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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
backpacks?	gritz	23	12/03/18 06:23 PM
Carry on or suitcase?	berrystephanie	23	05/29/19 10:22 PM
Carry on bag that doesn't tip and rolls well	Lisa	23	07/16/19 06:09 PM
Packing cubes	Brian	23	06/05/19 08:16 PM
Cooling product recommendations?	Michele	23	09/29/19 10:26 PM
Travel Towels	stringerje	23	09/03/19 01:09 AM
looking for lightweight, quick-dry travel pants	Howell	23	10/17/19 08:26 PM
Travel Clothesline	dmmerry	23	11/21/19 10:56 PM
European men are wearing shorts and capri pants?	avirosemail	23	08/25/20 08:02 AM
Sling Bags?	Frank II	23	02/04/21 09:07 PM
Suitcase choices	buddy7	23	09/27/21 03:34 PM
Searching for a crossbody/messenger bag. What is your favorite?	Mariam	23	02/01/22 05:55 PM
CNN story on packing cubes	Frank II	23	02/06/22 09:19 PM
How do you organize your Rx?	Mardee	23	04/19/22 01:05 AM
Anyone else struggle with RickSteves' customer service for a defective item?	Randy	23	08/02/22 04:41 PM
Do I really need a lock on my suitcase?	Mariam	23	01/29/23 05:11 AM
Considering a different approach on leaving clothes behind when you return home.	Elizabeth	23	02/02/23 02:08 AM
Best Pill Organizer for Travel	LADTM	23	05/22/23 04:29 PM
Post-pandemic packing - have you changed what you take?	AussieNomad	23	04/23/23 03:30 PM
Portugal, we loved you, but my suitcase wheels didn't	jules m	23	06/29/23 12:50 PM
WaPo Article on How Much Underwear to Pack	TheOrdinaryRe...	23	05/21/23 12:51 AM
Yes, I packed my own pillow. And I’ll do it again	travel4fun	23	07/20/23 09:28 PM
On Not Packing Light	scenicwanderer	23	02/05/24 10:26 PM
Luggage limit on RS tour?	LoKro	23	03/07/24 08:54 PM
Packing light article-gifted	Tammy (aka...	23	03/21/24 02:12 AM
Packable Backpack with Trolley Sleeve.	Frank II	23	10/05/24 01:36 PM
Dirty Laundry Deodorizer for Suitcase	khansen	23	06/24/24 05:52 PM
Flat Irons and Curling Irons - help?	Travelismylife	23	08/16/24 02:18 AM
Packing prescriptions	Deb	23	08/17/24 07:28 PM
Packing Fail	JBC	23	09/07/24 08:59 PM
Packable duffel bag with intention of checking on return flight	Mustlovedogs	23	08/31/24 04:52 PM
poor quality bag - but Rick Steve's Merchandise took care of the issue	hertzfamvt	23	12/16/24 04:03 PM
Help! Carry on luggage weight limits (KLM)	Ruth	24	07/11/14 03:42 AM
Rainproof jacket	cgichard	24	12/22/14 06:21 PM
international travel with vitamins in carry on	high5house	24	12/25/14 12:38 AM
Excessive guide book weight	tgaetz1	24	09/30/15 05:02 PM
List 3 packing items that you cannot live without!	Donald	24	12/01/15 03:23 PM
Should I stick with a carry on?	Jeremy	24	04/17/16 05:17 PM
Packing Light - Post Trip Feedback	Sharon	24	07/27/16 01:42 AM
Nine packing mistakes	Lee	24	02/22/17 06:31 PM
Travel Robe - Suggestions?	Donna 🇺🇸	24	02/20/17 08:09 PM
Taking Mini Flat Iron to Europe	liz	24	07/28/17 01:41 AM
Daypack vs Purse	hertz	24	11/02/17 02:45 AM
What to do with old luggage?	Zoe	24	11/15/17 06:20 PM
best cross body bag for ipad mini and day trip essentials	Ruth	24	02/05/18 02:14 AM
Best rolling carry on for under $150	Richard	24	02/17/18 02:50 AM
Hand sanitiser	DavidE	24	04/27/18 06:45 PM
Is RickSteves soft-sided "Rolling Carry-On" squeezable to 8"?	tsandreczki	24	10/03/18 02:32 PM
And the countdown begins.....	Libby	24	08/19/18 02:57 AM
My source for teeny toiletry containers	LIZinPA 🧳	24	04/08/19 09:00 PM