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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
Protecting passport from bending - how?	Motorgirl	17	08/18/16 12:59 PM
Protecting valuables	Diane M	50	05/06/17 01:04 AM
protection from magnets?	doric8	11	07/25/15 02:22 AM
Protect my cell phone, credit cards, keys while swimming or snorkeling	julie.d.rose	4	07/14/15 10:40 AM
PSA re Personal items & ID tags	jeanm	13	05/02/25 10:54 PM
Purchasing a hair dryer in the US vs UK	Phil	18	05/23/23 05:08 PM
purse/bag that will fit camera	cemrn	8	08/10/16 07:44 PM
Purse sized backpack vs crossbody	cchapin100	18	02/04/22 10:44 PM
Put your contact info and itinerary INSIDE your bag too	Gretchen	28	07/19/15 08:02 PM
Q re packing shirts: is it 5 plus the one wearing?	veras2000	23	05/01/15 04:46 AM
quart size bags	cindy	29	09/05/17 06:49 PM
Questionable Dimensions of Carry on backpack	3ddana	10	06/19/19 01:57 AM
Question about Dress Codes for Children	christopherva...	1	05/27/18 09:34 PM
Question about international carry ons	paxf.589	48	12/06/23 08:02 PM
Question about packing folders	Mardee	17	03/04/22 10:58 PM
Question about Rick's Euro Flight Bag	SandraL	12	05/04/16 12:12 AM
Question about Rick's Packing List	Charles	12	04/12/16 05:40 AM
Question about Rick Steves carryon	Lulu	3	07/25/15 12:15 PM
Question about RS Rolling Carry-on suitcase	jho13	12	08/15/23 01:22 PM
Question about transporting/packing Engagement Ring	nicholasjohnc...	26	12/06/14 03:25 AM
Question for the ladies	bjs323	82	09/30/18 05:49 PM
Question for those that own the Veloce shoulder bag	Margaret	32	08/28/16 08:37 PM
Questioning my packing plans	SandraL	22	04/14/16 12:11 PM
Question Regarding Luggage for My First Rick Steves Tour	travelergirl	22	05/26/24 05:33 PM
Question regarding the new carry on sizes with “budget” airlines	Tyler_	3	08/16/22 10:35 PM
Question re: New model of Osprey Ozone 2 wheeled 42L/22"	csjs5254	8	07/24/19 03:37 AM
Question re: Travelpro Maxlite 5 22”	csjs5254	16	08/15/22 03:13 PM
Questions about insurance	emtycrystal44	4	02/10/17 10:20 PM
Quick and safe access to cell phone for photos	wilsonwing80	24	02/28/21 04:45 PM
Quick bag survey at Denver	bogiesan	26	11/25/22 08:00 PM
Quick drying socks?	Karen	13	03/17/16 07:20 PM
Quick-drying Women's T-shirts	Donna 🇺🇸	15	07/02/15 02:58 PM
Quick dry pants	bjs323	15	12/22/23 11:30 AM
Quick dry socks	Nancy	18	10/20/14 10:07 AM
Quick-Dry Socks for Travel	rchrd1221	15	10/07/23 02:01 PM
Quick TSA check...DSLR cameras.	Wray	30	02/09/19 10:19 AM
Quilting Safety Pins to secure RS Hidden Pocket	Lo	15	01/30/19 05:13 PM
Raiding a toddlers closet for travel gear	Cerastez	7	09/09/24 09:08 PM
Rain	l.p.enersen	13	08/18/14 05:58 AM
rain boots for April in Central Europe?	Elizabeth	10	01/11/18 01:17 PM
Raincoat?	phred	17	02/19/23 02:34 PM
Raincoat for a Sweat Champ	BillP	5	12/12/19 09:24 PM
Rain coat for a woman	daisy	9	03/24/25 07:52 PM
Rain coat purchase - would like input	Steph	31	11/22/21 06:01 AM
Raincoat, Umbrella or Both??	Surtshin	19	09/10/25 06:00 PM
Rain Gear for Day Pack	TheRustyScupper	17	03/04/25 03:53 PM
Raining in Italy - RAINBOOTS NECESSARY - what to bring...	April	19	03/18/18 02:02 PM
Rain Jacket for Horseback Riding \| Patagonia Torrentshell vs OR Aspire Trench	meredith	4	07/13/24 05:04 PM
Rain jacket PLUS another jacket?	keeturn4	20	02/26/20 05:05 PM
Rain Jackets tested	Pat	14	09/14/24 10:46 PM