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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
Ryanair carryon	Sarah	3	03/21/15 09:08 PM
Anyone recommend backpacks?	Sarah	37	12/19/19 08:55 PM
Another request for merino wool shirt recommendations	sarah.r	41	06/26/24 02:36 PM
United Airlines baggage restrictions	sarawelch	7	08/04/15 11:13 AM
For Merino wool fans---a less expensive option from Patagonia	Sasha	4	08/17/15 12:46 AM
What to pack in carry on bag	Sasha	23	10/01/16 03:10 AM
Down jackets or other outdoor gear on your Christmas or Hanukkah list?	Sasha	5	12/07/16 03:51 AM
Favorite Travel Shirt (women)	Sasha	26	03/23/18 06:13 AM
Topo Designs Global Traveler	Sasha	1	08/15/24 12:54 PM
Swimming with passports	Savannah	10	10/17/14 06:03 PM
Traveling with AWAY brand luggage	sbotkin	10	08/20/19 07:03 PM
Italy Villages: Can you leave items on the bus while you tour a site?	sbotkin	7	03/21/19 12:04 AM
Shorts in Alps in September?	scenicwanderer	6	09/11/19 05:40 PM
On Not Packing Light	scenicwanderer	23	02/05/24 10:26 PM
packing question	schachtbs	10	01/09/25 05:01 AM
luggage lock - yeah or nay	schillpaw	22	07/07/22 09:25 PM
United Airlines/Lufthansa Carry-on and personal item recommendations	schillpaw	14	07/04/23 12:50 AM
Backpack recommendation	schillpaw	11	01/10/25 12:25 AM
Packing report: just back from 2 weeks in Puerto Vallarta	sciencegrrl	8	01/02/24 10:24 PM
Packing report: 8 days in Budapest	sciencegrrl	12	06/02/24 07:56 PM
Packing report for 7 days in San Diego	sciencegrrl	5	06/29/25 03:06 PM
Laundry question -- synthetic travel clothes stinky after hand washing	Scott	35	08/20/17 09:45 PM
Ravina suitcase	scott.d.warner	2	03/11/25 05:18 PM
Dry Bag for in-room Laundry?	Scudder	9	02/23/23 08:02 PM
Sharing my new favorite travel shirt (mens)	Scudder	9	05/29/23 03:02 PM
Boxes for checking wine?	Scudder	11	04/23/23 08:58 PM
In defense of checking a bag...	Scudder	42	08/14/23 07:18 PM
Packable snacks	scuseme	20	02/27/19 06:29 AM
Compression Packing Cubes: Worth It or Not?	sdluzania	32	02/21/23 02:11 AM
Rick's shirts	seacoastpet	12	08/27/16 08:24 PM
Personal items	seacoastpet	4	09/19/16 10:52 PM
Over-the-Shoulder Padded Strap	seacoastpet	15	11/06/16 10:08 PM
Shaving cream	seacoastpet	43	02/11/17 01:12 PM
Backpack rain covers.	seacoastpet	20	06/09/17 04:37 AM
Carrying a sports jacket in a RS CO Backpack	seacoastpet	13	05/02/17 06:21 PM
It's apparently luggage clearance season	selkie	0	02/01/15 04:49 AM
Airplane travel cushion	sell3122	9	11/06/15 05:16 AM
Under seat luggage information by airline	Sempre Italia 🇮🇹	21	08/14/23 07:33 PM
Rick Steves’ Spinner Luggage	sfloridahales	9	12/28/19 04:15 AM
30 day supply of multivitamins	sgarrison	19	09/12/19 06:30 AM
Another Travel Pants Thread	shadowgun3108	27	02/26/19 05:32 PM
4-wheel spinner luggage	Sharon	4	05/18/14 03:41 AM
Packing for Europe - Thank You!	Sharon	15	07/03/16 07:20 PM
Packing Light - Post Trip Feedback	Sharon	24	07/27/16 01:42 AM
C-Pap	Sharon	12	03/23/17 12:03 PM
Travel Pillow	Sharon	14	09/02/18 10:42 PM
Completely overthinking this - black jeans versus blue for June England trip?	Sharon	25	07/08/22 01:16 AM
Rome/Assisi April Packing List	Sharon	5	04/27/24 04:47 PM
Detergent for handwashing clothes	sharon-h	44	09/27/24 08:53 PM
Getting a c-pap ... and how best to pack and carry ...	SharYn	14	01/16/17 06:04 AM