLS Mother Lode Weekender Jr.	avirosemail	10	10/24/21 06:36 PM
199th Anniversary of Mackintosh raincoats	avirosemail	9	10/14/22 02:37 PM
Souvenirs - Sentimentality - A Slippery Slope	avirosemail	51	06/14/23 11:43 PM
Another minimalist wallet option	avirosemail	21	03/31/24 04:24 AM
Trekking poles and bags and clothes at Columbia summer sale	avirosemail	0	07/28/24 07:36 PM
lightweight men's slacks hack/trick	avirosemail	8	05/27/25 07:29 PM
freebie alert : handy mesh bags	avirosemail	3	11/28/25 12:36 AM
RS shop online shipping costs/ packs for kids	avmorris1	8	11/07/23 08:43 PM
female traveling..NEED HELP..WHAT TYPE OF BAG TO CARRY DURING SIGHTSEEING @ DAYIME..	ayeshaali23	20	03/29/16 12:52 AM
Shoes to pack for backpacking Europe	B	5	05/17/15 03:26 PM
Trying a new thing	baccuda	8	06/03/25 12:49 PM
Packing Cubes, Folders, Pouches, Pencil Pouches	Barb	15	03/20/14 08:36 PM
Packing for Ladies in 13 Easy Pieces – Greek Islands – Late May	Barb	0	09/28/15 09:54 PM
Ravenna rolling carry-on	barb709	12	11/30/23 02:46 AM
RS hide away poncho	Barbara	11	09/01/17 12:14 AM
Overpacking	Barbara	41	02/08/18 04:42 AM
Ravenna Rolling Case - Have you used this bag?	BarbaraB	15	01/19/17 05:21 AM
Review of Ravenna Rolling Case	BarbaraB	16	02/11/18 09:51 PM
The new RS Crossbody travel bag	BarbaraB	20	12/14/19 02:56 PM
Carryon packing for Lufthansa - only 8kg	BarbaraB	56	07/02/23 09:44 AM
RS Rolling Backpack	BarbaraB	3	10/02/24 12:53 AM
Eddie Bauer women's pants	BarbaraB	16	11/27/24 03:36 PM
Layers for Scandinavia in May	BarbaraB	3	04/27/25 07:56 PM
Has anyone used the new Riga rolling case?	BarbaraB	0	06/21/25 05:41 PM
How do I pack for a Christmas market?	BarbaraB	12	11/28/25 03:40 PM
Travelon Crossbody Purse Opinions	Barbara G.	16	04/29/23 12:58 PM
packing-travel towel	barbaragolder16	12	02/11/15 05:57 AM
carryon light weight wheeled bag	barbaragolder16	8	02/16/15 06:14 AM
carry-on luggage	barbaragolder16	4	04/10/15 09:18 AM
compression packing cubes	barbaragolder16	16	01/12/18 05:42 AM
Contact Lens Solution	barbara.macki...	23	06/05/16 01:12 AM
Coconut Oil	barbara.macki...	15	10/28/16 01:39 AM
GPS tracking on luggage or backpacks	barbs.baker	3	05/31/17 09:30 PM
Daybags..RFD or not??	Barb Z	20	07/10/17 08:59 PM
Things OK here but not THERE	barkingdogranch	15	07/04/19 01:35 PM
Excellent lightweight shoulder/duffel bag and backpack attachable to luggage handle	Barkinpark	4	07/05/21 06:02 PM
Labor Day sale at REI and similar stores	Barkinpark	3	08/31/21 10:43 AM
Mountain Warehouse outdoor clothing--any good?	Barkinpark	34	02/10/22 09:24 PM
My favorite large check-in luggage from Lojel is on sale!!!	Barkinpark	5	03/31/22 06:25 PM
Don't buy trekking poles from Costco	Barkinpark	17	05/12/22 03:45 AM
A great purse on sale as "personal item" on board	Barkinpark	13	09/02/23 09:11 PM
Portable, Pop-up Sun Tent/Shelter for Beach	Barkinpark	7	09/03/23 06:24 AM
Making wool coat water-resistant	Barkinpark	14	12/21/23 11:52 AM
SOS--Checking in Ikea FRAKTA zippered bag?	Barkinpark	4	05/15/24 11:49 AM
Substitutes for sugar tablets for diabetics	Barkinpark	2	05/26/24 11:27 PM
Which Jacket for Lisbon, Madrid, Barcelona and Nice in May?	BB	14	05/06/15 02:46 PM
If Checking a Bag Was Free, but You Had to Pay for Carry-On, What Would You Do?	BB	38	12/03/23 10:15 PM
Traveling with a Cpap	bbrafford	14	02/08/15 03:28 PM
Carry on question	bbrafford	15	05/17/15 03:37 PM