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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
Wirecutter's Top Picks for The Best Underseat Luggage and Personal-Item Bags	Wanderlust58	24	05/06/26 01:13 AM
New bag combo thoughts	Frank II	15	05/07/26 03:19 PM
Pack a Warm Jacket for Spring	themonte4s	8	05/07/26 03:25 PM
Travel laundry soap	Paul	29	05/08/26 01:37 AM
Fall wardrobe experience from fellow PNW folks	Latt	15	05/09/26 12:18 AM
New US Passport in limited edition	Frank II	34	05/10/26 11:44 PM
Handwashing - Laundry detergent sheets? laundry detergent bars?	Laura	26	05/11/26 09:36 PM
Sending Luggage-not a box-Ahead	Debbie	4	05/15/26 05:14 PM
Smelly Jeans	Frank II	34	05/16/26 02:08 PM
Deal alert: Osprey Fairview 40L	G3rryCee	8	05/20/26 02:45 PM
Unpacking travel goodies: what constitutes an "empty" suitcase	doric8	31	05/20/26 08:06 PM
The Mardee TB Vortex	Katiecem	30	05/20/26 11:10 PM
Vacuum bags?	Danielle	14	05/25/26 03:36 PM
Redesigned Rick Steves Store	Frank II	2	05/26/26 11:17 PM
Bagsmart expandable personal item review	Kirstin	8	05/29/26 12:56 AM
A big question about Rick’s little backpack	Canada Kid	12	05/30/26 02:32 PM
What kind of collapsible walking sticks would fit in a Rick Steve’s’ carryon	Vonnie	14	05/30/26 07:05 PM
Travel vest thoughts	Mustlovedogs	29	06/03/26 01:46 PM
Guys: Stop Worrying About What to Wear in Europe	LADTM	50	06/04/26 01:00 AM
What Tourists Wear in Rome in the Hot Summer Weather	Jen Roma	15	06/08/26 12:20 AM
Help choosing a jacket.	Frank II	16	06/08/26 01:14 PM
Great lightweight midi dress w/pockets that covers shoulders	travel4fun	13	06/08/26 02:34 PM
Peak Design Travel 45L vs Osprey Farpoint 55	karoku9	2	06/10/26 06:00 PM
I found some new shoes!	Mardee	38	06/10/26 07:04 PM
Two-wheeled rollaboard may be better than you think	Anne	15	06/11/26 04:39 AM
Little improvements for packing	Jean	41	06/11/26 11:47 PM
Bags	weitzb	3	06/12/26 03:43 PM
Cotopaxi 20L Allpa	margie	1	06/13/26 11:51 PM
Choosing a travel bag	nmjht	9	06/14/26 11:33 PM
Checking a mostly empty bag?	PandaBear	21	06/16/26 03:37 PM
A woman has a right to change her mind and props to REI	Mustlovedogs	25	06/17/26 06:29 PM
Packing cubes vs. mesh bags : what's the diff?	avirosemail	13	06/21/26 03:00 PM
For those people who hate wrinkles	RobertH	16	06/22/26 08:05 PM
Check that URL—I almost fell for a scam online shoe store	Mardee	21	06/25/26 03:07 AM
My new -and first- TB bag arrived today!	Mustlovedogs	16	06/25/26 11:18 AM
What to pack for York and London in december	BethFL	13	06/29/26 04:20 PM
Bagsmart 28/38L Blast Backpack now at Costco (with a 4-pc set of compression packing...	Mardee	27	06/29/26 06:22 PM
Travelpro sale this week	CD in DC	10	06/30/26 01:34 PM
Sherpani Sale	TheOrdinaryRe...	4	07/03/26 03:18 PM
1st time for carry-on-only internationally - need clothing feedback!	21cAlison	38	07/04/26 02:58 AM
Steamer instead of iron	Frank II	6	07/04/26 11:23 AM
IF I want to be strict about 40x30x15 cm backpack rule	MT	38	07/04/26 02:13 PM
Road ID July 4th Sale	khansen	7	07/04/26 09:38 PM
Waterproof pouch or beach safe	Victoria	18	07/07/26 10:02 AM
My Extremely Lightweight Packing Challenge	Jean	15	07/10/26 01:54 AM
Which knitting project should I bring on the plane?	s.vierra	17	07/11/26 07:02 AM
Collapsible Hiking Poles and Summer Hiking Shoes	Bon Voyage!	4	07/11/26 10:56 PM
Carryon roller suitcase + 26L Daypack	JP	11	07/12/26 03:26 AM
Has anyone taken this course on packing light?	SandraL	35	07/12/26 12:51 PM
Packable Rain Jacket to accommodate larger upper arms ?	pfreg68	7	07/12/26 07:55 PM