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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
10 weeks-3 seasons-how in the world does one pack light?	SJS	10	01/24/24 10:30 PM
Need Advice - Best of Europe 21 Day Trip	sklangston88	14	07/20/24 07:07 PM
Best carry on luggages for senior and kids	S.L.	12	10/05/15 06:26 AM
Does Tom Bihn ever go on sale?	slbdaisy	16	05/19/19 05:44 PM
Tom Bihn Synapse 19 and Synapse 25	slbdaisy	7	05/10/19 05:33 PM
Global Entry Card Activation	slbdaisy	2	11/13/21 11:29 PM
Rechargeable Electric Trimmer	slbdaisy	9	11/21/21 05:01 PM
Scott e Vest for Women	slbdaisy	13	10/09/22 08:01 PM
Lightweight Carry On	slbdaisy	35	02/02/23 05:57 AM
Travel shoes for teens... Yikes.	Sleight	32	02/13/22 08:23 PM
Who else leaves meals/meal kits for kids/spouse/parents when traveling?	Sleight	39	03/15/22 02:06 AM
I missed my sweatpants so much, but such a space hog!	Sleight	25	10/04/22 02:32 AM
Favorite lightweight but warm clothing items at the moment....	Sleight	14	11/10/22 09:55 PM
Day Pack Question	slh359	10	07/30/23 03:38 PM
Eagle Creek Pack-It-Folders practical for tours?	slkc	17	05/03/19 03:27 PM
RS Carry-On Bags?	Snib	11	12/13/24 09:32 AM
British airways personal bag	Snicklefritzz	9	02/14/20 03:06 AM
Skirts?	snowbird42	17	07/18/25 08:39 AM
Carry on luggage for RS Tour	snydd	3	09/05/14 08:55 PM
Sturdy luggage for someone with low back injury	someguy76	16	12/04/24 07:38 PM
Laundry for River Cruises	Sometimestravel	7	08/05/25 09:14 PM
21 versus 25" spinners on Italy's trains	SOTL	18	09/08/21 08:54 PM
Has anyone tried the Amazonbasics Carry On Travel Backpack?	southerndevil	8	02/17/18 03:12 AM
Portable water flossers?	spparks	10	07/18/22 08:46 PM
How Do You Pack Your Computer?	sprague.bill	14	10/12/15 08:18 PM
Barcelona and Paris the 2nd week of May 2016	Springerlover	5	03/26/16 04:55 PM
Rick Steves Rolling Luggage Carry-on & other recommendations	sqmeyers	5	07/19/22 02:23 PM
Running and Visiting Churches - Clothing Preparation	Squigglebug	28	04/04/17 10:59 PM
Capsule Wardrobe Tips for chilly nights and mornings	sredman	13	02/20/25 02:42 AM
luggage for 14 day Best of Europe	stacellen209	18	08/11/19 03:27 PM
Travel backpacks or wheeled carry-on luggage?	stacey	26	02/27/18 11:29 PM
Over packer needs help	Stacey	16	08/08/14 12:11 PM
Article - TSA Locks compromised	stan	12	10/16/15 04:19 AM
article on new products to hide valuables	stan	11	09/23/18 05:27 AM
Consumer Reports article on luggage	stan	10	12/29/19 04:38 AM
going out of business sale Tuesday Morning	stan	3	08/08/20 11:22 AM
packing wine to bring home	stan	1	08/03/22 09:11 PM
Vests are now "officially" a travel hack	stan	28	06/19/23 03:18 AM
cables - another packing tip	stan	6	08/26/23 06:09 PM
Using a neck pillow as luggage	stan	4	11/30/23 10:10 PM
New AirTag feature	stan	5	11/12/24 05:22 PM
Travel to South America	stanlee	11	07/22/19 07:58 PM
Carry-on backpack or rolling bag?	star7781	50	04/10/22 10:15 PM
Civita Day Pack and compact DSLR	starburst	26	04/26/17 03:34 AM
REI sale	staynsavor	7	06/30/18 10:16 PM
October: 21 Day Best of Europe	Steele-Pierce	2	07/16/25 03:39 PM
Vest or jacket?	sten	12	04/28/16 04:12 AM
Would a very small crossbody purse attract thieves?	sten	39	05/17/17 12:11 AM
Travel pants are back at Costco	Steph	19	05/23/18 01:01 PM
Long-term packing (traveling less light...)	Steph	25	06/18/21 10:32 AM