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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
Down Jacket vs Parka	Frank II	24	02/13/20 08:36 PM
July 4th sale at Ebags	LAB	24	10/24/20 05:02 AM
Masks	Frank II	24	08/17/20 04:00 AM
Besides obvious travel items, what in your house is "on hold" until we can travel?	nancys8	24	10/13/20 12:52 AM
Quick and safe access to cell phone for photos	wilsonwing80	24	02/28/21 04:45 PM
21" Rolling Carry-on Bag is actually 18", Smaller than Advertised	jonahwy	24	01/10/22 02:26 PM
Traveling with a CPAP	Anne	24	04/05/22 08:03 AM
RS Ravenna Roller or Rolling Carry On; Crossbody Travel Bag or Civita Shoulder Bag - Recs?	lydiabaca	24	05/11/22 11:24 PM
Is the Osprey Fairview 40 really 40 liters??	Kirstin	24	08/08/22 05:07 PM
Traveler’s Choice luggage	Erica	24	11/22/22 06:17 AM
Packing List Critique (Detailed)	Trent	24	10/31/22 05:44 PM
Where does “under seat” bag go in first class?	Beth	24	10/22/23 01:16 PM
Does anyone else practice carrying their backpack ahead of their trip?	Jill M.	24	07/06/23 06:24 AM
For people who travel with a backpack…hip belt vs waist belt vs no belt	Lyndash	24	07/05/23 08:59 PM
Lessons in Packing for 10 days	TexasTravelMom	24	07/31/23 03:25 PM
Just how rigid are they about international carry-ons?	Les	24	01/16/24 09:48 AM
Laundry again	aghast11	24	08/15/24 09:58 PM
First time European traveler	njmitchell500	24	08/27/24 05:15 PM
How strictly do airlines enforce weight limits for carryon and personal item? US to...	Tom Shorewood	24	09/03/24 10:08 PM
Capsule wardrobe for traveling	Ginger	24	02/15/25 09:40 PM
Found a really lightweight, not too big crossbody	LIZinPA 🧳	24	06/07/25 07:11 PM
BBC article about carryon practices in Europe	Mustlovedogs	24	06/11/25 03:09 PM
On carrying a daypack	Mark	25	05/21/14 12:03 PM
Luggage Situation for 5 Months in Europe	oliviamnotter	25	07/28/14 08:03 PM
travel purse suggestions and question about passport holding	Danielle	25	07/16/14 06:48 PM
Cutting toe nails?	cgichard	25	02/04/15 01:48 AM
NYT article excerpt on what to wear (don't blame me)	phred	25	05/18/15 02:13 PM
Petite women, backpack carryon with hip belt??	rhondakap	25	11/20/15 12:03 AM
Where to get those TSA approved toiletry bags?	bmiskimens	25	05/23/16 03:07 AM
Packing cubes?	Rlisa	25	06/10/16 06:24 PM
For those with security backpacks...travelon, pac safe, etc.	Wray	25	06/21/17 01:44 PM
Another carry-on/packing question...Make that 2 questions...	TheOtherKathy	25	08/24/17 06:31 AM
Dry Bags for Laundry	Frank II	25	08/08/17 05:52 PM
The dreaded convertible pants!	don	25	01/17/18 06:16 PM
Good travel cardigan	jddibble	25	01/15/18 08:20 PM
RS backpacks and carry-ons. Pros and Cons	mariagambrelli	25	03/28/18 04:33 PM
over the shoulder purse	julie713	25	04/04/18 12:59 PM
When do you start packing your clothes?	Lulu348	25	06/14/18 12:10 AM
Traveling light in Europe in the winter??	lkalita	25	08/15/18 10:32 PM
25 Best Gifts for Traveler's	Janis	25	12/17/18 11:26 AM
Compression Socks	Andrea 🌎	25	11/26/19 04:10 PM
RS store now has a spinner	Frank II	25	12/06/19 04:09 AM
A Cautionary Tale on Lost Passports and Packing EARLY	Claire89	25	11/22/19 08:20 PM
Short Travelers! Have any of you tried those foot/leg “hammocks” for the plane?	Kim	25	12/27/19 08:41 PM
Long Trip & Prescriptions	aem8612	25	08/20/20 03:54 AM
Not traveling so sorted out the travel gear	bogiesan	25	11/02/20 01:22 PM
Long-term packing (traveling less light...)	Steph	25	06/18/21 10:32 AM
Makeup bag	Lulu348	25	08/15/22 07:17 AM
Completely overthinking this - black jeans versus blue for June England trip?	Sharon	25	07/08/22 01:16 AM
Confession: I don't wear black. 😮	LIZinPA 🧳	25	05/10/22 09:37 AM