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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
Resisting temptation to over-pack	khansen	25	10/21/24 01:08 AM
“National Shop for Travel Day” coming up! What do you need? : )	Jean	25	01/14/25 10:16 PM
The volume of travel bags	SandraL	25	02/02/25 10:20 PM
Back Pack or Roller Luggage for Petite Woman	kimberlykeno	25	06/14/25 05:37 PM
Please help! Regarding the huge Train stations in Vienna and Prague	richardtausch100	25	07/31/25 07:41 PM
Packing for 5 Weeks in Europe with 7kg Carry-On – Too Ambitious?	AJ	25	09/13/25 04:35 PM
Travelpro Maxlite 5 Spinner 21” for domestic travel	kscrim	25	12/05/25 01:37 PM
Travel electric toothbrush	Frank II	25	03/24/26 11:19 PM
A woman has a right to change her mind and props to REI	Mustlovedogs	25	06/17/26 06:29 PM
Packing Light for a Christmas Markets Trip	Jean	25	07/30/26 02:39 PM
How Many Shoes?	bguay	26	04/29/14 08:44 AM
Question about transporting/packing Engagement Ring	nicholasjohnc...	26	12/06/14 03:25 AM
Compression socks/foot rest	Ginger	26	08/28/14 07:15 PM
Extension cord use in Europe	Judy	26	11/01/14 05:55 PM
Shoulder bag or back pack	Jenny	26	02/02/15 07:56 PM
8kg Carryon Baggage Weight Limit	maryam	26	05/17/15 03:32 PM
When is a bag not a legal bag?	phred	26	09/01/15 12:35 AM
Travel Electric Kettle	Mark	26	02/26/16 09:56 PM
Backpacking with souvenirs?	TravelbugTeacher	26	03/05/16 01:12 AM
Packing cubes inside the Rick Steves bag	Mira	26	03/29/16 12:44 AM
Spinners in Europe	Frank II	26	12/25/16 07:11 PM
Civita Day Pack and compact DSLR	starburst	26	04/26/17 03:34 AM
Backpack only for travel	tellit	26	05/05/17 12:07 PM
Travel clothing for big folks	pjdougherty	26	05/04/17 02:10 PM
umbrella in carry on?	Kristen	26	12/31/17 05:49 PM
Favorite Travel Shirt (women)	Sasha	26	03/23/18 06:13 AM
Travel backpacks or wheeled carry-on luggage?	stacey	26	02/27/18 11:29 PM
Packing wine	Tammy (aka...	26	06/07/18 01:16 AM
Cobblestones! Overblown?	Sun-Baked in...	26	08/26/18 05:24 PM
My Journey to Carryon-Only	bogiesan	26	08/26/19 05:29 PM
Rick Srteves packing List - Total List or Packed List?	Steve	26	01/18/20 05:20 AM
money belts	cindy	26	04/06/22 06:45 AM
Traveling with Cash	Mariam	26	07/14/22 06:23 AM
Packing Light	Mary	26	08/14/22 10:19 PM
Packing corkscrew - are corks still used in France and Spain?	Ethel	26	12/18/22 07:45 AM
Quick bag survey at Denver	bogiesan	26	11/25/22 08:00 PM
Getting meds filled early for the trip.	Mr É 🇺🇸 🇺🇦 🇭🇺	26	01/26/23 12:38 AM
Travel Pants for Men	Jeffrey Boone	26	03/25/23 06:06 PM
Looking for travel binoculars recommendation	Mardee	26	03/16/23 09:32 PM
water	Carol	26	04/28/23 12:20 AM
I was up half the night fretting about what to pack!	Andrea	26	05/26/23 06:04 PM
Need (or want): crossbody iphone case and small clamshell backpack	TexasTravelMom	26	01/11/24 03:21 AM
17 Pound carry on limit......	Kidmd	26	07/25/24 04:18 AM
Carry-on item policy exceptions?	Rachel	26	10/23/24 10:57 PM
Packing Report -- Italy August 27-September 24	Horsewoofie	26	11/02/24 09:36 PM
Labeling toiletries	jules m	26	11/13/24 06:24 PM
Taking an additional “day purse”	Mustlovedogs	26	08/19/25 10:11 PM
Personal item packing list for Women	revelssn	26	03/16/26 05:36 AM
Handwashing - Laundry detergent sheets? laundry detergent bars?	Laura	26	05/11/26 09:36 PM
"Must Pack" in your carryon bag?	hhende1011	27	05/28/14 03:33 AM