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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
Bikini or one-piece in Europe for 60 yr old woman??	lilyesprit	42	05/30/18 04:24 AM
Why didn't I listen to you, Rick? Packing	paulawilsonpsl	42	12/03/18 04:09 AM
taking a coat?	monty	42	11/22/19 08:20 PM
Ugh! Clothes are not the problem!!!	csjs5254	42	01/31/20 07:48 PM
In defense of checking a bag...	Scudder	42	08/14/23 07:18 PM
In Room Coffee	Frank II	42	08/10/24 06:05 PM
Which over the counter meds and products to pack and which to buy in Europe?	Ruth	43	02/03/14 03:43 PM
Camera suggestions	Christine	43	05/02/14 09:00 PM
What I've bought so far...	advocatecare	43	06/06/15 11:03 AM
You know you're a Ricknik when...	Nelly	43	05/09/16 01:29 AM
Shaving cream	seacoastpet	43	02/11/17 01:12 PM
Capsule wardrobe - Paris and Western France April/May	Pam	43	06/20/17 11:38 PM
And there goes the zipper...	Zoe	43	05/16/17 06:11 PM
True waterproof backpack . . . do they exist?	joncatmantim1	43	08/27/18 09:18 PM
Request Makeup recommendation	Jean	43	10/20/18 03:56 PM
Luggage or accessory requests from Santa?	Kim	43	12/31/18 02:16 PM
Best gear for washing clothes in hotel	LF	43	07/30/19 01:09 AM
Ladies, what do you wear on your flights?	Lulu348	43	02/25/20 02:21 AM
Laundry	PandaBear	43	09/25/21 04:40 PM
Give yourself some slack on packing light	cchapin100	43	08/04/22 03:23 AM
What's in my 1.2 lb first aid kit?!	Bon voyage!	43	08/27/24 11:35 PM
What types of pants to wear...?	pamzam101	43	05/03/25 04:54 AM
Types of hats for sun protection	kingclan9	43	04/13/25 05:36 PM
What are your 'must-have' travel products?	Jimmy	44	08/21/14 05:29 PM
Wardrobe Picks for 3 weeks In Europe	liz	44	08/07/17 10:53 PM
favorite toiletries bag	Ruth	44	03/27/18 12:13 AM
Carry on Luggage, WHEELS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!	jules m	44	10/15/18 01:11 AM
Crossbody bag that carries waterbottle	jajomax	44	12/10/18 05:56 PM
It's BAG hunting time again! EDIT: Bought a bag!	Mardee	44	09/17/22 02:53 PM
Detergent for handwashing clothes	sharon-h	44	09/27/24 08:53 PM
Packing Hacks and Products	Frank II	44	10/01/24 12:41 AM
carry - on only for family of 8	liz.ortner	44	06/27/25 01:20 AM
Tom Bihn, Osprey, and Tortuga	Anita	45	10/25/15 04:27 PM
Packing Light Question	jillramsey104	45	11/03/15 06:38 AM
Alternative to large prescription bottles?	keelanmusik1	45	08/18/16 12:41 AM
Carry on...	Patty	45	05/11/17 08:24 PM
Packing for a family of five - are five carry-ons really the best idea?	Dani	45	02/24/18 03:01 AM
What did you not pack that you now consider essential?	cala	45	03/14/19 09:46 PM
How do you pack for 1 (or 2) night stands?	MariaF	45	02/15/19 05:50 PM
Money Belt v. Neck Wallet	tangiergal	45	06/25/19 06:45 PM
So Rick always says....	denisecyoung	45	07/11/19 02:34 PM
Bringing RS tour guidebooks on trips	Jill M.	45	02/04/20 09:48 PM
Please don't call it a fanny pack!	avirosemail	45	11/12/20 02:47 AM
Vest (or waistcoat): what are the pros and cons?	avirosemail	45	11/18/20 07:21 AM
Gifts for Travelers	MHA	45	11/21/21 06:12 PM
comfort items for international travel	Susan D	45	05/12/22 02:44 PM
Anyone buying anything from a Black Friday sale?	Mardee	45	11/30/22 10:18 PM
Packing tech items-what’s your favorite method?	Pastelholic	45	02/27/24 10:45 AM
Travel Backpacks and Availability in Canada	Warren	45	03/27/24 05:44 PM
Risk Prevention Idea	Jean	45	04/01/24 03:03 PM