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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
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	Horsewoofie	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
carry - on only for family of 8	liz.ortner	50	10/25/25 04:48 PM
Strategies for avoiding gate-checking of luggage	Chris	50	12/13/25 01:12 AM
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
Sea Sickness Remedies	Andrea 🌎	52	07/25/25 10:25 PM
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
New carry on luggage dimensions exceed carry on max dimensions?	Ruth	53	04/29/22 10:33 PM
Ladies, how to manage toiletries??	bxrlover	53	07/25/22 05:28 PM
Considering an ultralight pack this year - experienced feedback, please	Jean	53	03/12/23 07:26 PM
What did you pack that you should have left at home and what should you have packed...	psea	53	11/07/23 08:59 PM
Uh oh, packing plan upset by new health issue	Pastelholic	53	02/19/24 05:02 PM
Do you bring a tablet?	Bill G	53	12/20/24 05:09 PM
Ugh..last minute wardrobe changes due to hot weather.	Lulu	54	09/12/15 08:46 AM
DSL, compact, or iPhone camera?	vatraveler	54	05/25/16 11:56 PM
Packing Cubes	Laura	54	09/28/16 11:08 AM
Creative Packing Ideas or Too Much Time on Packing Forum?	Sun-Baked in...	54	05/11/17 04:17 AM
Trolley Strap	Frank II	54	02/05/18 01:33 AM
traveling pants and waterproof rain jacket	BethFL	54	03/29/19 07:30 PM