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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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Title	Author	Replies	Last Post
Paris in winter: stylish yet comfortable and practical winter clothing options for women	Packy	22	12/06/17 05:09 AM
Packing numerous capsule meds	PaintedSuitcase	17	04/16/26 10:01 PM
Rick's Classic Back Pack - Depth Adjustable?	Pale Blue Dot	9	02/23/19 08:59 PM
Epic Cable Lock failure	Pam	9	07/07/14 01:39 PM
Capsule wardrobe - Paris and Western France April/May	Pam	43	06/20/17 11:38 PM
You know you've started packing too early when....	Pam	123	05/29/19 10:06 PM
Costco Puffy Vest....	Pam	17	07/24/19 10:32 PM
Organizing a Tote Bag - any ideas?	Pam	49	08/02/19 10:45 PM
Dr Birx, her scarves, random thoughts	Pam	85	07/10/20 05:56 PM
Longchamp Le Pliage Large tote...organizer insert?	Pam	20	01/05/23 07:53 PM
Do you clean your luggage after a trip?	Pam	63	12/05/23 06:25 AM
Tom Bihn Fans - Anyone have the Rogue Sacoche?	Pam	21	08/24/25 08:36 PM
Crazy Compression (brand) socks	Pam	14	01/12/26 10:17 PM
RS Rolling Carry On	Pam in MN	15	02/03/18 02:51 PM
Locking checked bags	Pam in MN	33	10/17/18 07:00 AM
5 week train trip, luggage and packing worries!	pamraitt	46	09/22/14 02:46 PM
Moneybelts and Dresses	pamstrehl	13	09/29/14 05:59 PM
What types of pants to wear...?	pamzam101	43	05/03/25 04:54 AM
1st trip to UK (2 wk RS tour/Oct) - backpack packing question	pamzam101	30	08/05/25 07:48 PM
Adapter vs converter for the UK…	pamzam101	14	09/11/25 04:45 PM
How are carryon (hand) bags measured in Europe?	PandaBear	18	03/22/19 08:07 PM
Will these bags work for our travel party of 3?	PandaBear	22	03/24/19 11:12 PM
Ladies: one color or varied for bottoms?	PandaBear	29	04/28/19 02:29 PM
Please comment on my packing list	PandaBear	17	06/28/19 04:19 AM
Packing Follow Up	PandaBear	9	08/13/19 02:45 PM
Hello Mello Weekender Travel Wrap	PandaBear	7	03/20/20 06:37 AM
eBags Shopping Spree Review	PandaBear	0	05/07/20 11:16 PM
eBags Shopping Spree Review (part 2)	PandaBear	2	05/08/20 02:03 AM
Packing Success and Failures	PandaBear	18	09/09/20 05:18 PM
Clearance Items at TJ Maxx/Home Goods	PandaBear	2	07/10/20 05:53 PM
I Bought a New Bag! (And a new shampoo bar find)	PandaBear	13	09/09/20 01:31 AM
Packing Challenge (Minimalistic Packing)	PandaBear	60	03/15/21 03:37 AM
Laundry	PandaBear	43	09/25/21 04:40 PM
Four Packing Report Summaries	PandaBear	27	08/02/21 03:23 PM
Has anyone tried Ripskirt Hawaii?	PandaBear	40	05/10/22 01:23 AM
Packing for a 10 Day Alaskan Cruise report	PandaBear	5	02/03/23 02:20 PM
Length for a raincoat	PandaBear	13	10/22/22 04:23 PM
Iceland Packing and Icelandic Air	PandaBear	4	02/23/24 01:14 AM
Please Provide Input on These 3 Rolling Carryon's	PandaBear	7	04/27/24 03:37 AM
Alaskan Cruise Packing (trial run for Iceland)	PandaBear	13	06/10/24 02:54 PM
Iceland Pre-Trip Packing Report	PandaBear	13	09/27/24 07:44 PM
Packing Report: South Africa and Zimbabwe	PandaBear	1	10/04/24 08:00 PM
Packing for Scotland/Ireland and Flying Air France	PandaBear	14	03/29/26 03:28 PM
Italy/Tuscany 'dress code' recommendations??	Parkaboy	5	04/26/25 02:33 PM
Carryon luggage -- backpacks??	Parkaboy	4	05/03/25 01:21 AM
Printed Documents	parrothead48116	21	06/07/25 08:51 PM
Super Ultra-light packing advice please, ladies especially!	Pastelholic	33	05/15/17 06:57 PM
New Ravenna Day pack-did you get it?	Pastelholic	10	11/16/23 03:53 AM
Packing tech items-what’s your favorite method?	Pastelholic	45	02/27/24 10:45 AM
Uh oh, packing plan upset by new health issue	Pastelholic	53	02/19/24 05:02 PM