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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
Tom Bihn Small Travel Tray	khansen	4	05/03/25 04:50 PM
Packing - overthinking it?	Jean	0	05/04/25 05:30 AM
Packing report for sunny skies, 6 nights in Germany	Sandancisco	1	05/03/25 04:05 PM
Nanobag worked great!	CindyP	0	05/03/25 07:37 PM
26 days in Italy - packing and laundry thoughts	Lyndash	4	05/03/25 10:42 AM
Umbrella or raincoat?	Sunny	10	05/03/25 04:47 PM
Nice, One Bag Travel Video - Especially for Women	Sun-Baked in...	2	05/03/25 03:27 PM
Patagonia Hiking pants	Mustlovedogs	0	05/03/25 04:56 PM
Sink plug	Sunny	18	05/03/25 02:32 PM
Swimsuit needed for Best of Switzerland Tour	alibaker0508	5	05/03/25 04:15 PM
May 23 -June 9th best of Europe: too early for sandals?	Christina	5	05/03/25 03:51 PM
Anyone have the Portland Gear Cascade?	SandraL	8	05/03/25 03:45 PM
What types of pants to wear...?	pamzam101	42	05/03/25 04:54 AM
Carryon luggage -- backpacks??	Parkaboy	4	05/03/25 01:21 AM
Makeup remover.	Lulu348	28	05/02/25 11:03 PM
PSA re Personal items & ID tags	jeanm	13	05/02/25 10:54 PM
Luggage sale at Macy's	phred	2	05/01/25 03:35 PM
Trouble finding a personal item due to size restrictions	HappyTrails25	15	05/01/25 12:03 PM
lightweight men's slacks hack/trick	avirosemail	5	05/01/25 12:56 AM
Back Pack or Roller Luggage for Petite Woman	kimberlykeno	19	04/30/25 03:34 PM
Layers for Scandinavia in May	Barbara	3	04/27/25 07:56 PM
Packed contents for 3 Weeks in southern Italy - details	Jean	17	04/27/25 06:32 PM
Replacing the 'perfect' travel blouse - Updated	Sandancisco	50	04/26/25 02:37 PM
Italy/Tuscany 'dress code' recommendations??	Parkaboy	5	04/26/25 02:33 PM
Sea Sickness Remedies	Andrea 🌎	40	04/25/25 03:58 PM
Carry-on size expandable Luggage suggestion	laura.sognodi...	5	04/24/25 06:01 PM
Personal item backpack/shoulder bag	wildcatmcc	8	04/22/25 02:20 PM
Packing Trip Report (London/Paris March/April 2025)	Mardee	16	04/21/25 12:44 PM
New Bags coming in 2025	Frank II	13	04/21/25 01:53 AM
Ultralight packing - appreciate any ideas to drop it further down	Jean	30	04/20/25 05:03 AM
Laundry dress?	Cerastez	11	04/18/25 08:51 PM
Rick Steves' Luggage Warranty and/or repair	talaveras	3	04/17/25 08:29 PM
Travel backpacks	drainsrus1	20	04/16/25 12:33 AM
Perils of secondhand shopping for luggage	SandraL	18	04/13/25 11:00 PM
Types of hats for sun protection	kingclan9	43	04/13/25 05:36 PM
Fragrance sensitive travelers - a product warning	Jean	32	04/13/25 01:37 PM
Lightweight carry on 21137 for European flights?	Andy Scott	30	04/12/25 03:23 PM
Packing a pillow	kingclan9	21	04/11/25 10:59 PM
Travel daypack for kids/tweens	Tonya	15	04/11/25 08:32 PM
Travel wardrobe	janeearle2	4	04/11/25 04:04 PM
Backpack recommendation to fit under airline seat	Marilyn	8	04/07/25 01:17 PM
Laundry Softener Sheets	khansen	11	04/06/25 02:01 PM
Oslo backpack	katiecem	5	04/06/25 12:44 AM
Should I or shouldn't I?	Horsewoofie	11	04/04/25 10:38 PM
need Spinner pep talk, instructions and success stories	Wray	22	04/01/25 12:27 AM
Shopping Experts - Need your help	khansen	14	03/31/25 01:55 PM
vitamin organizer recommendation	G3rryCee	1	03/26/25 11:59 PM
How far did you get...	joe32F	13	03/26/25 03:33 PM
Light weight loose-fitting cotton women’s pants	mlstimetotravel	18	03/25/25 09:20 PM
Travel books	alight329	21	03/25/25 02:19 AM