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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
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
Money belt vs neck wallet vs secret belt pocket- an informal survey	Curtis and Jill	39	05/25/23 10:32 AM
Tis the season to buy clothing....	Mardee	39	11/19/23 04:44 PM
Jeans or no jeans	Carol	39	01/31/24 04:27 PM
Packing differences in weight - Winter vs. Summer	Jean	39	02/04/24 02:53 PM
Makeup remover.	Lulu348	39	06/14/25 05:34 PM
In Hotel Laundry - what went wrong?	mikebuto	40	04/15/16 04:34 PM
Spinner vs Rolling Luggage?	marty	40	11/25/16 07:55 PM
PJs, mascara and chapstick	erectoch3	40	03/14/18 01:35 AM
Alternative to RS hanging toiletry bag	stoutfella	40	05/03/18 04:10 PM
Traveling to Great Britain in June and would feel safest blending in	bleejohns	40	03/16/19 02:42 AM
Ebags Professional Weekender or TLS Mother Lode Weekender Junior?	siskiou	40	05/06/19 03:25 PM
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
Rick's luggage or travel pro or?	Marie	40	04/19/26 04:37 PM
Blanket and/or pillow for plane?	crl	41	07/26/16 08:00 PM