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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
Which iPad should I buy for traveling?	Mardee	36	02/11/23 02:26 PM
College Logo Apparel?	Nargo	36	07/30/23 07:54 PM
Packing Cube Strategies	samtorke	36	06/12/24 08:08 PM
Warning about spinner roller luggage	ValerieS	36	11/27/25 01:30 AM
How to save weight when travelling, forget the DSLR !	glennlorrainer	37	06/25/15 07:56 PM
New thread about Capsule colors	Shelley	37	07/14/17 07:48 AM
Isn't it uncomfortable to have passports in money belt?	Sue	37	08/11/18 10:13 PM
Anyone recommend backpacks?	Sarah	37	12/19/19 08:55 PM
Fanny Packs????	Frank II	37	05/16/19 02:42 AM
To tear or not to tear	Mary	37	07/07/22 09:18 PM
How in the world do you do it?	Horsewoofie	37	08/27/22 08:52 PM
Packing light with bad feet - extra shoes in wetter climates	GPetty	37	05/22/23 04:46 PM
Packing report on new purchases and old tried and true.(Subtext:thanks to Mardee the...	Lyndash	37	02/04/25 01:56 PM
Packing - overthinking it?	Jean	37	05/28/25 10:29 PM
Rick's luggage or travel pro or?	Marie	37	03/12/26 10:10 PM
Backpack to go along with carry-on suitcase	mlstimetotravel	37	03/12/26 10:12 PM
Comfortable Women's Walking shoes	Ren	38	01/10/15 08:01 PM
Need tips on Packing a 3-1-1 Bag Properly	Sun-Baked in...	38	05/30/17 07:55 PM
Recommendations for a packable down jacket	wildcatmcc	38	03/28/18 09:42 PM
Found!? Best ‘normal’ purse style for travel	Leslie	38	05/18/19 12:32 PM
TSA and snacks ****up date below	doric8	38	07/28/19 11:54 AM
How to carry home gifts if you have only brought a carry on bag and it is full!	clmahin	38	07/26/19 11:13 PM
Another travel purse question	Lulu348	38	02/18/20 05:48 PM
All those little packing impulse buys are coming to light	Nelly	38	05/20/20 11:09 PM
Favorite travel souvenirs rediscovered	doric8	38	06/30/20 01:26 PM
Eagle Creek...hope this isn’t true :—((	Elizabeth	38	07/28/21 11:46 AM
So...what did you not use on your latest trips that you packed along just in case?	S J	38	11/29/22 12:09 AM
Souvenirs?	Donald	38	12/24/22 02:26 AM
Hat or cap (is a cap too American??)	pleiades3	38	05/30/23 11:27 PM
Packing extra light question	Horsewoofie	38	01/05/24 01:56 PM
Is a backpack considered a personal item if it fits under the seat?	glassygal	38	10/25/23 08:48 PM
If Checking a Bag Was Free, but You Had to Pay for Carry-On, What Would You Do?	BB	38	12/03/23 10:15 PM
Small crossbody to tuck Into Personal Item then use for everyday carry	silverlinings...	38	07/09/24 01:07 AM
Packing panic	SandraL	38	05/14/24 10:21 PM
obscure items that came in handy	janodavo	38	02/08/25 02:16 PM
Black Friday? Amazon sales?	jules m	38	12/03/25 07:37 PM
Is It Possible to Pack TOO Light?	hcota	39	06/04/14 01:30 AM
Keep Calm and Carry on! We took a leap of faith, and we now believe!	Yo Pauly	39	05/17/15 03:39 PM
Favorite Snacks to bring on an International Flight	LGATX	39	09/07/15 07:18 PM
Guide Books: To Bring or Not to Bring?	Yanksteve	39	06/01/16 01:16 AM
Best Travel Luggage	rebeccart	39	04/04/17 02:05 PM
Input on Sea to Summit toiletry bag / What do you use?	Jeanine	39	04/07/17 04:16 PM
Would a very small crossbody purse attract thieves?	sten	39	05/17/17 12:11 AM
Hidden Pocket: a Cautionary Tale	Jane	39	06/16/18 11:43 PM
What size luggage	drthetford1	39	06/04/18 05:44 PM
How to Deal with Accumulating Souvenirs as I Travel Europe?	kogermeister	39	11/19/18 04:08 PM
California wants to ban courtesy shampoo bottles	Cindy H	39	05/27/19 12:56 AM
Who else leaves meals/meal kits for kids/spouse/parents when traveling?	Sleight	39	03/15/22 02:06 AM
How do you keep organized on the plane?	BethFL	39	12/09/22 05:59 PM
Unusual toiletries bottles and containers	Packing light...	39	04/22/23 05:06 AM