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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
Condor & Luggage	TH	5	01/22/25 10:08 PM
Trekking/Hiking Poles	thana.ross	7	07/29/24 05:50 PM
Pack a Warm Jacket for Spring	themonte4s	8	05/07/26 03:25 PM
Favorite Rick Steves Carry-On Spinner/Wheeled Bag?	TheOrdinaryRe...	18	07/04/23 01:29 AM
WaPo Article on How Much Underwear to Pack	TheOrdinaryRe...	23	05/21/23 12:51 AM
One cord to charge them all...	TheOrdinaryRe...	9	10/16/23 10:20 PM
Travel pant option (cheap version of Athleta)	TheOrdinaryRe...	8	05/11/24 06:39 PM
IT carry-on spinner review	TheOrdinaryRe...	2	05/12/24 07:31 PM
Packing Report (Spain 2024)	TheOrdinaryRe...	6	05/16/24 02:34 PM
Packing List for African Safari (OAT Ultimate Africa Tour)	TheOrdinaryRe...	7	10/14/24 11:10 PM
Rechargeable night light recommendation	TheOrdinaryRe...	5	10/22/24 11:40 PM
baggalini sale alert	TheOrdinaryRe...	2	01/18/26 06:00 AM
Electronics Organizer that fits charging bricks and adapter	TheOrdinaryRe...	9	01/22/26 11:19 PM
Tote with trolley sleeve	TheOrdinaryRe...	43	02/18/26 07:10 AM
Wool Socks for Diabetic Feet	theplanningqueen	11	09/21/24 11:06 AM
Collapsible Water Bottles	theplanningqueen	10	08/18/25 04:31 AM
Rain Gear for Day Pack	TheRustyScupper	17	03/04/25 03:53 PM
Luggage and traveling in Europe	The wary...	25	12/25/22 05:47 AM
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
Best travel backpack with padded waist belt	tomn	14	10/07/25 02:02 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
Packable Winter Coat	toriacat	23	12/06/25 11:57 AM
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