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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
Will I regret using Ziploc bags instead of packing cubes?	karen256	46	11/13/19 05:01 PM
Yet another reason to go carry on	Cindy H	46	12/03/19 04:28 AM
My Scotland Packing Report	Mardee	46	06/27/23 10:26 PM
7kg feels impossible	melmay14	46	10/07/23 03:28 AM
Have you quit using money belts or neck wallets?	Jazz+Travels	46	11/12/24 02:52 AM
I’ve never traveled in winter with a carryon!	Lulu348	46	01/28/25 10:38 AM
Best travel bag	jpl	47	08/14/14 02:42 PM
New experience - I checked a bag!	Jean	47	12/04/15 10:09 PM
Do you wear your engagement ring?	vitani88	47	08/18/17 04:03 AM
Packing Cubes and the time my Rick Steves guidebook set off the TSA bomb alert	rkhoar	47	08/02/17 08:04 PM
Do you pack by "daily outfit" or by "type" ?	Laura B	47	12/03/18 01:50 PM
Fanny pack with inner lining that does't disintegrate (too soon)	andymhancock	47	08/25/19 08:07 PM
How Much Clothing Do You Pack?	Marie	47	11/09/19 04:09 AM
For the Ladies: How Not to Look Like a Frizzy Mop Head?	crwawro	47	08/04/20 09:31 PM
Opinions On This Money Belt	Andrea 🌎	47	10/30/21 09:32 PM
How many pairs of walking shoes to pack?	Mardee	47	03/18/22 07:53 PM
What does your bag weigh?	Cerastez	47	10/16/22 01:19 AM
Need Help w/ Winter Clothing!	MD	48	03/20/16 10:13 AM
Largest Suitcase allowed on International Flights	Gerry	48	02/07/19 11:12 AM
Hanging toiletry bags	Hickory	48	06/15/19 12:02 AM
Compression vs packing cubes	bxrlover	48	07/30/22 07:30 PM
Question about international carry ons	paxf.589	48	12/06/23 08:02 PM
Help me understand the 3-1-1 rule	ChinaLake67	49	02/11/15 06:07 PM
How do you take all your paperwork?	Lulu	49	06/01/15 07:57 PM
Spinners -- The Four-Wheel Fantasy	bodo	49	02/24/16 05:35 PM
Too many luggage choices?	Sun-Baked in...	49	06/29/16 12:03 PM
Cashmere fans	Wray	49	02/09/17 02:22 PM
Backpack Temptation	Lo	49	04/16/18 11:33 PM
Pros/Cons of a roller bag or backpack	stephanie.ring1	49	02/18/18 12:55 PM
Organizing a Tote Bag - any ideas?	Pam	49	08/02/19 10:45 PM
Shoe color suggestions with wardrobe.	Lulu	50	05/23/15 09:44 PM
Protecting valuables	Diane M	50	05/06/17 01:04 AM
Luggage Discussion	Horseless	50	06/01/21 07:46 AM
Carry-on backpack or rolling bag?	star7781	50	04/10/22 10:15 PM
I did my first trial pack!	Lulu348	50	05/01/22 10:17 AM
3-1-1 still enforced?	jannypanny	50	08/26/22 11:09 PM
Replacing the 'perfect' travel blouse - Updated	Sandancisco	50	04/26/25 02:37 PM
Packing concerns due to carry-on luggage only	jamescoste	51	03/20/17 03:39 PM
New strategy for packing	Tammy (aka...	51	10/14/21 04:38 PM
Lightweight fabrics for travel	Lola	51	11/06/22 01:10 AM
Souvenirs - Sentimentality - A Slippery Slope	avirosemail	51	06/14/23 11:43 PM
RS Carry on didn’t pass KLM sizer- UPDATE: 10-yr old RS bag with 22” length.	Jean	51	02/23/24 04:48 PM
Weighing of Carry on Luggage	tgreen	52	09/28/16 02:09 PM
Any opinions on which rolling carry on?	katie2303	52	12/13/21 10:05 PM
Losing things	Tammy (aka...	52	07/08/22 03:20 AM
How many of you pack your bag 1-2 wks before you leave?	Donald	53	09/22/14 01:12 AM
Affordable travel clothes? (wrinkle free, fast-drying, etc)	bmiskimens	53	09/08/16 04:52 AM
Make Up or No Makeup	liz	53	09/08/17 09:38 AM
Packing too early?	Libby	53	03/23/18 10:52 PM
Newbie question about luggage	Cissy K	53	11/19/21 03:30 PM