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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
Men's Long Sleeve Travel Shirts	Greg	34	05/01/19 12:28 PM
luggage for travel to africa	mblakemad	34	03/16/19 01:56 PM
No Shorts in Summer for Europe but how about the islands?	LF	34	06/21/19 11:39 PM
How far in advance do you pack?	dmwacu	34	07/22/19 02:09 PM
Passport - Carry at all times?	listenaudiology	34	07/23/19 04:35 PM
Day bag for plane -vs- day bag for sightseeing	jehb2	34	09/27/19 04:27 PM
First time traveler. Packing/overall advice??	fmarvette	34	11/04/19 10:13 PM
Some will never pack lightly	bogiesan	34	12/07/19 03:46 AM
The "Man in the BLUE SHIRT"	TravelingKar	34	02/04/20 05:40 PM
What do you carry your cosmetics in?	Lulu348	34	02/11/20 09:32 PM
Ultralight luggage-Looking for the lightest luggage to check when flying in Europe	rhtravel	34	03/23/21 04:41 AM
Packing dresses	Sue	34	09/04/21 05:24 AM
Mountain Warehouse outdoor clothing--any good?	Barkinpark	34	02/10/22 09:24 PM
Devastated - does a CPAP mean the end of independent travel.	LIssie	34	07/17/22 06:53 PM
What travel gifts did you get for the holidays?	Mardee	34	01/09/23 02:12 AM
Help me with my underwear! Comfy, quick dry, and light?	Hank	34	08/11/23 04:48 AM
Tell us about your eyewear choices	Hank	34	07/16/23 11:20 PM
The Impossible Dream: plus clothes for Boomer women	achay23	34	01/13/24 08:07 PM
How to Carry Soft Backpack and Daypack?	adamsaround	34	05/28/24 06:14 PM
Has anyone taken this course on packing light?	SandraL	34	02/20/26 02:30 PM
Does anyone travel without a day pack?	rumohr	35	11/02/14 06:34 PM
Avid photographers, what do you take?	Anita	35	05/17/15 03:31 PM
Swiss Army Knife in your carry-on?	avirosemail	35	03/30/16 11:56 PM
How to pack a man's long sleeve shirt?	Lulu	35	09/08/15 12:10 PM
NEW TO TRAVELING TO EUROPE -Rolling 22" Duffle or Rolling 22" suitcase for 2 weeks in...	Laura	35	08/22/16 08:19 AM
Laundry question -- synthetic travel clothes stinky after hand washing	Scott	35	08/20/17 09:45 PM
Domestic carry on versus international carry on	lasmith7779	35	08/04/19 01:30 AM
Crossbody purse with key tether?	K.	35	04/01/20 12:23 AM
New luggage needed	TravelNana	35	04/03/20 04:10 AM
Women, help on shoe issues	cchapin100	35	10/17/21 04:48 AM
Something to aspire to.....	Elaine	35	07/31/22 10:33 PM
packing quandary	Horsewoofie	35	10/28/22 01:08 AM
Lightweight Carry On	slbdaisy	35	02/02/23 05:57 AM
Toiletry kit recommendations, please	Beth	35	02/03/23 03:30 AM
Briggs and Riley luggage	SandraL	35	11/28/24 01:08 AM
Merino wool fail	SandraL	35	01/26/25 03:40 AM
Please Give Me Some Packable Tote Bag Recommendations	Andrea 🌎	35	03/24/25 09:36 PM
The coat question	Carol	35	03/15/25 09:28 PM
Requiem for a Suitcase--UPDATE	Frank II	35	10/20/25 06:23 AM
Do I really need to buy wrinkle free and fast drying clothing?	hockmasm	36	11/22/14 03:17 AM
Do you take your own umbrella.	Lulu	36	08/22/15 06:37 PM
Impossible packing!!!	jolynnamccune	36	05/23/16 12:53 AM
Shower Items Provided in Italy?	katieflinn	36	07/12/16 01:55 PM
Importance of RFID-blocking gear?	debbiecmac	36	08/16/16 04:23 PM
Here's What's In My Suitcase	alohalover	36	05/17/18 10:37 PM
small plastic leak-proof jars/bottles	Andrea	36	10/22/19 02:33 PM
Roll clothing?	Mumbling &...	36	07/22/19 02:14 PM
Unpacking List	BillP	36	11/22/21 01:38 PM
Minimalist Packing - Old School vs. Modern	Sun-Baked in...	36	09/23/21 08:04 PM
Euroflight bag or other personal item to carry a 20lb weighted blanket?	Stw1b	36	12/08/22 10:11 PM