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Packing

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
Packing Pearls	Donald	40	10/11/19 09:57 AM
Packing Cashmere	Andrea 🌎	40	03/01/21 01:49 PM
Travel shorts and jeans	travelerfll	40	02/15/21 11:25 PM
Has anyone tried Ripskirt Hawaii?	PandaBear	40	05/10/22 01:23 AM
Airline strictness on carry-on size	Doodle	40	02/23/22 03:05 AM
What is your laundry philosophy?	Cerastez	40	10/03/22 10:32 AM
How picky are European airlines on 21.6" vs. 22?	Stw1b	40	03/21/23 12:29 AM
Umbrella & towel	Ms B	40	02/17/23 11:15 PM
Amazon Kindle - Bring It Or Leave It At Home	Guy In Upper...	40	07/17/24 04:31 PM
Blanket and/or pillow for plane?	crl	41	07/26/16 08:00 PM
Light, small roller	beth.chaplin	41	04/07/16 04:39 PM
Overpacking	Barbara	41	02/08/18 04:42 AM
How to pack when changing hotels every 2 nights?	Globug17	41	09/02/18 10:45 PM
I know WHAT to pack but curious on HOW you pack	Donna	41	05/13/19 01:06 AM
How Not to Pack	Kim	41	09/28/19 09:14 AM
Portable Kitchen	Frank II	41	01/18/22 12:19 AM
Another request for merino wool shirt recommendations	sarah.r	41	06/26/24 02:36 PM
So what did you wind up having to buy once you got here	Carol	41	04/14/24 02:59 PM
Travel uniform vs capsule wardrobe	Cerastez	41	09/07/24 07:17 PM
Top Carry on Bag -- $2,150.00	Frank	41	09/07/24 10:55 PM
Recent trip- My “glad I took it” and “wish I hadn’t- will rethink next time” list	Mustlovedogs	41	10/06/25 11:34 AM
A Delicate Subject -- Travel Undies	Faith	42	11/26/14 05:47 AM
Carrying cash	catherine	42	10/05/15 11:37 PM
My next suitcase: Two wheels or four wheels?	Traveling Woman	42	04/27/16 02:23 PM
Clothesline, clips, etc.	vandrabrud	42	06/02/17 02:27 PM
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
Fashion question for Paris	Lulu348	43	01/13/26 10:44 AM
What are your 'must-have' travel products?	Jimmy	44	08/21/14 05:29 PM