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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
Luggageworks New Generation Aurora rolling tote?	SandraL	4	01/10/25 04:47 PM
Packing Tips Italy - First week of April	laura	4	07/28/25 02:42 PM
What is this bag?	khansen	4	03/16/25 06:32 PM
Travel wardrobe	janeearle2	4	04/11/25 04:04 PM
Carryon luggage -- backpacks??	Parkaboy	4	05/03/25 01:21 AM
Handy wipe holder	Cerastez	4	06/14/25 05:00 PM
Portable ( transport) wheel chair	Dianejay	4	07/23/25 03:57 PM
Packing Trip Report -- England and Ireland	Horsewoofie	4	07/31/25 03:12 AM
CalPak Duffle	Sue	4	08/12/25 07:37 PM
Warning About Delsey Carry-On Durability and Warranty Service	Tammy	4	10/29/25 03:51 PM
Merino Wool shirts at Costco	Laura	4	11/21/25 09:02 PM
Rick's flat packs	burnettdn	4	12/16/25 06:07 AM
Go-Go Gadget Pouch by Rick Steves	Sun-Baked in...	4	01/13/26 03:14 AM
Sale on Osprey Farpoint 40	funpig	4	02/14/26 05:40 AM
portable hangars	Laura	5	04/22/14 05:33 PM
Woman's Travel Vest	Sarah	5	03/31/14 01:53 PM
Anyone use the North Face Angstorm 30 as their Europe travel pack?	rickobinger	5	04/11/14 05:45 PM
Carry-on Bag Recs for Kids?	WJT	5	06/02/14 06:06 AM
alps & cities-hiking boots?	PHJ	5	06/09/14 02:42 PM
3-1-1- bag	bsfmtb	5	06/04/14 05:39 PM
Turkish Airlines carry-on luggage size limits	Geor	5	07/14/14 12:04 AM
How strict is Delta/Air France with carry on size?	Patrice	5	08/11/14 04:45 AM
Traveling for 2 years with 11-year old- The Stuff Issue- Please Chime In...	kiybubumo	5	08/27/14 03:37 AM
Slimming down your guide book	Gretchen	5	08/31/14 02:02 PM
Does Civita Shoulder Bag hold an iPad Mini?	avirosemail	5	09/16/14 10:35 PM
Temperature Lauterbrunnen Switzerland late Sept	jillkrcatovic...	5	09/05/14 12:00 PM
I want to buy walking sticks in Zagreb, where?	wanbob	5	09/11/14 05:24 AM
Temporary baggage storage	tcanty2	5	11/25/14 07:21 PM
Travel Pillow	Summer	5	01/03/15 03:09 PM
Sternum Strap for RS Convertible.	Frank II	5	03/12/15 04:46 AM
convertible carry-on strap conservation?	avirosemail	5	03/30/15 11:35 PM
Traveling with frozen medicine	francescaduden	5	03/28/15 07:28 PM
Civita Day Pack - carry-on?	JFK	5	03/29/15 10:05 PM
Daypack Alteration: I Did It and It Worked!	heidi	5	04/12/15 01:03 AM
Carry-on luggage question on Aer Lingus to Paris	jafirgens	5	05/02/15 11:22 PM
Rick Steves' Stainless Steel Water Bottle	Tom	5	04/08/15 02:27 AM
Shoes to pack for backpacking Europe	B	5	05/17/15 03:26 PM
How often do Rick Steves bags go on sale?	dclawyer	5	05/05/15 12:43 AM
Packing help -- men's dressy evening attire plus daytime activities	Todd	5	05/07/15 03:53 PM
Lauterbrunnen and Tuscany in June...help please	brock9281	5	05/10/15 04:43 AM
Diabetic	teani	5	05/11/15 09:53 PM
How low can you go? (Or light)	Paul	5	07/08/15 02:59 PM
Travel pillows	Jaye	5	07/11/15 05:05 AM
Space Bags	jsdsnv	5	08/30/15 08:15 PM
Outerwear for London / Paris - October	Alloro	5	08/26/15 05:31 AM
Anyone have a problem making Rick Steves' flexilock work?	jo_pie	5	08/26/15 07:23 AM
Heads up on raincoat vs umbrella	mutchpike	5	09/01/15 09:03 PM
October in Spain Clothing Help	jgschwing	5	09/22/15 04:15 PM
Last minute packing report	June	5	10/07/15 03:55 AM
Barcelona and Paris the 2nd week of May 2016	Springerlover	5	03/26/16 04:55 PM