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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
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
Air France Carry-On restrictions	voorheesc	21	09/08/22 06:36 PM
I want to buy walking sticks in Zagreb, where?	wanbob	5	09/11/14 05:24 AM
Trip Preparation - Phase One	Wanderer	22	03/01/23 10:25 PM
Vitamins/Prescriptions flying through England, Ireland, France	Wanderings	14	03/27/23 09:23 PM
REI fans, step right up	Wanderlust58	5	05/05/22 11:32 PM
Crossbody messenger bag	Wanderlust58	10	07/08/23 07:18 PM
Shipping bags ahead	Wanderlust58	17	10/13/24 03:46 PM
Packing for England in October	Wanderlust58	6	11/13/24 09:38 PM
Packing for Poland	Wanderlust58	2	08/11/25 12:05 AM
Buzzfeed's Guide to A+ Travel Products	Wanderlust58	5	01/12/26 12:57 AM
Wirecutter's Top Picks for The Best Underseat Luggage and Personal-Item Bags	Wanderlust58	24	05/06/26 01:13 AM
Travel Backpacks and Availability in Canada	Warren	45	03/27/24 05:44 PM
Travel Laundry Detergent	wasser1	23	08/27/15 04:04 PM
Cell Phone Security	wbrogers01	18	04/19/17 10:09 PM
Convertible or classic back door bag	Wesley	2	04/06/14 01:32 AM
First time on a RS tour - signed up for Scotland 2022	whisper	17	06/03/21 04:12 PM
Bringing Laptop on Trip?	whitneyanneea...	20	03/20/14 08:56 PM
Backpack that fits under seat with hipbelt	whmscll	18	02/14/25 02:02 AM
Sicily and Malta late November	wickbett	2	11/07/23 04:40 AM
Appenzell day bag--opinions?	wildcatmcc	15	09/07/17 11:21 PM
Garment sleeve for a carryon	wildcatmcc	15	12/08/17 01:42 PM
Recommendations for a packable down jacket	wildcatmcc	38	03/28/18 09:42 PM