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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
New luggage needed	TravelNana	35	04/03/20 04:10 AM
Light 20 inch 2 wheel bag.	TravelNana	6	10/19/22 07:25 PM
Packing light and staying warm	travelnewbie16	15	08/22/16 01:48 AM
Which backpacks	travelnewbie16	28	09/08/16 04:29 AM
Best Sandals for Walking?	traveltoureve...	27	06/29/19 10:44 PM
Modobag	travtink	15	07/30/16 07:21 PM
Packing List Critique (Detailed)	Trent	24	10/31/22 05:44 PM
Packing Review -Osprey Ozone 42L - UPDATE with SEA Review	Trotter	12	12/04/22 03:06 AM
Digital Luggage Scale	Trotter	4	08/09/23 10:57 AM
Northern Italy Packing Report	Trotter	7	10/05/23 05:21 PM
Review of Cotopaxi Allpa 28 L (older version)	Trotter	4	10/21/24 02:03 PM
Chlorhexidine and TSA	Trotter	5	11/02/24 11:33 PM
Found: Travel LBD	Trotter	21	03/10/25 09:50 PM
Enabler Alert: $30 Personal Item Found	Trotter	13	08/28/25 03:46 PM
Trouble finding rolling bags for Icelandic Air	TrvlFun	19	03/16/24 02:02 AM
Is RickSteves soft-sided "Rolling Carry-On" squeezable to 8"?	tsandreczki	24	10/03/18 02:32 PM
Great Travel Pants at Costco	TurtleInParis	10	08/17/17 01:48 PM
Rick Steves "Euro Flight Bag" is a good underseat bag	twallis	4	12/10/24 04:51 AM
Question regarding the new carry on sizes with “budget” airlines	Tyler_	3	08/16/22 10:35 PM
Men’s linen pants or other..?	Ualagirl	7	03/11/24 05:38 PM
Tuck Top women's tops on sale Friday only	Ualagirl	5	01/26/25 01:52 PM
Electric Razors	USSManhattan	13	07/14/17 04:29 PM
Head to toe clothing for Winter Trip to Iceland	Val	4	12/12/15 03:05 PM
Tom Bihn	Val	5	10/16/18 06:15 PM
Warning about spinner roller luggage	ValerieS	36	11/27/25 01:30 AM
I did it and it was easy!	vandrabrud	13	03/09/17 11:44 AM
Clothesline, clips, etc.	vandrabrud	42	06/02/17 02:27 PM
Carry on Trekking Poles	vandrabrud	15	12/18/18 02:26 AM
Help Finding Phone Lanyard--Pixel 9	vandrabrud	8	01/20/25 12:52 AM
Mailing Goods Home	VAP	8	05/17/15 07:12 PM
Checked Bag	VAP	15	07/25/24 04:14 AM
NY Mag Article on Best Carry-on Backpacks	VAP	10	12/10/24 12:46 PM
My "Packing List" for Last 2 Weeks	VAP	2	10/18/24 03:05 PM
Hardshell Bags?	VAP	7	09/16/25 04:30 PM
People with only carry-on luggage never pack these 7 items	VAP	33	10/18/25 10:27 PM
DSL, compact, or iPhone camera?	vatraveler	54	05/25/16 11:56 PM
Waterproof rain jackets	vee	16	01/17/25 01:08 AM
Lightweight waterproof sneaker or hiking shoe	venotraci	10	07/20/18 12:19 AM
Noise cancelling headphones	venotraci	16	10/03/18 02:10 PM
What do you curly hair people take in the quart size bag?	venotraci	33	09/02/18 12:31 AM
Q re packing shirts: is it 5 plus the one wearing?	veras2000	23	05/01/15 04:46 AM
carry on (slim) hard light: Travelpro vs Samsonite	viasarpimilano	1	10/30/25 02:09 PM
Does TSA allow travelers to carry a walking stick with metal tip on board plane?	Vicki	11	10/19/15 01:52 AM
RS or other Rolling Backpacks	Vick Vega	22	08/06/16 12:31 PM
Recommendations for your favorite daypack?	Vicky	17	04/15/18 04:44 PM
40 L backpack/suitcase suggestions	Victoria	29	08/09/18 11:09 PM
Easyjet carryon bag	Victoria	11	06/29/23 01:42 AM
Do you wear your engagement ring?	vitani88	47	08/18/17 04:03 AM
Tips for leaving home empty	vitani88	28	10/23/17 05:15 AM
Packing for Switzerland	Vonnie	15	09/02/18 11:28 PM