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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
Biaggi any one?	The wary...	8	12/30/22 12:16 AM
Rick Steves 21inch carry on bag - replace the 2 wheels	Thomas	11	03/14/21 03:28 PM
Airtags that work w/Apple Find My	Thomas	6	03/19/25 10:20 PM
Skirts when visiting Churches	thousandsofkates	13	07/03/16 03:30 PM
Packing Cubes/Rolling Carryon	Threadwear	19	04/18/18 06:04 PM
Money belt and security at attractions	tjm_2004	9	05/31/18 03:26 AM
Luxembourg City	tlfoldvary	3	05/15/19 06:40 AM
Thanks for suggestions & what helped the most (Italy)	TMJ	1	05/24/15 04:36 AM
Late May/Early June Amsterdam Paris Swiss Alps Packing 2 weeks	TnBlindingLights	19	11/03/18 07:47 PM
Packing help -- men's dressy evening attire plus daytime activities	Todd	5	05/07/15 03:53 PM
Men's Dress Shirts -- how to you keep pressed/clean while traveling?	Todd	21	04/17/18 03:43 AM
Rick Steves' Stainless Steel Water Bottle	Tom	5	04/08/15 02:27 AM
What's a good hat for a man to wear in Paris in June?	tomkopff	17	04/04/17 12:53 AM
How strictly do airlines enforce weight limits for carryon and personal item? US to...	Tom Shorewood	24	09/03/24 10:08 PM
Rick's 'Euro Flight Bag'	Toni	21	06/28/15 04:12 AM
Going minimal: no extra shoes?	Tony	57	07/07/22 07:09 PM
Travel daypack for kids/tweens	Tonya	15	04/11/25 08:32 PM
Tevas but no closed toed shoes?	tpunch42	15	06/19/14 06:49 AM
packing light but bringing back goodies?	tracey	18	12/18/18 03:05 AM
Medications and Customs	trahlenius	12	03/29/24 03:01 AM
Diaper bag backpack as day bag?	travel4fun	10	06/12/19 05:08 PM
Great women’s fleece hooded jacket	travel4fun	11	03/31/21 01:06 PM
32 Degrees ladies’ knit pull on pants	travel4fun	10	07/24/22 05:31 PM
Great women’s jacket at Costco $27	travel4fun	16	11/29/22 02:48 PM
Sleep pad for firm mattress?	travel4fun	9	12/07/22 05:28 PM
Help me build my daybag emergency kit	travel4fun	55	01/31/23 05:29 PM
Great cotton travel dress	travel4fun	3	02/04/23 07:25 PM
What I packed vs what i wore: summer	travel4fun	0	07/06/23 04:48 AM
Misc stuff I packed vs. what I used	travel4fun	17	07/07/23 03:44 PM
Sling bag vs backpack = no need to check bag at some sites	travel4fun	16	10/28/23 12:05 AM
Yes, I packed my own pillow. And I’ll do it again	travel4fun	23	07/20/23 09:28 PM
Packing for a Christmas market trip: Strasbourg & Cologne	travel4fun	10	08/14/23 11:02 PM
Fabulous lightweight women’s jeans on clearance	travel4fun	10	03/15/24 03:04 AM
32 Degrees Stretch Woven Pants (love ‘em!)	travel4fun	7	03/19/24 09:04 PM
Olay Cleansing Melts	travel4fun	17	02/08/25 11:35 PM
Best laundromat you’ve visited?	travel4fun	27	06/17/24 02:45 PM
ScotteVest 40% off sale	travel4fun	0	09/21/24 04:53 PM
security packs	Travelbug	11	03/03/14 11:16 PM
Normal travel-size toiletries vs. travel bottles?	TravelbugTeacher	46	06/19/16 04:53 PM
Backpacking with souvenirs?	TravelbugTeacher	26	03/05/16 01:12 AM
Reader's Digest Packing Article	Traveler99	6	03/11/23 12:41 PM
Airplane bag to go with backpack	travelerfll	18	03/02/21 02:16 AM
Travel shorts and jeans	travelerfll	40	02/15/21 11:25 PM
Question Regarding Luggage for My First Rick Steves Tour	travelergirl	22	05/26/24 05:33 PM
Packing clothes for switzerland and italy	Travelgirl	14	06/16/18 08:43 PM
Diabetic Health	Traveling Gma	7	02/26/18 02:11 PM
The "Man in the BLUE SHIRT"	TravelingKar	34	02/04/20 05:40 PM
CPAP Distilled Water	TravelingKar	15	08/27/23 10:03 PM
My next suitcase: Two wheels or four wheels?	Traveling Woman	42	04/27/16 02:23 PM
How do you resist overpacking?	Traveling Woman	86	05/03/16 04:38 PM