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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
Updated advice on travel pillows	michterra	21	05/15/18 03:13 PM
Tips on what goes where when packing light!	mickiharrison	15	08/26/16 05:31 PM
Rolling Carry On Bag - what do you love, what do you dislike?	middb04	7	07/21/22 11:28 AM
RS Euro Flight Bag/ Camera Day Bag Question	mightyquin005	8	02/08/18 01:49 AM
We did NOT pack light and now must pay.	Mike	8	07/10/19 03:50 AM
packing trekking poles	Mike	10	04/16/20 01:58 PM
Hiking poles	Mike	18	08/24/22 04:00 PM
looking for recommendations for packable walking stick for senior recovering from...	Mike	14	01/27/24 05:50 PM
Poor quality with RS carry-on back pack	Mike2015	19	06/09/23 10:51 AM
In Hotel Laundry - what went wrong?	mikebuto	40	04/15/16 04:34 PM
RS Store plug adapters in Greece and Turkey?	Mike G	5	03/06/19 03:48 PM
Rick Steves' shirts that appear on the show	Mike in VT	9	07/09/16 01:19 AM
Men's Travel Hat Recommendations	Mike W.	13	04/04/15 08:48 PM
Looking for Softside Luggage that Splits into 2 Halves	mikeyonaboat	12	09/23/22 01:50 AM
Small size carryon/personal item	mikliz97	11	04/13/23 10:23 PM
RS rolling carryon and Iceland Air	mikliz97	4	07/03/23 12:44 PM
Packing for Iceland, with camping	mikliz97	5	08/06/23 09:21 PM
Sea sickness pills/patch	mikliz97	25	08/18/24 01:02 AM
Packing list for 10 days in Norway	mikliz97	11	09/03/24 09:50 PM
Compression bag questions for wool and down	mikliz97	9	08/11/25 01:24 PM
AirTag success story	mikliz97	13	08/24/25 09:30 PM
Why does it feel like I'm packing more non-clothing than clothing?	MilestoGo	31	09/12/16 01:02 PM
What to list on luggage tags	Mindfulness	12	01/25/23 09:34 PM
Travel light for an ultralight future	Mindfulness	13	09/02/23 06:21 PM
What footwear to pack for Scandinavia tour in Summer	Mindfulness	8	07/12/25 06:41 PM
RS new bag vs old bag	miners51	7	08/27/14 05:23 AM
Packing cubes inside the Rick Steves bag	Mira	26	03/29/16 12:44 AM
What do you have in your day bag	Mira	31	04/28/18 01:26 AM
Packing up dirty laundry	Mira	34	02/04/19 01:50 PM
Italy and Greece with a 5 year old	misskatr5	9	06/28/18 12:12 AM
Carry On Limitations for International Travel	mitchellgayle19	9	05/09/19 11:44 PM
Vueling Airlines and Cpap machine carry on?	mjroseman2209	1	05/27/18 04:52 PM
Choosing a durable suitcase	mjshust	18	07/04/22 02:30 PM
First Aid Kit	mkb1261	15	07/04/14 08:28 PM
Security Purses	mkb1261	14	04/28/14 11:05 PM
Noise Cancelling Headphones/AcousticSheep Sleepphones	mkb1261	3	04/16/14 08:01 PM
Linen or blends	mktab	11	05/09/18 08:05 AM
Dresses	mktab	30	08/11/18 02:50 AM
Travel Pro questoin	MLB	12	01/10/25 09:00 PM
packing lite for photography	mleva	19	01/31/17 01:33 AM
Fan for keeping cool at night	mlstimetotravel	13	01/11/25 03:05 AM
Light weight loose-fitting cotton women’s pants	mlstimetotravel	18	03/25/25 09:20 PM
Backpack to go along with carry-on suitcase	mlstimetotravel	43	04/03/26 06:11 PM
RS Rolling Carry-on	M.M.	8	06/12/19 08:01 PM
To rain pant or not to rain pant…..	mmaryallen	12	05/08/23 11:30 PM
Rick Steves’ Spinner carryon suitcase reviews.	mmaryallen	6	06/24/24 02:31 PM
Laundry on longer Rick Steves Tour	mmendoza74	9	02/03/19 05:54 PM
Eddie Bauer Sale	MMM	12	03/27/23 05:47 PM
Clothes for end of August through September 20	mnannie	19	08/18/24 02:05 AM
Luggage	moleelee72	27	01/02/19 07:10 PM